To those who have damage on the casing of their xperia s, have you had yours repaired or replaced? Do they have casings already?
I replaced the bottom cap by myself, because of creaking noises and because it was a bit moving.
Found a replacement cap on german ebay.
Replacement was pretty easy, just pull the cover and get something thin and flexible in there to unlock all the plastic noses (fingernails, guitar pick)
Put the new bottom cap on - done!
Cost: about 10 €
Time: about 2-5 minutes.
No creaking/moving anymore - for now
How does it come off exactly? I guess it was easier for you to remove as it was already cracked, but for an undamaged cap, do I just pull it away from the phone to get it off? are there any clips etc.
No, it wasn't damaged or broken, it just didn't fit very well, so it was a bit moving and creaking all the time. It just spoiled the otherwise good build quality and solid feel of the phone.
It was pretty easy to remove.
Just pull down the bottom cap, a little gap will appear. Then use something thin, pointy and not too hard (longer fingernails, guitar pick) to push it inside the little gap and to unclip the bottom cover. Move it along the whole bottom cover.
Pull the old cover of and just push the new one in. Clips in easily.
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Ah I see, so are there clips on both sides? And where about.. I think I can see there is one in the middle.
I will try this eventually when the caps become more widely available, mine isn't loose or anything it has just been worn
cheers
2 on the backside
2 at the front plus the biggest one in the middle of the front
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2fuss50 said:
I replaced the bottom cap by myself, because of creaking noises and because it was a bit moving.
Found a replacement cap on german ebay.
Replacement was pretty easy, just pull the cover and get something thin and flexible in there to unlock all the plastic noses (fingernails, guitar pick)
Put the new bottom cap on - done!
Cost: about 10 €
Time: about 2-5 minutes.
No creaking/moving anymore - for now
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Can you give us ebay link. thanks.
i found it . thx
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Sony-Xperia-...signfolien&hash=item3cc5bf27c5#ht_1773wt_1153
thanks 2fuss50 for all pics. which you included , you make it very easy to change our xperia s bottom by ourself
so if you find any thing about replacement for the whole cover please share it with us
thanks in advanced
Didn't find a whole casing, but considering the disassembly guide the casing and the screen are one part, so you won't be able to purchase the casing alone.
And it will be quite expensive :-/
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Didn't find a whole casing, but considering the disassembly guide the casing and the screen are one part, so you won't be able to purchase the casing alone.
And it will be quite expensive :-/
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hiko posted a link where u can also finde a complete casing for 33 euros.
link: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-wei...015676869&po=&ps=63&clkid=9079739706956622845
Ok.. I have sent my xperia S to Comtel to replace the hall cover or case, after 3 weeks they called back to tell me how much it cost to replace the hall case, it costs 850 AED = 230 USD..
This non sense.. As the new one now cost around 1000 AED..
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Ok.. I have sent my xperia S to Comtel to replace the hall cover or case, after 3 weeks they called back to tell me how much it cost to replace the hall case, it costs 850 AED = 230 USD..
This non sense.. As the new one now cost around 1000 AED..
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Take it to amateur repair man
Yes I agree, I'm sure if you head into town there's normally plenty of mobile shops that do the same work for fraction of the prices of major corporations especially the likes of Sony.
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I bought a used Vibrant on eBay, and it came with a broken piece of glass on the camera. It had a nice little 'Y' shape right in the middle that caused a nasty glare in any pictures with a light source shining on it. So I looked at the site known for selling the front-facing cameras, and sure enough, they have the camera glass as well:
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Samsung-S-i9000-Camera-Lens-p/smsng6087120.htm
Unfortunately, they've also got a min quantity of 5, and more shipping than is strictly necessary, turning my $3 part into a $30 part. So, long story short, I've got 3 extra camera lenses (I'm keeping an extra one, just in case). Anyone want them? I'm thinking $7 a piece shipped in a normal envelope would work. PM if interested. All sold. Feel free to post here if you do a min buy and need to sell extras
For posterity, here's how to do it (though it's pretty obvious once you try):
1. Open the back according to the instructions in the hardware GPS fix thread (you may want to do the GPS fix at the same time, if you haven't already). I found it easiest to start prying the back off from the bottom of the side with the power button, and then work around the bottom to the other side, and the up.
