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Anyone knows where to get a replacement? I think it's what it's called. It's the small plastic cap on top of the phone over the cable socket. Lost mine at some point...
There is probably no replacement for this. Either live with it or replace the whole housing.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37131
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stgeorge88 said:
Anyone knows where to get a replacement? I think it's what it's called. It's the small plastic cap on top of the phone over the cable socket. Lost mine at some point...
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Same situation here.. your best bet is this....
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37130
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Thanks for you all. I'll keep looking and keep you guys posted
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Why would you replace an entire case for a lost dust cap?
I'd be very happy if that thing fell off. Makes it impossible to plug charger in in the dark or with one hand!
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I'd be very happy if that thing fell off. Makes it impossible to plug charger in in the dark or with one hand!
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You mean they last more that two days then It is so much easier to connect the cable without it - shame there isn't a thing to fill the holes it leaves behind though (aside from the USB one that is).
Go to a site called "netimes.com" and type "micro usb" into there search box .I.ve ordered a pair already, will let you know what they're like when they arrive.
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The black casing does not show the dust cap, whereas the white casing does...
Yup, true genius engineering design went into that usb connector. (Same guy tested the in-call volume in a sound proof room).
What?!?! Put the connector at the bottom and be like everyone else?? No X10 owner would want to put the device into a docking stand. That would just be foolish.
My previous phone, an HTC Cruise, has the connection at the bottom with no cover. In more than a year of being in my shirt pocket on a daily basis the mini-usb never got any dust in it. At least not enough to ever prevent a good usb connection.
I broke the little flap off the top of my X10 (the bit that covers the USB port) while moving house the other week and was wondering if anyone knew where I could get one (Black)?
I know its not needed and has very little use but it looks a bit weird without it :/
no idea why sony didn't make the USB flush
try this
http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.xperia%20x10
I've have been without my usb cover for months now and I'm used to it at this point. I've looked all over and unless you're going to buy a full new housing and pay all that money for a simple plastic flap, you can't find it anywhere by itself. I've contacted sony and they said they don't make/have that cover as a replacement part, so if you want a new one, you have to send in the whole phone for repair and pay for it, so just get used to it.
In the event that you do find it somehow/somewhere, please update us.
Thanks and good luck.
that's a bit crappy, surely they can see that its gonna be a weak part and will break over time for many users?
oh well, guess I'll just get used to it, it isn't worth an entire shell for a new one
Mine broke today, after a month use.
Anyone got place where we can buy spare one ?
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try this
http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.xperia x10
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Has anyone tried this before?
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Has anyone tried this before?
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Looking at the pic there is no USB flap cover included.
The flap does show up for the white one. Is it included? I don't know.
outie said:
The flap does show up for the white one. Is it included? I don't know.
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good eye so it does. has anyone written asking?
Yeah that's weird the black one doesn't have one yet the white one does -_____-
Just a heads up for anything who want to try this, you need to remove the touch glass and re-attach to this new replacement one. I'm personally too scared to do it myself, but i've read about one person person who successfully did it, but got a little crack in his screen for doing so.
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CNN.CN sells oem black/white housings, both with usb flaps intact.... just a lil pricey
http://cnn.cn/shop/sonyericsson-xperia-c-28_946.html
I use to buy all my blackberry accessories from them, so they get a thumbs up from me
can't post links, but i know cnn.cn has the white flaps for sure. reliable site, i've ordered from them before
How to stick it back in?
Sorry to revive this dead thread...
Does anyone know how to stick the cover back on?!
Mine fell off in my pocket
alanllew said:
Sorry to revive this dead thread...
Does anyone know how to stick the cover back on?!
Mine fell off in my pocket
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If u referred to the tiny USB cover u can stick back if u squize the parts from plastic clips with a hole in the middle and try to insert from a 45 angle.
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its right here
http :// cnn.cn /shop /sonyericsson-xperia-sensuous-black-port-cover-p-10754 .html
yep that's it i just got it for my self seeing it as my phone is new and mine is gone lol have no idea where it got to but just go their they have the white one as well just get rid of the spaces
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Sorry to revive this dead thread...
Does anyone know how to stick the cover back on?!
Mine fell off in my pocket
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I used a pen and a little luck they bit awkward.
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Housing is cheaper on dealextreme.com, 28$ I recall. Plus the shipping is free.
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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.
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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
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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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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?
Thanks
I'm sure that isn't the only antenna.
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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.
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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 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 ?
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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 ?
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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.
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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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black
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
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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
Hi all, I got a good deal on a used z3v(came from nexus 6 just wasn't feeling it much) I love this phone but I have a question the person I bought it from had removed the micro SD and USB flap that makes the phone waterproof (hence the reason I got such a good deal ). My question is where do I buy a replacement I see a replacement flap for the normal z3 on ebay, will it fit the z3v? Or with this phone being so similar to the z2 would i need to order one for that one?
Whoa whoa, that's an awfully terrible thing someone would do to this phone. Removing the flaps is like saying "please let me drive my car without tires and see how this will work".
You would have to get Sony to repair your phone for you because the phone is sealed tight, preventing you from physically modifying it of the sorts.
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Whoa whoa, that's an awfully terrible thing someone would do to this phone. Removing the flaps is like saying "please let me drive my car without tires and see how this will work".
