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where can i get a black herme housing ?. I want to replace the boring gray housing that the 8525 came with.
Looking for the same thing!
Anyone with some suggestions?
i ordered this one...i'll let you know how it goes.
http://cnn.cn/shop/htc-8525-c-277_322.html
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i ordered this one...i'll let you know how it goes.
http://cnn.cn/shop/htc-8525-c-277_322.html
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Dont mean to bother, but just wondering if there has been any success? Im really interested in this mod.
wratran said:
i ordered this one...i'll let you know how it goes.
http://cnn.cn/shop/htc-8525-c-277_322.html
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Have you tried it yet?
I just ordered a new Hermes Replacement housing from cnn.cn, however I haven't received it yet.
If you are ordering one just make sure you order the right one for your phone.
For instance, the TyTN replacement body will not work on a 8525 and vise versa...
invictive said:
For instance, the TyTN replacement body will not work on a 8525 and vise versa...
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I was looking over the cnn.cn and from first looks, it seems like the 8525 OEM black housing will work with the TyTN phone.
Is it confirmed the two will not work with one another? They are the same identical phone but with out the front camera on the 8525. If anyone will or has tried let us know.
I haven't tried, but I doubt it would. If you compare the positions on the different buttons - you can see that it the buttons doesn't correspond on the two different models. I'll buy the housing for TYTN to be sure it fits.
Wonder if they supply a instruction manual with it... Anyone knows?
The 8525 case that cnn.cn has for sale shows a front camera hole but no video call button which is something I would prefer, but where do you get the d-pad from? For those looking for a disassembly of the hermes have a look here on the wiki.I think there could be a really good combination of part to make a really nice looking hermes.
Dangnabbit.
I just ordered that Black Housing, but didn't notice the lack of a video call button. I hope it wont matter during installation on my Xda version
I've replaced the housing on my Vario ii for that of an SPV M3100 with no problems whatsoever - it was really quite straightforward. I kept the t-mobile directional pad as I preferred the look of it.
Changing the housing on a model of hermes with a different layout however is not so straightforward as it involves not only changing the keypad itself but also the little pcb underneath which is slightly different between Herm models.
it is certainly possible to replace the slide mechanism, keyboard and backplate between ANY model of Hermes, and some nice combinations are possible. I have a vario ii orange backlit keyboard if anyone wants it.
chinaonnitrous1!
Let us know how it went
Thanks!
they carried 2 housing...the only different is the key pad layout...so pay attention to the key pad...
This company is very slow in responding to email. I send them 2 email about a week ago asking for shipping date...yet no respond
Thats interesting, I ordered something from them on thursday, I got an email withing hours saying it had shipped with a tracking number...
As for the keypad layout, if you wanted to use the Black case you would have to also find the keypad to match it, as well as the PCB that goes beneath. cnn.cn has the parts for the TyTN, but not the 8525.
Maybe someone with good dremel and case modding skills could make it look good though.
Does anyone actually have the Black HTC TyTN that they were supposedly shipping? I was going to get one, but then everyone convinced me not too, I'd be interested to see some pics though.
I'lll get the housing withhin a week.
I'll post pics and everything.
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I'lll get the housing withhin a week.
I'll post pics and everything.
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Thanks mate!
chinaonnitrous1 any news on how it went ?
I bought from http://cnn.cn/shop a case for 8525 and the external keyboard because I have a SPV M3100. I am waiting for the package and I'll put some pictures of the case. I hope the quality of the case is ok.
I just received my new TyTN case from cnn.cn. It is a dopod branded case, slightly different colour than my original TyTN case. I guess I would call the colour "graphite".
It is definately an original case off of a phone, it still has the old IMEI and Serial Number on the sticker on the back.
Build quality is good, it doesn't look like it is off a used phone. One thing I noticed however was that the silver metal on the front was slightly pulled up, and there were some adhesive remnants on the side of the case. I'm sure it will clean up fine with a little solvent though.
I haven't replaced it yet, I am waiting on a new keypad circuit board (mine is fried, you have to push it ridiculously hard to get it to work), and I will open it up then and replace everything.
