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Custom Battery Doors?
So we can all agree that the Developer Version of the G1 has a pretty sweet custom battery cover. Anybody know of anywhere making similar products?I expected to find a whole slew of decorated covers in all sorts of colors by now, but I searched Ebay and some online shops and no dice.
Re: Custom Battery Doors/Plastics on Dummy G1s
Have you considered picking up a dummy G1 (like they use in retail displays) cheaply on eBay? They may use the same casing parts - if anyone knows, please tell me?
I'm thinking about getting one of the dummies and respraying the plastics purple, then swapping the plastics with the ones on my G1 (using the instructions in the service manual that showed up on the interwebs).
thefoss said:
So we can all agree that the Developer Version of the G1 has a pretty sweet custom battery cover. Anybody know of anywhere making similar products?I expected to find a whole slew of decorated covers in all sorts of colors by now, but I searched Ebay and some online shops and no dice.
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I stuck a decal on mine before 'skinning' it. Works
--M
demontefixo said:
I stuck a decal on mine before 'skinning' it. Works
--M
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Can we see a picture? I almost did the same. Just haven't skinned the back yet.
daveknights said:
Can we see a picture? I almost did the same. Just haven't skinned the back yet.
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Sure, I'll get around to a picture in a few days.
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I painted mine a while back. Sanded it down first, to get rid of the rubberized texture (for the paint to stick better).
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/95009-post58.html
and of course i cant see it without an account, lol
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and of course i cant see it without an account, lol
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Sorry man, didn't realize that. I'll repost them here in a sec.
Update: Here ya go man. While I was at it, I did the door on my burner. :-D
WHITE Back Cover?
I just found in ebay an oem white back cover for ,of course, the white g1.
Have any of you guys bought or tried this cover??
I think it would look nice having an all white g1..
Heres the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140296816157&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123
blufabric said:
I just found in ebay an oem white back cover for ,of course, the white g1.
Have any of you guys bought or tried this cover??
I think it would look nice having an all white g1..
Heres the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140296816157&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123
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That battery cover is not white lol. It more like gold/silver/copperish?
I asked the seller and he told me that indeed it was white, but you never know its ebay
I think that may be the UK one.
Apparently when the G1 Pictures first came out the UK white G1 Variety had a white back cover.
I have the white G1 in the U.S. and It has a Silver/Greyish battery cover.
I have had the problem that the "Softtouch" has started to fade and there is a visible copperish color coming through. The inside of the cover is in fact white, so I guess you could clean a grey one off and use it as white.
T-mobile paid (Through account credit) the cost of 15 dollars plus S&H to replace mine from HTC. I ordered the Black one so I would not have this problem again. Now my Phone is white in front, with a grey stripe around it and a black back. Looks Storm Trooperish.
all white (except keyboard)
http://cnn.cn/shop/tmobile-white-housing-p-4199.html
falcon72 said:
all white (except keyboard)
http://cnn.cn/shop/tmobile-white-housing-p-4199.html
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Is it even possible to replace all of that? If I can find one without the logo in all white I would definately want one, but wouldn't it be too difficult to replace all of it?
djind said:
Is it even possible to replace all of that? If I can find one without the logo in all white I would definately want one, but wouldn't it be too difficult to replace all of it?
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yup, so possible in fact, that HTC wrote a manual on how to do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=468673
ok, not a whole manual, but it's in there somewhere.
also it looks pretty fkin hard to do, i don't trust myself tbh =/
doesn't
it doesn't really look that difficult. just follow the directions. time consuming yes. i wouldn't do it unless i found one without the t-mobile logo, that would be a waste of time. if i could find one with no logo i'd be so happy. i hate advertising for free
i have a white UK G1 and the back is the same glossy white as the rest of the phone...
the white paint is holding up brilliantly as well and as i said is the same glossyness as the front... so white front, silver trim with a white back.
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Apparently when the G1 Pictures first came out the UK white G1 Variety had a white back cover.