2. Looking at the inside of the back piece, remove the black sticker from around the camera glass bezel's feet. See picture 2.
3. Pry up the 3 metal feet of the camera glass bezel so that they stand as straight up as you can get them. See picture 3.
4. Flip the back piece over so that you can see the bezel, and pop it off. Underneath where it was, the glass is adhered to the back. Gently but firmly pry it off. See picture 4.
5. Replace the glass, stick the bezel back on, flip it over and bend out the bezel feet again, put the sticker back on, and reassemble the phone.
Easy.
I've gotten one nibble...anyone else?
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Pm'd you. Thanks
Subscribed thanks for the info!!
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If anyone has 1 extra, I wanna buy one off you!
Camera lens just broke, need a replacement!
So I dropped my SGS and unsurpisingly the camera lens cracked. Thanks for putting up this tutorial on how to replace the lens though, as I've been looking for something like this for a while.
Any chance you still have any extra lenses? If not I may just buy 5 and then see if anyone else needs the others as you've done.
Cheers!
I'm all out now, I even sold the one I was thinking of keeping as extra. I guess it took about two months to sell them, but I did eventually. Someone else needs to bite the bullet now
I may just bite that bullet. Wondering if anyone else here would need some. I see 1-2 peeps so far
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I'm in for one. Let me know if you decide to purchase.
I'll buy them today. I'll post back in this thread when they arrive and let interested parties know how to get your hands on one.
OP - How long did delivery take when you ordered?
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I'll buy them today. I'll post back in this thread when they arrive and let interested parties know how to get your hands on one.
OP - How long did delivery take when you ordered?
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Please put me down for one. Thanks.
I don't remember it taking too long...
Think he bailed...
Hey, I might be in for one as well. I was the guy that bought the last remaining one from OP, but It might be lost in the mail. I was going to wait it out a few more days and then find a new source.
If u find a new source, please post a link. Ive searched for days and couldn't find anything.
I haven't purchased the lens covers yet as I'm having a pretty strong moral objection to the shop wanting to charge $35 dollars to ship 5 tiny pieces of plastic to me.
I hate these bloody "shipping and handling" scammers and don't really want to give them any of my money.
I'm still looking for other options and will post if I find anything.
SIGH* searched all over, can't find anywhere that sells this one piece.
an alternative is to buy the backplate housing which includes the lens piece, but that wouldn't be a cheap solution.
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SIGH* searched all over, can't find anywhere that sells this one piece.
an alternative is to buy the backplate housing which includes the lens piece, but that wouldn't be a cheap solution.
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My suggestion would to just be buy the lot and put the ones you dont use on ebay... I'm sure somewhere out there someone also needs this pieces. Yeah your not gonna get your money back right away ... but hey you can jack up the price 5 bucks and make some money off someone hahaha
has anyone took one for the team yet?...
I had a very messed up camera lens. Bought a phone from ebay with an unusably scratched camera lens. Used a nail buffer. it took a lot of elbow grease and I rounded it off a bit, but the camera doesn't seem to be distorted and now work perfectly.
used one like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0PAX4CKESB6JYP1QTJEP
first you start with the coarse side. you have to work at it for a while. there will be a shrinking circle in the middle of the lens that buffer can't get to at first. you have to work at it for like 10 min to resurface the entire area. Once you've roughed up the whole lens move on to the next finer side... work all 4 sides for about 5 min each, or so... and you should be good.
wet sanding would probably work better... but this is a pretty damn good fix using something you probably already have laying around the house.
Hey guys,
I wrote this in the Q&A section and I think this could be interesting for some of you..