You would have to get Sony to repair your phone for you because the phone is sealed tight, preventing you from physically modifying it of the sorts.
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So the replacement z2 or z3 flaps I see on ebay won't work?
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So the replacement z2 or z3 flaps I see on ebay won't work?
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If they are the Z3V Variant then yes those will work. Any other Z2 or Z3 flaps that are not Verizon will not work.
That sucks since even cases for the Verizon variation is hard to find, oh well still a nice phone and I paid next to nothing for it so no worries as even when I had my s5 I never dunked it in water anyways. Thanks for the advice
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That sucks since even cases for the Verizon variation is hard to find, oh well still a nice phone and I paid next to nothing for it so no worries as even when I had my s5 I never dunked it in water anyways. Thanks for the advice
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I would be real careful with it though. Anything intruding into your phone can easily ruin it. It looks to me there's next to no protection for anything to enter without the flap. You should get a case that at least covers the exposed areas somehow.
How is that different from any other phone without protective covers on the USB? Not being a smart ass just asking. I have a otterbox defender but annoyingly it doesn't cover the flap area
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How is that different from any other phone without protective covers on the USB? Not being a smart ass just asking. I have a otterbox defender but annoyingly it doesn't cover the flap area
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If you look through the side where the micro usb port is, you can see the holes to see the internal where the display lights up. I feel as though dust can easily ruin the quality of the display or ruin the camera lens in the phone from taking great quality pictures.
I got one on ebay. Should be here tomorrow. Shipping was slow but it said it's the original part. Sony would not send me one. They offered to fix my phone for a fee if I mailed them the phone (I didn't get that far so I don't know how much). Here's the link.... Maybe they still sell them. Contact the seller, see what they say... http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131457513807&alt=web
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Well let us know how the installation goes and how the fit of the replacement is
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I got one on ebay. Should be here tomorrow. Shipping was slow but it said it's the original part. Sony would not send me one. They offered to fix my phone for a fee if I mailed them the phone (I didn't get that far so I don't know how much). Here's the link.... Maybe they still sell them. Contact the seller, see what they say... http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131457513807&alt=web
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Depending on how it goes and how difficult it is, if you want to of course..... make a small guide on how to put on those flaps. That might be helpful for some users in the future. Just throwing out an idea.
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Depending on how it goes and how difficult it is, if you want to of course..... make a small guide on how to put on those flaps. That might be helpful for some users in the future. Just throwing out an idea.
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That's a great suggestion. I don't mind at all and would like to share. From what I can tell in my research, the port is designed like the Z1 and should not be difficult to install.
I just looked at the USPS tracking and my package arrived in Brooklyn NY tonight at 9:58pm. I'm in CT but doubt I'll get delivery tomorrow so it looks like Monday.
I'll be sure to post details. I'm glad to help others. I've sure have been helped more times than I care to admit by others. Besides, I can use some "Thanks" on my profile ?
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I just noticed mine snapped off some time today. Can't find it anywhere. Really hope this works out for you and that there will be more stock...
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I just noticed mine snapped off some time today. Can't find it anywhere. Really hope this works out for you and that there will be more stock...
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Me too. Hope to get it tomorrow. The USPS tracking hasn't been updated since Friday but it was close. Fingers crossed
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Quick question: anyone know if there's a difference in port cover color between the white and black Z3Vs?
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Quick question: anyone know if there's a difference in port cover color between the white and black Z3Vs?
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I doubt it. It's just the aluminum strip that's on the outside that show. Inside isn't different at all.
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I doubt it. It's just the aluminum strip that's on the outside that show. Inside isn't different at all.
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Actually, upon further inspection, I'm positive there's a difference. I found a couple European sites offering Z3V parts, expressly labeled as Black or Silver. Before anyone gets too excited though, none of them have the USB covers in stock.
Display Doktor/World of Mobiles (looks like the supplier from hexto's link)
Magboss.eu
Stormwing said:
Actually, upon further inspection, I'm positive there's a difference. I found a couple European sites offering Z3V parts, expressly labeled as Black or Silver. Before anyone gets too excited though, none of them have the USB covers in stock.
Display Doktor/World of Mobiles (looks like the supplier from hexto's link)
Magboss.eu
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Seems unlikely that the port cover would be different other than in color. Try chatting with Sony. I did that when I was trying to see if they would sell me the part and they were pretty helpful. I chatted right from my phone using Chrome browser.
My port cover didn't arrive today. So annoying. I'm in CT and the package left Brooklyn, NY at 5:46am on Saturday. It should've been delivered today. Damn 3rd class mail. I feel like I've gotten straight from China packages quicker.
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Yeah, I just mean the exterior color. Still want it to be the most perfect though. The white definitely has a lighter silver trim, while the black has a darker, slate grayish silver.
Black and White comparison video
My port cover arrived and after about a half hour of failed attempts I figured out how to easily install it without damaging it.
Unfortunately, the damn thing won't fit. It looks perfect but it won't stay closed. I have to press it hard so it closes but it pops right back open on it's own. Nothing like the other ports. I've contacted the seller. Hopefully they will make it right.
I did learn how to install it and will post the video tomorrow. For now, here are two pix showing the ill-fitting cover.
Waited 20 days for this crap ?
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