Part of my back cover won't keep snapped in around the area behind the power button. I've tried reseating many times. Same spot won't stay snapped.
Anyone else having similar issues?
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Exchange the phone or ask for a new OEM cover under warranty. Don't "muk about", do you know the new for new exchange period?
Maybe test with another cover (from store) to confirm it's actually the cover, and not the phone.
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Have a look and see if there any bent tabs on the cover. If there is, see if you can carefully straighten them.
ciscostud said:
Part of my back cover won't keep snapped in around the area behind the power button. I've tried reseating many times. Same spot won't stay snapped.
Anyone else having similar issues?
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I have this same problem but around the volume button area. It is not worth in my opinion to send back the phone. But so annoying!!!! Anyone managed to get a replacement cover from Samsung??? Maybe someone has an easy fix for the problem?
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Here is my sad story.....dropped the T-bolt for the first time and the digitizer cracked (had it in a case even). So I ordered a new one from repairs universe and they advertised that it would come with a guide. It did not, but the digitizer arrived quickly. So being an electrical engineer I decided that I could probably do it anyway.
I managed to get it apart and learn the hard way about a few things not to do. I manged to crack the LCD :-( I looked an no one has them :-(
My model used a Sharp lq043y1dx04 according to the sticker.
Anyway, I have figured out how to take the T-Bolt apart and figured that while I wait for a new LCD to become available I could at least share some pictures with the community. Being a new poster though, how would you suggest posting pictures?
***Update - photos are here, let me know if there are any that you would like to see better: s1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/bscythe/ ***
Finally, I do not recommend anyone try this....you need to remove the LCD in order to replace the digitizer. The LCD is double sticky taped to a metal tray. To get the two apart you must do a lot of prying which can destroy the fragile LCD. If you are going to try it, I'd recommend a 4" wide razor used for scraping windows to insert along side the LCD to use to pry with. Be careful not to cut the ribbons though!
I'm a mechanical/acoustical engineer...
For pics, I would use photobucket...
As for the screen and tray, usually they are one piece, is there any kind of tabs through the board that look like they may hold the tray in?
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Wow, I am surprised there is not more interest!
Never realized how badly I am addicted to having a phone with a data connection
bscythe said:
Wow, I am surprised there is not more interest!
Never realized how badly I am addicted to having a phone with a data connection
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I found the pictures very interesting. However, you couldn't pay me $250 to try to open one up.
bscythe said:
Wow, I am surprised there is not more interest!
Never realized how badly I am addicted to having a phone with a data connection
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Well, if it makes you feel better, I'm very interested in taking a look. As someone that has had their Galaxy S apart numerous times, anytime I can take a sneak peak I'm all for it!
Very cool. I love tear downs.
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I would take a broken one and figure out the proper way to disassemble it.... But no way am I gonna open mine...
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eallan said:
Very cool. I love tear downs.
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Me too!
Thanks for posting, OP.
Well I hope that my misfortune is at least helpful to others at some point since I could not find a teardown to reference before I tried fixing the phone myself.
I was able to get a new one from work (thank goodness for the large number of available upgrades on our account), but still plan to finish fixing this one when the LCDs become available. Putting it back together will be the easy part....I'll take better pictures during the process too.
Did you happen to notice where the cell and wifi antennas are located?
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They are located in the battery cover. If you take it apart you will see the metal tabs on the battery cover that connect to the phone for the antennas.
This is the first phone I have ever purchased insurance for. My nexus one took a few tumbles and survived but I would hate to try to replace this phone at retail price. At least ebay had nexus one pretty available for reasonable prices.
Good luck maybe you can still purchase the insurance through VZ.
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Well I dropped mine too and the digitizer is cracked bad. It still works and tape is holding it all in place but I need to get it fixed. I have taken apart laptops and fixed them and am a mr fixit in many departments, so I hope I can do it without cracking the lcd. I ordered the digitizer and am hoping to get some tips from you. Is there any way you put a step by step together that could guide me through this process? I would greatly greatly appreciate it.
I looked at the pics and with the beveled edges of the tray it seems to be very hard to separate the lcd from the tray with a flat blade. Does the LCD have to be detached from the tray? Also, since the bottom part of the case is a molded piece do the internals slide up and out?
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I'm sure that isn't the only antenna.
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I would like to carry replacement batteries with me and I was wondering what is the best way to remove the back cover? I see that there are two areas to be concerned about...power button and camera area. Any thoughts?
I run my finger nail around the edge of the battery cover until all the clips are undone then it just falls off basically.
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That's what I do also...a friend took the back off and his power switch took a snap and now it is hard to power on and off. On the old EVO not a problem. The new back looks kinda sensitive. I will keep on doing it like this. Somebody else suggested get the bottom loose and open it like a book..
Thanks for the input.
I hate the back cover on these phones, one thing i wish HTC would work on.