I have the white G1 in the U.S. and It has a Silver/Greyish battery cover.
I have had the problem that the "Softtouch" has started to fade and there is a visible copperish color coming through. The inside of the cover is in fact white, so I guess you could clean a grey one off and use it as white.
T-mobile paid (Through account credit) the cost of 15 dollars plus S&H to replace mine from HTC. I ordered the Black one so I would not have this problem again. Now my Phone is white in front, with a grey stripe around it and a black back. Looks Storm Trooperish.
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I am having this same problem. I know a guy who has done the same as you but he didn't have to pay for the cover. He went in to T_Mobile and told them the problem and said he wanted a black back piece and they just gave him one. As for myself, I may just do the same.
I like the black back
I just paid up front for it, T-mob credited my account for it.
I like the black back, looks kind of Storm-Trooperish.
While a Glossy white one is most appealing to me, (I consider myself lucky to even have a white G1). I think it will be a while before white battery covers become available OEM, until then the grey back looks like its really dirty around the edges, so the white one gives the phone a more polished look.
External cover need
where can i buy a external cover? not comes with battery.. i ony need external cover (door) because mine broken. need a new one
Hi all, yesterday was a sad day for me as I dropped my hero and have managed to crack the back cover! it's only very slight however i would like to replace it. any know where I can get one?
ill second that because mine makes all the time cracking sounds (cuz of a small tore), anyone here from germany?
Would also like a graphite one, don't like the orange logo :/
Has anyone found one yet?
It might not be worth buying the whole housing but keep an eye on this:-
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/HTC-HERO-Housing-p/htc732830.htm
Maybe they will sell the back cover only in the near future.
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It might not be worth buying the whole housing but keep an eye on this:-
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/HTC-HERO-Housing-p/htc732830.htm
Maybe they will sell the back cover only in the near future.
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wow thats really expensive!!
I normally get OEM replacements from http://cnn.cn, but no housings listed for the Hero as yet.
old thread i know but cnn.cn do now stock back covers, expensive though!
happened to me too. =/ i got one for extreamly cheap on eBay
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Glance here:
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=...6.m270.l1313&_odkw=htc,+hero&_osacat=0&bkBtn=
You can buy these from the official HTC Accessory Store in the UK:
Brown (I assume this is Graphite? Or is there a Brown Hero?): http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=190181
Black: http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=188331
White: http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=188216
Well the things is that i have Black G1, and it has some scratches and also i got tired of the Black so i want White Housing, while looking at EBAY all i found was All White except for the Back Cover that was Silver, and the Keyboard Silver too, i want All White and Keyboard White with Grey and Green Keys, someone knows where i can get it ?
IOmega666 said:
Well the things is that i have Black G1, and it has some scratches and also i got tired of the Black so i want White Housing, while looking at EBAY all i found was All White except for the Back Cover that was Silver, and the Keyboard Silver too, i want All White and Keyboard White with Grey and Green Keys, someone knows where i can get it ?
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Surprisingly I am currently looking into changing to white housing. I saw some on ebay which had a white back cover and all, but then again I do not think they are OEM and you may not be happy with their quality... as for the keyboard -I am not sure if I saw some with a white keyboard or not, but I am sure there is something out there.... maybe your best bet is to order an OEM white housing, then order the all white back cover on the side...?
How about the trackball? Are you going to get a white/clear trackball? or does the black G1 have that already...I know the bronze one has a black trackball...
i found some cool housings by Googleing g1 housings but i have not found any key boards or buttons. and there was this site called cool colors or something like that would do it for you like 175$ but they dont do it for g1s anymore only bb and nexus 1
thx for the answes guys .
What i want is ALL WHITE, but almost all Housing's are White but with Keyboard in Silver but keys in white with bronze the Symbols . So i found a white keyboard, with letters and numbers in some grey almost black and symbols in green . got to buy a only back cover in white, and try to get a non silver keyboard .
