Alright. So after almost a month of use, aside from the random ICS lockup/reboots and babying the ASUS Transformer Prime. I looked at the top of my prime, and behold - there was a gap between the screen and the aluminum unit in which I can peak into some of the internals. I got scared as hell and briefly pressed it in. I also began to notice that the sides aren't so flush with the aluminum as well. Anybody notice this?
Can you post some pics of this? I'd return that bad boy ASAP!!
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Alright. So after almost a month of use, aside from the random ICS lockup/reboots and babying the ASUS Transformer Prime. I looked at the top of my prime, and behold - there was a gap between the screen and the aluminum unit in which I can peak into some of the internals. I got scared as hell and briefly pressed it in. I also began to notice that the sides aren't so flush with the aluminum as well. Anybody notice this?
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Did you notice if the body of the Prime is bowing or warped?
It's kind of pointless posting pics now after I snapped it back in. I'm not going to attempt to simulate what happened. The gap before I snapped it in was almost a centimeter big.
"I'm not sure if you guys can see it. But there are miniscule gaps between the aluminum unit and the screen unit about a millimeter or two thick. This was AFTER I discovered that there was a gaping hole on the top of my Prime in which I promptly pressed the screen and snapped it back in. After a month of babying my Prime, I finally discover the physical imperfections of mine."
The gaps really do look bigger in real life. They're uneven as well. one side might be flush, the other might be gapping by 1-2mm.
Here I recorded a video of how my prime looks. The camera really downplays the gaps. You should watch it in 720p fullscreen to get a glimpse of what im talkin about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0CwiR5VbEw&feature=youtu.be
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It's kind of pointless posting pics now after I snapped it back in. I'm not going to attempt to simulate what happened. The gap before I snapped it in was almost a centimeter big.
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A centimeter!? That's more than the thickness of the entire device, are you sure you didn't get the device damaged, since I see no reason whatsoever why would a device pop open for a centimeter. TF201 is not built 'under pressure' to do that, the only pressure that might come from is if the aluminum body is slightly warped, but that would not really cause an entire centimeter gap either (though it does cause those very small gaps).
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Alright. So after almost a month of use, aside from the random ICS lockup/reboots and babying the ASUS Transformer Prime. I looked at the top of my prime, and behold - there was a gap between the screen and the aluminum unit in which I can peak into some of the internals. I got scared as hell and briefly pressed it in. I also began to notice that the sides aren't so flush with the aluminum as well. Anybody notice this?
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See here...I am in the same boat...sent mine back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1471363
How many times did you do the "squeeze fix" before this happened?
Mine also has a little bit of play especially on top above the camera lens. This is my second prime. I will be returning this one as well.
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How many times did you do the "squeeze fix" before this happened?
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I didn't. I didn't notice there was something wrong with the device until I discovered the gaping hole.
I should probably send it in, but christ - I can't live without the Prime, I use it for EVERYTHING. :'(
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It's kind of pointless posting pics now after I snapped it back in. I'm not going to attempt to simulate what happened. The gap before I snapped it in was almost a centimeter big.
"I'm not sure if you guys can see it. But there are miniscule gaps between the aluminum unit and the screen unit about a millimeter or two thick. This was AFTER I discovered that there was a gaping hole on the top of my Prime in which I promptly pressed the screen and snapped it back in. After a month of babying my Prime, I finally discover the physical imperfections of mine."
The gaps really do look bigger in real life. They're uneven as well. one side might be flush, the other might be gapping by 1-2mm.
Here I recorded a video of how my prime looks. The camera really downplays the gaps. You should watch it in 720p fullscreen to get a glimpse of what im talkin about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0CwiR5VbEw&feature=youtu.be
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Did you leave it in the heat or freezing temps at all? That is very lame that it is doing that. Definitely a workmanship problem and needs warranty.
Well my room is in the cold, frigid basement. But no heat, NYC winters are cold.
Think it's worth it to send it back? I cant decide. It shouldn't be too big of a problem functionality-wise .
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I have noticed a crack by each speaker (the one near the top is much deeper) on the thin plastic of my TouchPad. I know it's a common problem and was just wondering if anyone else is pissed about this? I feel like it's a waste of my time to even baby this device anymore now that it's not pristine.
EDIT: Added image for proof and links to other sites about the same issue.