Ordering from CNN.CN was pretty good. Shipping was $5 CAD, and it took about a week and a half to arrive. A signature was required, but there were no fees or duty.
leoni1980 said:
it is certainly possible to replace the slide mechanism, keyboard and backplate between ANY model of Hermes, and some nice combinations are possible. I have a vario ii orange backlit keyboard if anyone wants it.
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Hi, I'd be interested in the keypad, if it's still available? I've dropped my VarioII and the keypad is slightly bent lol
where did you get the replacement body from?
Cheers
Hi,
Does anyone know where I can get spare parts for the TyTn. I've managed to crush the plastic cover over the camera If anyone would be willing to sell me the spare part from a bricked device then I would be very grateful.
They have a Dopod housing here for $53 US
http://cnn.cn/shop/htc-c-277.html
I'm looking for a LCD hehe
EDIT: ended up getting http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260108396462&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:AU:11
Comes with instructions and the LCD and a tool kit.
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Hi,
Does anyone know where I can get spare parts for the TyTn. I've managed to crush the plastic cover over the camera If anyone would be willing to sell me the spare part from a bricked device then I would be very grateful.
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Anyone know of any UK suppliers of parts?
Softbank 2MP Camera Part
I am looking for a camera replacement part for my Softbank. I was the part that caused my Softbank to display totally WHITE SCREEN.
Here is the story:
Last five months I accidentally dropped my Hermes on the floor carpet and when I turned it on, it displayed all WHITE SCREEN. I tot the LCD screen was the culprit and bought some LCD for replacement from eBay. I dismantled everything and tried to replace the LCD but it resulted the same WHITE SCREEN. Then I dismantled the Jog Dial and the Camera and reattached part by part. The jog dial caused no problem but the Camera showed positive result on WHITE SCREEN behavior. Now I dismantled the Camera and my SOftbank X01HT works like a charm... Well almost like a charm with no 2MP Camera... LOL...
So I am looking for the part also to put it back on my TyTn...
Hi guys,
Do you know where can I get the TyTN VGA front camera?
Regards
i have a new refurbed TyTN...looks immaculate but is unfortunately suffering from a hybrid brick (corrup CID, no KITL and SPL 1.09)
I have all accessories and original packaging if anyone wants to make me a good offer?? (PM me if you are interested)
should also point out that it has a qwertz keyboard
tytn (spv m3100)
hi guys..
i'm desperate..I can't hear any sound from my pda..I think that my audio hardware broke down..do you know where I can find any spare parts for this?thanx in advance..
first post^^
been looking for these for a long time now and i've never seen the actual 8525 housing at this site, only the tytn/dopod versions, but they're are now in stock!!
just a heads up b/c i read a while back a few people are looking for 8525 housing.
now my 8525 wont be battle-scarred and garish looking <.<;
http://cnn.cn/shop/8525-grey-housing-cingular-p-1852.html
two 8525 phone
i have two 8525 spare part phone. if interested pm me
spare parts for tytn/m3100
I have a m3100 orange that i needs a display and ribbon replacement email me if you have any spare parts or if you know where i can get any from.
my email is [email protected]
PunkZiLLA2k
punkzilla2k said:
I have a m3100 orange that i needs a display and ribbon replacement email me if you have any spare parts or if you know where i can get any from.
my email is [email protected]
PunkZiLLA2k
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You can find spare parts and accessories here:
http://www.phoneystore.com
8525 front cover and Mail/Explorer rocker needed
Got the phone with these two dented and although it works okay, would like to replace them one day.... anyone have these parts for a few bucks? I can do PayPal real easy....
Thanks,
Ted
Dpad for Cingular 8500
I'm looking for the circuit board behind the dpad of a cingular 8500, if anyone has one left, pm me please.
I am looking for the little cover above the mirror on the back side of the device that is usually part of the battery cover or alternativly the entier battery cover.
If you have them please PM me.
