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I've been a (very) proud 3VO owner since July 2nd. I can be rough on my gadgets / phones, but i've been treating this one well. I have started to notice some of the black paint wearing off around the top of the metal bezel (specifically between the light sensor and the headphone plug). It is mainly on the sharp edge / corner, but is also showing in a few other places. I'm assuming it is from the phone being in my pocket rubbing on coins. Keys are always on a carabiner, knife is in other pocket, and don't carry a lighter.
My question is this: Has anyone actually sanded that piece down and polished it? I know it is not going to be a high grade metal, but I'd imagine if the phone was tore down that piece could be precisely sanded and buffed. Even if it was a little rough, a brushed metal look would be pretty slick looking around the phone. That bezel does have some printing on it around the camera button for "2D 3D Camera Mode", but who cares. We know what it does.
I'm afraid after a few months of use this thing will look like it's been through hell and back.
Get a case.
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e_town said:
I've been a (very) proud 3VO owner since July 2nd. I can be rough on my gadgets / phones, but i've been treating this one well. I have started to notice some of the black paint wearing off around the top of the metal bezel (specifically between the light sensor and the headphone plug). It is mainly on the sharp edge / corner, but is also showing in a few other places. I'm assuming it is from the phone being in my pocket rubbing on coins. Keys are always on a carabiner, knife is in other pocket, and don't carry a lighter.
My question is this: Has anyone actually sanded that piece down and polished it? I know it is not going to be a high grade metal, but I'd imagine if the phone was tore down that piece could be precisely sanded and buffed. Even if it was a little rough, a brushed metal look would be pretty slick looking around the phone. That bezel does have some printing on it around the camera button for "2D 3D Camera Mode", but who cares. We know what it does.
I'm afraid after a few months of use this thing will look like it's been through hell and back.
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A high gloss polish would look too iphoney (2g/3g variants.)
And a brushed metal style would look too similar to LG line of current phones. In my opinion.
But.. To me. I like how roughed up metal looks. So, some worn paint, maybe some rust spots would look kinda bad ass to me. Lol.
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Get a case.
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Thank you for adding value to this thread.
I just noticed 2 spots on my phone where the paint is wearing away on the bezel, it pisses me off!
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I've dropped my phone about 3 times now and I never dropped my galaxy s I had for a year. But there are silver metal scratches
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Xencer said:
I've dropped my phone about 3 times now and I never dropped my galaxy s I had for a year. But there are silver metal scratches
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Well thats the thing I have NEVER dropped my E3D and it has been in a Otterbox Defender since the day I bought it. I pulled it out to clean it and make sure there was no dust in there and I noticed the paint chips.
I am not kidding, use a sharpie marker, looks damn good.
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I am not kidding, use a sharpie marker, looks damn good.
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I did but it doesn't stay... :|
I just bought mine this past weekend but if this is a wide spread problem it'll suck. I wonder if a fine grain would remove the black paint without roughing up the medal. If I were to do this will it void the terms of the sprint protection plan? Heck I wonder if they will fix this problem under the TEP program.
hchavarria said:
I just bought mine this past weekend but if this is a wide spread problem it'll suck. I wonder if a fine grain would remove the black paint without roughing up the medal. If I were to do this will it void the terms of the sprint protection plan? Heck I wonder if they will fix this problem under the TEP program.
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Answer: No, it's not a problem, it's normal wear and tear.
OP, you could definitely try your idea. But in addition to that, I put any coins I have in my other pocket. Nothing goes in the same pocket as my 3D except maybe a piece of paper on occasion.
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I am not kidding, use a sharpie marker, looks damn good.
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I've dropped my phone where the metal bezel has a scratch and now is bare. Using a sharpie marker works but the marker wears off after a while. I used a sharpie marker and then used a tpu case. The problem solved.....for now.
Jeremiah239 said:
I just noticed 2 spots on my phone where the paint is wearing away on the bezel, it pisses me off!
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If you have OCD, You're within your 30 days to make a fresh exchange.
And then buy a case on the follow-up.
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If you have OCD, You're within your 30 days to make a fresh exchange.
And then buy a case on the follow-up.
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I do have OCD and I have had a Otterbox Defender on my phone since the day I bought it! So I think its gonna keep happening no matter what I do!
