Doing the USB port replacement, wish me luck! - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717

After doing every trick in the book in an attempt to fix my charge port I decided to bite the bullet and bought the charge port from ebay user "easytradingco". My symptoms are: random loading/closing of car mode, then for awhile it was doing that with the audio hub as well as intermittent charging and disconnect. It all started randomly when I was charging from my PS3 and has gotten quite a bit more annoying in the past week. I love my Note, so it's worth it to fix it!
I've read quite a few threads on the whole thing and since I purchased my Note on Amazon this is really my only option. I've found one fairly decent video on youtube and figured I will document my process and post a video as well. For someone who has built computers and worked with electronics since the mid 90s, it shouldn't be very hard.
However, any tips from those who have done the R&R of the charge port would be appreciated!

I wish you luck. What about taking a few photos of your steps and making a guide?

rangercaptain said:
I wish you luck. What about taking a few photos of your steps and making a guide?
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Yeah, my plan is to make a video and written tutorial. It'll take me longer doing it that way, but it will probably help me to slow down as well.

Roshamboing said:
Yeah, my plan is to make a video and written tutorial. It'll take me longer doing it that way, but it will probably help me to slow down as well.
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Yes. Text with photo please
I prefer it over video
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Good luck !

fbauto1 said:
Yes. Text with photo please
I prefer it over video
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Good luck !
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Can do! I was quoted August 7th - 20th, so heres hoping it's sooner rather than later and I can get the tutorial up and my Note firing on all cylinders again!

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Does someone have an HTC Advantage (not T-Mob Athena or other versions) ?

