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Has anyone replaced the little plastic flap that covers the USB port? Mine has finally broken off.
Is there anywhere to get a replacement online, and is there a resource for disassembly for the g1?
TIA
My device (Touch PRO) doesn't have it at all. I've seen that some devices have it and some don't. I think you can compare it to suspension housing of mountain bikes - some have some don't. It is just a question of dirt management style. While covers avoid the dirt getting in they also keep the trespassed dirt in there which also is not good. I don't think there is a good answer
I dont think he is looking for an opinion, I think he just flat out wants one. I could use one too, mine is broken as well.
As far as replacing, you can carefully insert it using a blunt pointed pin, I used some piano wire that was lying around when I did this to my last G1. Just "push" the ball into the housing. Alternately, you can use the plastic pry tools to lift that area, but it is a lot more work.
darfri said:
While covers avoid the dirt getting in they also keep the trespassed dirt in there which also is not good
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I'm not super concerned about dirt, and actually prefer not having it, but if i ever want to sell the device it would be nice to have it intact.
gospeed.racer said:
I dont think he is looking for an opinion, I think he just flat out wants one.
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Who comes to XDA not expecting an opinion? So does anyone know if replacements are available?
bittermormon said:
I'm not super concerned about dirt, and actually prefer not having it, but if i ever want to sell the device it would be nice to have it intact.
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Exactly what I'm thinking! Mine broke recently and I actually like my phone without it better. However, as soon as my contract expires, I will want to sell my phone and get N1, so I think having all parts in place would be helpful, but I can't find it anywhere
i know its not the same but heres an idea http://www.eforcity.com/silicone-mini-5-pin-plug-for-motorola-v3-2-pc-smoke-cmotv3xxpc01.html?efprcggbadtf090605=cmotv3xxpc01
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i know its not the same but heres an idea http://www.eforcity.com/silicone-mini-5-pin-plug-for-motorola-v3-2-pc-smoke-cmotv3xxpc01.html?efprcggbadtf090605=cmotv3xxpc01
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That might work. I'll order some and then post pictures.
Technochris1 said:
i know its not the same but heres an idea http://www.eforcity.com/silicone-mini-5-pin-plug-for-motorola-v3-2-pc-smoke-cmotv3xxpc01.html?efprcggbadtf090605=cmotv3xxpc01
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Nice find
Karolis said:
That might work. I'll order some and then post pictures.
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Looking forward to it.
I'm in the UK and they ship from the US, so it might take a while. I've ordered it on 15th and got a shipping confirmation the next day, so hopefully some time next week I'll have them.
OK, got them... and I think it's a bit of a waste of money. They're too small and also when you need to for example plug-in the headphones, you have to figure out where to put those flaps not to loose them.
Anyway, you decide:
Trying to replace my screen anyone ever taken one of these apart. I simply don't want to break any clips and break my phone even more lol.
xxiamdrewxx said:
Trying to replace my screen anyone ever taken one of these apart. I simply don't want to break any clips and break my phone even more lol.
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Ditto here. Still searching. If I find anything helpful, I'l post it here.
http://mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/HTC_Rose_Service_Manual_A03_GENERIC.pdf
Good luck..
GorillaHuman said:
http://mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/HTC_Rose_Service_Manual_A03_GENERIC.pdf
Good luck..
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Thanks much! I think this needs to be a sticky!
hey...
just follow the service manual, the phone is *quite* easy to disassemble...
Just one remark : when yo get your old screen, check all the sticky plastics are present on the new one. if not, get the old ones and put them on the new.
I ordered a new screen some weeks ago, got it, and placed it. it didn't work, I think it was because two connectors touched a part of metal... after checking I saw the plastic present on old wasn't on new.... I think it was the problem......
(btw, the s740 screen is really not tough....)
Eh I performed a screen replacement on my fiance's Rose and using the manual helped, but it still wasn't easy in my opinion. All of that conducting tape wasn't the easiest to deal with, and putting it back down was no where as neat as it originally was. And the replacement screen is much darker than the original, although when off they look identical. One of her keys is a bit mushy now too, as the cable in the back was a bit longer than the original so it was folded up in the phone which I don't think helped things out.
Jason
I'm planning on replacing my screen and I've found this guide, which seems to be a good one: http://www.jmedved.com/2010/01/how-to-replace-broken-screen-on-htc
I've seen that guide in the past but it isn't really helpful...the best guide available is this one http://mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/HTC_Rose_Service_Manual_A03_GENERIC.pdf
So I've been doing my research on what case to get my Amaze which arrives Tuesday. I went ahead and decided to purchase the Trident Aegis Blue. From what I've read it a strong and reliable case. The only complaint I've read that is important to me is the lack of three noise cancellation holes on back.
