simple Fix for light leakage - HTC EVO 3D

Caulk it!
Being in construction field for over 25 years Ive learned caulk fixes everything.
Ok before taking on this project make sure your device has real leak.
You can do this by placing piece of black electrical tape over captive buttons.
If you still see light seeping out sides you have leak.
Now to the fix:
A couple Items needed.
1:Black Caulk- I recommend DAP premium indoor/outdoor sealant , It can be found at Lowe's hardware for 3.89.
Its crackproof ,water tight , Permanently flexible and most importunity easy cleanup thus no worries of beating up your screen
2:small sponge
3:Water
4aper towels
The key to success is taking your time , Don't get the stuff all over the place work clean
Arep around light leakage area making sure all grime is removed.
I did this using damp fiber cloth.
B:Take some caulk out of tube place in paper plate so it easy to work with.
C:Apply small dabs of caulk at light leaked area pressing it in firmly with finger nail.
D: Damp Sponge away excess cleaning up area.
You many have to apply areas a couple time in order to get good seal to block light but hey its well worth it.
After leaks are sealed clean screen damp cloth.... make sure no leftovers are on screen/device & let sit for a couple hours until caulk dries.
Mine had leakage on entire bottom and a slight 1/4" up both sides.
LIGHT LEAKAGE IS NO MORE

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Hmmm.... a ballsy Mod that I might actually do. the light leakage doesn't really bother me too much, but I'm use to my EVO 4G's light leakage issue, lol
good going though!. can we have a pic in total darkness and one with a lot of light to see how it works, and how it looks on the phone itself?

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This actually works, it has been done on za original EVO.

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LOOKS LIKE I HAVE IT AFTERALL. Oh well, not too bad and I use Screen Filter app from Market for viewing at night.
sling said:
Caulk it!
Being in construction field for over 25 years Ive learned caulk fixes everything.
A couple Items needed.
1:Black Caulk- I recommend DAP premium indoor/outdoor sealant , It can be found at Lowe's hardware for 3.89.
Its crackproof ,water tight , Permanently flexible and most importunity easy cleanup thus no worries of beating up your screen
2:small sponge
3:Water
4aper towels
The key to success is taking your time , Don't get the stuff all over the place work clean
Arep around light leakage area making sure all grime is removed.
I did this using damp fiber cloth.
B:Take some caulk out of tube place in paper plate so it easy to work with.
C:Apply small dabs of caulk at light leaked area pressing it in firmly with finger nail.
D: Damp Sponge away excess cleaning up area.
You many have to apply areas a couple time in order to get good seal to block light but hey its well worth it.
After leaks are sealed clean screen damp cloth.... make sure no leftovers are on screen/device & let sit for a couple hours until caulk dries.
Mine had leakage on entire bottom and a slight 1/4" up both sides.
LIGHT LEAKAGE IS NO MORE
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I just looked at mine in the dark and have determined that the light leakage on bottom and sides is just a reflection from capacitive buttons and not leakage.

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skorpyo31 said:
I just looked at mine in the dark and have determined that the light leakage on bottom and sides is just a reflection from capacitive buttons and not leakage.
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Ya good point.
I will update post.

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felacio said:
can we have a pic in total darkness and one with a lot of light to see how it works, and how it looks on the phone itself?
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Unfortunately I don't have cam....My smartphone has always did that job.
I should have prepared a little better having one taking pics of project beginning to end before posting how to thread
My bust

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sling said:
Unfortunately I don't have cam....My smartphone has always did that job.
I should have prepared a little better having one taking pics of project beginning to end before posting how to thread
My bust
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No prob. I'm gonna see if tape over the buttons kills the "leak" make sure it's a reflection or actual leakage.

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found in evo 3d general section. Just search "light leakeage" and you will see this photo and others with same issue.

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skorpyo31 said:
View attachment 644932
found in evo 3d general section. Just search "light leakeage" and you will see this photo and others with same issue.
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That's how mine looked....a tad worse on the bottom though

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Or if you put it in a case, you will never see the light leakage.

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cruise350 said:
Or if you put it in a case, you will never see the light leakage.
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wow really?. I never thought that covering it witha case would block the light from emitting from the case as WELL!
Obviously not everyone wants a case on their phone, I know I've never liked cases to add extra bulk to the phone. as much as I do is a screen protector

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I have leakage on mine, and I am super picky with phones. For some reason this light leakage doesn't feel the same like other light leakages. I mean the LED is so strong on the buttons it actually feels like it shines on the sides and the bottom. I cant even see it during the day, only in a dark room. So I am actually not bothered by it. I had the thunderbolt for a week or two and at the bottom it had two white dots sticking out, now that bothered me.

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Or you could simply turn the light from ur buttons off by using screen filter from the market. Plus it will same battery which has already Berenice amazing.
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App

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jokester902 said:
Or you could simply turn the light from ur buttons off by using screen filter from the market. Plus it will same battery which has already Berenice amazing.
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
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Screen Filter doesn't turn off or down 3D captive buttons.

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sling said:
Screen Filter doesn't turn off or down 3D captive buttons.
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I have screen filter from market on my phone and it turns down all the capacative buttons and works very well.

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I'd like to see a day & night shot of the finished product, plz. I have it ever so slighty but other than that, this one is the best of the 4 I've owned lol

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vWvSTATICvWv said:
I'd like to see a day & night shot of the finished product, plz. I have it ever so slighty but other than that, this one is the best of the 4 I've owned lol
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I agree man love it also defender case makes the bright captive buttons not as bright. love it. Camera button rattles at times but never bothers me.

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^^ Ha Ha Wuttup Reap? Chillen with your temp root?
I need to pass by V's thread...my friend is buggin me to flash a 3.0 rom on his EvO. I thought I read that V removed Sense 3.0 and replaced it with LP? What in the....is that about? LoL