Well I might be the first to have let my prime fall. Teetered off a stack of towels and fell to the rug about two feet down. Was playing music, and it instantly stopped. Now I can't get it to turn on. Not sure what to do. Plugged it into the charger and the led on the power button lights up, but I was at >90 battery.
If I hold the power button for 10 seconds the unit vibrates once, but no display. Then about 30 seconds later I get a small ding and a screen lock sound.
Any thoughts?
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Try the reset hole. You can us a pencil tip. It's located on the top edge opposite the volume rocker.
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It sounds like Asus made the device so horribly that even a 2 feet drop onto carpet will ruin it...
They probably used sticky rice to hold the internals together. Woot go ASUS! I really hope they get into some trouble over this tablet.
if it doesn't look damaged from the outside from fall, just return and exchange it. we won't say anything
was it inside a case? did it fall on its back, flat on its face, or on a corner? strange how such a short fall on carpet did that. I'd return it asap. should be easy to exchange. especially if it doesn't look like you yourself damaged it.
nyijedi said:
Try the reset hole. You can us a pencil tip. It's located on the top edge opposite the volume rocker.
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Just tried that. No different. Held reset and power. It vibrates once upon release,but no display, and I don't think it boots
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demandarin said:
if it doesn't look damaged from the outside from fall, just return and exchange it. we won't say anything
was it inside a case? did it fall on its back, flat on its face, or on a corner? strange how such a short fall on carpet did that. I'd return it asap. should be easy to exchange. especially if it doesn't look like you yourself damaged it.
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It doesn't look damaged at all.
No case yet. Fell and hit on the side.
The sucky part is that I'm on vacation. There is a best buy here, but I doubt they will let me return it without the box, and I doubt they have one in stock to give me back. Ugh
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Damn, it sounds like the Transformer Prime is extra fragile.
Because one guy dropped it and apparently it is broke the Prime also is fragile? For real, grow up.
Interesting. I just have my wifi tether turned on. And my transformer prime connected to it...so it seems like it might be turning on? Anyone know how to open this case up?
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Because one guy dropped it and apparently it is broke the Prime also is fragile? For real, grow up.
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you mad.
This whole thread is a trollers delight
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There are a lot of them! Don't get me wrong. I love my tp that's why I really wish I knew what was going on
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It vibrates; you hear the screen lock sound; tethering? Looks like your screen cable came loose.
Seems like you broke the LCD the prime itself is on you just don't have picture I would say let it sit a day and good luck
If you have a micro HDMI cable and a TV, you could try hooking it up to check if the device is turning on and if the problem is only with the screen itself.
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If you have a micro HDMI cable and a TV, you could try hooking it up to check if the device is turning on and if the problem is only with the screen itself.
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if I was in the OP's predicament, I would definitely give the suggestion in this post a shot.
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Interesting. I just have my wifi tether turned on. And my transformer prime connected to it...so it seems like it might be turning on? Anyone know how to open this case up?
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don't go through all that and void warranty. cuz if you open it up and can't fix it, they will know. then they will accuse you of being the one that broke it n you be outback.
slap that bsckside around slightly n she if she likes it..lmfao or the area where it hit the floor at. if display comes back on, that's just a temp fix till you exchange it.
>Any thoughts?
Hit it again.
>Anyone know how to open this case up?
Hmmm has anyone besides jdbaker opened this thing up.I would love to see the inside & see where antennas are placed.?
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Hmmm has anyone besides jdbaker opened this thing up.I would love to see the inside & see where antennas are placed.?
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I doubt if he, Jdbaker, really did open it up. he produced no pics or videos of that claim. he just said that to try to make more people believe his theory. just like he said Asus Engineers called him personally to confirm his theories. after he also told engineers he opened up the back himself. sounds like some Major B.s. to me..lol of he really did do that he would've made sure to take pix to back up his claim. I know I would have.
