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Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:48:08 GMT

My Xperia Mini Pro had fallen many times from heights but never sustained any injury not even a scratch. But yesterday it well less than 15 cm and broke the screen. The screen parts came off at the bottom right. When I went to Sony Ericsson Service Center they asked me to replace the part containing the display (the part that flips up) for 9000 INR. I bought this phone on ebay for 13000 INR. The phone was east asian make. So they are saying I cannot get warranty. I want to know if it is possible to replace the screen. The phone is just 2 months old. How can I replace the screen. I believe only the digitizer is broken. The LCD seems intact. Touch function is working perfectly. I want the list of Service Centers in Kerala, India (preferably in Kollam, Trivandrum or Ernakulam) Please respond.

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

slimshaddy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:00:08 GMT

here you go..

http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/servicelocator?lc=en&cc=nz

http://maps.google.co.in/maps?q=sony+ericsson+service+centre+in+kerala&hl=en&prmd=imvns&biw=1639&bih=771&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=sMD5TseNOIj4rQee4PH-Dw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=3&ved=0CDEQ_AUoAg

can you explain more about the warranty thing you explained..??

generally , physical damage is not covered,,,,

and i dont know anything about the lcd etc...

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:03:31 GMT

Thank You. I bought the phone from another country. They are saying SE do not provide international warranty.

The touch screen is working. So I want to know which part is broken and want to replace it.

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

slimshaddy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:11:46 GMT

oh okz...

just for your knowledge - even if you bought the same in india itself..they would have charged you the same

i know this sucks... full phone for 13000rs and one part for 9000...

indeed no one will be willing to do this... but SE has this strategy which sucks for indian users..

like i have been to service centre many times , i once encountered a same xperience..

one guy's sim tray broke , so he was unable to use any sim ( his phone was a cheap one , around 3000rs -4000) and the service centre guys told him replacing it will also cost the same as a new phone...

dont know why they do this... its not us or any other market where users easily replace there sets...

very disappointed in this..

well wait for any other user to reply you on this... i dont have this type of info..

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

manjo3311 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:13:59 GMT

Hi dude

Sorry for such a late reply. I was quite busy and didnt come to the forum since many days.

Yes dude, I have got my phone repaired and it is as good as it was before. Do buy the complete assembly because it is not possible to just replace touchscreen since LCD and touch are badly glued and 99% chances are that LCD would break when you try to separate touch from it. So, go for this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digitizer-Touch-Screen-LCD-Display-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-Mini-Pro-SK17i-SK17-/170715271270?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bf6c5066

Any good mechanic would easily replace it but better find a mechanic who deals with ericsson phones for safety;)

Also, buy this case which I have bought now so that my touchscreen wont break again :smileygrin:

http://www.ebay.in/itm/High-Quality-Mesh-Carry-Case-your-Xperia-Mini-Pro-Sk17i-/110821189765?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item19cd752885#ht_500wt_1156

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:37:49 GMT

Thank you manoj

I have fixed my phone. Thank you very much for your help. I have repaired it myself there was no need of a mechanic as I am an Electronics Engineer

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-Mini-Pro-SK17i-Teardown/7275/1

Use the above teardown tutorial to do it. Actually it is easy if you are technical person. Just need to be careful with the flex cables as they might break if you use too much force

Between : I'm not a dude, I'm a girl (my name is veena)

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:07:01 GMT

Hi,vinazol can u tell me where did u buy the LCD Display+Touch Screen Digitizer can u please provide the link so even i can buy one

In bangalore sony service centre they are asking 11.5k for changing the screen ur help in this highly greatful.

and one more question how does it work after changing the screen do feel the same smootness

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:01:51 GMT

Just buy this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digitizer-Touch-Screen-LCD-Display-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-Mini-Pro-SK17i-SK17-/170715271270?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bf6c5066

and follow the tutorial if you are a technically inclined person

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-Mini-Pro-SK17i-Teardown/7275/1

or you can get the help of a mechanic

Hope you fix it soon

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:07:19 GMT

Hi vinazol(veena),

Thanks for the link i have already ordered the material and hope i get it soon

even im also electronics engineer so i think i can fix it as soon as it arrives.

once again lots of thanks for u . one small query how is the screen working like after

the replacement

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:43:26 GMT

That is good to know

Well the screen works just as smooth as the original. No problems so far. It works great

And Good Luck repairing it yourself.

You need the star screw driver to unscrew. And you need to glue up the LCD + touch assembly when finished. (at the front)

Be extra careful with the sliding part, take your time don't rush. :smileygrin:

I fixed it 45 minutes

If possible I will upload the video of fixing. (it is not complete though as I ran out of memory in my cam :smileygrin:)

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:20:55 GMT

Hi veena,

if u upload the video that would be really helpful i even booked screw driver so it would be helpful.

and thanks for the tips and ur being so helpful

i will keep in touch with u and ask ur help whenever i want

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:16:35 GMT

hey veena can you tell me the total cost of this replacement.

reply soon

waitin for your reply

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

nitsmrinal — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:40:24 GMT

hi vina.. m going to order digitizer + lcd from ebay. Please let me know what type of glue is required to stick the flex cables? Is it any special one..

Thanks in advance

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

jaysony — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 03:17:43 GMT

hi veena, i was researching for ways to fix my phone, its an sk17i model the problem is just a tip of the screen is like peeling off but no other problem so far everything works great except for the edge part sort of peeling off. do i need to tear up the whole unit? or can i just peel off the front glass thingy and apply a new adhesive?

thanks in advance!!

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

Joseph27 — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:38:20 GMT

Hi Friends...

Yesterday My Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (sk17i) also fell down. I bough it from ebay for Rs 9200. Today i went to Sony Ericsson Service Centre with the original invoice. After entering the IMEI No in their system, they told me that the phone was not bought form India and doesn't cover any warranty. Replacement will cost Rs 9000 which is just equal to the price of the phone. Also they told that the programming after the service may cause incompatibility with the Indian SIM. When i contacted the seller, they told me to send the phone to Chennai ( I'm from Ernakulam) and they'll repair and sent me back. I'm confused with this Option.I Kindly request you all to find a solution for the same.When I went to the local Market they offered to replace the screen with cost around Rs1000.

What 's the best possible option? I want my phone in the condition as it was before.. Please Help

Re: Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) Screen Broken

pokardz04 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:52:48 GMT

hi veena

what kind of glue did you use to glue up the lcd assembly?

thanks..