Hi,
is there anybody who allready have an official black HTC Advantage ?
If yes, i would like to use the green today screen - can somebody please upload it ? I have used the one from my Trinity but it is not optimized for landscape usage.
i think now one as it yet. the release day is 13/4/07.
"This product will be in stock on Friday 13 April, 2007."
look:http://egadgetdepot.com/catalog/pro...id=79&osCsid=4b25efdc909349321ada463643ec5be0
BTW,nice price for the Advantage.
getting mine April 10th...
I'm getting my HTC Advantage on Wed. April 10th. Going to take off work and spend all day setting this thing up and trying out different tweaks. I'll try to remember to post my findings...but I also have the flu so I may not get around to it....*cough* *sneeze* *ouch*
ltxda said:
I'm getting my HTC Advantage on Wed. April 10th. Going to take off work and spend all day setting this thing up and trying out different tweaks. I'll try to remember to post my findings...but I also have the flu so I may not get around to it....*cough* *sneeze* *ouch*
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Well, the vendor notified us that the phones got held up overseas. BS!
ltxda said:
Well, the vendor notified us that the phones got held up overseas. BS!
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from what i heard, it's not even out yet
http://egadgetdepot.com/catalog/pro...id=79&osCsid=0c9ccf754afad95694a577bf1f4a2804
haim said:
http://egadgetdepot.com/catalog/pro...id=79&osCsid=0c9ccf754afad95694a577bf1f4a2804
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nice, looks like it's finally here
in stock...
wu5262 said:
nice, looks like it's finally here
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I emailed the guy at egadgetsdepot.com and he says they are in stock ready to ship out. I'm ordering 3 right now for overnight shipping to arrive here by Tuesday. I'll let you guys know.
Well, he's probably out of stock now, then. I ordered one at 08:14pm, and if ltxda, just ordered 3 (I think with something this hot, it should be 1/customer) that takes up the 4 he had left that he communicated to me exactly 55 minutes ago.
ltxda said:
I emailed the guy at egadgetsdepot.com and he says they are in stock ready to ship out. I'm ordering 3 right now for overnight shipping to arrive here by Tuesday. I'll let you guys know.
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I can't wait than for Tuesday to hear if you got your device.
I'm very impressed with Stan over at E-gadget Depot. He already sent me the UPS tracking number to ship on Monday with Next Day Air. Too bad my UPS guy always comes in the evening At least I'll finally have it on Tuesday. It seems like I've been waiting forever! I'll let you all know when it shows up.
Don't forget to put some info today about your Advantage
I'm olaying with my one right now. Just oicked it up from inkino on tcr. Laptop? that's for children..
Tell me what do you think of build quality of your Advantage?
GOT IT!!!
I got my Advantage/x7500. Came in on Tuesday like Stan promised. They are great at EGadgetDepot.com.
I already have TomTom working on it with a bunch of other software. Only warning I can tell you is DO NOT install the GPRS Monitor that comes on the utility CD. It kept locking up my device.
I'm looking for some desktop enhancements but can't find the post. Anyone can direct me to it?
Also, someone wanted some graphics off of this thing. If you tell me which one you want and how to get it I'll gladly post it up for you.
One more thing...Since I'm in the US and use TMobile, I had to change the band on the phone for it to work. In case anyone runs into this. I initially thought it was my SIM but it was just the band setting.
schoofter said:
Tell me what do you think of build quality of your Advantage?
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I don't see any problems with the build quality. I keep wanting to wash my hands because the black glossy keeps picking up my finger prints.
ltxda said:
I got my Advantage/x7500. Came in on Tuesday like Stan promised. They are great at EGadgetDepot.com.
I already have TomTom working on it with a bunch of other software. Only warning I can tell you is DO NOT install the GPRS Monitor that comes on the utility CD. It kept locking up my device.
I'm looking for some desktop enhancements but can't find the post. Anyone can direct me to it?
Also, someone wanted some graphics off of this thing. If you tell me which one you want and how to get it I'll gladly post it up for you.
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when you say desktop enhancement, what do you mean? please explain a bit more what you want so the rest of us and help you out. btw, welcome to the Athena Family.
As for the black glossy finish, it's one of the thing which makes me think the silver one is better, it just way too easy to get your finger prints on, but at least for silver one, it not visible. Well i guess that is the price you have to pay if you want the sexy black look, just like lots of mobile out here, easy to get finger print one, but people still love it. Just Advantage is quite big, so more easy to get finger prints on and easier for people to see it as well.
wu5262 said:
when you say desktop enhancement, what do you mean? please explain a bit more what you want so the rest of us and help you out. btw, welcome to the Athena Family.
As for the black glossy finish, it's one of the thing which makes me think the silver one is better, it just way too easy to get your finger prints on, but at least for silver one, it not visible. Well i guess that is the price you have to pay if you want the sexy black look, just like lots of mobile out here, easy to get finger print one, but people still love it. Just Advantage is quite big, so more easy to get finger prints on and easier for people to see it as well.
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I saw a post a while back that had software which allowed you to change the look of the desktop. The "Start" menu looked more like the WinXP Start menu and it allowed you to make the Today screen look MUCH MUCH better. I'm still searching because it was within one of the forums on this site. Annoying when I can't find what I'm looking for.
Oh...and thank you for the welcome. Glad to be part of the new family! This phone is AWESOME!!!
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I saw a post a while back that had software which allowed you to change the look of the desktop. The "Start" menu looked more like the WinXP Start menu and it allowed you to make the Today screen look MUCH MUCH better. I'm still searching because it was within one of the forums on this site. Annoying when I can't find what I'm looking for.
Oh...and thank you for the welcome. Glad to be part of the new family! This phone is AWESOME!!!
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There are lots of software out there which makes your Today screen looks nice, for changing the start bar: use Wisbar Advance, for today screen, use iLauncher or SPB Pocket Plus, and Pocket Breeze.
wu5262 said:
There are lots of software out there which makes your Today screen looks nice, for changing the start bar: use Wisbar Advance, for today screen, use iLauncher or SPB Pocket Plus, and Pocket Breeze.
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Thanks...will look into these ad let you know if any of them was what I previously saw.