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The title may seem really weird but it is the actual question. This is my transition into the andriod tablet arena, and I have been using the TP for a few days now. Seems whenever the device is laying flat on a cloth covered chair, a bed anything along those lines, the screen completely freaks and no point touched will correspond to the correct area of the screen. Almost like the screen is receiving multiple input signals. When this has happened, I have been trying to search for something online or in the app store. The event that really gave me a start is when I was trying to type in something when it was laying flat, then all of a sudden a track from Bruno Mars started playing full volume (the volume was on full so that wasn't a random change). Must have pulled the track from online as I don't have anything stored on the device at this point.
If I pick the tablet up in either orientation it starts working fine.
In addition, just a few minutes ago I tried to scroll through my email and experienced the same issue, but when trying to power down, the screen wouldn't register my finger trying to select the option to power down. This even occurred after the tablet was brought upright or in landscape mode. Ended up having to hold the power button until it rebooted.
Really hoping this isn't an issue with the hardware. Anyone seen this or have any insight on what may be happening?
Thanks
Possibly static inteferance from the cloth? Just a guess, but one that fits,
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right on! completely overlooked that. Since it is winter up in the north, I guess testing this out in non-static conditions will have to wait a bit.
Yes, I've seen it before...
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Seriously, get out the receipt and go back to the store. Toys going berserk by themselves are not to be trifled with, especially when your return period runs out. Don't play guessing games.
PS: It's not static.
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Possibly static inteferance from the cloth? Just a guess, but one that fits,
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Probably resetting the GPS also. GPS works if there is more humidity in the air. ;-)
Awesome post, although I haven't seen a head swivel around on my screen, might happen at some point though...... lol
I pre-ordered this through tigerdirect, and they seem to have enough issue fulfilling orders that I will try and contact asus directly.
Actually I was trying for the stringy hair Asian ghost chick.. you know the one that crawled out of stuff.. but can't remember the damn movie title.. oh wait.. it's a-comin.. YES I REMEMBER HAHAH!
Yes yes.. if you ever see this on your screen.. RMA it..
hahahaha, I think you are referring to the Ring movie.
I just got off the phone with Asus and the person I talked with had never heard of this type of issue. The only suggestion was to send it in, but if their supply chain is still struggling to fill orders from across the US then I'm guessing an RMA will take a couple weeks if they would simply send a replacement tablet. I just got the thing so I want to play with it!
But since there is the base warranty on it, I could wait a bit and if it still does it after a month or so I could inquire again.
The only other thing I would be waiting for is the ICS upgrade. I have a gnex phone on vzw and can really see the improvements made going to ICS. Is mid to late Jan still the timeframe people have heard?
Nonono not the ring that one has orcs and hobbits.. oh and at least one skateboarding ninja elf..
PS: he shoulda had nunchucks.. would be way more awesomeness..
LOTR II I think, forgot about the skateboarding part. That was really throwing me off!
See my other thread titled "ghost tapping". I'm having same exact problem as you, only I've been using it flat on a wooden desk when it happens.
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Possibly static inteferance from the cloth? Just a guess, but one that fits,
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I doubt it... the metal back would act as a shield against static interference.
I just finished posting in a thread where I explained that the back of the TFP has a chassis ground to the charging circuit and thus the battery. It's possible that on your TFP, you have a bad ground from the back of the device to the PCT layer, which is incredibly sensitive to electrical current (since this is how it detects touch input).
Since the back is a ground for the device, small amounts of current are constantly being thrown off by various circuits into the back of TFP, and thus are making their way into the PCT layer where they're wreaking havoc on touch calculations. Once you grab ahold of the back of your TFP, those currents ground through you, normalizing the circuit and allowing the PCT to function normally.
That's my theory at least.
We went through that with Sensation. Touch screen needs grounding to works properly with metal back plate. I bet if you actually hold the tablet in one hand, it works just fine. It's not something Asus can fix tbh, this problem occures with most devices which have metal in the back cover.
Edit. Actually, thinking about it, yes, if something is grounded to back plate, fixing might be bad, but above might still apply.