If your bottom cover is broken or makes some stupid noises you can simply replace it.. You can buy replacement covers at ebay and also other sites, for example:
http://sparepart.dk/en/sony-sony-ericsson-1629/sony-xperia-s-100338/spare-parts-100339/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Bu...T26i-SO-02D-/170872807890?var=#ht_4332wt_1163
http://www.handyersatzteilshop.de/a...+Cover+black+Sony+XPERIA+S+LT26i_3409642.html (german site)
To replace the bottom cover you have to follow these steps:
1. Pull the bottom cover a bit so that there is a little gap between the transparent strip and the cover.
2. Unlock the clips with your fingernails or a guiter pick.. Try to keep pulling the cover while you do this
3. Go all the way around until all the clips are unlocked.. Start at front left or right side
4. The replacement cover can be simply attached by pushing it over the naked end of the phone
See my attached pictures below
Good luck
MisterG
ps: for best results use a light guitar pick (mine was 0.60mm)
Really needed this guide. Pretty much made my bottom cap ugly when it fell and now there's a nasty bump on the edge. This should help. Though do you think the prices for the bottom cap will come down significantly? If it won't, I will be highly inclined to buy it now though it seems a bit on the costly side.
I don't know.. You're right - it's just a small piece of plastic but there's a xperia logo on it so it costs what it costs Maybe there are some non original covers but I haven't seen any yet..
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I don't know.. You're right - it's just a small piece of plastic but there's a xperia logo on it so it costs what it costs Maybe there are some non original covers but I haven't seen any yet..
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Would be nice if more colours was available.
Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
I want to replace mine, but the reason isn't so bad so I can hold off until more parts become available...
How hard to you have to pull the cap to make a gap? Quite a lot of force? because that is the part that scares me the most, haha pulling apart by baby :fingers-crossed:
Don't pull too hard The cover doesn't move very much anyway.. You only have to get a small gap to put something into, like a guitar pick (or any other flexible piece of something) Without pulling I wasn't able to get my pick placed, so if you do: well done
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Pull your cover off, grab a spray can in your favorite color and spray it Just joking - don't blame me if something goes wrong^^ Seriously: I don't think that there will be other colors than black and white in the future
Thanks Much needed guide for because of my clumsy girlfriend.
Thanks for the guide!
Just to be precise, there are only 2 clips on the front. The middle one looks like a guide, it's definitely not a clip
Cheers
I just received my cover from spareparts.
I had to wait 2 weeks because they didn't have stock but once they did, it took about 3 days to arrive to Canada where I live.
The cover feels and looks the same so that's a relief.
I dropped my phone and it cracked so I had to get a new one.
Cheers!
Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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You will get full housings on eBay but I guess you better take that to the service center as the display is fixed with the upper panel so repairing it by yourself could see you playing with fire with a delicate device. Sounds nasty though
What happens is that theres no Sony official center in my country so I don't know what to do is real ugly really? I think there's just really tight cause I saw a video where they show the battery and so
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I could remove the cover using my nails (and they are not very long...) - no need for a guitar pick...
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Yeah, I already mentioned that it's possible to use your fingernails.. Advantage of a guiter pick is that it can be left sticked in while turning the phone freely if you have to alter your hand's position
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2. Unlock the clips with your fingernails or a guiter pick..
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adam1000rr said:
Thanks for the guide!
Just to be precise, there are only 2 clips on the front. The middle one looks like a guide, it's definitely not a clip
Cheers
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Okay, maybe you're right but also a guide acts like a clip while other clips are clipped
tel033 said:
Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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Check the links in my first post... There is also this website http://sparepart.dk/en/sony-sony-ericsson-1629/sony-xperia-s-100338/spare-parts-100339/ where you can get nearly everything..
By the way.. Maybe we can attach new colored bottom covers soon when the xperia sl is released.. This model is meant to be a refresh of our XS with some slightly changed hardware specs but the size should be equal.. So next time purple/blue or pink bottom cover?^^
Source: http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/07/13/is-this-the-sony-xperia-sl-xperia-s-refresh/
ps: don't take this too serious the images were reported to be fake
can i remove the cover and put it back again?
mine just make some noise...
Nice one, just put an order in for a replacement, gonna spray it a custom colour
Thank you for this guide. I dropped my phone and the only scratch was on the bottom right corner - it was driving me crazy. I got the part quickly from sparepart.dk even though I'm in California and they ship from Denmark. Phone looks like the day I got it.
