Flaming & smoking Prime!!! - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

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

lil-devil said:
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.

micaman said:
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.

nextelbuddy said:
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.

wernerzero said:
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.
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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.

wernerzero said:
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
W.Z.
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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

detta123 said:
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....

Related

How to convert camera into a flash camera?

On the G1 you get no flash so how can you add or convert or accessories for getting flash?
use a torch.
mod your phone so that it will fit an led> solder the led connections to the power source of the g1> rewrite camera code to whenevr u push the camera button the light will come on.
IDK if this is possible but i am sure it is
I did some very intense research, and here is what I came up with.
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I did some very intense research, and here is what I came up with.
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I nearly soiled myself when I saw this post.....
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I did some very intense research, and here is what I came up with.
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lmao! now that is funny!
LOL that's hawt.
how much does a mod like that cost?!!!
i think i peed a little.
kvizz said:
LOL that's hawt.
how much does a mod like that cost?!!!
i think i peed a little.
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well considering that the new camera mod is nikon brand...hmmm i say it be in the hundreds =X
seriously guys.... guys, SERIOUSLY...
BIG
ASS
CLOCK
rofl.
i think it says
BIG
ASS
CHAIN
dawg.​
http://www.cmt.com/videos/shows/cmt-music-awards-2009/401599/thug-story.jhtml
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umu1eYa_1MA&feature=related
joke all you want but it was done ages ago....
Freedomcaller said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umu1eYa_1MA&feature=related
joke all you want but it was done ages ago....
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Well, there is our proof of concept... now who wants to be the first to crack open their phone?
SolemnWishing said:
I did some very intense research, and here is what I came up with.
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when this hit the store,its just what i been looking for wow..lol
SolemnWishing said:
I did some very intense research, and here is what I came up with.
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LOL this made my day, love the "very intense research part". But back to the point it is definitely possible but do you want to go trough the hassle of doing it?
Freedomcaller said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umu1eYa_1MA&feature=related
joke all you want but it was done ages ago....
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Interestingly enough, I looked into that. The "rear flash pack" the guy is talking about doesnt exist. The static image at the beginning of the phone with the back off is PHOTOSHOPPED to show an LCD on there. Yay, he touched an app on the screen that "turned on the lcd"! I could disassemble an lcd flashlight and tape the contact point, battery and lcd to the back of my phone and duplicate this video. I could even put an icon on my desktop to press too, just to make it look nifty! Notice how nowhere in the video does he show the back of the phone ON video in good light.
Oh, and very interesting that people have been asking the guy for the link for his "rear flash pack" for almost a year and hes given 0 responses.
Theres no proof of concept there. You know how ridiculous a mod like that would be? Not only would you have to have the knowledge of the circuitboards to solder the lcd leads on, but you would also have to know android well enough to know how to activate those specific contact points. Hell, we cant even figure out how to crack the rogers coding yet, what makes you think that someone out there figured all this out?
EDIT: Heres proof:
This is the "picture" from said video.
Increase the image to biggest size and notice the following:
-The LCD holes arent round.
-The LCD holes are PIXELATED
-The LCD holes are drilled right through a flimsy metal clip under the battery door. Look at it on YOUR phone and tell me how thats possible without the clip breaking into pieces and falling off.
-the rim of the LCD holes has obviously had the burn tool in photoshop applied to it (notice how its darker around the edges than any other part of the phone.
Oh, and the coup de grace: THE PICTURE IS AN UNBOXING PHOTO FROM THE PHONE'S RELEASE LAST SEPTEMBER. You can see the G1 box and all of the box contents on the floor right under the phone!
Well.. that brings us back to square one, ill bust out my nikon as soon as I get my phone up and running again, ran into some minor (i mean major) technical difficulties.
kusotare said:
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EDIT: Heres proof:
This is the "picture" from said video.
Increase the image to biggest size and notice the following:
-The LCD holes arent round.
-The LCD holes are PIXELATED
-The LCD holes are drilled right through a flimsy metal clip under the battery door. Look at it on YOUR phone and tell me how thats possible without the clip breaking into pieces and falling off.
-the rim of the LCD holes has obviously had the burn tool in photoshop applied to it (notice how its darker around the edges than any other part of the phone.
Oh, and the coup de grace: THE PICTURE IS AN UNBOXING PHOTO FROM THE PHONE'S RELEASE LAST SEPTEMBER. You can see the G1 box and all of the box contents on the floor right under the phone!
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I think the "flimsy metal clip" is the G1's phone antenna, lol NOT something you'd want to damage
Actual Solution-Kinda!
Try this!
http://phonephlash.com/store/index.html
Or this!
http://www.greenbulb.com/products/fcube.htm
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Try this!
http://phonephlash.com/store/index.html
Or this!
http://www.greenbulb.com/products/fcube.htm
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Hmm... a stick on led flashlight or a blinking led flashlight decisions decisions.

