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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
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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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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
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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:
black
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
close the hole tight any more.
Is it possible to replace the cap without sending the tablet to a service station ?
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Search for "USB Cap USB Side Cap Sony Xperia Tablet Z" on ebay, a seller from spain has them, not cheap ($17 usd including shipping), but at least somewhere to find it.
I broke mine and about to order it, what I wonder is how do I remove the still attached plastic part without opening the entire thing...
can anyone provide a link to instructions or video how to replace audio jack port cover? Thanks in advance
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can anyone provide a link to instructions or video how to replace audio jack port cover? Thanks in advance
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I've found this
witrigs.com/blog/in-this-way-you-will-replace-sony-xperia-z1-sim-card-sd-card-usb-cover-flap-easily/
I think it's similar
Has anyone else had problems with their power port and 'lock slots' on the 'bottom' edge of their 300? By bottom edge I mean as it would sit in the dock. I've noticed a crack to the leading edge of my power port and the right slot after some time docking and undocking! Kinda irks my ass ya know? Just wondering if this is a known problem and is Asus aware or just me?
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I'm guessing not? I can't imagine I'm the only one. Just wondering if I should submit an RMA...
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The bottom part of my tablet just around the 30 pin connector kind of fell off on my tablet. Is that what you are talking about?
mine has too on all 3 parts, both slots for the dock connector and the power plug
i've got the same sort of crack in my casing, just buy a new casing online, you can pop it of with a guitar pick or a case opener tool.
Buying a new casing isn't really a solution though since it will be docked like the one now. It will be a perpetual replacement situation that we as consumers shouldn't have to keep doing.
I could understand if 3rd party gear was used but even my power adapter is OEM. I was more curious if anyone had tried or succeeded in an RMA or if an aluminum or such replacement is available to circumvent the problem. Or if ASUS even gave a damn
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Mine's power plug and sim card slot have the same problem
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Yeah, I keep my tf300 in a case now so it doesn't make much of any difference.
Hello all,
Any of you had any issues with the magnetic charging port on your Z2 coming lose? Mine has. Pulled it off the magnetic charging dock and the port was left of the dock.
Please post a picture
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i dont have any issues with my port. i dont use dock.. but i have the magnetic connector.. the magnetic port is held by a clip in the other side of the metal frame, i think that might have released your port.. thats an easy fix..but u need to disassemble the phone..
this is what came out...
Return the phone at once to where you made your purchase. Insist on either a new phone or a full refund. No brainer.
Let us now how you get on. Good luck and stand your ground!
Ryland
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LOL
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OMG. Even a junkyard magnet won't be able to do that with the phone!
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Haha, this is really awkward. I hope Sony will fix this for you - looks really like a problem on the manufacturing side.
I wonder if the water resistant capability is vulnerable because of this, can you see internals thru holes after the dock?
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OMG. Even a junkyard magnet won't be able to do that with the phone!
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It would, the magnetic port isn't soldered in, those two contact Strips Look like they just plug into something
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The same issue in South Korea.
roninr1c said:
Hello all,
Any of you had any issues with the magnetic charging port on your Z2 coming lose? Mine has. Pulled it off the magnetic charging dock and the port was left of the dock.
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I'm sorry, bad English.
Several cases occurred in the same issue, even in our country.
But the problem is the fault of the customer, according to Sony service center.
Many people are angry, but they do not change attitudes.
Sony's quality control is questionable, but they do not recognize it either.
I hope you look forward to a good result. Please let us know results later!
I tohught i'd found someone that had the charging port always crooked problem this is much different.
that is something to look out for.
Worried now as i use the magnetic port exclusively.
This just happened to me today. I removed my phone from the dock this morning and the port was detached from the phone and was stuck on the dock its already my second phone as the first one had digitizer lines, gaps etc.
I'm on my third device now. Just happened to me on monday but I was using a third party charging cable.
it looks like the port is just glued in with the contacts being pushed into the phone. I would have thought they would have made it with a lip so it could not be pulled out!? or is that to much like common sense lol.