Nice to hear that I could help you
tel033 said:
Hi does anyone know where to get a replacement part for the upper side (which involves both sides of the phone as well) I accidentally dropped it and know one corner is seriously damage PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks
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I dont know where you can get that, but I have included the complete XS repair and replacement guide which I think you may need.
I was just wondering cause a repair guy in San Diego said it wasnt possible. I watch a guy do it for the s3. I have insurance and replaced my phone already but want to fix the broken one because it still has a clean esn. Thanks
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I was just wondering cause a repair guy in San Diego said it wasnt possible. I watch a guy do it for the s3. I have insurance and replaced my phone already but want to fix the broken one because it still has a clean esn. Thanks
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If you filed an insurance claim the imei is not clean anymore. Having said that people said you couldn't do it on the s3 either and several did following that video. Give it a shot since you really have nothing to lose.
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I figured it would be a bad esn but I checked it on verizons web site and it said it was still clean. Maybe it take time to register. But thanks. Srry bout the wrong forum noticed it after I posted.
Re: [Q] Anyone replace just the glass screen that they have on ebay for $30?
Was able to remove the glass. I need to order clear double sided tape to make sure their is no space between the lcd and the glass replacement. Didnt come with the glass repair kit $30.
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Yeah where do you get the double side tape
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(OEM Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 Series Optical Adhesive Tape) is the name but cant find it anywhere for 1 or two pieces. Any one know where I can order 1 or 2 pieces. Pls chime in Thanks
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Yeah where do you get the double side tape
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I just got one of the repair shops Mr Mobile to order 50 from hong kong. Let me know if you want one I check how much he will resale them for.
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Link to the double sided tape:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-series-optical-adhesive-tape.html
kalanyon said:
Was able to remove the glass. I need to order clear double sided tape to make sure their is no space between the lcd and the glass replacement. Didnt come with the glass repair kit $30.
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Which video did you use? I found the one by Le550ns and I was going to use that. What screen replacement kit did you get? Was it pretty straightforward? The disassembly doesn't look too hard, I'm just afraid that there will be air bubbles when I put it all back together.
Got one glass off of ebay for n7100 about 30. Im just waiting in the adhesive. I used the same disassembly by lessons on you tube but the inside was a little different due to the radios. Did you order the adhesive yet. Just a tip use plastice so you dont scratch the screen.
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Was able to remove the glass. I need to order clear double sided tape to make sure their is no space between the lcd and the glass replacement. Didnt come with the glass repair kit $30.
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Do you have pictures that you took off gradually touch screen digitizer (glass)?
What do you all use to prevent damage to the LCD?
I actually didnt take pics because it was the same as the youtube video for the s3 but I used tweezers that were metal instead of the plastic knife. Word to the wise use the plastic knife it wont damage the lcd. If you heat the optical adhesive to the right temp. Just make sure you get it hot enough and it will melt like butter. I scratched mine a little but you cant tell when the screen is on. The problem most will have is locating the clear optical adhesive with out buying in bulk. Like I said I convinced a locale repair shop to order them bulk from Hong Kong if I showed him how I did it. So he can turn a bigger profit with out buying the 270 dollar part. Good luck and take your time took me an hour to get all off and reassembled with out the glass. I'm still waiting on the tape. The repair shop should get ot some time this week I hope.
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I actually didnt take pics because it was the same as the youtube video for the s3 but I used tweezers that were metal instead of the plastic knife. Word to the wise use the plastic knife it wont damage the lcd. If you heat the optical adhesive to the right temp. Just make sure you get it hot enough and it will melt like butter. I scratched mine a little but you cant tell when the screen is on. The problem most will have is locating the clear optical adhesive with out buying in bulk. Like I said I convinced a locale repair shop to order them bulk from Hong Kong if I showed him how I did it. So he can turn a bigger profit with out buying the 270 dollar part. Good luck and take your time took me an hour to get all off and reassembled with out the glass. I'm still waiting on the tape. The repair shop should get ot some time this week I hope.
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Did you have any issues with dust landing on the screen? You do have me confused when you say LCD though. The screen is OLED.
