If you tore the smaller portion at the bottom (red), you need a new screen. That smaller ribbon cable connects directly to the LCD layer and cannot be replaced.
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If you tore the larger part that connects between the smaller ribbon cable and the larger ribbon cable (blue), you can simply replace that cable. You should be able to find one online for about $10usd (including shipping).
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If you tore the larger part that connects between the smaller ribbon cable and the motherboard (blue), you can simply replace that cable. You should be able to find one online for about $10usd (including shipping).
For example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254969168005
Just make sure you get one that is compatible with your model. This one linked is compatible with A217F, but it may not work with an A217U, if that is what you have. Find one that is compatible with your exact phone model and replacement is a breeze.
If you tore the smaller portion at the bottom (red), you need a new screen. That smaller ribbon cable connects directly to the LCD layer and cannot be replaced.
If you tore the larger part that connects between the smaller ribbon cable and the larger ribbon cable (blue), you can simply replace that cable. You should be able to find one online for about $10usd (including shipping).
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For example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254969168005
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Just make sure you get one that is compatible with your model. This one linked is compatible with A217F, but it may not work with an A217U, if that is what you have. Find one that is compatible with your exact phone model and replacement is a breeze.
If you tore the smaller portion at the bottom (red), you need a new screen. That smaller ribbon cable connects directly to the LCD layer and cannot be replaced.
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If you tore the smaller portion at the bottom, you need a new screen. That smaller ribbon cable connects directly to the LCD layer and cannot be replaced.
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If you tore the larger part that connects between the smaller ribbon cable and the larger ribbon cable, you can simply replace that cable. You should be able to find one online for about $10usd (including shipping).
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If you tore the larger part that connects between the smaller ribbon cable and the larger ribbon cable (blue), you can simply replace that cable. You should be able to find one online for about $10usd (including shipping).
That depends on what part of the ribbon cable you tore. The A21s has a 2-part ribbon cable that connects with a press connector.
Please see this photo:
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(Image Credit: YouTube Phone Repair Master - https://www.youtube.com/@phonerepairmaster9787)
If you tore the smaller portion at the bottom, you need a new screen. That smaller ribbon cable connects directly to the LCD layer and cannot be replaced.
If you tore the larger part that connects between the smaller ribbon cable and the larger ribbon cable, you can simply replace that cable. You should be able to find one online for about $10usd (including shipping).