So like one member (don't remember his s/n) did I want to drill three nice little holes in the hard and rubber case yet I want it to still look nice and professional. I emailed Trident three times but they continue to ignore me.... Can anyone help me or give me advice on going about this procedure? I would really appreciate it. Thanks
well the easiest way would be to map the hole's location onto the case by measuring the distance from the camera or lay the back cover of the phone in the case and use a needle to mark the hole's spot. (shouldnt be too hard)
then to drill through the plastic, just use a small drill bit for that. and go slow so the friction doesnt melt the plastic or mess up the drilling....
then for the silicone skin... just put the skin onto the plastic case and with hot needle (heat with lighter or something) just poke through the silicone
that should give the desired effect that your looking for
please explain to me how you can even get this case on the phone. bought it, case refuses to go on. worst experience with a case ever
Slide the phone in from the bottom.
Wait....I sent this with Tapatalk?
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please explain to me how you can even get this case on the phone. bought it, case refuses to go on. worst experience with a case ever
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Start from the top and work your way around it.
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I love this case!
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Wish they made the outter cover different colors too.
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Slide the phone in from the bottom.
Wait....I sent this with Tapatalk?
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rubyman94 said:
Start from the top and work your way around it.
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tried everything when i first got it a few weeks ago...ill try again and keep ya posted. otherwise, i might have a case for sale
Update!
So I finally received a reply back from Trident Cases in regards to the lack of three holes on the back case that we need. This is her reply:
Good afternoon,
We have fixed this issue, I apologize the pictures on our website do not reflect the change.
Best Regards,
Rosa Alcala
Department Coordinator
2029 South Business Parkway
Ontario, CA 91761
I have asked her to email me pictures on the updated cases. But for some reason I don't believe this....
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I have asked her to email me pictures on the updated cases. But for some reason I don't believe this....
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The case I got have 1 hole out of 3 (right above the camera lens).
New user here, can't post pic.
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The case I got have 1 hole out of 3 (right above the camera lens).
New user here, can't post pic.
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email them to me.
Called Trident, spoke with Kelly, and told me that if we wanted 2 more holes, we will have to email them & it will be forwarded to their design team.
The manager told Kelly to tell me that adding 2 more holes are not necessary when I first called.
Do you think they will offer an exchange from the old design to the new one? I hope so. This case was expensive.
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Do you think they will offer an exchange from the old design to the new one? I hope so. This case was expensive.
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Yes, they do. Did you bought the case from Tridenteer? Kelly herself told me that if they updated the case, it can be exchanged within the one year warranty from the date of your purchase.
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Yes, they do. Did you bought the case from Tridenteer? Kelly herself told me that if they updated the case, it can be exchanged within the one year warranty from the date of your purchase.
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That would be perfect for me, I bought this case too 2 month ago and I really didn't like the fact that it didn't have the holes, so I ended up buying the ballistic case which in my opinion is way better that the trident, I mean don't get me wrong both are really good, but the ballistic feels way better, I still have the trident case for backup.
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tried everything when i first got it a few weeks ago...ill try again and keep ya posted. otherwise, i might have a case for sale
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put the phone in the silicone first, then put the hardshell over that, I don't remember it being difficult at all... ? I don't use my aegis though, just my kraken...
First silicone case goes on phone then top hard plastic , now this is tricky part the back part . Put right side on first then clip on left side
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http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-amaze-4g-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case I recommend this case! LOVE IT!
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http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-amaze-4g-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case I recommend this case! LOVE IT!
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For the money this is definitely the better case (than aegis)... Kraken AMS still the best one available though!
sent on a mastadon by way of intercontinental epic journey
Has anyone found a weatherized case similar to the Lifeproof cases for the iPhone? All the ones I can find look like a ziplock. Thanks in advance for any help. Sorry for not having a link, this is my first post I've been lurking for years and never needed to ask a question before, but that brand of case in the address bar should take you there.
not yet
Spyder Chiken said:
Has anyone found a weatherized case similar to the Lifeproof cases for the iPhone? All the ones I can find look like a ziplock. Thanks in advance for any help. Sorry for not having a link, this is my first post I've been lurking for years and never needed to ask a question before, but that brand of case in the address bar should take you there.