The local shop put a bulk order in for this part clear optical adhesive. When he gets them in I'll let everyone know. I havent attached the glass yet. Thats why I put the title as half done. Best bet is to run hot water in the shower to clear that room of dust. Then clean screen and attach.
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I just got one of the repair shops Mr Mobile to order 50 from hong kong. Let me know if you want one I check how much he will resale them for.
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Please check on this for me. I want one maybe two just in case.
Thanks
I'll let everyone know when he gets them. Np
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just ordered mines. thanks for the link.
Optical Adhesive Tape
Hi kalanyon,
Were you able to source that optical adhesive tape? That was Jan 28th. I'd love to be able to purchase a couple from your repair shop. Do you have their contact info?
(OEM Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 Series Optical Adhesive Tape)
best
aplatner
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I just got one of the repair shops Mr Mobile to order 50 from hong kong. Let me know if you want one I check how much he will resale them for.
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Did you have any issues with dust landing on the screen? You do have me confused when you say LCD though. The screen is OLED.
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Hey guys. I have tried this already as I broke my glass screen the day after I got my Gnote2. I ordered everything from E-trade Supply International including the Glass replacement and the optical double sided tape. I had no problems removing the broken glass from the LCD by using a good heat gun, wear gloves as this gets very hot, I went with the E-Trade video on You tube, However this is where the easy process ended. I had a impossible time applying the double sided optical tape. It is extremely high adhesive and I could not get it on without bubbles or wrinkles in it, also anything used to press it on other that a rubber stamp style roller would cause marks and is visible in the end. I thought I was smart as I ordered two of every part needed including the glass and tape, just in case, well after two attempts with the optical tape I still had problems applying it without visible marks. Maybe its just me and not so steady hands or frustration. Either way I ended up filing a claim with Asurion and getting a replacement, Still have the old one as I said it was lost. Any one perfecting this let me know I would be willing to pay to have the original Note2 repaired as I'm well invested in it now. I have the replacement parts. Im in Huntington Beach SoCal ,
I was able to order the glass and an adhesive strip for the edges of the GNote2 (after having cracked my glass). The adhesive strip is good because the glass is held firmly, but the middle "adhesive" is no longer necessary in case additional repairs are warrented later.
As for the repair itself: I did the process as shown on many videos, and was able to remove the old glass, but in the process I overheated the bottom of the AMOLED/digitizer assembly (under the glass) near the home button in the middle. As a result, I now have a yellow tinge to the bottom of the screen (maybe 1/2" in height and 2-3 inches across), but the digitizer still functions properly. This is a very delicate procedure. Another result of having replaced my glass is that my radios seem to be noisy and I burn through battery, even with the screen off. I suspect this is because the radio(s) is(are) noisy and the 4gLTE is constantly trying to acquire signal. This conclusion is due to the fact that even WiFi will only operate if I am right next to the router. Otherwise, I can see the router with the phone, but the phone will not authenticate unless I am directly next to the router, and as I move away from the router, the operating speed decreases quickly.
In any case, be careful doing this repair yourself. I think it can be done, but it is highly delicate and requires significant patience.
Cheers,
B.D.
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Hey guys. I have tried this already as I broke my glass screen the day after I got my Gnote2. I ordered everything from E-trade Supply International including the Glass replacement and the optical double sided tape. I had no problems removing the broken glass from the LCD by using a good heat gun, wear gloves as this gets very hot, I went with the E-Trade video on You tube, However this is where the easy process ended. I had a impossible time applying the double sided optical tape. It is extremely high adhesive and I could not get it on without bubbles or wrinkles in it, also anything used to press it on other that a rubber stamp style roller would cause marks and is visible in the end. I thought I was smart as I ordered two of every part needed including the glass and tape, just in case, well after two attempts with the optical tape I still had problems applying it without visible marks. Maybe its just me and not so steady hands or frustration. Either way I ended up filing a claim with Asurion and getting a replacement, Still have the old one as I said it was lost. Any one perfecting this let me know I would be willing to pay to have the original Note2 repaired as I'm well invested in it now. I have the replacement parts. Im in Huntington Beach SoCal ,
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I have the tablet for a couple of weeks now and the plastic cap on the micro usb charging port has a bent in the middle and wouldn't
close the hole tight any more.