Leather Case with integrated bluetooth keyboard

Just received word that they ARE being produced for us. Rumor is that they should be done in about 10 days. If they in fact are, I would assume i'll have them available just a few days afterwards.
Just wanted to keep you kids updated!
...sent from my ' un-stock' vibrant
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Pics attached
Full Review here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11171051#post11171051
I have the USB version would love to have BlueTooth version. I will PM you to get on order list. Glad you have developed a relationship with one of these vendors!
do you have any pics you could post?
I would LOVE one of these...
Any additional info would be greatly appreciated.
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do you have any pics you could post?
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Any additional info would be greatly appreciated.
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As soon as I get ANYTHING, I'll be sure to post something! I wanted to at least throw this out so that we were aware that there are people working for us.
Is there an option for a BT KB with a trackpad? That would be sweet.
This will be thrown up on your "store" before you leave it out to the "masses" right??
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As soon as I get ANYTHING, I'll be sure to post something! I wanted to at least throw this out so that we were aware that there are people working for us.
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I think it will be produced out few days..
Just hope it works. Every BT keyboard I have tried just simply won't work "right". Annoying.
I have been looking for and nice case, and that sounds great. I would love to get one.
I know it hasn't been 10 days yet but I'm impatient.. any updates you can share with us Steve?
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I know it hasn't been 10 days yet but I'm impatient.. any updates you can share with us Steve?
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The word as of this morning is that the 1st sample is being finished. I am supposed to be receiving pics withing 24 hours and that sample is to be shipped to me for a review and to share
Great, I eagerly await the results!
I could really have used it this evening: went to a talk at a local Google campus taking my g-tab with me and had to improvise with my USB keyboard and a regular faux-leather folder so I could take notes.
I was actually envious of a couple of iPad users with their smart-looking folio cases and that's just wrong on so many levels.
** Edit: Apparently my g-tab was envious too: it went into an android.process.acore hissy fit after I got home.
Nice, I am interested in the keyboard/case combo too. Can't wait to hear about the quality.
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The word as of this morning is that the 1st sample is being finished. I am supposed to be receiving pics withing 24 hours and that sample is to be shipped to me for a review and to share
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Thanks for the update, Steve. Any idea on an approx. price? A BT keyboard is a nice to have for me, so the price difference will likely make the difference between whether I get a usb one or the BT one.
ThinkerT said:
Thanks for the update, Steve. Any idea on an approx. price? A BT keyboard is a nice to have for me, so the price difference will likely make the difference between whether I get a usb one or the BT one.
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Yeah, I thought the same thing until I tried to plug a USB thumb drive into my tablet with a USB keyboard connected to work on some documents. Doh!
eagerly waiting
I still dont't have ANY details... I promise when I hear anything, rumor, price, pictures, shipping, ect I will post it ASAP, even if it's just to say that I have something and in the process of taking pics....
promise promise
I'm looking forward to this. I just bought my GTab last night from sears online. Haven't even gotten it yet and am looking forward to this product.