I'm still in my 30 days and I also have dust under the screen so I might get a replacement anyway.
This aluminum frame that is on the front and sides of this phone is a really bad move by HTC... ive been xtra careful especially for my thirty day period... and rite ontop of front speaker there is a little white spec, it isnt a dent or scratch but a white small mark.. I see more problems to come with this aluminum front... And im not the one who likes wearing rubbers for protection i like my phone naked and just wear a phone holder on belt.. this is just another problem for the evo3d.... this along with the signal.,heat issues maybe because of radio, stupid sensative cheap power button.. all making me go back to my e4g... never had any of those issues i just mentoned.
I've got a small dot exposing the metal on mine. Its not that noticeable but just in case I now have a case on it.
Well as luck would have it I noticed something white on one of the corners of the phone do I rubbed it with my thumb and some of the black paint came off, same thing happened with the bottom corner. This phone is just 5 days old! I haven't had many of the problems manifest as discussed in other threads so I wouldn't want to return it but I am certainly contemplating it.
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This aluminum frame that is on the front and sides of this phone is a really bad move by HTC... ive been xtra careful especially for my thirty day period... and rite ontop of front speaker there is a little white spec, it isnt a dent or scratch but a white small mark.. I see more problems to come with this aluminum front... And im not the one who likes wearing rubbers for protection i like my phone naked and just wear a phone holder on belt.. this is just another problem for the evo3d.... this along with the signal.,heat issues maybe because of radio, stupid sensative cheap power button.. all making me go back to my e4g... never had any of those issues i just mentoned.
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Yep it doesn't matter how careful you its gonna happen! Even with a case it happened to me then I took my case off for 3 days and another one showed up and I treat my phone like gold I am actually way over protective with it. I'm thinking of taking it back and getting the NS4G! I have dust under my screen now the paint is chipping and my rear speaker sounds like ****, I'm just scared the problems I have now are only gonna get worse.
Wow another problem. I too have paint chipping on the left side on the lower part by the screen. I rubbed it thinking it was dust and now it's silver. It also looks like the plating is slightly bent. And I also have a small white dot right under the sense on the metal part. Looked at my Shift and 4G and I see nothing like this and I used the hell out of those. As opposed this one, which is already a replacement for other issues.
Its 3 days old ffs. I've barely used it. Exchanging it is useless, its the build quality. It's going to happen to all EVO 3Ds sooner or later, even with a case and super care. Within a few months it will look like crap.
Oh well, I'm definitely returning this, but I'll do it after I have some fun with it. I hope the SGS2 has superior build quality, I think I can live without Sense from now on.
My wife has never dropped hers. But its bad. I dropped my phone once on some rocks. Small silver scratch on the face.
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Does anyone else's sgs2 have a noticeable gap between the touchscreen glass and the aluminum bezel? Mine has a very noticeable one on the entire left side and bottom. The top and right sides are flush with the bezel. It looks like the glass wasn't cut to spec.
I want to get an idea of how widespread this is. Best buy didn't want to exchange it, and I could probably live with it if I can find a way to keep the dust out.
this is the first of this problem that I've heard. My bezel is flush against the glass. Pesonally, I wouldn't live with it. I would try to exchange it. Even if that means calling AT&T directly.
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Does anyone else's sgs2 have a noticeable gap between the touchscreen glass and the aluminum bezel? Mine has a very noticeable one on the entire left side and bottom. The top and right sides are flush with the bezel. It looks like the glass wasn't cut to spec.
I want to get an idea of how widespread this is. Best buy didn't want to exchange it, and I could probably live with it if I can find a way to keep the dust out.
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Mine is flush... If you have a moment, please stop in at any AT&T store and see the unit(s) on the display rack mine and my two colleagues here at work have their unit's GLASS flush with Bezel... No visible nor noticable gap...
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Does anyone else's sgs2 have a noticeable gap between the touchscreen glass and the aluminum bezel? Mine has a very noticeable one on the entire left side and bottom. The top and right sides are flush with the bezel. It looks like the glass wasn't cut to spec.
I want to get an idea of how widespread this is. Best buy didn't want to exchange it, and I could probably live with it if I can find a way to keep the dust out.
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Mine isn't uniform all the way around. The gap at the top of my phone increases going from left to right, looking at the phone.
It's a small difference, but I do see it capturing dust in the short time I've had it, about 3 weeks.