Is it possible to replace the cap without sending the tablet to a service station ?
I have the issue on the charging port as well, let me know what you find out
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I have the tablet for a couple of weeks now and the plastic cap on the micro usb charging port has a bent in the middle and wouldn't
close the hole tight any more.
Is it possible to replace the cap without sending the tablet to a service station ?
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I sent mine to Texas after receiving RMA#. I've been waiting over 3 weeks to have it fixed. Tried to buy the cap but could not find it anywhere. I have only found port cover for Xperia phone Z but wasn't sure if they match those on the tablet. Anyway it is fixed now and recently I bought a cradle and it works great. I think it is a must to avoid damaging those covers. Pricey but I think it looks good, functions properly and it is great for watching movies, playing games and typing.
Bottom line send the tablet back to Sony and in the same time get a cradle and you will not have any issues with the tablet's waterproof tabs.
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I sent mine to Texas after receiving RMA#. I've been waiting over 3 weeks to have it fixed. Tried to buy the cap but could not find it anywhere. I have only found port cover for Xperia phone Z but wasn't sure if they match those on the tablet. Anyway it is fixed now and recently I bought a cradle and it works great. I think it is a must to avoid damaging those covers. Pricey but I think it looks good, functions properly and it is great for watching movies, playing games and typing.
Bottom line send the tablet back to Sony and in the same time get a cradle and you will not have any issues with the tablet's waterproof tabs.
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Thanks. I am sure the cradle is the best solution but not very practical when traveling and charging on the road on trains or air plains.
the cap must have a design flow if it breaks only after a couple of weeks.
Agreed. It was not the greatest engineering marvel. Cradle is in fact very thin and it fits the tablet very snug so I don't see any problem of taking it with me when I go. The threaded plug port with an o-ring would have been much better solution than that cheesy tab. But then again not many people would have bought a cradle. It is a good product but like most electronics it has its flows. My advice try not to open those tabs too often or better avoid opening them altogether. They will last forever. Bluetooth headphones, cradle, WiFi can easily facilitate it.
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I would prefer that Sony replaced these, but they told me that when the tiny piece of plastic bends and breaks that it's considered physical damage. I find that odd that a main selling point is its resistance to damage but the part that protects from damage breaks off with normal use. I had to settle for replacement covers I found on ebay.
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I would prefer that Sony replaced these, but they told me that when the tiny piece of plastic bends and breaks that it's considered physical damage. I find that odd that a main selling point is its resistance to damage but the part that protects from damage breaks off with normal use. I had to settle for replacement covers I found on ebay.
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I also bought one from ebay but i have no idea how to replace it. did you already replace it and if so how ?
I had this situation that the cap got bend because I forgot to put it back after closing the tablet cover over it. I was able to bend it a bit the other side and also notice the little pin needed to be straighten so that it will fit back in place. This is when I notice the hole next to the usb to be used when the cap is open you insert the cap pin in it.
badwiring said:
I would prefer that Sony replaced these, but they told me that when the tiny piece of plastic bends and breaks that it's considered physical damage. I find that odd that a main selling point is its resistance to damage but the part that protects from damage breaks off with normal use. I had to settle for replacement covers I found on ebay.
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MikeViller said:
I had this situation that the cap got bend because I forgot to put it back after closing the tablet cover over it. I was able to bend it a bit the other side and also notice the little pin needed to be straighten so that it will fit back in place. This is when I notice the hole next to the usb to be used when the cap is open you insert the cap pin in it.
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i noticed that a while ago but when i searched for that hole on the internet it said it was to vacuum seal it or something so i decided to not put it in there. but did you find a way to remove the cap ?
them4tti said:
i noticed that a while ago but when i searched for that hole on the internet it said it was to vacuum seal it or something so i decided to not put it in there. but did you find a way to remove the cap ?