Similar threads:
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3252526
http://forums.precentral.net/hp-touchpad/288235-touchpad-case-cracked-speaker.html
I have the same problem. Noticed mine was cracked 2 days ago. REALLY pissed me off because I take extra care with this ever since i got it. Put a drop of superglue in there and pressed it back down. Isnt perfect, but shouldn't crack again.
same here unfortunately.
did the superglue trick as i don't want a refurb.
i plan to beat the hell out of this thing anyway lol.
I'm fixing to get some epoxy and fill in the scratches today. I asked my friend who got his the same day I did and he said he has no scratches. Oh, and I also have the infamous crack by my headphone jack. I've never even plugged anything into the jack.
I have a crack closest to my headphone jack. I didn't notice it until I seen your post here.
I notice that the glass is raised just slightly as well. I'm kinda mad but then I remember what I spent on it.
Posting from it now as a matter of fact.
I got a crack also. the bottom left speaker. not to happy. i wonder how much a back cover costs and where we and buy one?
Pics please?
How long have you guys had your TPs? Mine is only 2 weeks old and so far, there are no cracks around the speakers or the earphone jack.
This is the same problem the Nook had when it was first released, cracks around the page turn buttons. My later production nook (version 1 e-ink) never showed any cracks.
I assume most of us wil have to expect this to happen on our TPs, unless it was a mold issue with a few earlier units.
I know exactly when it happened too. it was in my bookbag in a special pocket on the back made for small laptops or tablets. very padded. my bookbag fell off my couch, maybe two feet, flat on it's back. I take out my TP and it's cracked. not cool.
I've had mine for a little over a week. It went into an official HP case right out of the box. I've been very careful with it. Never dropped it or anything like that. Yesterday I noticed there was a crack by the left speaker. It sucks to have such a thing happen when you're really careful. Used some super glue in it. Will beat the hell out of it now.
I posted about this on SD and made a poll for it almost two weeks ago.
slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3252526
I was proposing the possibility that all of these are defective and this is the reason why HP liquidated them.
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I was proposing the possibility that all of these are defective and this is the reason why HP liquidated them.
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You can't be serious.
Why would HP take a $200 loss for an issue that people may or may not notice.
Guess what.
Mine is cracked too. I didn't notice it until I saw this thread and went looking. Never would have seen it otherwise.
Mine is crack free, literally and figuratively
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I know exactly when it happened too. it was in my bookbag in a special pocket on the back made for small laptops or tablets. very padded. my bookbag fell off my couch, maybe two feet, flat on it's back. I take out my TP and it's cracked. not cool.
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This is the exact location mine is in. I've kept mine inside the factory box since day one. I have a joby ori on the way, but I guess I need to glue it up now.
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Anyone found a way to prevent it? Not got the crack just yet, I guess they didn't reinforce the plastic casing around the parts mentioned from the inside.... Pretty poor.
My tablet has taken a couple drops and I dont have any scratchs, dings, or cracks! I wonder what is causing the problem for some people. I have been rather impressed with the build quality of my TouchPad, Id say it almost comprable to my iPad.
I have a hairline crack I never noticed until I checked. It looked like a spec of dust but was indeed a crack on the speaker headed away from the screen.
Here is a pic of the one by my top/left speaker. It has actually spread since I first began this thread. It's bigger than it used to be and I still have never dropped it or mistreated it in anyway.
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I have a crack closest to my headphone jack. I didn't notice it until I seen your post here.
I notice that the glass is raised just slightly as well. I'm kinda mad but then I remember what I spent on it.
Posting from it now as a matter of fact.
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My glass is raised on the speaker side as well. I can see it move when I press on the bezel. Hopefully the screen doesn't pop out on me.
Well, this is definitely a huge issue. A hairline crack just formed on my 64GB white touchpad within the last day right by one of the speakers. I never bumped, dropped, etc my touchpad. I am guessing this is going to occur to 100% of the touchpads out there eventually. I had mine for over a week before this crack appeared. Give yours time and keep an eye on it. You should have them soon enough.
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Is anyone elses Prime have problems with creeky, lifting glass either to the right of the charger slot or the area with the volume adjuster? I don't want to send it to Asus to have it "Repaired" just for having creeky glass but I'm tempted (I can't send it back to Gamestop as I live in the UK). Do you think blasting it with a heat gun/Hair Dryer and pushing down on it will fix it?
Thanks, and nice forum .
ya I also have it next to the volume thing and near my camera I don't know if I should return it or send it to get repaired.
Not so far... Mine has no problems at all.
