Kobo Glo N613 how to replace screen?

dom123dom · 04-30-2019, 07:48 AM

Apologies if this is already covered somewhere, I've been searching for a while and can't find any detailed guides.

I've got a Kobo Glo N613 with a broken screen, I'm happy to order one from Aliexpress just for the experience of replacing it. I know it's not really cost effective but I'd like to learn how to do it.

I can't find a detailed guide on how to replace the screen, has anyone got some experience with this?

I found this teardown which is quite detailed but he doesn't go as far as replacing the screen: http://erkinson.altervista.org/en/ko...mento-memoria/

dom123dom · 04-30-2019, 06:26 PM

Found this guide which is for an Aura but it looks very similar to my Glo so I thin kit should be useful.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Kobo+Au...lacement/96135

dom123dom · 05-01-2019, 04:27 AM

With the screen being pretty expensive I want to make sure it really is the problem before I buy a replacement.

I've never used a Kobo Glo before but I figured out the serial port and got a boot log off it. (I was very surprised there was no root password, is that normal?)

I'm pretty sure the screen is faulty but could someone with more experience check the boot log below and give me some advice?

Quote:

[root@(none) /]# reboot
[root@(none) /]# umount: can't remount /dev/mmcblk0p3 read-only
umount: none busy - remounted read-only
umount: none busy - remounted read-only
The system is going down NOW!
Sent SIGTERM to all processes
Sent SIGKILL to all processes
Requesting system reboot
Restarting system.
msp430_write: write reg error : Reg 0x90 = 0xff00
à

U-Boot 2009.08-dirty-svn ( 8? 29 2012 - 11:15:18)

CPU: Freescale i.MX50 family 1.1V at 800 MHz
mx50 pll1: 800MHz
mx50 pll2: 400MHz
mx50 pll3: 216MHz
ipg clock : 66666666Hz
ipg per clock : 66666666Hz
uart clock : 24000000Hz
ahb clock : 133333333Hz
axi_a clock : 400000000Hz
axi_b clock : 200000000Hz
weim_clock : 100000000Hz
ddr clock : 200000000Hz
esdhc1 clock : 80000000Hz
esdhc2 clock : 80000000Hz
esdhc3 clock : 80000000Hz
esdhc4 clock : 80000000Hz
Board: MX50 RDP board
Boot Reason: [POR]
Boot Device: SD
I2C: ready
DRAM: 256 MB
MMC: FSL_ESDHC: 0, FSL_ESDHC: 1, FSL_ESDHC: 2
In: serial
Out: serial
Err: serial
[_get_sd_number] g_sd_number:0

MMC read: dev # 0, block # 1023, count 1 partition # 0 ...
1 blocks read: OK

MMC read: dev # 0, block # 1024, count 1 partition # 0 ...
1 blocks read: OK
no ramdisk env ,default rd->70d00000

MMC read: dev # 0, block # 8191, count 1 partition # 0 ...
1 blocks read: OK
no ramdisk image signature ! skip load initrd !

MMC read: dev # 0, block # 12287, count 1 partition # 0 ...
1 blocks read: OK
no ramdisk image signature ! skip load initrd !
ram p=70000000,size=268435456

MMC read: dev # 0, block # 18431, count 1 partition # 0 ...
1 blocks read: OK
no "logo" bin header

MMC read: dev # 0, block # 14335, count 1 partition # 0 ...
1 blocks read: OK

MMC read: dev # 0, block # 14336, count 2205 partition # 0 ...
2205 blocks read: OK
Kernel RAM visiable size=254M->254M
init TPS65185 power ...
Hit any key to stop autoboot: 0

MMC read: dev # 0, block # 2047, count 1 partition # 0 ...
1 blocks read: OK
no kernel image signature !

MMC read: dev # 0, block # 2048, count 8192 partition # 0 ...
8192 blocks read: OK
## Booting kernel from Legacy Image at 70800000 ...
Image Name: r5535_#604 Oct 15 15:37:28
Created: 2012-10-15 7:37:32 UTC
Image Type: ARM Linux Kernel Image (uncompressed)
Data Size: 1925456 Bytes = 1.8 MB
Load Address: 70008000
Entry Point: 70008000
Loading Kernel Image ... OK
OK

Starting kernel ...

Uncompressing Linux... done, booting the kernel.
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(456):tps65185_int_func fault on VCOM detected !
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(456):tps65185_int_func fault on VCOM detected !
[zForce_ir_touch_recv_data-176] command BootComplete (0)...
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=0!
1+0 records in
1+0 records out
512 bytes (512B) copied, 0.000226 seconds, 2.2MB/s
cannot open /dev/null
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=1!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=2!
dosfsck 3.0.6, 04 Oct 2009, FAT32, LFN
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=3!
/dev/mmcblk0p3: 34 files, 1186/348630 clusters
FAT: utf8 is not a recommended IO charset for FAT filesystems, filesystem will be case sensitive!
/etc/init.d/rcS: line 121: /usr/local/Kobo/hindenburg: not found
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=4!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=5!