Broken ATT 8525, Touch screen totaled
I was taking photos and drop it right on the face. I was using it as a iPod with a unregistered go phone sim card till I did a Master Reset and now it's a paper weight because I can't do the start up BS. Touch screen is totaled but the rest of the internal parts and battery are good, front cover don't look bad, back is great, have 2 stylus and a hard metal case for it too. PM me here and we'll work something out, Paypal OK. Vince
It's a paper weight to me, I'm not going to put money other than shipping is someone wants to send me a screen for the joy of it, if I fix it I'd just give it to my sister anyway. I'm happy with my Tilt and I'm ready to move on to the Fuse soon, thanks for the replies!!
I travel building Cellular sites a lot and I've been happy with my current Tilt ROM so I haven't logged on and seen all these replies till now. I Love HTC phones and the chefs that put the long hours and headacks into them, They get the big thumbs up from me! Thanks to all also that add and beta test too.
Also I live in the midwest in the US and BASE Jump my towers mostly, if anyone interested in jumping with me let me know and I'll let you know if I'm in the area, I got combo's!!! IF you want to Skydive I live in the Indianapolis area also. --> www.skycircus.com , My DZ 8 miles from home. I'm a Parachute rigger also.
Hebrew keyboard?
I have a TyTN II (T-Mobile UK Vario II) that I'm setting up for a friend in Israel; does anybody have or know where I can get hold of a keyboard with Hebrew lettering?
Thanks
Need a replacement motherboard (main) for HTC TYTN
Friends,
My HTC TyTN has problems with some connectors right on the main motherboard..... I would like to know if anyone has any spare HTC TyTN which is completely broken and can be usable for its spares......
Also, if any one is aware of any site where I can get the mani motherboard...it would be really helpful.
thanks
Milind
I am interested too in a motherboard of Tytn. I have problem that a connector (for a screen flex cable) on my motherboard is damaged. Is it possible to fix it (for example to change that connector with a new one)? Does anyone know how to do so? I really need help...
thanks in advance
I'm hoping someone can help me out here.. For some reason the infrared port cover on the bottom of my Hermes is missing. It's the black plastic piece thats on the left of the soft-reset button. Anyone happen to know where I can purchase a new one? Dust, etc. gets into it and it may cause problems.
Anyone know where to get one?
a broken 8525 or tytn or any other family member on ebay? This woudl benefit because you have other pieces as spares just incase.
Hey, i would even send you a few dollars for the little black round plug that covers the antenna port on the back of the phone (I'm currently using a black pencil eraser).
you could also buy a replacement OEM case from the company that has been linked on this forum a few times.
ryaske said:
a broken 8525 or tytn or any other family member on ebay? This woudl benefit because you have other pieces as spares just incase.
Hey, i would even send you a few dollars for the little black round plug that covers the antenna port on the back of the phone (I'm currently using a black pencil eraser).
you could also buy a replacement OEM case from the company that has been linked on this forum a few times.
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Hmm very good idea. I didn't even think about that. Thank you for the advice. I will let you know if I get one
Hey Guys
I finally managed to crack my wizard (dropping it out of everywhere )
The prob is that I cracked only the touchscreen not the LCD.
The touchscreen seems to get the touches but it understands them differently.
For Ex:I push the Time on HTC HOME It opens the soft or left key dependent on where I'm pressing.
I found a touchscreen on e-bay without an LCD for 13 bucks so I ordered it but I wanted to know if anyone else had any luck with same situation
Aldo
Same case yesterday
I also drooped y phone yesterday and I have a crack line running across the screen but the touch screen is working ok for me. I saw the eBay auctions about screen and no lcd but what if the lcd is the part that is broken ?
can we change that too ?
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I also drooped y phone yesterday and I have a crack line running across the screen but the touch screen is working ok for me. I saw the eBay auctions about screen and no lcd but what if the lcd is the part that is broken ?
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I have several times replace LCD in a wizard. It was very difficult for me to replace the touchscreen so i take the complete set. It is not only te replace the touch layer, but you must alse do some soldering.
And if jou replace the screen, the flexcable must be propperly fit. Before i assembley al, i first check if screen en touch are oke.
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sleurhut said:
tkdsl said:
I also drooped y phone yesterday and I have a crack line running across the screen but the touch screen is working ok for me. I saw the eBay auctions about screen and no lcd but what if the lcd is the part that is broken ?