Was it this way when you received it?
Just noticed this yesterday to the right of the Volume control on mine. This is my second Prime as the first one had a faulty MicroSD slot but no other defects. I wonder if I can take it back to Gamestop (again) or will I have to deal with ASUS directly.
dmaple5495 said:
Not so far... Mine has no problems at all.
Was it this way when you received it?
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It wasn't anywhere near as bad, at least not to the right of the charger slot. It is about a 2" by 1.5" rectangle that goes down by about 1 or 2mm when pushed down on it. I said if it gets any worse I'll send it to ASUS but I don't want to spend up to weeks without it because of this.
Do you reckon attempting to heat the adhesive with a hair dryer could cause damage to the screen/glass?
I have it too!
Just wanted to let you know that I also have the same issue. I noticed it first by the 2 inch section of bezel to the right of the dock arrow, and just noticed it by the volume keys after you pointed it out to me. I have pondered exchanging it with Best Buys, but I wondered if this was unreasonable. Any fixes or suggestions anybody? Thanks!
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Just wanted to let you know that I also have the same issue. I noticed it first by the 2 inch section of bezel to the right of the dock arrow, and just noticed it by the volume keys after you pointed it out to me. I have pondered exchanging it with Best Buys, but I wondered if this was unreasonable. Any fixes or suggestions anybody? Thanks!
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I noticed it to the right of my charger port a week or so ago.
Makes a light creak noise when pushing on it. Not an area I really touch, but annoying all the same. Living in Australia, not going to RMA (yet at least), and can't send it back to B&H anyway.
Havn't noticed it get any worse.
How long would an RMA from Asus take? I would prefer to do an in-store exchange, but none of the Best Buys around me have Primes in stock. Also, what store is B&H? It doesn't sound familiar.
I thought it was only me having the problem to the right of the charger port. In this case it's probably a widespread issue that's due to there being no support underneath the glass.
I've go this problem too. Mine is right above the speaker and, to a lesser extent, above the volume rocker. The one above the speaker seems to be getting worse, probably because I can't stop myself from repeatedly pressing on the f***ing thing...
I also have some light bleed at the top of my screen, so what I'm going to do is wait until near the last day of Best Buy's extended Holiday return period (1/24) then go swap it out in-store. Hopefully by then they will have stock so I won't have to be tablet-less for any length of time.
Mine has light bleed down the right side of the screen, and the ride side of the tablet appears to be slightly raised. I can literally push the glass flush against the underbody. So yes, I have the same problem.
It is weird, it just feels a bit loose on the right hand side.
One thing I did notice is that it appears the Touch Glass is attached to the Back Panel with a rubbery adhesive or a rubber "filter" type thing. It almost reminds me of a gasket or something. So maybe it was actually designed to have some give since you will always be touching and pressing on the glass. However, I would expect that rubbery adhesive was intended to let the screen move a little in as you push it, but not somewhat push the screen away from the Back Panel.
Mine creeks where the time/notifications are in the bottom right of the screen
Is anybody willing to try heating up the screen a little bit with a hair dryer and then pressing the screen down until it dries/cures again?
I know when Anandtech.com described their teardown of the Prime, they used this method (hair-dryer/heat-gun) to get the screen off. He said he was able to put everything back together after he took it apart (I'm sure he has lots of experience though). Maybe this could actually be a really simple solution?
Having the same issue here guys. Just noticed it last night-I bought mine from Office Depot and I went and exchanged it right away. I opened my new one and it has the same issue. From what I am reading here it looks like it's a wide-spread issue and almost everyone has it.
I was wondering the same thing-how can I glue it to the back panel so it doesn't move. Mine has it above the speaker and a little bit on the other side where the volume keys are.
Any ideas on how to fix it?
Thanks.
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Is anybody willing to try heating up the screen a little bit with a hair dryer and then pressing the screen down until it dries/cures again?
I know when Anandtech.com described their teardown of the Prime, they used this method (hair-dryer/heat-gun) to get the screen off. He said he was able to put everything back together after he took it apart (I'm sure he has lots of experience though). Maybe this could actually be a really simple solution?
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There is abthred in the general section on disassembling the Prime and they say not to heat up the unit since the screen isn't glued in it is dual tape of some sort. I am having the same issue and already exchanged mine-have the issue on the new unit too. Not sure if I should try to exchange it again...no fix yet, that I am aware of at least
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Hi
Had my tablet back now a week from RMA, but today I noticed the screen is bulging near the top (around the camera).