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Hey, 1st post here as well. Sadly i have been searching around for something similar. noting pops up yet. But im thinking of sending my lumia 920 to Liquipel ( the company that does chemical treatment so that ur phone becomes water resistant). and maybe slap on the full body skin protection also afterwords. should be an almost-as-good alternative. anyways. enjoy ur lumia..
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Hey, 1st post here as well. Sadly i have been searching around for something similar. noting pops up yet. But im thinking of sending my lumia 920 to Liquipel ( the company that does chemical treatment so that ur phone becomes water resistant). and maybe slap on the full body skin protection also afterwords. should be an almost-as-good alternative. anyways. enjoy ur lumia..
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Hadn't heard of Liquipel but after looking at them they may be a good choice. Too bad they don't have pricing for the Lumia 920 yet.
Have none of you heard of ottorbox defenders? They are weather proof. Not water proof, but water resistant. I have mine in an ottorbox and I could throw on the floor or against the wall and it would not get any damage. Walk in the rain, no problem, go swimming? Yep then you have a problem. Of course if it is that weather tight then you also sacrifice function as far as access to ports, speakers, microphones, and even possibly touch screen.
Wireless Charging
Hi All
Can you use wireless charging with Ottorbox defender cases?
Thanks
Gary
gwak said:
Hi All
Can you use wireless charging with Ottorbox defender cases?
Thanks
Gary
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I have the defender on my 920 and a Nokia wireless charger. It has no issue working through the defender. In fact you can hold the phone about a half inch or 13mm above the charger and it will still work. The only case that you would have an issue with is one that was made of metal, or was metalized.
Hey everyone,
So today I noticed that the black rubber that is under the battery flap of my phone is starting to peel off. It isn't too terrible yet, but I do use the waterproof feature of my phone regularly and I don't want to jeopardize my phone if this peels off. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement cover? I checked eBay and didn't have much luck so I am hoping some of you guys may know of another site that supplies the OEM parts.
Thank you!
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Hey everyone,
So today I noticed that the black rubber that is under the battery flap of my phone is starting to peel off. It isn't too terrible yet, but I do use the waterproof feature of my phone regularly and I don't want to jeopardize my phone if this peels off. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement cover? I checked eBay and didn't have much luck so I am hoping some of you guys may know of another site that supplies the OEM parts.
Thank you!
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Yeah a common thing on these phones (USB cover door). I have not found any yet either, AliExpress had some but were pulled or ran out (just checked again they are back now, so AliExpress has them again --
https://www.google.com/search?q=Z3v+usb+cover+&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8). Better link -- http://www.aliexpress.com/item/for-Sony-Xperia-Z3V-D6708-OEM-SIM-Card-Micro-SD-USB-Charging-Port-Dust-Plug-Waterproof/32430237429.html
I had to take my (wife's phone as well) phone back to VZW and get a replacement phone due to this. If your phone is within the one year warranty go to VZW store and show them they will get you another phone.
I did a test and if you apply a tiny amount of Vaseline on the seal it will work better as well as make a more watertight seal, just lightly coat the rubber seal, good idea to do all doors like that, I have a product called "dielectric grease" that works even better, use sparingly, can get at auto parts store.
So glad this is an easy purchase if I need it. Thanks.
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And just like that they're gone, doubt they were genuine OEM anyways
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And just like that they're gone, doubt they were genuine OEM anyways
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They went fast! I just checked last night and I was going to purchase one this morning, but I guess that isn't happening.
Still cant believe you can't get these from sony. I don't know if I could trust and off brand copy to be waterproof
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And just like that they're gone, doubt they were genuine OEM anyways
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No way! Crap, need to find a well stocked supplier of them. Description said -- Original - Brand New
But it also said -- Quantity: Large in stock
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They went fast! I just checked last night and I was going to purchase one this morning, but I guess that isn't happening.
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Sorry, like I said -- they are there, then they are gone.
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Still cant believe you can't get these from sony. I don't know if I could trust and off brand copy to be waterproof
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Agreed, Sony should let people have access to their supplier. But then again Sony is greedy and wants the revenue from out of warranty repairs.
I think I may have found the part here: http://magboss.eu/articles.php?currency=EUR&cid=1600
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I think I may have found the part here: http://magboss.eu/articles.php?currency=EUR&cid=1600
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Let us know how it goes, it does appear to be the right cover and all but really can't tell without any pictures, those prices are odd (never mind found the USD drop down at top of page) and how long until delivered? EU, can you find out supply level?