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no there's not need for me to remove it close perfectly .... but if you take the manual it says hole for cover
You need to remove the back panel first. There is a video on yt. Seems easy to do it.BTW where did you get those tabs??? Can you send a link?
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I don't know if that could work as a replacement part: something that looks like the current part, but with an extra rubber plug that would fit inside the mini usb port to hold it in place...
Seems like I now have a reason to get a 3D printer :S
**EDIT***
I remembered something I saw a few years back, is called Sugru, a moldable rubber that cures and can be used for almost anything. Search them out on Google.
xlow78 said:
You need to remove the back panel first. There is a video on yt. Seems easy to do it.BTW where did you get those tabs??? Can you send a link?
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well the problem with removing the back is that it is not waterproof any more when you put it back on
here is a link from where i got mine : battery-cover.de/product_info.php?info=p102_abdeckung-usb-anschluss-tablet-z-weiss-black.html
Btw are you talking a bout a video of replacing the cap or a video about dissabling the tablet ?
From what I've seen the tab cover has a "nipple" which can be squeezed and pushed through the hole (from the inside of the tablet). I don't think it is easily or even possible to do it from the outside. Besides I think the back panel acts like a gasket and seals the inside so I don't understand why would the tablet lose its waterproof capability. Do you have any bad experience?? Besides I don't see why could not you smear very fine silicon layer around the mating parts and make it 100% waterproof! Disassembly is here: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zczfTnBFqtA
Good luck and let us know how did you make out.
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Caps:
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white
The price ofc. is terrible for so small thing.
It is a pure rip off. Piece of plastic and rubber priced like silver! Even more reasons now to buy the cradle. Too bad you can't use it for USB transfer. It is a big design flaw and I have no idea why did Sony make such cheap and lousy part!
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i decided i am going to send it to sony. this is because my screen started acting weird and i hope they can replace the cover to.
kalda01 said:
I have the tablet for a couple of weeks now and the plastic cap on the micro usb charging port has a bent in the middle and wouldn't
close the hole tight any more.
Is it possible to replace the cap without sending the tablet to a service station ?
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Search for "USB Cap USB Side Cap Sony Xperia Tablet Z" on ebay, a seller from spain has them, not cheap ($17 usd including shipping), but at least somewhere to find it.
I broke mine and about to order it, what I wonder is how do I remove the still attached plastic part without opening the entire thing...
can anyone provide a link to instructions or video how to replace audio jack port cover? Thanks in advance
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can anyone provide a link to instructions or video how to replace audio jack port cover? Thanks in advance
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I've found this
witrigs.com/blog/in-this-way-you-will-replace-sony-xperia-z1-sim-card-sd-card-usb-cover-flap-easily/
I think it's similar
I have had my Ultra Z since January. Zero problems, but this morning I removed my USB charger at work and a rubber gasket (see pic) fell out. Now the door does not close properly. I have the gasket and tried to work it back in but it would not go. There is a small tab and I cannot tell if it goes up (towards the screen) or down. I think I can get it back in with a toothpick or similar but want it to stay (and not lose it) and for it to re-seal the door properly. Not being able to close the USB door is a BIG deal to me.
I had been meaning to get a docking charger but bought some from China and they were crap. Guess I'll have to break down and get a real DK30.
The o-ring goes on the door.
Tab to back by the looks
Glue it back? What kind of glue?
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mknewman said:
Glue it back? What kind of glue?
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Try crazy glue very very small amount and please let it dry fully before putting the cap back into the phone!!!
Jammol said:
Try crazy glue very very small amount and please let it dry fully before putting the cap back into the phone!!!
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Thanks Jammol. I'll try to figure this out. When I place it in the position it appears to belong in (now that I look closely I can see the small tab indention on the cap) but the part is so small I cannot even handle it with my big fat fingers, and don't really have a magnification station and stability setup to do it.
Big question is for the people who have had the cap break off, is there a source for the whole cap? Is it possible to install without taking the whole phone apart? Would it make sense to just throw it away and forget it was there?
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Thanks Jammol. I'll try to figure this out. When I place it in the position it appears to belong in (now that I look closely I can see the small tab indention on the cap) but the part is so small I cannot even handle it with my big fat fingers, and don't really have a magnification station and stability setup to do it.