(none) login: drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=6!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=7!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=8!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=9!
[PROGRESS_BAR-2857] No progess ...
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(456):tps65185_int_func fault on VCOM detected !
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(456):tps65185_int_func fault on VCOM detected !
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=0!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=1!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=2!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=3!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=4!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=5!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=6!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=7!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=8!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=9!
mxc_epdc_fb mxc_epdc_fb: Flush updates timeout! ret = 0x0
Screen resolution is.. 758 x 1024
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(456):tps65185_int_func fault on VCOM detected !
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(456):tps65185_int_func fault on VCOM detected !
> ApplicationBase: loading locale: ":/translations/trans_it_IT"
sh: you need to specify whom to kill
sh: you need to specify whom to kill
sh: you need to specify whom to kill
sh: you need to specify whom to kill
getenv "/mnt/onboard/.kobo/KoboReader.sqlite"
sh: you need to specify whom to kill
> WebSyncScheduler: scheduleTimer: No need to schedule a sync
loadPlugin: loaded plugin for QFontEngine
Loading iType.. YES
> FTE Startup stage: 0. Language selection...
> MainWindowController: Pop: Trying to pop a controller that's not in the list. LanguageSelectionController(0x10fa498)
> FTE Startup stage: 1. Select setup type...
> FSCheckThread: dbMalformed: false fsCorrupted: false
static bool DictionaryParser::initialize(QString, QString) LANG: "en" TRANS: ""
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=0!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=1!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=2!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=3!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=4!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=5!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=6!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=7!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=8!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=9!
mxc_epdc_fb mxc_epdc_fb: Flush updates timeout! ret = 0x0
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(456):tps65185_int_func fault on VCOM detected !
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(456):tps65185_int_func fault on VCOM detected !
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=0!
loadPlugin: loaded plugin for QRasterPaintEngine
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=1!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=2!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=3!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=4!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=5!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=6!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=7!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=8!
drivers/video/mxc/lk_tps65185.c(1059):wait power on timeout lpcnt=9!

dom123dom · 05-02-2019, 08:16 AM

This is not a job for the faint-hearted!

Got it torn apart and the screen off, you can clearly see the damage on the back of the screen. I made it worse taking the screen off but it was obviously already damaged.

The physical damage was not visible at all however, until I got the screen off. It manifested as lines on the screen in the damaged area and no response to touch.

Will be ordering a new screen (few weeks for delivery) and having fun installing it without breaking it...

dom123dom · 05-02-2019, 08:17 AM

Photo attached.

Crowriver · 08-19-2020, 03:27 PM

Did you ever fit the replacement screen?

HerbieNL · 08-20-2020, 09:05 AM

Hi All,

Just installed my new screen within my Kobo Glo N613. used the manual dom123dom posted here.

Ordered the screen from Aliexpress, all costed around €17. used only a pocketknife and little screwdrivers.

removing the screen from the bracket was the hardest part.
My screen was already broken, so a crack more or less did not matter,

The new screen is a little smaller then the original one. in lenght like 2-3 mm in widht it's exactly the same.

All is working smooth, books are readable again so thank you dom123dom for pointing me in the right direction!!!

Crowriver · 08-20-2020, 02:27 PM

Interesting!

Yes I saw they have the screens on AliExpress. Maybe I'll give it a try just for fun...

Crowriver · 08-22-2020, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerbieNL

Hi All,

Ordered the screen from Aliexpress, all costed around €17. used only a pocketknife and little screwdrivers.

Do you remember which seller you bought from on AliExpress? There seem to be a few selling the same unit, but customer reviews are.....variable.

Crowriver · 08-22-2020, 02:49 PM

Okay, new screen ordered. I'll report back in a month or so once it's arrived on my progress in fitting it...

HerbieNL · 08-28-2020, 01:11 AM

Sorry Crowriver, didn't see this post, got a messaged from the last one though..

(you reacted 22-8, and I just got the message, new reaction...)

But I ordered the screen China LCD Screen Store

Have fun installing it, I know I did.

Crowriver · 08-28-2020, 07:06 AM

Not to worry.

Went with XZAM Store in the end.

Until next month sometime...

Gergith · 10-24-2020, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerbieNL

Sorry Crowriver, didn't see this post, got a messaged from the last one though..

(you reacted 22-8, and I just got the message, new reaction...)

But I ordered the screen China LCD Screen Store

Have fun installing it, I know I did.