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I was starting to think along those same lines but an hour ago I had the tablet laying on a bedspread and did not experience any issue.
Along the lines for your theory I wonder if whether the unit grounds through the back panel or further through me is fine, but the slight charge is just too much and royally throws everything out of whack.
Have most people opted to get some kind of case or protective film (I.e. Skinomi) that would most likely help this issue?
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I was starting to think along those same lines but an hour ago I had the tablet laying on a bedspread and did not experience any issue.
Along the lines for your theory I wonder if whether the unit grounds through the back panel or further through me is fine, but the slight charge is just too much and royally throws everything out of whack.
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Click on my nick and look at touch screen issue thread I started. Reading OP should give you some idea. If my theory about ATP is correct fully charging and discharging it should fix it for a while.
Edit. Issue is very random normally.
Also, protective case or film are likely to make it worse.
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Hmm, the case issue does make sense. I suppose any cover of the common materials would amplify the static if the it were moved around on the suspected fabric.
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I doubt it... the metal back would act as a shield against static interference.
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wouldn't the metal back act as a conductor for the electricity?
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It's not something Asus can fix tbh, this problem occures with most devices which have metal in the back cover.
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IPad has metal back cover, no issues there. Gotta be something else.
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wouldn't the metal back act as a conductor for the electricity?
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The PCT layer is under the glass on the other side of the TFP, and electricity follows the path of least resistance. The chassis is grounded to the charging circuit, so any static shock is probably going to end up dumped into the battery.
Unless, of course, as I theorize, the chassis has a bad ground to the PCT layer.
Otherwise, everyone's TFP would go nuts when they used it while on fabric.
Well, I'm feeling a little silly right now, because I did a search and couldn't find anyone else having this problem--so maybe it's just me....
I just bought my Transformer Prime and dock, and am excited about using the two together. However, I'm finding it impossible to join the two.
The instructions say to "insert the eee Pad into the socket until it snaps into place." Well, it doesn't snap; it just sits there precariously, refusing to go in. The instructions also say to "Ensure that the latch completely moves to the right." Is the latch supposed to be moved manually before inserting the tablet, or does "snapping it in place" move the latch automatically? (I tried moving it manually, and was not able to.)
My wife, who is much better at this kind of thing than I, has tried as well, without success.
Are we doing something wrong, or did I buy defective equipment?
Thanks in advance!
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Well, I'm feeling a little silly right now, because I did a search and couldn't find anyone else having this problem--so maybe it's just me....
I just bought my Transformer Prime and dock, and am excited about using the two together. However, I'm finding it impossible to join the two.
The instructions say to "insert the eee Pad into the socket until it snaps into place." Well, it doesn't snap; it just sits there precariously, refusing to go in. The instructions also say to "Ensure that the latch completely moves to the right." Is the latch supposed to be moved manually before inserting the tablet, or does "snapping it in place" move the latch automatically? (I tried moving it manually, and was not able to.)
My wife, who is much better at this kind of thing than I, has tried as well, without success.
Are we doing something wrong, or did I buy defective equipment?
Thanks in advance!
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Sorry but I have to ask. Did you remove the 2 rubber inserts?
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Sorry but I have to ask. Did you remove the 2 rubber inserts?
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Was going to say the same thing. I can almost guarantee that's the problem lol. Easy fix though.
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SteveG12543 said:
Was going to say the same thing. I can almost guarantee that's the problem lol. Easy fix though.
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haha, was thinking the same thing. Took me a second to figure out what the hell I was doing wrong.
Thanks!
Wish I could say it only took me a second! But thanks, everyone; it snaps right in now. Would've been nice if the instructions had mentioned them.
>Docking
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lmfao.............
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Wish I could say it only took me a second! But thanks, everyone; it snaps right in now. Would've been nice if the instructions had mentioned them.