See attached images.
Should I send it back for Asus to remount the screen properly?
Or just live with it?
Thanks
Update:
I 'reseated' the screen, seems a lot better now, but still a tiny little bit of bulging, but it appears the top aluminium is not straight either, ever so slight curvature. Will keep a look out if it gets worse.
I have something similar on mine - you can depress the screen slightly around where the camera sits and it appears to have come away from it's moorings ever so slightly. I only noticed it the other day, though I've had the Prime for about 6 weeks.
How did you 'reseat' your screen?
Out of curiosity I checked mine, and like yours it has slight bow. Everything is solid though. Who would have thought glass would be bendy!
Gorilla glass is very bendy in fact. Just look up some videos on youtube.
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dgjl said:
How did you 'reseat' your screen?
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I added some pressure, and it seems better now, but it feels 'bouncy' now. I think a clip/latch might be faulty/weak/broken.
Mine was in for RMA, so something like that could have happened. From a few pictures I looked at the plastic is rather thin on the upper clip/latch.
ASUS did call me, and I told them I will look if it gets worse again. I dont think this would warrant an RMA yet, but if it gets worse or even worse, crack, then at least they know about it.
I guess you could also try opening it, but be very careful.
I'm glad this thread was opened. I have the same problem but previously had trouble describing it. I noticed the slight bow when I got my prime 10 days ago. Since then I've noticed the screen near the edges around the camera and charge area creak ever so slightly when I hold it in that area.
The sound also depends on whether the metal back cover is hot or cold. I wouldn't say it warrants a replacement or re-seating the screen, but I'll be keeping an eye on it case the screen gets looser and the unit needs to be replaced under warranty. This is also related to me not unlocking boot loader.
I have a 13 inch MBA know that cause its so thin it will flex a bit. Holding the Prime in landscape I can twist flex it a few millimeters too. I dare apply to much torque though.
This happens when one or more catches is broken. I returned TFP no 5 for that reason. If it's broken, there is no way back, and the gap is so thin that you can't put any double sided tape in there. If it's bulging to an extend where you get concerned about it, take it back as faulty, it can only get worse.
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tinky1 said:
This happens when one or more catches is broken. I returned TFP no 5 for that reason. If it's broken, there is no way back, and the gap is so thin that you can't put any double sided tape in there. If it's bulging to an extend where you get concerned about it, take it back as faulty, it can only get worse.
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Thanks I suspect you are correct.
It is also funny though that is bulging around the camera area, as if there was not enough space in the first place.
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Thanks I suspect you are correct.
It is also funny though that is bulging around the camera area, as if there was not enough space in the first place.
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There IS enough space, I had a look.
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tinky1 said:
There IS enough space, I had a look.
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Funny that it seems to bulge there though
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Funny that it seems to bulge there though
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Right beside the camera, there is a latch, about 3mm wide. There is nothing on both sides from it for about 3-4cm IIRC. If that small latch is broken, you have quite a lot of the screen not attached to the casing. Logically, it will bulge in the middle, slightly left from the camera. If it bothers you (and it would bother me a lot), I'd return it.
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This is nothing to worry about unless you're unable to dock the device.
Mine is also slightly 'bent', but just like in the original posters picture, it is very minimal. I'm able to dock my Prime without problems and only notice it when one corner of the Prime does not completely touch the rubber knob on the dock when closing the lid while docked.
This is nothing to worry about and the reason for it is the aluminum body, which is a soft metal and can easily bend with some pressure. You can try bending it back, but be careful when doing so.
There is no reason to return your Prime like that, since the bend is minimal.
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This is nothing to worry about unless you're unable to dock the device.
Mine is also slightly 'bent', but just like in the original posters picture, it is very minimal. I'm able to dock my Prime without problems and only notice it when one corner of the Prime does not completely touch the rubber knob on the dock when closing the lid while docked.
This is nothing to worry about and the reason for it is the aluminum body, which is a soft metal and can easily bend with some pressure. You can try bending it back, but be careful when doing so.
There is no reason to return your Prime like that, since the bend is minimal.
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It IS a problem. It stresses neighbouring latches, which can brake off because of that. Plus, glass is stressed as well.
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It IS a problem. It stresses neighbouring latches, which can brake off because of that. Plus, glass is stressed as well.
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I'm sorry but no, it can not when the bend is up to 2mm per 263mm.
