I'm trying to unscrew the cover for the simcard, but the cover is not lifting.. Any tips how to release the cover of the simcard?
First, get a proper screwdriver, not like the toy I received.
Also, it's hard to get a good grip without turning on the device. I Launched 2 factory mode trying to remove the sim cover.
I find shaking it works pretty good for getting it out. Just make sure you don't loose it
Also make sure you replace the sim cover the right way, its not symmetric.
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I got a brand new case for an xda 1 and I'm just wondering is there anything I should look out for when changing them??? I was told there might be a pressure switch inside somewhere is this true?? Or is it just a straight forward swop??? Also the case I have is from a dummy phone will the screen work with my original phone as the screen has a fw scratches on it...
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Darragh
This is not easy at all. The screen is attached to the front of the case, and I haven't taken one off, but it doesn't look easy. I could be wrong. I seriously doubt that a dummy phone would have a real screen--that's the most expensive single part in the device.
The battery is attached to the back of the case, but is not very hard to remove.
Things to watch for... Number one is the power/reset/volume switches, which are easily damaged as you slide the buttons over them. So watch for that as you re-assemble it. There is a screw hidden under a "Warranty void" sticker inside, on the motherboard. Remove the SIM before disassembly. Watch for the spring inside the antenna.
step-by-step instruction
Hey dude! would you kindly post here the step-by-step procedure on how to dismantle an xda1 unit. it would be better if you can have pictures to show. it's also okay without. tnx
The screen in a dummy is not operative.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=15622
The USB housing in my Wallaby has come unattached. I cannot Sync and can only recharge after much jiggling. (Of the connection, not myself.) I believe I am going to have to open it up and glue it in place. Anyone know of any photo resources to aid me.
Are these units packed together pretty tightly?
Is the connector easy to get to?
Etc.. Etc.. Any input before my venture would be appreciated.
Eddie Olson
Wallaby construction
I replaced the internal battery, opening the case was a breeze. You need a very small TORX screwdriver, and a regular bladed one. Just unscrew the 4 screws, and GENTLY wedge the unit apart with the bladed screwdriver. It pops right open. You have to be careful with the IR window and you should remove the SIM card before you try to get it back together.
Good luck!
Hello,
I tried to remove the sticker in order to reveal the "test point" to unlock it, but it seems that it is not a easy job as seen in hxxp://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/wt19.jpg/. I would like to ask for tips on removing the sticker.
Thank you,
I used hair-dryer and tweezers. I just heated that a little bit, grabbed sticker by tweezers and slowly unsticked.
I was able to peel it off quite easily with just a pair of tweezers. The hard part is getting the first corner to peel of so you can grab it. Just use something with a sharp edge like a small blade and then switch to tweezers.
After that I was even able to re-apply the sticker after the contact point procedure.
I need to change SIMs and I can't get the old one out. Can anyone suggest how to do this without taking apart the phone??:fingers-crossed:
If the pins underneath are the issue, what has worked for me before is to get an empty (and dry) plastic drinks bottle... or some other piece of thin plastic and cut it into shape so that it can slip underneath the SIM. Once you have it under (it can be a bit of a fiddle), you can get a sharp object and use it to gently pull the SIM card as you pull on the plastic tab you made. This way, you have force acting under and on top of the SIM with the pins no longer getting trapped.
Do not force anything, apply gentle pressure only.
Are you trying to just pull it out or are you pushing it in so it pops out (like a microSD card)?
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Thanks for the advice
Yep! I did it - I didn't realise that it was a push in and it will pop out type of thing. Thanks sooooo much!!!:victory:
Good thing you didn't broke it.
Almost happened to me
I finally was able to open my Truesmart today after receiving a quality set of screwdrivers ---- But when I got the case opened, there was no rubber seal in there that everybody else has. I removed the battery and added a 16gb micro card. I then put back the battery and closed up the case with the screws. It seemed to fit back just fine and it looks tight, but without that rubber square, I cant let this thing get anywhere near water.
I dread trying to communicate with omate to try and get the rubber seal, but I don't know of any other options.
The seal is a very thin ring that sits in a groove. So no seal on your's. Contacting Omate is your only option short of filling the groove with RTV silicone and hoping for the best.
I really can't believe this is happening...
Every other post or thread is about something that's missing or it's not connected...
What's happening....?!
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@funky0308
10 or less people having to deal with tens of thousands of orders (according to sources) and hand assembling every one.
Lokifish Marz said:
@funky0308
10 or less people having to deal with tens of thousands of orders (according to sources) and hand assembling every one.
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Sorry Loki but that just sounds worse...
I know that and I just can't believe someone let that happened...
They could hired some students to help them but....O.K, won't start another thread with complainings...
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The seal may be there, you just don't see it. Not trying to insult anyone here.
Long story short, I think I FUBAR'ed my SIM card slot because I had to use a nano->microSIM adaptor, when I was removing my sim card, half way out, something "snagged" the adapter, I couldn't get my SIM out so I pulled/forced it out. When I tried reinserting the SIM card, the "spring" doesn't work and my card was stuck inside...furthermore, no SIM detected so there goes that idea.
I removed the back panel and battery to get to the SIM card slot from the inside. Following Kurt's maintenance video, I removed the 2 additional screws inside to remove the "interior" cover. ONLY then did I notice the thin rubber seal around the edges.
TL;DR - maybe it's just me but I didn't notice the thin rubber seal until I further disassembled the TS.
sm753 said:
The seal may be there, you just don't see it. Not trying to insult anyone here.
Long story short, I think I FUBAR'ed my SIM card slot because I had to use a nano->microSIM adaptor, when I was removing my sim card, half way out, something "snagged" the adapter, I couldn't get my SIM out so I pulled/forced it out. When I tried reinserting the SIM card, the "spring" doesn't work and my card was stuck inside...furthermore, no SIM detected so there goes that idea.
I removed the back panel and battery to get to the SIM card slot from the inside. Following Kurt's maintenance video, I removed the 2 additional screws inside to remove the "interior" cover. ONLY then did I notice the thin rubber seal around the edges.
TL;DR - maybe it's just me but I didn't notice the thin rubber seal until I further disassembled the TS.
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I just looked at the "Hardware maintenance on the Omate TrueSmart" youtube video again that Kurt made, and at the 2:37 mark you will see that He just opened up the first four screws of the back case and took out the square rubber ring seal from the back cover. This was before he removed the 2 additional screws to get to the interior cover. This is what I am missing on my truesmart unit.
@fibroman
You have to be aware that there are at least three different case designs. Attached images show the area were the gasket sits on two of them as well as the gaskets side by side.
One (much older design) has a wide thick gasket. The other (newer design) has a thin narrow gasket that sits recessed in a groove.
Interesting. The 1/8/1900 I examined has the thicker gasket with the holes for the screws to go through and alignment nipples that fit into the main body. No groove.
The other, thinner, gasket looks inferior and the way the casing has been grooved is what you were saying earlier was an example of poor design ?
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