Big question is for the people who have had the cap break off, is there a source for the whole cap? Is it possible to install without taking the whole phone apart? Would it make sense to just throw it away and forget it was there?
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I don't know what part of the world you are in but you can check these out. Couple folks have bought them:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-Son...zer_Ersatzteile_Werkzeuge&hash=item2339fdd95e
I say just replaced the entire cap with one of those and call it good. Mine is experiencing the same thing, tearing off little by little. I think that is where water might be getting into my phone, but I'll be replacing the phone soon anyways. Just not sure what to get yet.
I have not gotten mine wet yet other than rain in my pocket but the lines are much better with the cap on than removed, and I'd worry about the edge material getting pulled off the rest of the phone. I appreciate the ebay refrence and will try to find a US version. So is there a way to remove the old cap without breaking it off internally and having the tab rattling around inside?
I ordered a couple of the caps and a magnetic charger off thEbay US, but seller was in Spain so it will be a while. Crappy design trying to get rubber to adhere to plastic.
Does anyone know how to safely remove the old one? Just yank? slip something very thin in to try to get the tab to ride over the notch?
Thanks,
Marc
Super glue is what bonds o-rings to other materials because of the greasy slippery surface. Mine has also come loose. Contact glue, industrial glue or anything else wont bite on that thing because of its chemical resistance that the o-ring has.
try to get a hold of a bottle of Loctite 401 meanwhile if you can't wait for the parts
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOCTITE-401...Instant-Adhesive-Super-Glue-20g-/121407567300
to remove the old one just pull..just a bit harder ...its kind of some bend at the end of the flap that's holding the thing in place inside the device.
Apply with a pin or paper clip I take it?
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Super glue is what bonds o-rings to other materials because of the greasy slippery surface. Mine has also come loose. Contact glue, industrial glue or anything else wont bite on that thing because of its chemical resistance that the o-ring has.
try to get a hold of a bottle of Loctite 401 meanwhile if you can't wait for the parts
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOCTITE-401...Instant-Adhesive-Super-Glue-20g-/121407567300
to remove the old one just pull..just a bit harder ...its kind of some bend at the end of the flap that's holding the thing in place inside the device.
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mknewman said:
Apply with a pin or paper clip I take it?
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mmm something like that I dunno really.. I've yet have to figure this out myself lol. Use your imagination! :laugh:
At my moms work when I was young they had superglue bottles from loctite with really tiny metal pipes attached on them I wonder what loctite model that is. They could be used to do any precision work!
So it's possible to get the new one in properly once I get the old one out? From this picture it appears the new tab should slide in but I'm worried if you have to tug hard to get the old one out.
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to remove the old one just pull..just a bit harder ...its kind of some bend at the end of the flap that's holding the thing in place inside the device.
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calm down...just pull on it. You won't break anything
edit: its no big deal to get the new one in
Great! Thanks, that's a relief. I'll let ya'll know how it goes when I get it. May buy a few extras too.
I got the replacement parts from thEbay tonight. Pulled on the old one and it came right out. Took 2-3 tries to get new one in. Tether was bunching up. Turns out if you hold it at about 45 regress it goes right in.
Thanks for the help everyone.
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gutted!
I am so gutted i didn't see this thread before I sent my phone to Sony for warranty repair.
My gasket didn't fall off, it started to come unstuck so was hanging off and when closing the lid the gasket would unroll and the lid would open.
I sent it to Sony as I think this is there fault. The gasket should stay attached for the duration of the warranty.
They want to charge me £55 for repair, handling and shipping!! I have had my claim escalated and now they say 'upon further inspection the device is bent'!! They are willing to send it back free of charge should I not want to have it repaired...... But should I now expect the device they send back to me to bent when I know full well it was in near perfect condition when I sent to them?!?!
The bottom line is follow instructions from this thread. DO NOT send your phone to Sony.
Sony use 'authorised repair centres' so they don't even know what is going on with your device and the trust you put in Sony to give your device to a respected engineer is misplaced.