Its gonna cost much more than buying it all together but i want that colors D: so the only thing is, OEM no ? and if somebody knows some page where they sell housing, just post it plz .
Oh and the other thing is the Trackball, cuz i got it black D: gonna see if there is a white one on ebay or something .
PD : sry if i misspelled something, im from Argentina D:
IOmega666 said:
thx for the answes guys .
What i want is ALL WHITE, but almost all Housing's are White but with Keyboard in Silver but keys in white with bronze the Symbols . So i found a white keyboard, with letters and numbers in some grey almost black and symbols in green . got to buy a only back cover in white, and try to get a non silver keyboard .
Its gonna cost much more than buying it all together but i want that colors D: so the only thing is, OEM no ? and if somebody knows some page where they sell housing, just post it plz .
Oh and the other thing is the Trackball, cuz i got it black D: gonna see if there is a white one on ebay or something .
PD : sry if i misspelled something, im from Argentina D:
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http://www.truesupplier.com/htc-g1-...sing-faceplate-cover-fascia-lig-pr-21912.html
there is a link to some housings they also have track balls if do this please post pics
too expensive :S 25U$S for only a Back Cover, Keyboard Cover and Front :S no buttons, no keyboard, and only 1 Screw .
Think im gonna go for one i saw in Ebay, 26U$S, Back, Front, Keyboard, Keys, and Screws, only thing that is left is Trackball .
Whenever i get those items, i will post what will happen xD
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too expensive :S 25U$S for only a Back Cover, Keyboard Cover and Front :S no buttons, no keyboard, and only 1 Screw .
Think im gonna go for one i saw in Ebay, 26U$S, Back, Front, Keyboard, Keys, and Screws, only thing that is left is Trackball .
Whenever i get those items, i will post what will happen xD
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If its from the eBayer seller ibestone, than I wouldn't buy from them.
I bought a full black and full white from them few months ago. The white keypad was QWERTZ while their listing showed QWERTY. The black LCD face didn't have the nutts in the housing but the white one did. The sellers solution was use fire to melt the old ones out and melt them in the new one. Also his solution for the QWERTZ keypad was either use the old one (which was bronze) learn and get used to QWERTZ or send it the whole thing back.
While his g1 housings came with everything except the screws, maybe its a different seller.
IOmega666 said:
too expensive :S 25U$S for only a Back Cover, Keyboard Cover and Front :S no buttons, no keyboard, and only 1 Screw .
Think im gonna go for one i saw in Ebay, 26U$S, Back, Front, Keyboard, Keys, and Screws, only thing that is left is Trackball .
Whenever i get those items, i will post what will happen xD
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I saw a lot of trackballs on ebay...they have different colors maybe you might want a clear / white one..then you could think like me and get a blue or red one ? or did you say you wanted a green keyboard or something ? then you can get a green trackball ...idk its up to you but I saw some on ebay...
I was going to do this then I just found a nice White G1 so I dont feel like taking it apart just yet....First thing I did after I bought it was order a white battery cover (lol)...I really would like an all white keyboard as well (like you stated) I find the key pads but not the key pad housing (only found that in non white colors) ...I can always paint it of course (but I would rather not go through that hassle).....
Curious
Hey guys, i'm kinda curious as to how do I replace my housing for the g1?
The housing for my white g1, is chipped, and i'm thinking of getting a new red one, from true supplier.
Do i need to know how to open it? will there be a manual? I dont mind white keys, but the silver might plate might look odd with it. any advice?
I have swapped out my black polycarbonate body for the glossy one and have no kind of problems so far! It can be done.
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Sorry can't edit from 920.
Where did you get the spare cover(s)? Pictures would be nice
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Got it from eBay, from a seller in the UK. Will post pics when I get the chance.
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IronMan1289 said:
Got it from eBay, from a seller in the UK. Will post pics when I get the chance.
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Did it come together with the matching sim door?