Thanks for the quick replies. I'm a little hesitant on exchanging because there is always the risk of getting a phone with even more defects.
But at least now I know it's not normal so I don't feel bad when trying to persuade Best buy to let me exchange.
Mine seems flush. If it isnt that much of a hassle would you post a picture of the gap? Im really interested to see it lol.
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Mine seems flush. If it isnt that much of a hassle would you post a picture of the gap? Im really interested to see it lol.
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Same here on my end.
Attached are pictures of my bezel-to-glass gap. As you can see, it's collecting a lot of dust in the 3 weeks I've had it. And this is with a case too.
I'm about to head out to Best Buy. Wish me luck!
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Attached are pictures of my bezel-to-glass gap. As you can see, it's collecting a lot of dust in the 3 weeks I've had it. And this is with a case too.
I'm about to head out to Best Buy. Wish me luck!
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Good luck!!!
No luck. They wouldn't let me exchange because it was functionally okay. Oh well, at least I tried.
At this point I can live with it. The Atrix had many more build quality issues than this phone anyways.
elhippo said:
No luck. They wouldn't let me exchange because it was functionally okay. Oh well, at least I tried.
At this point I can live with it. The Atrix had many more build quality issues than this phone anyways.
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Seeing as you're within your 30 day return policy, why don't you just return it then rebuy it? bit of a pain in the ass but might be worth it if it bothers you enough.
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avengeryarr said:
Seeing as you're within your 30 day return policy, why don't you just return it then rebuy it? bit of a pain in the ass but might be worth it if it bothers you enough.
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if it bothers him he just said it's collecting dust
Check in the i9100 threads for this issue and see if they found HOW TO RETURN IT. I know I read the same issues in there a long time ago.
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elhippo said:
Does anyone else's sgs2 have a noticeable gap between the touchscreen glass and the aluminum bezel? Mine has a very noticeable one on the entire left side and bottom. The top and right sides are flush with the bezel. It looks like the glass wasn't cut to spec.
I want to get an idea of how widespread this is. Best buy didn't want to exchange it, and I could probably live with it if I can find a way to keep the dust out.
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One of my many Infuses had this. It was horrific. The AT&T manager gave me hell and claimed he couldn't see it but I pressed and he eventually caved and exchanged it for me.
Hell take it right to samsung, I would bring it right to them if no one else gives a replacement.
There are several issues. The one most people notice is that by design there is a 1 mm gap between the screen and the bezel. This was designed this way as with many phones because the screen expands and contracts in the heat, so there has to be a little play for it to move. It's normal. Some phones it's more noticeable, and the material they use seems to collect dust a bit more than other phones. I have 2 SGSII ATT versions and 1 SGSII International and all 3 seem to be dust magnets above the earpiece and on the left and right sides in the 1mm gap.
This is completely normal though. If you want a phone without a bezel, get an iPhone, hehe
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No luck. They wouldn't let me exchange because it was functionally okay. Oh well, at least I tried.
At this point I can live with it. The Atrix had many more build quality issues than this phone anyways.
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Sorry to hear that mate
Mines is exact same way...I've noticed the dust build up and I tried to deal with it thinking it was a flaw on all the devices...now u got me peekin out of it every few mins
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Don't use that as an excuse.. If they wont take it back Samsung will.. Just call the Samsung 800 number and get a RMA - explain there is a problem in the case integrity, If they say NO, then you have a free shot when it does screw up for any reason. Just make themPUT IT IN WRITING in an email and explain why they are denying the RMA. Once in writing, you have them by the ... if anything does happen to the display at all..
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Don't use that as an excuse.. If they wont take it back Samsung will.. Just call the Samsung 800 number and get a RMA - explain there is a problem in the case integrity, If they say NO, then you have a free shot when it does screw up for any reason. Just make themPUT IT IN WRITING in an email and explain why they are denying the RMA. Once in writing, you have them by the ... if anything does happen to the display at all..
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Hehe so aggressive... its such a small issue and they all have the issue, some people just exaggerate the seriousness.
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I know many have too but mine dropped screen first. And guess what happened. It shattered. Woops, typo, I mean I shattered with happiness because it didn't break., though I do have very ugly scratches or the white plastic right on top of the glass. I have a barely there kijj case so no scratches on the sides
Just assuring you that out phone is much more stronger than the s3
I dropped it accidentally from about 1.6 metres into bricks, SCREEN LAYING FLAT! therefore I thought my xs screen was done for.