This is hilarious, I can't believe this have happened to the charging port, it looks very sturdy.
i was planning to buy this (it has really good reviews, 5 stars on all the reviews,.... although its only like 9 people that reviewed it)
http://www.amazon.com/Magnector-Per...402475479&sr=8-4&keywords=z2+magnetic+charger
it says that it has twice the Magnetic Power than original Sony Xperia Charging Cable.... that sounds good because i heard the original one is kinda weak and disconnects easy,.... but in the other hand it increases the possibility of making the magnetic port loose,.....
has anyone tried this product yet????
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I'm on my third device now. Just happened to me on monday but I was using a third party charging cable.
it looks like the port is just glued in with the contacts being pushed into the phone. I would have thought they would have made it with a lip so it could not be pulled out!? or is that to much like common sense lol.
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Common sense does not exist in the corporate world. They are mutually exclusive (save for some extenuating circumstances).
So how does this affect waterproofing, is the phone stilled even if the port isn't in?
If it is then I wouldn't mind having to put dab of glue and shove it back in if mine ever came out.
If it's not then it might have been a leakage point for some of the people that ended up with moisture inside after phone is submerged.
I guess I'm going to have look for those tear down photos & see if it shows details of the frame/magnetic port.
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Well this is awkward. My port just came loose after using Sony original magnetic charger. Darn that's annoying, guess I have to return it. Should I relock the Bootloader? It doesn't have anything to do with software..
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I just sent it for repair, not sure if they can fix it or I get a new phone. Hopefully it's not "my fault". I will update when I hear from them.
Please update me, mine did not come out but at the opposite it looks like it's being pushed in, there is a tiny gap showing on the left side as if it's going to fall inside the phone from one side.
Hi guys,
I have been facing a problem with the falp on the left side of my xperia z2 (white, but has no gaps nor missaligns), which is that it keeps coming off. First it was ok, nothing moved, then, after opening and closing 4 times to connect to the PC it started coming off.
Now i only take it off to plug it tot he charger. infact, i bought and adapter so that i can use the wireless charging already.
The only solution I found was on a thread where someone said to put sillicone lube on it. This worries me, since i've put some (not to gross out people) "mouth moisture", AKA spit, on the rubber and it instantly makes the flap jump out of position, so i assume a lube will only make it worse.
I have contacted sony but if i send it to repais i will be without a phone for atleast 10 working days, and that is if i'm lucky....
This is a problem, since the phone is waterproof, or i would just cut off the damn thing
Does anyone have a solution for this?
thank you very much
Ive found that the flap its self losens after time but it being closed is only problematic when there is dust in the port, cleaning it out solves my problem
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i wont agree you! just keep thanking God!
Envious_Data said:
Ive found that the flap its self losens after time but it being closed is only problematic when there is dust in the port, cleaning it out solves my problem
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Well, unfortunatly not mine... that was the forst thing I did when it stopped closing.
Amazingly now it is staying closed, has not self-opened for about 8 hours.
I guess it just gets posessed now and then...
I'd get that checked out, been using mine a lot since I got it a month ago and this has never happened, surely this will affect the water resistance.
Posted a thread about this previously - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787102
Same with what Envious_Data said, cleaning out the dust from the flap and the "socket" where the silicone seal seats solved the problem for me.
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Posted a thread about this previously - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787102
Same with what Envious_Data said, cleaning out the dust from the flap and the "socket" where the silicone seal seats solved the problem for me.
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"I kinda semi-fixed the loose flaps by cleaning off the accumulated dust around the edges of the seal and the covered area...doesn't seem to fall out as often now."
This is what you answered on your post and i have seen the answer, but " doesnt seem to fall as often now" is not, imho, the ideal scenario for a 700 euro phone, now is it?
