Android Headunit with a cracked screen

Smashed screen on your Android headunit 🙁

That is not what you want, but can they even be repaired? The answer to the question is, unsurprisingly, yes. But, the big but always attaches itself to a yes in these questions.

The BUT

The but is, can you get the part, can you get it cheaply enough to make the repair economical, and is it going to fit ok?

All good questions, and it will take some detective work on your part to compare the plug/connector on the smashed screen with the ones listed.

Screen not display

The screen is the touch screen, which you touch with your finger to tap an app or swipe a slider. The Display is the colorful or black part showing pictures and icons.

android headunit screen parts showing digitizer, TFT display and the sensor glass
TFT is the Display, the cover glass is the top layer, and the sensor glass is the touchscreen digitizer. It is probably the top layer of glass that is smashed.

Re-use parts

There are only a handful of actual manufacturers of Android headunits; these are then badged with a manufacturer name and sold as a product of that manufacturer. The truth is a little different, but that is a bonus if you are trying to source parts for your Android headunit screen. The reason is that only a few manufacturers will source their parts from an even smaller pool of screen manufacturers to make the finished product. With the same hardware appearing over many different brands, the parts needed to cover 80% of the 8227L range are not as big as you may imagine.

Getting the right part

Getting the right part is essential. You will need to disassemble the digitizer from the headunit and see which side (left or right) the plug is located. Also, inspect the screen digitizer plug. Take some clear pictures to help identify the number of contacts; you may need to confirm this with the replacement screen manufacturer.

Strange requests

Please don’t be offended if the vendor asks you to record a video of you opening the new screen package as soon as it is delivered. This is common practice to help protect you. The video must clearly show the package tracking and address, along with uninterrupted unboxing and product removal from its packaging. This will demonstrate the undamaged product to protect the vendor, and if it was damaged in transit, this is your proof that you didn’t damage it accidentally should you need to warranty claim/damage in transit.

The new Android headunit screen digitizer

Look at these listings for Android head unit screens suitable for various options. The 7″ screen, 9″ screen, and the 10 Inch screen are found in the MTK8227L, MTK8257L, MTK8259, and A2880-based Android headunits. The vendor is QVKtouch Store which specializes in tablet and Android headunit screen overlays – the touch digitizer that gets broken. If you have a cracked TEYES CC2 screen, look at BOWVER E-PARTS Store for the part, as they have stock for these.

Fitting a new screen to your Android headunit

Android headunit digitizers all follow a similar way of attachment, and it wouldn’t be possible to show videos of every combination. Still, this video gives you an idea of what is involved in replacing a broken screen digitizer of an Android headunit. Have a go; what have you got to lose?

Marshmallow
Marshmallow
I am an android-headunits.com staff blogger. I have been using Android on my devices for many years and have learned a lot about the features and best hardware to keep up with the latest Android versions. I also make the coffee ☕

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