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I have several times replace LCD in a wizard. It was very difficult for me to replace the touchscreen so i take the complete set. It is not only te replace the touch layer, but you must alse do some soldering.
And if jou replace the screen, the flexcable must be propperly fit. Before i assembley al, i first check if screen en touch are oke.
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would this item work for me them EBAY
I am comfortable opening the phone to fix it, for some reason cannot find the right part,
thank you.
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tkdsl said:
sleurhut said:
would this item work for me them EBAY
I am comfortable opening the phone to fix it, for some reason cannot find the right part,
thank you.
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It seems to be. I did it on a wizard and i know the HTC 8125 is the same one with a different housing.
I remember this kind off LCD picture. There is a dissasembly guide but you need a torx 4, plastic openingstools and a very tiny X screwdriver.
I use this kind off opening tool [URL="http://www.mobielbereikbaar.nl/Product.aspx?naam=Nokia+SRT-6+Opening+Tool+Origineel[/URL]
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If you want, you can replace display.
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were would I find the entire display to replace mine with , I only found the LCD on ebay for the about 41 dollars ?
I have the kit for the ipod repair not sure about the Trox 4 I will check today.
tkdsl said:
were would I find the entire display to replace mine with , I only found the LCD on ebay for the about 41 dollars ?
I have the kit for the ipod repair not sure about the Trox 4 I will check today.
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It is Torx5 i see
But here something from Hong Kong
This is a LCD witch tochscreen.
This is great, I will get that one and that should cover all I have the instructions allready. thank you.
Replacement LCD
you should check WWW.HTCLCD.COM they have it for $39 with the tools and in the usa
Hi
I bought this touchscreen on e-bay from a power seller and It worked.
I can use the touch again in my device.
Rgds
belize2004 said:
you should check WWW.HTCLCD.COM they have it for $39 with the tools and in the usa
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I got one from them.With instructions and tools!Worked fine.Install was easy
i have succesfully replaced the touch screen on my tmobile mda vario.
check that the ribbon cable is exactly the same as whats on your phone. the first touchscreen i got of ebay the ribbon cable was slightlly different and after assembling it didtn work, after getting another one with same ribbon cable, worked perfectly.
Note that you will have to solder the ribbon cable, a good soldering iron with a very fine tip will make it fairly easy. ribbon cable is very small so soldering can be a tad fidgity.
Ipod Repair
You might want to check out http://www.ipod-repair-guide.com for more information.
No need to buy the lcd seperate from the touchscreen and resistance weld the cables
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i have succesfully replaced the touch screen on my tmobile mda vario.
check that the ribbon cable is exactly the same as whats on your phone. the first touchscreen i got of ebay the ribbon cable was slightlly different and after assembling it didtn work, after getting another one with same ribbon cable, worked perfectly.
Note that you will have to solder the ribbon cable, a good soldering iron with a very fine tip will make it fairly easy. ribbon cable is very small so soldering can be a tad fidgity.
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I'd just go ahead and get the lcd screen with the digitizer. That soldering won't work unlest you can resistance weld the lcd ribbon cable and digitizer cable together and its only about $30 bucks on ebay now for them both together. Then you just get the repair manual, open the phone, swap the screen out and just plug it in and it works.
Is it easy to just change the touchscreen? how to do it?
Hi,
I had the same problem few month ago, and at that time the LCD screen was broken, and I had to change it by myself (with no big problems).
now I have a similar problem but just the touch screen is broken, I see that the price of just the touch screen is much cheaper that the whole LCD screen, but my doubt is:
How can I install just the touchscreen on th LCD,
I heard that you have to solder it.. but how? and is it easy?
is someone of you knows how to do it please post the istructions...
Luca
ohh... sorry, I sow just now that someone already answered to this questions...
I didnt see that there was a second page of the thread
anyone knows hot to replace the Touchscreen ?
if there is a guide or pictures is the best!
thanks
seclimar said:
anyone knows hot to replace the Touchscreen ?
if there is a guide or pictures is the best!
thanks
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I say if you are asking for instruction or pictures on how to replace a touch screen, you will not be able to do it yourself, it's a specialised techie job. I suggest replacement of the entire unit assembly - LCD+digitizer.
enigma is right.