Mine has not fallen today, which is a freaking miracle. Did not do a thing to it, it just... fixed itself i hope. Not gonna put it under water though
badjoras said:
"I kinda semi-fixed the loose flaps by cleaning off the accumulated dust around the edges of the seal and the covered area...doesn't seem to fall out as often now."
This is what you answered on your post and i have seen the answer, but " doesnt seem to fall as often now" is not, imho, the ideal scenario for a 700 euro phone, now is it?
Mine has not fallen today, which is a freaking miracle. Did not do a thing to it, it just... fixed itself i hope. Not gonna put it under water though
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Haven't have it pop open on me since then actually. However I do fully agree with you that it's totally unacceptable for a shiny new flagship device to have such flaws.
I got the damn same problem! It looks like is the dirt but it might be something else. I cleaned the flap pretty (really) well. I did it with a slightly weet (with alchol, be carefull)cotton swap. I had to do this two times to be sure its really clean.Its holding more time in its place now. I'll post if the flap pop out again by itself.
badjoras said:
I have contacted sony but if i send it to repais i will be without a phone for atleast 10 working days, and that is if i'm lucky....
Does anyone have a solution for this?
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Sony do, either send it for repair or live with it.
Bear in mind if any home made repairs ie silicone gel worsen matters you may find Sony refuse to fix ot
Everybody must try this! Remove the flap then try to put it back in its place. Im going to buy a new one in future (just in case). Here is a video I found, it shows how to remove the flap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzXmsgNP2Eg&app=desktop
Its working for me!! But im still testing (I guess im going to start to use my magnetic charger more often)
"thanks" if I helped
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Everybody must try this! Remove the flap then try to put it back in its place. Im going to buy a new one in future (just in case). Here is a video I found, it shows how to remove the flap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzXmsgNP2Eg&app=desktop
Its working for me!! But im still testing (I guess im going to start to use my magnetic charger more often)
"thanks" if I helped
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and just like that i love you
i think ill be adding this to the Help mega thread as XDA calls it
***Update to the problem, and SOLUTION:***
Definitely its the flap. I bought one from here (they are original) http://www.witrigs.com/sony-xperia-z2-replacement-parts and finally after more than 40 days!! it arrived and now my z2 is 100% waterprof again! Im very happy now. The flap stays in his place!
I recomend you guys to buy this to solve the problem, at least it helped me.
In case you buy, I used swiss post, it take a long time but it was secure. This was the first time I buy someting from another country (Im from Mexico, btw sorry for my english hehe)
Remember, here is how to remove the flap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzXmsgNP2Eg&app=desktop
Hope this time I really helped! Good Luck!
PD: Now im going to use my magnetic charger so I dont have to move the flaps, I suggest you the same!**
Enomine said:
Everybody must try this! Remove the flap then try to put it back in its place. Im going to buy a new one in future (just in case). Here is a video I found, it shows how to remove the flap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzXmsgNP2Eg&app=desktop
Its working for me!! But im still testing (I guess im going to start to use my magnetic charger more often)
"thanks" if I helped
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Thanks, must be the flaps have been twisting too much and it was trying to twist back or something which made it push off.
Taking it off and putting back in fixed it 100% for me, just ordered a magnetic charger though. Dont wanna remove and put it back in every month.
Thanks so much for your post, I used a wall pin and de-dusted my flap and it no longer wants to keep opening.. It was quite surprising how much was actually there
Thanks again!
You could buy a new one from internet (ebay, amazon, etc) or clean it
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You could buy a new one from internet (ebay, amazon, etc) or clean it
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Buying a replacement isn't so easy, well it is, but 99% are copies unless they have been pulled from old phones now. Most if not all the reviews condemn these replacements as poor quality and unfit for purpose. I have recently lost my micro USB cover and am waiting on delivery of a "copy" port replacement. Cost just under £5 for a pair of covers. Could of got some second user official ones for £7 but I thought I'd take the risk with the copies.
As for cleaning I just use ear buds/Q tips to collect the lint/dust.. anything sharp will only compromise the water proof nature of the seal.