So uhhh imma just cut to the chase me being the smart guy that i am I poked a hole in the battery bag because my back was peeling off and I bought a new plate out it on and it still was peeling off for some reason so I assume it was the battery pushing it off. Some guy on Google+ said he poked a hold in his battery bag for all the air to go out and it worked fine but for me now my phone gets to like 70% - 80% then cuts off I'm feel like that's becuas of the hole I poked and not the ROM. So before I buy another phone are there any replacement batteries or back that come with the battery that I can buy?
I know you probably say why I didn't call Motorola or Google and I did but I don't have another $600.00 for them to do a account hold for a replacement. If you have any other idea I'm all ears.
I'm not aware of any. Just a warning though, don't put the phone near anything flammable. A damaged lipo is a dangerous beast. It's impossible to say what state yours is in, but be careful. And don't ever stab them again. It's a very bad idea. If the battery is creating gas in there, it is damaged and needs to be replaced, not damaged further. It's quite annoying they didn't make them user-replaceable, but it is what it is. Send it back if you can't do an advance replacement.
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I'm not aware of any. Just a warning though, don't put the phone near anything flammable. A damaged lipo is a dangerous beast. It's impossible to say what state yours is in, but be careful. And don't ever stab them again. It's a very bad idea. If the battery is creating gas in there, it is damaged and needs to be replaced, not damaged further. It's quite annoying they didn't make them user-replaceable, but it is what it is. Send it back if you can't do an advance replacement.
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Thanks. I went ahead and got a replacement ordered from Google today. I know now not to do that anymore
that_guy_you_know said:
Thanks. I went ahead and got a replacement ordered from Google today. I know now not to do that anymore
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Hi. When you say you ordered a replacement from google. I'm guessing you ment the whole phone and not just the battery having a hard time finding a replacement for mine
Cheers
Chinfuk said:
Hi. When you say you ordered a replacement from google. I'm guessing you ment the whole phone and not just the battery having a hard time finding a replacement for mine
Cheers
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got a whole replacement phone.. I couldn't find a replacement battery either
Just found this replacement battery
https://www.strivemobile.com/motoro...xp5KJUhAPW6z7tmPAUxWFbLxtnzj5SzR6YaAjhk8P8HAQ
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filled with water and ice. i quickly snatched it out, popped the battery out and memory card, opened the slider to let it dry out. that was yesterday, today it's still not working. it gives the slight vibrate, i can hear it start up, i've even heard some calls come in and texts going off, but there's no power to the screen at all. does not light up, no life.
i have a brand new battery but is there any other place on the phone that will indicate the water damage besides the small one below where my memory card slot is? not sure which route is the best to take here, needless to say i'm going nuts without my phone and this basically ruined my plans all weekend since no one could reach me.
Your a bit stuffed TBH, there is another water indicator on the connector edge of the battery. Your best bet is to phone up your provider and ask for the Comprehensive insurance, leave it a week or 2 and then put the claim in.
i have the insurance anyway, ti's just a pain and takes a lot longer than swapping it out. i have a brand new battery with a clear indicator.
2502 said:
i have the insurance anyway, ti's just a pain and takes a lot longer than swapping it out. i have a brand new battery with a clear indicator.
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It doesn't take very long. Call up Sprint, they'll have one to you next day.
Oh man..i hate the water damage !!
well i got a new one today from sprint. place a piece of tape over the small indicator on the back, and either another one on the battery's spot, which they looked for, or keep a spare battery. worked for meeeee lol
glad you got it sorted
You could always get something like MyMobiler and see the screen on a PC, if the screen isn't working.
Glad you got a new one anyways.
I'm having a weird issue with my vibrant. When I shake it turns off. I never had a problem with my phone before this is a first. Could it be a manufacturing problem? And if i take it to T-Mobile what could they do for me?
Only reasonable thing might be the battery moving, but thats weird...
lol... i find it funny sorry
so you just SHAKE IT and it turns off?
Yep, call TMOBILE tell them the issue, get a replacement, if its under 30 or is it 60? days you get a brand new phone, Vibrant.
If its over that, you get a REFURB, which MAY have problems, but if it does.. you just call em again and do the same thing for another Refurb.
There ya go.