Great I have a bad light bleeding on my Gamestop prime

Top right.
WHY WHY WHY me????? Have to go call them now to see what they can do. Dang it. All this wait for this.
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damn that blowsss!!! maybe you can get some free stuff if you complain hard enough. Good luck!
aznmode said:
Top right.
WHY WHY WHY me????? Have to go call them now to see what they can do. Dang it. All this wait for this.
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I wonder if there's a way to find out who makes the LCD panel for the Prime? That looks like LG's handiwork. They had huge issues with screen bleed on the O2X/G2X and got dropped as a supplier to Apple because of it. Sorry you drew the short straw. At least you'll have it to use until you can exchange it or send it in for repair. GameStop has a 30 day return policy for defects so make sure you get on the list for a second wave unit in January if you're going to exchange it.
It's worse in person. The picture dims it more. I don't want a freebie. If later down the road I sell this I have to knock the price down even more and most probably wont even buy it.
BarryH_GEG said:
I wonder if there's a way to find out who makes the LCD panel for the Prime? That looks like LG's handiwork. They had huge issues with screen bleed on the O2X/G2X and got dropped as a supplier to Apple because of it. Sorry you drew the short straw. At least you'll have it to use until you can exchange it or send it in for repair. GameStop has a 30 day return policy for defects so make sure you get on the list for a second wave unit in January if you're going to exchange it.
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Thanks for the info. I'm on the phone with them now. Man this sucks. I wanted to rub in to my friends face who has an ipad2. Now I cant.
EDIT: I need to talk to a manager tomorrow to see what they can do. No one really has them in stock. Also they said they cant do refund since its what they consider a "system". But i'll what the manager can do tomorrow. Maybe I they add my name to the next batch like you said.
I'm not really surprised the way they had to rush these things out. Just sucks I ended up with a bad one.
damn i feel for u bro. i have light bleed but its only really only noticable on the asus boot screen...
put up a fight, we didnt pay this much and wait this long to have sreen bleed and non-functional gps. good luck to you and i hope u get a perfect one next time (if it even exsists).
aznmode said:
I wanted to rub in to my friends face who has an ipad2. Now I cant.
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Sure you can. Just do it outside with a light background and set the super bright display to stun.
BarryH_GEG said:
Sure you can. Just do it outside with a light background and set the super bright display to stun.
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LOL. So I have to wait till tomorrow??? OR I can just cover it with 1 hand. OH I know Ill put a sticker on it. This is the first tablet I spend over $300 on. Asus you suck!
Not good.
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I'm so glad that unlike my TF101 B50, my Prime is perfect. The build quality for the Prime is amazingly good.
xTRICKYxx said:
I'm so glad that unlike my TF101 B50, my Prime is perfect. The build quality for the Prime is amazingly good.
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I do admit other than the light leakage its built pretty solid. As far my issue, if its anything like any LCD tv there's probably something in there that got stuck between the screen and bezel. Probably easy fix if only I knew how to open it. The build quality is so tight I can't see how the heck they put it together.
You should be able to get a refund.
At least in the UK you would be able to.
If goods are not sold as advertised then auto refund.
If they have display model that does not have screen bleed then it is not sold as advertised.
Good luck.

Pay for Plastic Back Cover? (Fail: Too Expensive)