I just broke my screen today. Thankfully this was my replacement kobo I bought a month ago after I lost my original one. I since found that original one but now this one is broken!

Did the screen look identical to you visually HerbieNL? Aside from the dimensions being a touch off, would you say the contrast/sharpness of image was bang on?

Thanks for your time regardless!

HerbieNL · 10-30-2020, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gergith

I just broke my screen today. Thankfully this was my replacement kobo I bought a month ago after I lost my original one. I since found that original one but now this one is broken!

Did the screen look identical to you visually HerbieNL? Aside from the dimensions being a touch off, would you say the contrast/sharpness of image was bang on?

Thanks for your time regardless!

Hi Gergith,

And again, a week after the reaction, I get an email with there is a reaction to your post..

But for your question, yes I think the contrast and sharpness is bang on. Like you I already bought a new one, but the repaired one is now heavily used by my 2 sons (10 and 11)and like McDonalds there loving it

. I'm very happy with the replacement screen (aside of the money difference in buying a new lcd screen in Holland or in China).

Hope I could help with your decission

Yourisk · 11-27-2020, 07:06 PM

Hi there! My screen most likely is dead to. I was just wondering if the screens you ordered do actually have touch function? I see some people responding on aliexpress telling they have not. Or am I checking the wrong advertisements?
Thanks
Joris

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerbieNL

Hi Gergith,

And again, a week after the reaction, I get an email with there is a reaction to your post..

But for your question, yes I think the contrast and sharpness is bang on. Like you I already bought a new one, but the repaired one is now heavily used by my 2 sons (10 and 11)and like McDonalds there loving it

. I'm very happy with the replacement screen (aside of the money difference in buying a new lcd screen in Holland or in China).

Hope I could help with your decission

04-30-2019, 07:48 AM	#1
dom123dom Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 WiFi 4Gb 2013 (s/n 9017..)	Kobo Glo N613 how to replace screen? Apologies if this is already covered somewhere, I've been searching for a while and can't find any detailed guides. I've got a Kobo Glo N613 with a broken screen, I'm happy to order one from Aliexpress just for the experience of replacing it. I know it's not really cost effective but I'd like to learn how to do it. I can't find a detailed guide on how to replace the screen, has anyone got some experience with this? I found this teardown which is quite detailed but he doesn't go as far as replacing the screen: http://erkinson.altervista.org/en/ko...mento-memoria/

05-02-2019, 08:17 AM	#5
dom123dom Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 WiFi 4Gb 2013 (s/n 9017..)	Photo attached. Attached Thumbnails

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dom123dom Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 WiFi 4Gb 2013 (s/n 9017..)	Found this guide which is for an Aura but it looks very similar to my Glo so I thin kit should be useful. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Kobo+Au...lacement/96135

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dom123dom Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 WiFi 4Gb 2013 (s/n 9017..)	This is not a job for the faint-hearted! Got it torn apart and the screen off, you can clearly see the damage on the back of the screen. I made it worse taking the screen off but it was obviously already damaged. The physical damage was not visible at all however, until I got the screen off. It manifested as lines on the screen in the damaged area and no response to touch. Will be ordering a new screen (few weeks for delivery) and having fun installing it without breaking it...

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Crowriver Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 5800762 Join Date: Jul 2020 Device: Too many!	Did you ever fit the replacement screen?

08-20-2020, 09:05 AM	#7
HerbieNL Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2020 Device: Kobo Glo	Hi All, Just installed my new screen within my Kobo Glo N613. used the manual dom123dom posted here. Ordered the screen from Aliexpress, all costed around €17. used only a pocketknife and little screwdrivers. removing the screen from the bracket was the hardest part. My screen was already broken, so a crack more or less did not matter, The new screen is a little smaller then the original one. in lenght like 2-3 mm in widht it's exactly the same. All is working smooth, books are readable again so thank you dom123dom for pointing me in the right direction!!!

08-20-2020, 02:27 PM	#8
Crowriver Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 5800762 Join Date: Jul 2020 Device: Too many!	Interesting! Yes I saw they have the screens on AliExpress. Maybe I'll give it a try just for fun...

08-22-2020, 02:49 PM	#10
Crowriver Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 5800762 Join Date: Jul 2020 Device: Too many!	Okay, new screen ordered. I'll report back in a month or so once it's arrived on my progress in fitting it...

08-28-2020, 01:11 AM	#11
HerbieNL Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2020 Device: Kobo Glo	Sorry Crowriver, didn't see this post, got a messaged from the last one though.. (you reacted 22-8, and I just got the message, new reaction...) But I ordered the screen China LCD Screen Store Have fun installing it, I know I did.

08-28-2020, 07:06 AM	#12
Crowriver Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 5800762 Join Date: Jul 2020 Device: Too many!	Not to worry. Went with XZAM Store in the end. Until next month sometime...

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