I found it funny too. I know for sure they'll give me a refurb that I know I'll hate. TMobile will only give refurb replacements correct? Because I sure as hell would like to get a different phone from them. Using my phone as credit or something then paying off the difference if thats possible.
Shaking it and dropping it hard on a desk turn it off.
Stick a piece of cigarette pack alongside the edge of battery. Works every time.
Sent from samsung vibrant
Alex9090 said:
Stick a piece of cigarette pack alongside the edge of battery. Works every time.
Sent from samsung vibrant
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Yes or roll a piece of paper tape to slightly bigger than the crack between the battery and the housing, then insert. This also can be done on the back should that be necessary--------
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I'm having a weird issue with my vibrant. When I shake it turns off. I never had a problem with my phone before this is a first. Could it be a manufacturing problem? And if i take it to T-Mobile what could they do for me?
Only reasonable thing might be the battery moving, but thats weird...
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its like when someone goes to the doctor and says "Doc my arm hurts when i do this" and the Doc replied "then don't do that"
So my suggestion is Don't shake it.
Or just get a one of those extended battery gizmo. it may just do the trick.
Cheers!
LOL, I'm sorry but this is great. Can OP please add a pole of how many people actually started shaking their phone after reading OP. I did
Heres my results:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2RCwPrNpmc
Still werks!
As others have said, a folded piece of paper between the battery and the back case will fix you right up. I had the same issue ;-)
My atrix won't power on (dropped in water); I have had it in dried rice, placed in a zip bag, and sun dried....before all that I immediately removed the battery and shook out whatever water i could. I've waited a full day but still no luck; if I remove the battery and plug in to PC with battery removed I get green LED but other than that I get nothing (for example if I switch to wall charger immediately the LED goes out). If at worst case I need a replacement, how difficult would it be to have this done without the AT&T purchase receipt (I'm not an AT&T customer)? I purchased the item on eBay a little over a month ago. I've read in forums to unroot before attempting return but that's not gonna happen (lol). My girlfriend hates that I even got an atrix so she's kinda happy this happened...a little off topic here, but I really love my atrix so can someone please help me out?!
43 views and no help?
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43 views and no help?
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Well, no help cuz no solution is available. Your phone is screwed and if it fell into water, the water seals must be screwed up as well and guarantee is void.
Think about it
Well the green LED comes on when plugged into USB like I said...but other than that nothing...I can't find the OEM charger adapter of all the times to be lost. I guess since other threads were successful in revival I would have hoped I would get lucky. Thank you for your reply.
They will know it's been in water by the sensors. They will also know you didn't buy from them. Best bet is insurance if you have it, but I think you are out of luck.
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i jumped in the river about 2 weeks ago and completely forgot i had my atrix in my pocket. i would say it was about a good 5 mins underwater. Water damage sign appeared on atrix as well as battery. (red dot). i did the rice thing too..but nothing. unless you're insured..which i was..theres nothing you can do. sorry for your loss.
Does anyone have a general idea of how much it would cost to have the board replaced then?
weisey9 said:
Does anyone have a general idea of how much it would cost to have the board replaced then?
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http://www.portatronics.com/product_info.php?info=p2520_Motorola-Atrix-Motherboard.html
Is that USD? H%*LY *^&%!! But that doesn't look like the board that I've seen
funny. i looked up the same info as you are. That link is what a friend of mine sent me. so im not to sure. maybe someone here with better knowledge can help you out.
Cheaper to buy a new phone!
You're guessing/assuming it is the board/just the board.
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Cheaper to buy a new phone!
You're guessing/assuming it is the board/just the board.
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Actually I sat and thought about it and there's the fingerprint and camera to also take into consideration, as well has other functionalities just didn't post. I'm in between studying Windows Server 2008 , watching TV, and just randomly doing other things. Thanks to you all for your help though. I may just try to find an atrix with just a broken screen or just forget about it all together. I've only had the phone for 3 weeks but stuff happens, consider it $500 down the drain .
Disassemble it, take a look at it, remove the corrosion manually. Use a heatgun on the components, but dont overheat it. Afterwards put together and check if battery still has power with a multimeter. Reassemble and plug into wall charger. See what happens
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Disassemble it, take a look at it, remove the corrosion manually. Use a heatgun on the components, but dont overheat it. Afterwards put together and check if battery still has power with a multimeter. Reassemble and plug into wall charger. See what happens
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I say this is your best bet. Try this, or get someone with some electronics knowledge to take a look.