Though I heard the bottom signal thingy is poorly built (oh yeah a few odd marks there thanks to the drop) ... Lucky mine dropped from the top first
Also have scratches on my screen protector which I'll be replacing
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Good thing indeed! We uses case so it shall protect u know!
good info. thread closed?
theXperiance said:
I know many have too but mine dropped screen first. And guess what happened. It shattered. Woops, typo, I mean I shattered with happiness because it didn't break., though I do have very ugly scratches or the white plastic right on top of the glass. I have a barely there kijj case so no scratches on the sides
Just assuring you that out phone is much more stronger than the s3
I dropped it accidentally from about 1.6 metres into bricks, SCREEN LAYING FLAT! therefore I thought my xs screen was done for.
Though I heard the bottom signal thingy is poorly built (oh yeah a few odd marks there thanks to the drop) ... Lucky mine dropped from the top first
Also have scratches on my screen protector which I'll be replacing
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I'm sorry about that I know how it is
Can you provide some pics of damages? You know.. For science
that's good to hear!
I dropped my HTC a few times in clubs and it never broke down I dropped some samsung phones as well.. they all died within a week after the drop
Hopefully I won't drop my SXS
My XS dropped out of my pocket whilst I was sitting on concrete... Fell less than 10cm and I have a nasty chip in the bottom part... That bit definitely isnt well built.
However the phone did then land screen down on some loose stones and there wasnt even a scratch
Anyone know if you can replace the bottom part?
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My XS dropped out of my pocket whilst I was sitting on concrete... Fell less than 10cm and I have a nasty chip in the bottom part... That bit definitely isnt well built.
However the phone did then land screen down on some loose stones and there wasnt even a scratch
Anyone know if you can replace the bottom part?
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yes you can:
replacement part:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Sony-Xperia-...ignfol ien&hash=item3cc5bf27c5#ht_1773wt_1153
Disassembly guide:
http://www.sonymania.cz/storage/1331332888_sb_xperia_s_wi.pdf
thanks a lot
can we reuse the bottom cap once we remove it?
in that disassemble xperia_s_wi.pdf guide they have mentioned something like this>
Remove the Cover Bottom with your fingers.
Scrap! Not to be reused!
but i want to know can we reuse it?
zakirox123 said:
can we reuse the bottom cap once we remove it?
in that disassemble xperia_s_wi.pdf guide they have mentioned something like this>
Remove the Cover Bottom with your fingers.
Scrap! Not to be reused!
but i want to know can we reuse it?
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I saw that today as well and was about to ask. Can anyone clarify?
One side of mine removed easily. The other not so much. But seeing as it's advised not to reuse. I'm now wondering what to do too.
I was just wondering cause a repair guy in San Diego said it wasnt possible. I watch a guy do it for the s3. I have insurance and replaced my phone already but want to fix the broken one because it still has a clean esn. Thanks
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I was just wondering cause a repair guy in San Diego said it wasnt possible. I watch a guy do it for the s3. I have insurance and replaced my phone already but want to fix the broken one because it still has a clean esn. Thanks
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If you filed an insurance claim the imei is not clean anymore. Having said that people said you couldn't do it on the s3 either and several did following that video. Give it a shot since you really have nothing to lose.
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I figured it would be a bad esn but I checked it on verizons web site and it said it was still clean. Maybe it take time to register. But thanks. Srry bout the wrong forum noticed it after I posted.
Re: [Q] Anyone replace just the glass screen that they have on ebay for $30?
Was able to remove the glass. I need to order clear double sided tape to make sure their is no space between the lcd and the glass replacement. Didnt come with the glass repair kit $30.
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Yeah where do you get the double side tape
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(OEM Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 Series Optical Adhesive Tape) is the name but cant find it anywhere for 1 or two pieces. Any one know where I can order 1 or 2 pieces. Pls chime in Thanks
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Yeah where do you get the double side tape
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I just got one of the repair shops Mr Mobile to order 50 from hong kong. Let me know if you want one I check how much he will resale them for.