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I'm sorry but no, it can not when the bend is up to 2mm per 263mm.
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But 2mm on 8.3mm, is a huge proportion. It effectively makes your prime 24% thicker! (And out of spec IMO).
Hi all,
just wanted to share an experience of mine with the dock, and how I resolved it...
When the screen was closed, if either side of the prime was pushed against the dock, i heard almost a cracking noise... due to some of the threads on here that got me a little worried.
I noticed the hinge had a bit to much 'give' when wobbled up and down,
I then started to open the dock.
I first removed the rubber pads on the bottom (which hide screws) one of these pads (nearest the dock connector) came off WITH the screw attached to it!!
low and behold, the screw on the other side was lose too! I put the screws back in and tightened them (if you are going to do this be careful not to over tighten them) all those nasty noises are now gone
effectively, the docking port was not being supported because of this... I wonder if this is the cause of some of these broken screens??
Steve
I am looking at buying the dock but I wonder if a screen protector would be good in protecting the screen against these cracks that the dock may cause. Another idea I had is to maybe put some foam tape along the sides just so its a bit softer for the screen to lay on and gives it a little extra space so the keys don't come near the screen. I really want the keyboard cos honestly I hate most software ones.
Its obvious but
Whys that?
step one. remove rubber feet for dock,
step two. notice the 2 screws at the back (nearest docking connector) are lose
step three, tighten screws with a clockwise motion
step four, re-attach pads
If it needed pictures I would have provided pictures
But I will take some later and turn this thread into a how to
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Its obvious but
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im having this exact problem.. it sounds like sand between dock and tablet, scratching the tablets screen -- very creepy lol.
gonna try the screw thing right away, reporting back later.
EDIT: Yay it works! No more creepy noise
Asus you fail big time!
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I was reading this thread and remembered how my dock hinge was getting a bit loose and how annoyed I was with it. As soon as I read this thread, I thought, let's have a look. To my surpise both screws were almost fully unscrewed. Screwed the up not overly tight and the hinge is once again as it was the first day. Unbelievable.
Many thanks to the OP for a good hint.
I had the same noises and after checking and tightening the screws it's gone. 2 of the 4 screws were loose.
Thanks for the hint.
Thanks
Thanks given
For all clarity i have question to you, what color is ur prime?
Amethyst grey i expect right?
It is not very clear but what color is the hole under the soft pads? and can u tell me if it is plastic or is the hole also aluminium?
My CG dock also had the two screws on the hinge side backed out. The adhesive material stayed on the dock instead of the rubber foot so it wasn't readily apparent. But, when I pressed a screw driver through to the head of the screw, one of the two was obviously ready to fall out, fully unscrewed. The other may have had a turn or so engaged. Tightened them and no more creak on that side.
I haven't checked the two opposite the hinge side yet, but a quick squeeze does cause creaking there too.
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One of the screws actually inside the dock came out of mine and was subsequently lost. Anyone know what exact size these screws are, or where to get some replacements?
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I recalled reading about this last month as well, but that thread fell way down right after that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24721206&postcount=18
I LOL'ed after seeing this.....removed the paws.....and the screws came out with them....not even a little tight....scary but fixed...thanks op!
I opened the rubber feet and noticed that both the screws were completely out. Tightened them and put the rubber feet back. Checked the front screws and they were good.
Haha well both of my back screws came out with the pad... My tablet still 'wobbles' some when docked, even after tightening them... Hmmm =/
Thoughts?
Wow they came out with the pads. Totally fixed the creaking. and the fact that it would separate when held by the corner. I too have the wobble but only at the most widely opened point when gravity pulls it down, but we all know its top heavy. I would have added more battery to the base totally max it out. The damn thing is 60% empty. Not that Im complaining about battery life its amazing. But the balance when opened would have been better and would have approached 24 hour battery life which is the ultimate goal.
Since a few months I own a prime, and in general I'm not very satisfied. Wifi, GPS and overall speed problems are the cause.
But now I found out that the dock touchpad is damaging the screen of the pad. I noticed because my screenprotector was damaged precisely where it touches the touchpad when the ensemble is closed. I thought this was because my screenprotector was too thick, so I ignored this.
But just some days ago I removed the screenprotector, and now there are some tiny marks on the screen exactly where it touches the touchpad. After close inspection I found out that the 'upper' part of the touchpad and the ridge above it (between the touchpad and the space key) are sticking out slightly, touching the screen. So whenever I close the ensemble, the touchpad and ridge will be touching the screen, thereby damaging it.