Changing the digitizer is not an easy job. I recently had a "blind spot" in the middle of the digitizer, and I did not even think about changing it. Instead I obtained a LCD/digitizer unit from *bay for a bit above 20 Euros including postage (from China). Changing the LCD unit was done in 20 minutes all in all, and now my good old Wizard works fine again.
If you decide to buy a complete unit (I would really recommend this!), be shure to buy the right one, there are two types, one with a "gold ribbon", one with a "black ribbon". So, first you have to open your Wizard and look which type you need. Good luck.
htc housing
Hi guys, my trusty old wizard has finally fallen apart. the hain housing is craked even though the lcd and the phone itself is still in top condition. I am looking for a new housing so I can replace the old one and end up with a virtually new phone. Could someone point me to the right place please. I have been trawling the internet these last few days but because they have been out of production for that long, there does not appear to be any places I can get a housing to buy. Your help will be deeply appreciated.
Cheers.
Does the innards from the T-Mobile version of the TD2 fit in the original Diamond2 housing.
Its something I'm thinking of doing...and would like to know if its been done or possible at all.
That would be an interesting project, hope you try it out. They only thing that I could think of not fitting is the speaker, which on the MDA is on the side of the device.
EDIT: Scratch that, the MDA also is on the side. It looks like it could work, but the only porblem looks to be the bottom of the phone, which is much curvier
You will need to purchase a touch screen digitizer if you try this. It is attached to the housing and impossible to remove without damage. Also, when removing the digitizer and other ribbon cables, remember to slide the little black peice slightly to remove it. Very tricky, but I have completely taken the topaz apart numerous times. P.M. me if you run into any snags..... although I don't recommend trying the switch unless you have experience in electronics. Good Luck!
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You will need to purchase a touch screen digitizer if you try this. It is attached to the housing and impossible to remove without damage. Also, when removing the digitizer and other ribbon cables, remember to slide the little black peice slightly to remove it. Very tricky, but I have completely taken the topaz apart numerous times. P.M. me if you run into any snags..... although I don't recommend trying the switch unless you have experience in electronics. Good Luck!
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I don't have experience! But its never held me back before. At the moment I'm having problems locating a full housing including the front and side buttons..the only housing I can find are without buttons....I was thinking of buying a dummy for the buttons...don't know if thats viable.
Be sure to tell us how it went, and any special steps/problems you encounter.
Although, it really does look more like a cheap LG phone than a Nokia, except for maybe the 5800.
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I don't have experience! But its never held me back before. At the moment I'm having problems locating a full housing including the front and side buttons..the only housing I can find are without buttons....I was thinking of buying a dummy for the buttons...don't know if thats viable.
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Ebay! Or try CNN.CN for a more expensive approach.
They even sell a full black housing with the matt black if you want to be different.
http://cnn.cn/shop/t5353-touch-diamond2-topaz-c-277_829.html
CNN.Cn doesn't have the buttons included either
i too want to try it, but encountered the problem of the buttons... No housing is sold with the buttons. For the rest i can't see any difficulties, the Inside of the Compact V and the Topaz should be the same, i mean, will HTC manifacture a complete new phone just for T-mobile? I think just the housing is different.
When i find a way, i'll contact you!
I found one supplier....they include the front buttons but do not include the volume or power buttons
http://www.truesupplier.com/original-full-housing-cover-for-htc-touch-diamond-2-pr-18539.html
EDIT: Sorry it does include all the buttons as well as the front keys.....so ordered everything ...just waiting now
Topaz Antenna
does anyone know where I can I get the topaz antenna from ?
Received my casing today....but need the antenna.....the Compact V antenna is integrated into lower back of the casing as one piece....so its of no use
Dang, that sucks, I have searched for the antenna before, but haven't found any. Maybe try a broken TD2 on ebay or something. Other than that I have no idea
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Dang, that sucks, I have searched for the antenna before, but haven't found any. Maybe try a broken TD2 on ebay or something. Other than that I have no idea
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Well thats the only missing piece in the jigsaw.....so if/when I get it I will update the thread....in the mean time, if anyone knows where I can get this or make one up....its looks all plastic with 2 connectors...the connectors I have.