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They do in the quick start leaflet....oops
More importantly, hope it works now and you are enjoying what I think is a great piece of kit... have fun
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MagicSpeller said:
Well, I'm feeling a little silly right now, because I did a search and couldn't find anyone else having this problem--so maybe it's just me....
I just bought my Transformer Prime and dock, and am excited about using the two together. However, I'm finding it impossible to join the two.
The instructions say to "insert the eee Pad into the socket until it snaps into place." Well, it doesn't snap; it just sits there precariously, refusing to go in. The instructions also say to "Ensure that the latch completely moves to the right." Is the latch supposed to be moved manually before inserting the tablet, or does "snapping it in place" move the latch automatically? (I tried moving it manually, and was not able to.)
My wife, who is much better at this kind of thing than I, has tried as well, without success.
Are we doing something wrong, or did I buy defective equipment?
Thanks in advance!
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It interesting you mentioned this,here is my Docking story. I had got my Prime from a BB store that was 75 miles from my home one week but they didn't have the Dock at that time. When the Dock came available at this BB I drove back and purchased the Dock. I had my Prime with me in my Car and I decided I would try the Dock before I left to go back home. Well I sat in the Car read the little insert that came with the Dock and tired and tired to get the Prime to go into the Dock but it wouldn't go. I looked and saw the "black inserts" on my Prime where the Dock went and though I thought they should be removed I couldn't get them out easily so I then thought well maybe they should stay in place and somehow they just "folded in and out" as needed. So not wanting to screw up my Prime I go back into BB with Dock and Prime go to Geek Squad feeling DUMB than I had to do this and ask them how this worked? Well they have 5 guys look at it and apparently I must have been the 1st person to get a Dock for a Prime at this BB because they had NO CLUE if the inserts should be removed. After about 10 minutes of this I told them I have a XDA account let me log on to your WiFi and let me ask at the forum about this problem. I do that after about a minute I get answer about needing to remove the inserts. They then grab a tool and remove them and the Prime pops right in place. Moral of the story: XDA knows more than "Geek Squad"
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I came in hoping for the secret being the lack of circumcision. >________>
RonH54 said:
...Moral of the story: XDA knows more than "Geek Squad"
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A moldy sponge knows more than Geek Squad.
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A moldy sponge knows more than Geek Squad.
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LOL!!! True true...
Jeez, got my new Prime yesterday, from my insurance company, as the old one's screen cracked.
So I rooted it and installed all the apps and customized it just as I wanted it with some mods. After a while the problems started...
1) Screen went black and had to reboot it. That happened at least 10 times. A few times I had to press the ON-button several times before anything happened.
2) The screen just goes nuts with the colors ie. turns pink and blotchy...
and
3) When I connected the dock...smoke rose from the dock and smelled like welding... Ok, I thought there had been some dirt that burned off. Connected again and noticed it wouldn't fit properly, couldn't lock.
As I unconnected it started to smoke again!!!
Stupid as I am, I tried a third time and...BLAM! Small flames came from the dock!!!
Amazingly the tablet itself is OK, except from 1 and 2...
Guess I'll have to call ASUS
Funny, I now have one Prime with a cracked screen that works fine and one Prime with good screen that is a complete mess and could probably burn down my house!
W.Z.
Ouch! Take some pics please.
i really find that hard to believe....
with the amount of voltage and current the prime is able to provide, i highly doubt it is able to create a small fire unless you did something really stupid with it....smokes yes, fire no.....
but please do post some pictures and let us know what asus says
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i really find that hard to believe....
with the amount of voltage and current the prime is able to provide, i highly doubt it is able to create a small fire unless you did something really stupid with it....smokes yes, fire no.....
but please do post some pictures and let us know what asus says
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only smoke i smell is bull**** troll
I'll try it later and see what happens...
Can be difficult to take pics,but I can try video.
Hopefully there won't be any flames (or BIG sparks, really) or smoke, as I'm scared it'll damage the tablet...
And I don't think it is "really stupid" to connect the tablet to the dock...