I have access to a fabricator and could probably come up with a high-quality plastic back cover. I don't want to waste my time or yours if people aren't interested. Assume somewhere between $50-75 uninstalled and about $15 if you want to send it in and have a done by a h/w engineer (yes, I have access to those too). The more people order the cheaper they would be - the $'s above are based on about 100 people.
Some questions:
1) What color should the back be and why?
2) Should the back have matching metal ornamentation so it looks cool with the dock? This would be more $'s
3) Do you think the majority would DIY or want it done by a tech?
Can't promise anything but I'd certainly look in to it if there's enough demand.
If confirmation occurs, count me in.
if asus don't come up with a fix and it came to this (which i don't think it will) i would definitely want a clear back. would looks so awesome
BarryH_GEG said:
I have access to a fabricator and could probably come up with a high-quality plastic back cover. I don't want to waste my time or yours if people aren't interested. Assume somewhere between $50-75 uninstalled and about $15 if you want to send it in and have a done by a h/w engineer (yes, I have access to those too). The more people order the cheaper they would be - the $'s above are based on about 100 people.
Some questions:
1) What color should the back be and why?
2) Should the back have matching metal ornamentation so it looks cool with the dock? This would be more $'s
3) Do you think the majority would DIY or want it done by a tech?
Can't promise anything but I'd certainly look in to it if there's enough demand.
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Clear and whatever is cheapest. I'm really scared of scratching the aluminum back...
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xAnimal5 said:
Clear and whatever is cheapest. I'm really scared of scratching the aluminum back...
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You actually made me think of something. Maybe the whole back doesn't need to be replaced. Perhaps just a fairly large cut out with a plastic insert. I guess it depends how much clearance there is between the back and the components and where the antennas are located. I don't know how feasible it is to try and cut aluminium but I'll ask.
I'd be in provided it's confirmed that fixes the issue. Clear would be slick, but I'm not picky.
I would definitely be interested in this. You could make an entire market out of this. "Custom Transformer Backs." I'm still interested to see whether ASUS will handle this on their own however. If they don't, I doubt you'll have many customers with Transformer Primes in order to sell them.
BarryH_GEG said:
You actually made me think of something. Maybe the whole back doesn't need to be replaced.
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yay for the first windowed tablet mod. hapens on pc's and consoles so i guess why not.
Imo a clear cut out would be even slicker than a full replacement back if improvements were equal
BarryH_GEG said:
You actually made me think of something. Maybe the whole back doesn't need to be replaced. Perhaps just a fairly large cut out with a plastic insert. I guess it depends how much clearance there is between the back and the components and where the antennas are located. I don't know how feasible it is to try and cut aluminium but I'll ask.
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But a full back replacement would be better if folks ever have to return prime for future issues? Could just put the old back on before returning
What if you just cut a round circle out of the back of the aluminum where the Asus logo is and install some plastic cover with an Asus logo on it. I think this could be a DIY, type of thing. Seller ships instructions on how to take backplate off, a template of where exactly to cut out and then have a plastic piece to install it. Or make it simple, and and replace the whole back plate.
If you can make it! Please make it right!! I'm willing to pay $75 if you can make it fiberglass (Gray) as bugatti car
Would carbon fiber work lol
doeboy1984 said:
Would carbon fiber work lol
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it's will be kick @ss lol
BarryH_GEG said:
You actually made me think of something. Maybe the whole back doesn't need to be replaced. Perhaps just a fairly large cut out with a plastic insert. I guess it depends how much clearance there is between the back and the components and where the antennas are located. I don't know how feasible it is to try and cut aluminium but I'll ask.
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to the best of my knowledge, the antennas are just to the left and right of the FRONT-FACING camera. Yes, front-facing. This is how wifi is even able to work.
I don't know where the GPS antenna is located.
jptech said:
to the best of my knowledge, the antennas are just to the left and right of the FRONT-FACING camera. Yes, front-facing. This is how wifi is even able to work.
I don't know where the GPS antenna is located.
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bottom right if im not mistaken saw it on the transformer tear down but im just not in for this too risky to do this to my device, great idea hope it works out for you but just not for me unless it was a clear backing and we threw some LEDS on the side like some red ones then we have a clear back the glows red that i would pay like 100 for
I'm in for $75
Demonstrate that plastic improves receptivity, make it clear, emboss it with XDA so it's a collector's item (like my 2 OG Droids), and I'm in.
Get Samsung to sell it, and I'll give you $100. ;-)
I was thinking like a flat black, but a clear back would look pretty sweet too. Once a Guinea pig or two tried it out, posted pics & real world experience, I might be game
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ducktaperules said:
yay for the first windowed tablet mod. hapens on pc's and consoles so i guess why not.
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this is actually what they did on the iPad I think. the apple logo on the back is a window for the wifi signal.
on another subject, what do you guys use to see how many satellites your prime can see/connect to?
theoilman said:
this is actually what they did on the iPad I think. the apple logo on the back is a window for the wifi signal.
on another subject, what do you guys use to see how many satellites your prime can see/connect to?
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gps test in the market

Prime fell, now wont turn on

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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JoeyLe said:
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.
avinash60 said:
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.?
Arun01 said:
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.

[Q] Prime teardown, now the display is not working

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?
tandtmah said:
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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compuw22c said:
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
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk 2
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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).
leppie said:
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

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