New review up from PhoneArena

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQwXsgdFNrI
This is one of the better ones I've seen, not just because it's generally favorable, but because the dude seems to know what's important in a modern device and what phone freaks like us want to know about them.
Sorry if this is a repost, but the vid was only uploaded a couple of hours ago and a quick search of the forum did not turn it up.
You probably should of included the link to the actual article, which seems to be 4 pages long
http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-3D-Review_id2768
gonna go read it now
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wow those 2d pics are the worse of all the 2d pics i've seen from this phone yet
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You probably should of included the link to the actual article, which seems to be 4 pages long
http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-3D-Review_id2768
gonna go read it now
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You're right, of course. Sorry for the oversight.
Looks like a solid review..still some concern about the camera tho. It seems a mixed bag when it comes to video record. Some people say its excellent some say mushy. Same thing with call quality..anyways Friday can't get here soon enough
I've got my preorder and am pumped to get this phone! Even if the 3d isn't perfect, I really don't care. The phone looks sweet. Plus, I'm still using a Hero so I am ready to get rid of it. So slow and laggy. Can't wait! Nice review!
So, we're capped at 60fps on this? I would bet that the score would be higher if it weren't capped at 60.
Or is the benchmark itself capped (Quadrant)? I see the SGS2 also capping at 60 during the tests.
Or, is this a limit of the display itself?
One of the review screenshots clearly shows HD 1280x720 video capability.
Atleast there's 1080p playback. I'm sure there will be a fix from HTC since the hardware is capable of it. If not, the devs will do their magic
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One of the review screenshots clearly shows HD 1280x720 video capability.
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Yes but that 720 p ..our evos can do that now. albeit not very well..I don't really care as long as it does it well..1080p on a phone isn't much of a difference on a phone screen
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One of the review screenshots clearly shows HD 1280x720 video capability.
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I didn't think there was an issue with the 720p recording, it is the fact that it cannot do 1080p (1920x1080) 2D recording.
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I didn't think there was an issue with the 720p recording, it is the fact that it cannot do 1080p (1920x1080) 2D recording.
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With the videos not looking as good as i had hoped for at 720....1080 isnt needed. Praying for some type of "less compression" for faster memory cards or something.
By far, THE BEST review I've seen for this phone.
This is not due to ANY kind of opinion from the reviewer, but simply due to the attention to detail given to the review. Even if the reviewer HATED this phone, it'd still be the best and most detailed I've seen yet. Looking forward to checking out this site more often.
Why is this the first and only review or place that I've seen this mentioned
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Lastly, using an optional MHL adapter that’s plugged into the handset’s microUSB port, we’re able to watch 1080p videos stored on the handset directly on a high-definition television set. Not only that, but you can get a mirrored experience as well, which brings the handset’s entire platform experience onto the big screen.
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I am so excited for that feature.
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Why is this the first and only review or place that I've seen this mentioned
I am so excited for that feature.
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Agreed. I just ordered a cable(and 16gb class 10) for that very reason
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Agreed. I just ordered a cable(and 16gb class 10) for that very reason
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If you don't mind, can you tell me who you ordered the MHL to HDMI adapter from?
Thanks!
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If you don't mind, can you tell me who you ordered the MHL to HDMI adapter from?
Thanks!
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yeah i can't find one either
donatom3 said:
Why is this the first and only review or place that I've seen this mentioned
I am so excited for that feature.
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If you don't mind, can you tell me who you ordered the MHL to HDMI adapter from?
Thanks!
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****!!!! ****!!!! ASSS!!!!!! lol. Thanks for asking this because i started second guessing my order(from amazon) and realized it was the wrong cable. you saved me five bones.
munsterrr said:
****!!!! ****!!!! ASSS!!!!!! lol. Thanks for asking this because i started second guessing my order(from amazon) and realized it was the wrong cable. you saved me five bones.
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http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-sensation-mhl-hdmi-out-cable-ac-m490-p29367.htm
edit: found this in the accessories section
http://www.expansys-usa.com/expansys-mhl-to-hdmi-adapter-black-218572/ Think im going ot order this
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By far, THE BEST review I've seen for this phone.
This is not due to ANY kind of opinion from the reviewer, but simply due to the attention to detail given to the review. Even if the reviewer HATED this phone, it'd still be the best and most detailed I've seen yet. Looking forward to checking out this site more often.
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Agreed. First time i think someone has actually shown GMail or Messaging. Phone looked real smooth.
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****!!!! ****!!!! ASSS!!!!!! lol. Thanks for asking this because i started second guessing my order(from amazon) and realized it was the wrong cable. you saved me five bones.
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what an interesting response....

Nice little parody, enjoy

Hi guys
drinking beer hasn't fixed your WIFI. You are still waiting (already five weeks!!??) for Asus to send you back your RMA'd device including the WIFI fixing instructions with a little wire and a free beer altogether with the sticker and the tiny sticker which will prevent your future microsd from getting lost and the drill to make your GPS work, then take a little rest and have a laugh at this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV0qs1gz8mo&feature=player_embedded
Cheers!
Please give me a thank , this might cheer me up for not so missing my Prime.
P.S. I still think ASUS and their support and service is awesome. Just got the broken AC of my N73SV fixed (which resulted in replacing the mainboard). USB 3.0 works now flawlessly also and they even exchanged the keyboard which had a missing key. All within 10 working days, no charge. Other brand charged me for a broken AC-connector 278.--SFR while still in guarantee also.
did you make that one n all the other parody videos?
no no, the honor is someone else's
LMAO im at work and i wish i wasnt just so i can openly laugh at this new ipad thing LMAO
I got my pants full the other day when I red about the unsuccsessful fix with beercan
It's amazing isn't it... the retina display shows everything so cristallclear now you can look at it through a microscope...
Please give me a thank , this might cheer me up for not so missing my Prime.
I loved it! Great job man. I love the voicework as well. If that is your voice, you have a nice set of pipes.
Just to show how much asus has improved in commercials since the original transformer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpwgFD1DY7E
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I loved it! Great job man. I love the voicework as well. If that is your voice, you have a nice set of pipes.
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no no, the honor is someone else's
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yyyyyyyyyyyyyyou would never ever forget mine!!
****, did our battery just die in our own commercial...!? ****.
i ROFL'd so hard. and watched it 2x. thanked