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Let us know how it goes, it does appear to be the right cover and all but really can't tell without any pictures, those prices are odd and how long until delivered? EU, can you find out supply level and in US currency cost?
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Thankfully, I was raised in an Italian household and in Europe, the comma replaces the decimal point. So if something was say $3.50, in Europe, it would be written $3,50.
I did try to order one and to no surprise, they are out of stock. I did find a set of them on eBay though.
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Thankfully, I was raised in an Italian household and in Europe, the comma replaces the decimal point. So if something was say $3.50, in Europe, it would be written $3,50.
I did try to order one and to no surprise, they are out of stock. I did find a set of them on eBay though.
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I found the USD currency price at top of page next to the language selector. Says 6.45 - 5.24 USD, there is a difference in USD and EU prices.
Glad you found one on Ebay.
My wife and I visited the VZW store today her usb cover seal tore again and I am still trying to get a good replacement for mine, both refurbished phone VZW sent out were junk, one the camera had a dab of something under glass on the lens and the other one the display was brown in tint or hue, if I don't get a good refurb in the next few tries I am going to just buy a cover and be done with it.
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I found the USD currency price at top of page next to the language selector. Says 6.45 - 5.24 USD, there is a difference in USD and EU prices.
Glad you found one on Ebay.
My wife and I visited the VZW store today her usb cover seal tore again and I am still trying to get a good replacement for mine, both refurbished phone VZW sent out were junk, one the camera had a dab of something under glass on the lens and the other one the display was brown in tint or hue, if I don't get a good refurb in the next few tries I am going to just buy a cover and be done with it.
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When you get your next refurbished device just remove the flap that you need from it. Just be careful when pulling it out and hold the white connector ribbon really good so that your fingers don't slide down it and rip the cover off (from the white piece).
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When you get your next refurbished device just remove the flap that you need from it. Just be careful when pulling it out and hold the white connector ribbon really good so that your fingers don't slide down it and rip the cover off (from the white piece).
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You know I thought of that, but just to darn honest to do that.
Life sucks sometimes for being that honest, but I sleep well at night.
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You know I thought of that, but just to darn honest to do that.
Life sucks sometimes for being that honest, but I sleep well at night.
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There's nothing dishonest about that at all. They are sending you a replacement phone expecting to get one back without a flap, correct? I bet they would even give you permission if you explain that you aren't happy with the quality of the refurbished devices. The flaps are easily interchangeable without any repercussions.
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There's nothing dishonest about that at all. They are sending you a replacement phone expecting to get one back without a flap, correct? I bet they would even give you permission if you explain that you aren't happy with the quality of the refurbished devices. The flaps are easily interchangeable without any repercussions.
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I agree with your logic, and I know the door is easily removed and replaced I have removed and replaced it on my phone several times. The phones are tagged with an identifying number and I bet VZW would be able to detect any deceit, would VZW care? Who knows?
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I agree with your logic, and I know the door is easily removed and replaced I have removed and replaced it on my phone several times. The phones are tagged with an identifying number and I bet VZW would be able to detect any deceit, would VZW care? Who knows?
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No worries man. I'm glad there are still honest people out there with a conscience. I would suggest you to ask them though so there is no question about what you are doing. I'm fairly certain that they will allow you to. I would ask technical support rather than a normal CSR though. They seem to have more information. I've asked similar questions about refurbs and they are usually willing to do what it takes to make the customer satisfied (within reasonable limits). No harm in asking right?
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No worries man. I'm glad there are still honest people out there with a conscience. I would suggest you to ask them though so there is no question about what you are doing. I'm fairly certain that they will allow you to. I would ask technical support rather than a normal CSR though. They seem to have more information. I've asked similar questions about refurbs and they are usually willing to do what it takes to make the customer satisfied (within reasonable limits). No harm in asking right?
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Thanks for the ideas, no sweat off my back yet VZW is the one footing the bill for postage on the refurbished phones.
Got one!
I got a new flap off ebay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131518465518?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I received it in 9 days and carefully compared it side by side with a genuine one on a new phone and it appears the replacement is identical and genuine
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I got a new flap off ebay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131518465518?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I received it in 9 days and carefully compared it side by side with a genuine one on a new phone and it appears the replacement is identical and genuine
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Wow, pricey huh?
Yeah the price has gone up from $9 since I purchased, but still totally worth it. I got some wireless chargers and am only going to use those from now on.