Choosing a Screen for Your Smartphone
The touchscreen feature is one of the most important for smartphones. It is also one of the most fragile, as they can be broken or shattered with one drop or fall. There are a few features that can be affected if the wrong replacement display screen is used.
What is the LCD screen on the phone?
This is the screen that is responsible for the clarity in display and response to touch technology for the touchscreen. Damage to this screen could impair at least one of these benefits. The mobile phone will either emit unclear or distorted images or it will fail to respond properly to the touch of the finger or the designated pen. The screen digitizer is the glass part that controls the important functions of the display. This is the part that must be replaced when damaged. Here are a few signs the LCD screen may benefit from replacement on the Nokia N8 or any other phone
- N8 or any other device that fails to light-up properly
- The sudden appearance of black or blurred dots on the screen
- Images are not visible during talk-time or when sending or receiving multi-media texts
- Visible shatter or crack is on the screen
What specs are available with the Nokia N8?
This device operates on the Symbian operating system with a powerful battery capacity. The display area features the Corning Gorilla glass for capacitive touchscreen abilities. It has a Mini-sim card and comes equipped with a micro-SD card slot. The cell phone's camera has attractive features that generate rewarding benefits. These features include GEO-tagging and face detection. It is also equipped with a VGA video call camera feature. Here are a few other features to consider.
- Wi-Fi connectivity capability
- micro USB 2.0 and a 35mm jack input
- dedicated mic for responsive noise cancellation when in use
- TV-out by HDMI with enhanced sound
What is the difference between the digitizer and the LCD screen?
While LCD refers to the Liquid Crystal Display, the two terms are interchangeable in meaning and function. Most phones come equipped with a glass layer, digitizer, or touchscreen and the LCD. A cracked glass will resemble a hairline fracture or a spiderweb in severe cases. Beneath the glass is the digitizer, which is responsible for sensing the electrical transmissions. It is fused with the outer layer of glass. Consider these factors when seeking an LCD screen replacement.
- Some companies utilize a grading system to rank the quality of their glass. Research this to ensure the selection is comparable to that of a mid-grade or higher
- Screen clarity should be clear and not compromising of image color or appearance on the screen
- The fit should be comfortable from corner-to-corner without stretching or leaving any area of the base exposed