As long as you get a fully assembled back cover, this is extremely easy to do. There are just two screws at the bottom, remove them and the phone pops right out.
It did not come with the sim tray, but I think thats ok, with the original black tray it still matches the two toned color scheme. Like the black and red for example.
And petard you are misleading others, it is easy to separate the phone yes, but you must be careful when removing the micro-USB ribbon and connector assembly and the wireless charging coil! Other than delicate patience with those parts though, it is pretty straight forward.
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CYAN!
@IronMan1289: Thanks for your explanation!
I was not shure why some sparepart seller say it's difficult and the phone needs some kind of calibration after the cover swap.
Anyway. Did anybody see a cyan cover as a spare part?
I would definitly risk it to change the color.
Anis108 said:
@IronMan1289: Thanks for your explanation!
I was not shure why some sparepart seller say it's difficult and the phone needs some kind of calibration after the cover swap.
Anyway. Did anybody see a cyan cover as a spare part?
I would definitly risk it to change the color.
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No problem! But as for the cyan cover, sadly that is an At&t exclusive so for the moment it will be pretty tough for sellers to get their hands on it.
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I have also done this. Swapped my Cyan for the all elusive grey. We probably bought the covers from the same seller as mine also came from the UK. I did manage to get my hands on the matching sim door as well. I also had to swap the headphone jack, USB ribbon, bottom antenna (the part where the USB ribbon is attached to), and the wireless charging coil like you mentioned from the old housing over to the new one. I also managed to solve the dust getting into the FFC problem with a few dabs of rubber cement where the dust initially enters in. Overall it was simple and looks OEM. Sorry about the bad pics. Used my old G2.
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I have also done this. Swapped my Cyan for the all elusive grey. We probably bought the covers from the same seller as mine also came from the UK. I did manage to get my hands on the matching sim door as well. I also had to swap the headphone jack, USB ribbon, bottom antenna (the part where the USB ribbon is attached to), and the wireless charging coil like you mentioned from the old housing over to the new one. I also managed to solve the dust getting into the FFC problem with a few dabs of rubber cement where the dust initially enters in. Overall it was simple and looks OEM. Sorry about the bad pics. Used my old G2.
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Great work bud! Does look OEM, but did you not like the Cyan? Or did you just want a color change because I have read a lot that many want at&t's exclusive color, and both times I went they were sold out!!! Lol
Anyway, I am definitely digging the red and may consider buying other colors just for a random change every now and again!!!
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Great work bud! Does look OEM, but did you not like the Cyan? Or did you just want a color change because I have read a lot that many want at&t's exclusive color, and both times I went they were sold out!!! Lol
Anyway, I am definitely digging the red and may consider buying other colors just for a random change every now and again!!!
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Thanks! Yours looks awesome too! The red definitely looks great. Reminds me of a Ferrari lol. Well I got rid of the cyan because I dropped it a few times and the left top corner got bruised up pretty good and it annoyed the crap out of me everytime I picked up my phone. I originally was gonna get the yellow housing but I saw the grey and liked it so much more. I also had that same idea, but I don't wanna keep moving the headphone jack, flex cable, and wireless charging coil everytime I switch housings. I suppose I could buy those parts and pre-install them in the other housing so all I'd have to do is plug in the flex cable and drop the phone in, but I looked it up and all those parts including the new housing came up $166. Just can't justify spending that lol. I actually heard that the cyan was available online only through At&t.
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Nissan350 said:
Thanks! Yours looks awesome too! The red definitely looks great. Reminds me of a Ferrari lol. Well I got rid of the cyan because I dropped it a few times and the left top corner got bruised up pretty good and it annoyed the crap out of me everytime I picked up my phone. I originally was gonna get the yellow housing but I saw the grey and liked it so much more. I also had that same idea, but I don't wanna keep moving the headphone jack, flex cable, and wireless charging coil everytime I switch housings. I suppose I could buy those parts and pre-install them in the other housing so all I'd have to do is plug in the flex cable and drop the phone in, but I looked it up and all those parts including the new housing came up $166. Just can't justify spending that lol. I actually heard that the cyan was available online only through At&t.