Let's see later what happens :fingers-crossed:
I wonder if I have to contact the insurance company as well, as they got me this crappy one.
W.Z.
once again, with the power coming from the dock and tablet, you shouldn't be getting any flames or a big spark, small one maybe
but then again, im not sure whats inside the prime so i can't be 100% sure on the spark, but flame no... unless you spilled flammable liquid in there... but that will fall under doing something stupid
I guess you have never seen a LIPO battery fire.
...and the strange thing is that it didn't come from the connector, but from the hinge's left side !?
The flame/spark resembled lighting a small match, believe it or not...
W.Z.
Well it certainly wasn't as explosive as in the video...!!!
Funny that's a Finnish video, my fellow citizens experimenting
But yes, guess we all have read about phones and batteries exploding and caught fire.
W.Z.
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I guess you have never seen a LIPO battery fire.
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oh wow, that's crazy.
OP: Good luck with Asus, i hope they can provide you a replacement.
why is it always so hard for the person claiming these things happening to take pictures.
you can take video but not a picture? can you explain how you are able to achieve one with out the other lol? unless you are using a straight up video camera that only does video and records to VHS for goodness sake.
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why is it always so hard for the person claiming these things happening to take pictures.
you can take video but not a picture? can you explain how you are able to achieve one with out the other lol? unless you are using a straight up video camera that only does video and records to VHS for goodness sake.
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Hrrm...well, it is freakin' difficult to take a picture with one hand when you're doing something that needs two hands...unless you're a mutant that got three?
Video is easier as I can start recording and then stabilizing the phone/cam on a stand. And no my phone doesn't record to VHS...
W.Z.
Just take the video and post it so we don't have five pages of people calling bull****
Were sorry, however lighting your prime on fire voids your warrantee so we will be unable to issue an RMA.
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Hrrm...well, it is freakin' difficult to take a picture with one hand when you're doing something that needs two hands...unless you're a mutant that got three?
Video is easier as I can start recording and then stabilizing the phone/cam on a stand. And no my phone doesn't record to VHS...
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I think they just want a picture showing the fire damage...so just prop up the prime /dock on something so the burnt bits are facing the camera and snap a pic.
You can't see that much from this image, but...I got it on video. I'll upload it in a minute...
Burnt plastic in the middle...
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This is how it should look like.
And here is the video:
http://youtu.be/8jt1nc_vLlI
W.Z.
Faulty dock.
"Got a new ASUS Transformer Prime"
Go exchange it and show them the video (whereever you bought it from).
And done.
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You can't see that much from this image, but...I got it on video. I'll upload it in a minute...
Burnt plastic in the middle...
This is how it should look like.
And here is the video:
http://youtu.be/8jt1nc_vLlI
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thats not an issue, its a feature
Lol, sorry man but i cracked a smile when i saw your vid, and for some odd reason im jelous my prime cant do that.......... *shrugs*
Goodluck with asus, hopefully they ship you a prime from their most stable batch, .........ahhhhh, smell that?......*sniffs* .....good old fashioned... reasoned ...jelousy
Gd luck
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Faulty dock.
"Got a new ASUS Transformer Prime"
Go exchange it and show them the video (whereever you bought it from).
And done.
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Agreed... take that thing back ASAP somethings definitely wrong with the dock
WOW...
Return Dock & Tablet... ask for refund.
Purchase something else....
Sorry if this has been discussed already, but I got my SGS3 a couple of days ago (so far I like the phone a lot, coming from an iPhone4) and I noticed today that when I tap the upper side of the screen I hear a little buzzing/clicking or popping sound. It feels like there is something loose inside that moves, and it only happens on the upper side of the screen. When I tap the bottom or mid section this sound is not apparent.
I can also feel/hear the sound when I shake the phone.
Is this normal for this phone or should I go back to the att re-seller and complain?
Thank you
That's definitely not normal. I'd take it in and have them replace it.