I'm curious if more user have this problem.
Should I RMA?
Also, I bought the transformer in Malaysia, but I live in the Netherlands, so I won't be able to return it to the retailer.
It is a design problem and all units are affected by this. I added stoppers to my unit so this would not happen, if you plan to rma, do so before the scratching damage causes the glass to crack completely.
heres a photo of my 'workaround'
Regardless of where you brought it, raise the problem with asus locally. and to be more precise, its the lower keyboard lip scratching your screen.
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Regardless of where you brought it, raise the problem with asus locally. and to be more precise, its the lower keyboard lip scratching your screen.
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I found out that the exact same thing is happening with the 'upper keyboard lip'. So the screen is damaged on the bottom as well.
I looked at it closer, and it's not just the screen that's being damaged by the 'keyboard lips'. The touchpad on the dock itself also appears scratched. Probably some hard dust got stuck between the screen and the touchpad.
Wow, this really makes me angry. When I get back home next week I'm not getting off the phone with Asus before they promise to change my TF for an Infinity (not very realistic I know but worth a try).
Yeah I have too had screen scratches from dirt on the upper lip area and it made me pretty angry that they designed the rubber stoppers to be so ridiculously pointlessly thin.
I just purchased a second Dock today actually, same thing happens with it (I closed it once) so I wont be using that dock as a spare until I add extra stoppers to it either.
Adding stoppers should help prevent the glass from scratching from dirt but it's still a good idea just to ensure the upper part of your dock is clean when you close it.
I've had the exact same issue with the dock damaging the screen protector.
qwertylesh's stoppers idea sounds great and I am considering implementing it myself
But for now I am using a type of screen protector I got off Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MDTURG/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
Does the job of protecting the screen, however the Prime and the dock do not feel very flush when closed.
I have done the same mod for my spare dock now, it works great, there's a similar stopper mod form all the corners but I find two on the glass is fine
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I found out that the exact same thing is happening with the 'upper keyboard lip'. So the screen is damaged on the bottom as well.
I looked at it closer, and it's not just the screen that's being damaged by the 'keyboard lips'. The touchpad on the dock itself also appears scratched. Probably some hard dust got stuck between the screen and the touchpad.
Wow, this really makes me angry. When I get back home next week I'm not getting off the phone with Asus before they promise to change my TF for an Infinity (not very realistic I know but worth a try).
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I have not seen this happening - perhaps because I'm using a portfolio sort of case that by it's nature provides a similar sort of buffer between the screen and the dock.
My question though is why you would expect an Infinity to be any different? I haven't had the opportunity to actually examine one up close but from the pictures, both the front of the device and the dock look nearly identical to the Prime. So wouldn't you expect to have the same problem with the Infinity?
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I have not seen this happening - perhaps because I'm using a portfolio sort of case that by it's nature provides a similar sort of buffer between the screen and the dock.
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That also crossed my mind, but how easy and fast is it to disconnect the screen from the dock? Do you have to take it out of the portfolio case or can you leave it in?
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My question though is why you would expect an Infinity to be any different? I haven't had the opportunity to actually examine one up close but from the pictures, both the front of the device and the dock look nearly identical to the Prime. So wouldn't you expect to have the same problem with the Infinity?
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I don't expect it to be different. Or maybe I do, if this damaging of the screen issue is something many people complained about. Perhaps they use slightly higher stoppers on the dock that comes with the Infinity? But you're probable right, the dock is most likely exactly the same.
Still I would exchange my TF for an Infinity without thinking, just because the other issues with the TF (Wifi, gps, performance) drive me insane! Or better still, get a refund and spend my hard earned money on something that's actually worth it. Of course, a refund will only happen in my dreams...
they (TF700) use the exact same stoppers and have the same issue.
was also getting the scratches. quick fix for me is just putting a screen cleaner wipe in between the Prime and the dock. i do intend to do a similar mod to Qwertylesh soon.
I did this^ for quite some time, I had a thinner one then what came with my TF201 that I used.
Word of caution, if you have the silver tablet, dont use a cloth that is a darker or notable color, it can (oddly enough) discolour the touchpad eventually.
My silver touchpad has some dark staining, its no big deal (especially now that I have 2 docks), just want to let you know that i've done what your doing and it does work as a stopgap just dont use a black or dark cloth, stick to white/sliver microfiber if you can.