It beats just tossing it.
Either that or put it up on ebay and try to recoup some money. someone with a broken screen, or camera might want to buy it for parts.
I am having a problem after my phone was dropped in water. The phone is now fully dry but I am having battery issues. It seems that the phone believes the battery to be empty all the time. I can charge it whilst the phone is off until it states it is at 100% but as soon as i turn it on it says the battery is at 0% and turns off even whilst plugged in.
I have flashed a few different roms to see if the software had any bearing on it. The only difference I got was with CM 10.1 I was able to run the phone whilst it was plugged in but as soon as I unplugged it died.
I have tried the battery in other phones and it works fine and I have tried batteries from other phones (ones that I know are fine) and it says they are empty.
I did have one case when the phone came on and stayed. The battery level stuck at about 70% and never decreased over 24 hours. As soon as I rebooted it it said it was empty.
To me it seems like the bit of hardware that checks the battery level is failing. I have opened up the phone and given it a clean but no joy.
Any Ideas?
Yes since sensitive electronic components dont seem to mix well with water youll have to replace them.
Start with the usb board,then maybe motherboard if nothings changed.
Can anyone point out on the boards which bits are responsible for power management.
Also where would I be able to get replacement boards from?
TheUnderling posted a link to the service manual a week or so ago, search through his recent posts to find it. That has schematics/parts lists in it.
Re: getting another board, your best bet is to find a screen damaged phone on eBay or similar, Samsung aren't in the business of selling just motherboards (they'll charge you maybe half of what a new phone would cost to replace it).
You could see if Kevin Costner is going to make Waterworld 2,then he could maybe buy it off you.
You can get a new s2 now for £199.99 from Orange.
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You could see if Kevin Costner is going to make Waterworld 2,then he could maybe buy it off you.
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theunderling said:
You could see if Kevin Costner is going to make Waterworld 2,then he could maybe buy it off you.
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Not funny and not useful
Sorry,I shouldnt make jokes about it.What to do is take it to the man from atlantis and get a quote for a repair.
I don't mind you making jokes actually. It means you keep bumping my question to the top of the boards and then maybe someone who actually is helpful may help me out.
You got your help. The motherboard (at the very least) is cactus. And maybe other components. What else are you hoping for anyone else to tell you ? You dropped the phone in water, think about it. Ain't rocket surgery.
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You got your help. The motherboard (at the very least) is cactus. And maybe other components. What else are you hoping for anyone else to tell you ? You dropped the phone in water, think about it. Ain't rocket surgery.
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Hes got to start "splashing" the cash on a battery>usb board for starters.
And whos to say it aint going to end up in water again.
Best to sell the phone on and hope a mug buys it.
I guess I was juts hoping for more positive suggestions rather than sarcastic comments
Theres no point in having a go at me or mistahbungle,its "water off a ducks back" to us.
Youve been advised what to get(if you must)....in cheapest order.You can hit the search button and see threads about water damage which will give you an idea of solutions.
Ive read 100's of posts about water damage and some people have not had any problems.
So as things stand,your looking at spending between £8 to £150.
Hey all got a z2 yesterday. I dropped it in the hot tub (no biggie right) ? Pulled it out and the screen went black never to come on again. All ports were 100% sealed. I threw it on the charger overnight, and in the morning it was showing green but still not turning on. Tried vol up and power, vibes 3 times and then nothing. I think it might be on but its on silent so Idk. Not sure what my options are
Could you get it repaired? I'd actually just take it back and say it's defective, which it is. I'm really sorry to hear about your problems though. Best of luck!
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Could you get it repaired? I'd actually just take it back and say it's defective, which it is. I'm really sorry to hear about your problems though. Best of luck!
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I cant though, I didn't buy it brand new. Got her used. so much for waterproofing eh
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I cant though, I didn't buy it brand new. Got her used. so much for waterproofing eh
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Well all the same though that the device still has its warranty. You should consider contacting the original owner to see if they still have the original receipt to get it repaired.