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Link to the double sided tape:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-series-optical-adhesive-tape.html
kalanyon said:
Was able to remove the glass. I need to order clear double sided tape to make sure their is no space between the lcd and the glass replacement. Didnt come with the glass repair kit $30.
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Which video did you use? I found the one by Le550ns and I was going to use that. What screen replacement kit did you get? Was it pretty straightforward? The disassembly doesn't look too hard, I'm just afraid that there will be air bubbles when I put it all back together.
Got one glass off of ebay for n7100 about 30. Im just waiting in the adhesive. I used the same disassembly by lessons on you tube but the inside was a little different due to the radios. Did you order the adhesive yet. Just a tip use plastice so you dont scratch the screen.
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kalanyon said:
Was able to remove the glass. I need to order clear double sided tape to make sure their is no space between the lcd and the glass replacement. Didnt come with the glass repair kit $30.
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Do you have pictures that you took off gradually touch screen digitizer (glass)?
What do you all use to prevent damage to the LCD?
I actually didnt take pics because it was the same as the youtube video for the s3 but I used tweezers that were metal instead of the plastic knife. Word to the wise use the plastic knife it wont damage the lcd. If you heat the optical adhesive to the right temp. Just make sure you get it hot enough and it will melt like butter. I scratched mine a little but you cant tell when the screen is on. The problem most will have is locating the clear optical adhesive with out buying in bulk. Like I said I convinced a locale repair shop to order them bulk from Hong Kong if I showed him how I did it. So he can turn a bigger profit with out buying the 270 dollar part. Good luck and take your time took me an hour to get all off and reassembled with out the glass. I'm still waiting on the tape. The repair shop should get ot some time this week I hope.
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kalanyon said:
I actually didnt take pics because it was the same as the youtube video for the s3 but I used tweezers that were metal instead of the plastic knife. Word to the wise use the plastic knife it wont damage the lcd. If you heat the optical adhesive to the right temp. Just make sure you get it hot enough and it will melt like butter. I scratched mine a little but you cant tell when the screen is on. The problem most will have is locating the clear optical adhesive with out buying in bulk. Like I said I convinced a locale repair shop to order them bulk from Hong Kong if I showed him how I did it. So he can turn a bigger profit with out buying the 270 dollar part. Good luck and take your time took me an hour to get all off and reassembled with out the glass. I'm still waiting on the tape. The repair shop should get ot some time this week I hope.
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Did you have any issues with dust landing on the screen? You do have me confused when you say LCD though. The screen is OLED.
The local shop put a bulk order in for this part clear optical adhesive. When he gets them in I'll let everyone know. I havent attached the glass yet. Thats why I put the title as half done. Best bet is to run hot water in the shower to clear that room of dust. Then clean screen and attach.
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I just got one of the repair shops Mr Mobile to order 50 from hong kong. Let me know if you want one I check how much he will resale them for.
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Please check on this for me. I want one maybe two just in case.
Thanks
I'll let everyone know when he gets them. Np
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just ordered mines. thanks for the link.
Optical Adhesive Tape
Hi kalanyon,
Were you able to source that optical adhesive tape? That was Jan 28th. I'd love to be able to purchase a couple from your repair shop. Do you have their contact info?
(OEM Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 Series Optical Adhesive Tape)
best
aplatner
kalanyon said:
I just got one of the repair shops Mr Mobile to order 50 from hong kong. Let me know if you want one I check how much he will resale them for.
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Did you have any issues with dust landing on the screen? You do have me confused when you say LCD though. The screen is OLED.
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Hey guys. I have tried this already as I broke my glass screen the day after I got my Gnote2. I ordered everything from E-trade Supply International including the Glass replacement and the optical double sided tape. I had no problems removing the broken glass from the LCD by using a good heat gun, wear gloves as this gets very hot, I went with the E-Trade video on You tube, However this is where the easy process ended. I had a impossible time applying the double sided optical tape. It is extremely high adhesive and I could not get it on without bubbles or wrinkles in it, also anything used to press it on other that a rubber stamp style roller would cause marks and is visible in the end. I thought I was smart as I ordered two of every part needed including the glass and tape, just in case, well after two attempts with the optical tape I still had problems applying it without visible marks. Maybe its just me and not so steady hands or frustration. Either way I ended up filing a claim with Asurion and getting a replacement, Still have the old one as I said it was lost. Any one perfecting this let me know I would be willing to pay to have the original Note2 repaired as I'm well invested in it now. I have the replacement parts. Im in Huntington Beach SoCal ,
I was able to order the glass and an adhesive strip for the edges of the GNote2 (after having cracked my glass). The adhesive strip is good because the glass is held firmly, but the middle "adhesive" is no longer necessary in case additional repairs are warrented later.