I've never heard of a Salaxy S3 with this, better get it replaced
this is really interesting - I actually went back to the store and played with a couple of the GS3 they had. Both were doing exactly what I experience on mine. I guess this is something normal for GS3's...
I guess I am waaay too picky andd will have to learn to live with this
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this is really interesting - I actually went back to the store and played with a couple of the GS3 they had. Both were doing exactly what I experience on mine. I guess this is something normal for GS3's...
I guess I am waaay too picky andd will have to learn to live with this
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Ohhh I hear what your talking about.. but you have to hit it pretty hard..... and it is not very loud.
Yeahhh, unfortunately for me that is how I tap my screen all the time and it drives me insane. It is more like a buzzing sound than anything else. It almost looks like something is loose inside the phone in the upper area of the screen.
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Yeahhh, unfortunately for me that is how I tap my screen all the time and it drives me insane. It is more like a buzzing sound than anything else. It almost looks like something is loose inside the phone in the upper area of the screen.
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Don't smash your fingers against your phone haha it is a phone not a punching bag.
My phone has the same issue as well. When you tap top of the screen, sounds like the screen is loose.
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Ha ha never would have noticed it if you didn't say anything. Probably a sensor.
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Yeahhh, unfortunately for me that is how I tap my screen all the time and it drives me insane. It is more like a buzzing sound than anything else. It almost looks like something is loose inside the phone in the upper area of the screen.
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My OCD thanks you for pointing this out HAMMER THUMBS!!! Now this will drive me nuts.. LOL
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I had that and also the right side of my home button was caved in.
I took it back and they gave me another one that is perfect.
Its not the camera lens, right? Anyway....there are lots if stress test video on YouTube for this phone. Stop doing it yourself...
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My OCD thanks you for pointing this out HAMMER THUMBS!!! Now this will drive me nuts.. LOL
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Hammer Thumb?
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Sounds like a bad time..
pterry30 said:
My phone has the same issue as well. When you tap top of the screen, sounds like the screen is loose.
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Im glad I am not imagining things
GrainOsand said:
My OCD thanks you for pointing this out HAMMER THUMBS!!! Now this will drive me nuts.. LOL
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You know - now I notice this even when I leave my phone on the table.
It DRIVES ME insane,...
Come on SAMSUNG -- you just cant have these weird loose, buzzing noises from your "flagship device"!!!
The glossy cheap looking back I fixed with a nice cover, but this....I cant fix
I'm tapping on all sides of my upper screen and can't seem to reproduce this problem.
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Hmm will deff. try this when I get mine but I don't really press on my phones screen. Just a simple tap, tap, tap-a-roo will do.
I'm seeing the same thing on my Verizon GSIII. I took off the battery door and can reproduce it by pressing on the plastic frame near the volume control. It is clearly the plastic case making the creaking sounds. So annoying.
I was considering exchanging the phone because of this, however now it sounds like it is more widespread. Should I just live with it? Does anyone Galaxy Nexus's do this?
Jeff
silerj said:
I'm seeing the same thing on my Verizon GSIII. I took off the battery door and can reproduce it by pressing on the plastic frame near the volume control. It is clearly the plastic case making the creaking sounds. So annoying.
I was considering exchanging the phone because of this, however now it sounds like it is more widespread. Should I just live with it? Does anyone Galaxy Nexus's do this?
Jeff
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I'd go in and get a replacement. Mine doesn't do this at all. Verizon has already screwed us all enough. The least they can do is replace your defective device.
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ratimux said:
Sorry if this has been discussed already, but I got my SGS3 a couple of days ago (so far I like the phone a lot, coming from an iPhone4) and I noticed today that when I tap the upper side of the screen I hear a little buzzing/clicking or popping sound. It feels like there is something loose inside that moves, and it only happens on the upper side of the screen. When I tap the bottom or mid section this sound is not apparent.
I can also feel/hear the sound when I shake the phone.
Is this normal for this phone or should I go back to the att re-seller and complain?
Thank you
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I noticed the exact same problem with my device. It's the side buttons.