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if anyone has changed their cyan case and is willing to sell it, contact me, i really want a cyan 920, and mine is black!!!!
IronMan1289 said:
I have swapped out my black polycarbonate body for the glossy one and have no kind of problems so far! It can be done.
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What did you search on Ebay? I'd like to swap mine for a black cover (going from white) but all I find on the bay is covers, not the original backs.
thefunkaygibbon said:
What did you search on Ebay? I'd like to swap mine for a black cover (going from white) but all I find on the bay is covers, not the original backs.
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Looks like they removed them all. At least the ones that come with everything pre-installed already (antennas, camera plate, etc...)
Only one I could find is this one, but it requires a lot more work as you have to transfer everything over from the old housing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-New...093?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2a7522ad
Good luck if you decide to get it!
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Looks like they removed them all. At least the ones that come with everything pre-installed already (antennas, camera plate, etc...)
Only one I could find is this one, but it requires a lot more work as you have to transfer everything over from the old housing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-New...093?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2a7522ad
Good luck if you decide to get it!
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How much did the ones that included everything cost?
Nissan350 said:
Looks like they removed them all. At least the ones that come with everything pre-installed already (antennas, camera plate, etc...)
Only one I could find is this one, but it requires a lot more work as you have to transfer everything over from the old housing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-New...093?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2a7522ad
Good luck if you decide to get it!
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Not sure, but this might be the housing that contains all the components that Nissan350/IronMan1289 used. It costs around $113 (US) and is shipped from the UK...
You can also try this link. Quite a number of 920 parts available. Not all of them appear the be the best prices, but then again, there aren't many places selling them.
http://www.parts4repair.com/nokia-lumia-920/
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You can also try this link. Quite a number of 920 parts available. Not all of them appear the be the best prices, but then again, there aren't many places selling them.
http://www.parts4repair.com/nokia-lumia-920/
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They are actually pretty good on the cost - £17 over all, including delivery. The problem - Delivery estimate is 10-25 days.
Still, gives me time to pull the thing apart and see how hard this will be
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Nissan350 said:
I have also done this. Swapped my Cyan for the all elusive grey. We probably bought the covers from the same seller as mine also came from the UK. I did manage to get my hands on the matching sim door as well. I also had to swap the headphone jack, USB ribbon, bottom antenna (the part where the USB ribbon is attached to), and the wireless charging coil like you mentioned from the old housing over to the new one. I also managed to solve the dust getting into the FFC problem with a few dabs of rubber cement where the dust initially enters in. Overall it was simple and looks OEM. Sorry about the bad pics. Used my old G2.
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Did you happen to notice if the grey sim tray was a different size than the cyan tray? I swapped my Att black case for a Euro grey case, but my black sim tray will not fit flush in the grey cover.
Starting from $90 on ebay up to $143:
these are just a few sources:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Touch-...720166?hash=item1a0814a426:g:av4AAOSwI-BWKjEA
http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-v10-lcd-and-digitizer-assembly-with-frame-with-small-parts-blue.html
https://www.sstparts.com/product.php?aId=13079
Obviously only in dark blue until now, but I guess there will be more...
I just want to know where I can get the gold tone side rails for my black v10.
Hello, can someone help me to find a rear camera module replacement for this device?
mreme6669 said:
I just want to know where I can get the gold tone side rails for my black v10.
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I can't wait for that color combo too!
I sometimes wonder why ALL the phone companies don't make every color available in any combo. The Black & Gold is a Win-Win color combo!
I have a cracked digitizer,I bought another one lol so I have a unlocked v10, should toss it on eBay haha
Sanadrate said:
I have a cracked digitizer,I bought another one lol so I have a unlocked v10, should toss it on eBay haha
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What color?
Black,tmousa