S9+ Camera Brightness Keeps Resetting While Taking Video

Hello, All! I take a lot of low-light video of my musician kid performing in small clubs. The problem I'm having is that the brightness is always at max when I start recording. So, I move the slider down and it's great... until I touch the screen again. Then it returns to max brightness, so I have to keep adjusting it throughout my video clip which is visible in the final product. I often need to touch the screen while taping to snap a still photo or zoom in or out. This issue is maddening and is making me consider buying a different phone which is too bad because I still really love my S9+ otherwise.
Is there maybe a setting somewhere I'm not aware of? Anyone else have this problem? Thanks, everyone!
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Hello, All! I take a lot of low-light video of my musician kid performing in small clubs. The problem I'm having is that the brightness is always at max when I start recording. So, I move the slider down and it's great... until I touch the screen again. Then it returns to max brightness, so I have to keep adjusting it throughout my video clip which is visible in the final product. I often need to touch the screen while taping to snap a still photo or zoom in or out. This issue is maddening and is making me consider buying a different phone which is too bad because I still really love my S9+ otherwise.
Is there maybe a setting somewhere I'm not aware of? Anyone else have this problem? Thanks, everyone!
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this is a recurring issue throughout all of the last 5 or 6 Samsung phones. The only way of getting around it is to use a non-standard app. I dont video live shows nearly as much as you do, in all likelihood, but i was at Armin Van Buuren on 2.1.20 and i had the same issue. Same issue with Slayer a few weeks prior to that, concert prior to that was outdoors and during the late fall with plenty of light, so that wasnt an issue then.
Try out some different camera apps in test conditions so you wont be let down at the next event.
The cameras on the S9 and S9+ are very good, but i will tell you that some friends of mine at the aforementioned Slayer gig had far worse seats than me and had FAR better pictures and videos with his S10. The difference was striking.
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this is a recurring issue throughout all of the last 5 or 6 Samsung phones. The only way of getting around it is to use a non-standard app. I dont video live shows nearly as much as you do, in all likelihood, but i was at Armin Van Buuren on 2.1.20 and i had the same issue. Same issue with Slayer a few weeks prior to that, concert prior to that was outdoors and during the late fall with plenty of light, so that wasnt an issue then.
Try out some different camera apps in test conditions so you wont be let down at the next event.
The cameras on the S9 and S9+ are very good, but i will tell you that some friends of mine at the aforementioned Slayer gig had far worse seats than me and had FAR better pictures and videos with his S10. The difference was striking.
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Thank you, I suspected that might be the only fix. I'll try that, thank you!
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Thank you, I suspected that might be the only fix. I'll try that, thank you!
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fasho man! thats what we are here for!!
what type of shows do you film? If you dont mind me asking.
Youdoofus said:
fasho man! thats what we are here for!!
what type of shows do you film? If you dont mind me asking.
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Ma'am... Live classic rock/blues. My kid is a guitar prodigy who leads a band of adults.
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Ma'am... Live classic rock/blues. My kid is a guitar prodigy who leads a band of adults.
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im not a ma'am, but thats awesome anyways! Helping him pursue a musical dream is huge! Keep at it man!!
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im not a ma'am, but thats awesome anyways! Helping him pursue a musical dream is huge! Keep at it man!!
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I was actually letting you know that I am a ma'am, not a man...
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I was actually letting you know that I am a ma'am, not a man...
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ahhhhh, proving yet again that i can be an idiot from time to time ma'am!! Please accept my humble apologies! Despite my joking demeanor, avatar and signature GIF, i sincerely apologize. If i make that mistake again, please understand that my license plate says "IFORGOT" LoL
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ahhhhh, proving yet again that i can be an idiot from time to time ma'am!! Please accept my humble apologies! Despite my joking demeanor, avatar and signature GIF, but i sincerely apologize. If i make that mistake again, please understand that my license plate says "IFORGOT" LoL
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No worries. I tried to add an avatar for my profile, but it wouldn't take.

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