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Hello All,
I have a big problem. I'm hoping someone can help me. I took my Asus Transformer Prime apart hoping to improve my wifi signal as per this thread. I put everything back together and booted it up. Here is a picture of my screen.
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Is my Prime DOA?
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Hello All,
I have a big problem. I'm hoping someone can help me. I took my Asus Transformer Prime apart hoping to improve my wifi signal as per this thread. I put everything back together and booted it up. Here is a picture of my screen.
Is my Prime DOA?
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can you repost the link? I cant follow the one there
whycali said:
can you repost the link? I cant follow the one there
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I have to wait for 10 posts before I can post an outside linke...
I've seen that before - when I was building my own projector. It could be a bent ffc cable. You might want to crack it back open and verify they are all properly seated in their slots and nothing is pressing against them.
Hope that helps!
1moreCyberdude said:
I've seen that before - when I was building my own projector. It could be a bent ffc cable. You might want to crack it back open and verify they are all properly seated in their slots and nothing is pressing against them.
Hope that helps!
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I re-opened the case. There does not appear to be anything bent or pressing up. Even the case loose, the screen is still like that. I've tried slightly pressing anything with cables attached and the picture does not flicker.
the link you posted goes nowhere. if nobody knows what you did, nobody can actually help you.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1479664
looks like this is what I was looking for. compuw22c seems to be right on track below with what is going on.
Looks like a cracked screen if you look just right and down of that "cross hair" and would explain the semi working nature of the display. Maybe give us a close up photo of that "crack" to confirm? Maybe you flexed the screen just a bit too much
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Looks like a cracked screen if you look just right and down of that "cross hair" and would explain the semi working nature of the display. Maybe give us a close up photo of that "crack" to confirm? Maybe you flexed the screen just a bit too much
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This ...
The screen clearly has a crack at the bottom of the vertical stripe ...
Ribbon cable busted, or screen ribbon connector is busted (other than the crack).
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Ribbon cable busted, or screen ribbon connector is busted (other than the crack).
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Wow, that much damage? It appears as though there is a crack on the LCD not the glass, as I can not see the crack when the prime is off. Originally I used a plastic prying tool that I bought online for this purpose, but it broke within minutes. I then used a small screwdriver and pried the case enough to get a fingernail wedged in between, then I inserted a credit card and pried all around the unit. I didn't realize I have done that much damage (cracked LCD and potentially a broken ribbon). I guess my loss should serve as a warning to others.
To be honest, the only reason why I wanted to open the case was to get better wifi coverage. I use the unit a lot for note taking and for the brower when at work. My co-workers with other tablets are able to find wifi networks that I can't, and I was getting a bit frustrated by the Prime.
Now that mine is broken, I can honestly say, I won't be buying another Asus tablet to replace it. With the poor handling of the wifi (saying that it works enough), GPS (removal of the spec), and the few apps that crashed my prime (like World Series of Poker and Where's waldo to name a couple). It has honestly made me rethink the entire Android platform.
I may throw my chips into a Win 8 pro tablet after a few months of it's release, and I don't want an Ipad. I guess I'll be back to using my laptop for now.
Thanks All for the help.
At least someone who has bricked their unit but has a good screen might be interested in buying. Bad luck, but it does show how careful you need to be when opening devices.
Perhaps the LCD is not cracked, just looked again.
The construction of the Prime is quite poor. Did you by chance start opening it from the bottom and not the side? I recall a while back someone wrote about damaging their ribbon cable like that.
Really looks like a cracked LCD.
Cracked mine while trying to replace the glass at the bottom left and the entire screen went kaput, but here it's more centered and it works on the left side prior to what looks like a crack at the bottom. did you first insert the screwdriver right over the right dock mounting point?
I've seen people using putty knives (putty spreading tools used in construction) to open larger panels with success. they're thin and durable- perfect for the job.
Sad to see another prime go like that If only they had LCD's for sale..... I couldn't find one for mine