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Bummer, I've seen no problems with it. I just pop it up from the slot on the bottom, jiggle lightly and it just falls off. IMO it's far superior to the noisy mal-fitting cover from the DINC, but then again that's the only phone I ever had a cover issue with.
What i hope will happen is that the back will eventualy just easily come off from constant opening. I had a couple of batteries on my old EVO and charge the batteries on the wall..never had problems and was always powered up. When i get home tonight..I am really going to take a look at the back to see if I could make life easier. I always have a hard cover on it and the back popping off is no big deal. But the design on of the power switch and a removable battery makes the current design a Achilles tendon on a powerhouse of a phone. The extended batteries currently out are just butt ugly and would prefer a slimmer look.
Mayonesa said:
I hate the back cover on these phones, one thing i wish HTC would work on.
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Why? It fits good, doesn't make noise, and looks nice. Sure its kinda hard to get off but that's a plus in my book!
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Start on the side opposite of the camera button. And just pry along.
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The back cover of my GS3 is loose on one of the hooks and does not click in properly. Also, there are multiple hairline fractures running down the top half of the cover. Has anyone else experienced this? And can I get the back cover replaced without sending in the whole phone?
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One of my pins doesn't go down correctly either. I've been holding off on getting a new one because I should be getting my case today. It's hardly noticeable but enough to bother me
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Top left corner...(looking at the screen)...lifts off when I try to remove my case. Not sure if it's because it's not secure...or if it's because the case is on it so tight.
My ear speaker went out and cash short (to buy a phone full price to maintain VZ unlimited) so replaced it myself for $5. Now the screen has banding of lines on the top half and is fuzzy like half of the pixels are not working. I suspected the ribbon cable for the screen came loose so seated it firmly (didn't remove it to repair the speaker) but no luck.
Is this damage from perhaps twisting the screen in the process to get the frame off of it or typical ribbon cable issue?
Thanks for the help!
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My ear speaker went out and cash short (to buy a phone full price to maintain VZ unlimited) so replaced it myself for $5. Now the screen has banding of lines on the top half and is fuzzy like half of the pixels are not working. I suspected the ribbon cable for the screen came loose so seated it firmly (didn't remove it to repair the speaker) but no luck.
Is this damage from perhaps twisting the screen in the process to get the frame off of it or typical ribbon cable issue?
Thanks for the help!
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Sounds to me like the damage was caused either when you twisted the screen to get the frame off or maybe something didn't get fully tightened back down and is applying some pressure into the back of the LCD... causing this to happen.
I doubt it would be a ribbon cable issue.
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Sounds to me like the damage was caused either when you twisted the screen to get the frame off or maybe something didn't get fully tightened back down and is applying some pressure into the back of the LCD... causing this to happen.
I doubt it would be a ribbon cable issue.
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Thanks RB. I think then I did it taking it apart the frame was hell to get off.
Not sure what to do not a good time to get a new screen. Maybe I can get a follower who moved on to new phone to send their old bolt along for parts.
Cheers,
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Thanks RB. I think then I did it taking it apart the frame was hell to get off.
Not sure what to do not a good time to get a new screen. Maybe I can get a follower who moved on to new phone to send their old bolt along for parts.
Cheers,
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Hope you get it figured out man.
Those LCDs aren't cheap for this phone.
I use an exacto knife and heat to separate adhesives, but I know not everyone has an exacto knife. Just for future reference, you can pick them up pretty much anywhere in the art section for only a few bucks. I highly recommend them when replacing parts.
Good luck finding another LCD.
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Hope you get it figured out man.
Those LCDs aren't cheap for this phone.
I use an exacto knife and heat to separate adhesives, but I know not everyone has an exacto knife. Just for future reference, you can pick them up pretty much anywhere in the art section for only a few bucks. I highly recommend them when replacing parts.
Good luck finding another LCD.
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Either that or buy a screen with the toolkit. I watched videos of the people with the toolkit and it helps tremendously. Plus, it's made of plastic so there is less of a chance to mess the new one up when you install it.
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Either that or buy a screen with the toolkit. I watched videos of the people with the toolkit and it helps tremendously. Plus, it's made of plastic so there is less of a chance to mess the new one up when you install it.
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Yeah, the toolkit helps a ton. I have a few myself that I always use when repairing.
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My back is a little squeaky and was wondering if anyone knew where to purchase a replacement back. Ive found everything from full front housing, screen and digitizer but cant find the back.
The second one that I sent back due to manufacture problems had that squeaky fat back issue I just called AT&T told them that the glue that's holding the back glass on is coming apart -disintegrating- and eventually the phone will come completely apart. they sent me a new one no problem. Manufactures warranty is a year no one had it longer than that. get yourself a new phone.
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I have a spare shell (back, sides, top and bottom including bezels) that I got off of eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=150951735574&view=all&tid=868236246005