As for the repair itself: I did the process as shown on many videos, and was able to remove the old glass, but in the process I overheated the bottom of the AMOLED/digitizer assembly (under the glass) near the home button in the middle. As a result, I now have a yellow tinge to the bottom of the screen (maybe 1/2" in height and 2-3 inches across), but the digitizer still functions properly. This is a very delicate procedure. Another result of having replaced my glass is that my radios seem to be noisy and I burn through battery, even with the screen off. I suspect this is because the radio(s) is(are) noisy and the 4gLTE is constantly trying to acquire signal. This conclusion is due to the fact that even WiFi will only operate if I am right next to the router. Otherwise, I can see the router with the phone, but the phone will not authenticate unless I am directly next to the router, and as I move away from the router, the operating speed decreases quickly.
In any case, be careful doing this repair yourself. I think it can be done, but it is highly delicate and requires significant patience.
Cheers,
B.D.
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Hey guys. I have tried this already as I broke my glass screen the day after I got my Gnote2. I ordered everything from E-trade Supply International including the Glass replacement and the optical double sided tape. I had no problems removing the broken glass from the LCD by using a good heat gun, wear gloves as this gets very hot, I went with the E-Trade video on You tube, However this is where the easy process ended. I had a impossible time applying the double sided optical tape. It is extremely high adhesive and I could not get it on without bubbles or wrinkles in it, also anything used to press it on other that a rubber stamp style roller would cause marks and is visible in the end. I thought I was smart as I ordered two of every part needed including the glass and tape, just in case, well after two attempts with the optical tape I still had problems applying it without visible marks. Maybe its just me and not so steady hands or frustration. Either way I ended up filing a claim with Asurion and getting a replacement, Still have the old one as I said it was lost. Any one perfecting this let me know I would be willing to pay to have the original Note2 repaired as I'm well invested in it now. I have the replacement parts. Im in Huntington Beach SoCal ,
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Hi guys, can you check your HAM2 on the corner chrome bezel edge, it appears to have a straight crack or separation on all 4 corners, is this normal? Or it is really like this that the chrome 4 corners bezel has a separation on it?
I see it too!
rjan22 said:
Hi guys, can you check your HAM2 on the corner chrome bezel edge, it appears to have a straight crack or separation on all 4 corners, is this normal? Or it is really like this that the chrome 4 corners bezel has a separation on it?
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Wow, I never noticed this! Probably because I have a case, but it doesn't cover the entire phone anyway.
For those wondering, the chrome-looking band around the phone seems to be made up of 4 pieces, 1 for each side of the phone.
So funny I mentioned crack, because the darn thing is irregular and not stright at all. It appears that it cracked. May be they cut it manually because labor in china is cheaper compare to buying a machine and cost of electricity?
Well, our phone has a pretty cheap price, so it should be excepted to see some "bad" things!
I would say that they are from the molding process of that particular piece of the phone. I don't think they are cracks.
I imagine every phone is like that based on everyone saying they see the same thing. I have them on mine as well. Nothing to worry about.
FYI had Trident case with tempered glass screen protector. Jaws of life to remove this last time severely cracked screen protector phone was bent 5 to 10 degrees. Reshaped the phone and 0 damage 100% intact. Flexible chassis and display makes for greatness. Wipes brow ...
I can barely see the line on my phone. I had to look several times to notice it.
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D33PTHAWTE said:
I can barely see the line on my phone. I had to look several times to notice it.
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was going to say 'nope, none here' - but upon real close inspection there is a very unnoticeable separation around each corner.
I've had mine in the orig HW case since day one. Did drop it off a cooler onto river rock (poolside) last month and it ended up face down on the pebble rock, front cover laying flat out. In fact the whole phone separated from the back cover
I was nervous when I saw it, but picked it up and the screen was not damaged :fingers-crossed: Just now saw a small chip out of the upper right corner that probably happened that day.
So far, I'm impressed for the money spent.