I've had the g1 since launch and the charging cover is starting to get loose. The clip on the left side of the cover doesn't stay closed anymore and always hangs out halfway.
Just wondering if anyone has the same problem and found a fix.
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OK, so I played around a little bit and realized that the clips on the left and right of the mini usb cover are not really used to keep the cover in place.
To tighten up the cover again I used 3 pieces of scotch tape, layered on top of each other, on the long side of the hexagon shape of the mini usb. Make sure the tape is on there well and wont come off too easily. It has worked so far for me, but don't know how long it will last.
If anyone has any other suggestions, it would be appreciated.
I've been contemplating taking mine off.
I took mine off. No need to open a flap to charge now
Had no probs whatsoever since
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Hi guys
for a couple of days now my battery cover doesnt properly fix anymore. You know how when u put it back on you have the two golden hooks at the bottom of the battery place on the x1 - it seems that the left one of these two hooks doesnt hold anymore cause it is at that spot that the cover is lose and consequently keeps falling off all the time.
hope this was somehow clear
any idea how to fix this?
I had this issue with the first 2 X1's I purchased. If you cannot get a replacement just simply try squeezing together at the two clip points so that they grip the phone tighter when applied. Alot of people have had this issue and there have been alot of threads created about this, if this is no help then hit up the search bar.
i just slightly bent the metal side flaps inwards lightly to make the little flat bits press into thier sockets better. the gold things are contacts. i'm guessing to detect if the cover is removed or to make the backplate act as a grounded shield. but non the less they don't do anything for holding the backplate in place it's all down to those 2 little flat bits that grab spots on the side plastics
Amanox said:
Hi guys
for a couple of days now my battery cover doesnt properly fix anymore. You know how when u put it back on you have the two golden hooks at the bottom of the battery place on the x1 - it seems that the left one of these two hooks doesnt hold anymore cause it is at that spot that the cover is lose and consequently keeps falling off all the time.
hope this was somehow clear
any idea how to fix this?
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Hiya,
Is there any way to close the gap between the keyboard and the screen when the phone is closed. It looks as though when it's closed there ae slide springs which keep it together?
Does it appear to be slightly loose - like its lifting off and when you press the top plate it reduces the gap?
I think they all do that - tried to tighten the hinges a bit with the screws attaching the two pieces - really doesn't make a difference. I do think you can also tighten the hinge with the single "hidden" screw which will also tighten the tilt mechanism. Haven't tried that yet - because you have to remove a few extra pieces from the slider piece. Not really sure if it will work - the rails I think have some slack build in to them and the only way to remove it would be to bend the rails which I don't want to attempt.
I also noticed on the new TILT2's there is a ton of floppy-ness when the unit is closed. I passed on upgrading because it felt cheap - the display did it and a new one out of the box did it. Feels like the two pieces when closed are very loose.
The washer fix resolved the screen lift issue for many, however I've noticed that something doesn't quite add up. Using the washer fix mysteriously resolves(or partially) the issue of a springy/spongy left screen and the creaks and popping noise. The theory was that the screws was too long and tightened too far with the ends of the screws pushing the glass screen out and pulling the plastic silver bezel back.
There isn't a reason to why the springy screen or strange noises was fixed and neither a reason to what the cause was. Besides resolving those issues some people found it hard to push the back cover back on and still have bulging back covers and also bulging silver bezel. You might get away with this issue by putting washers on the two centre screws and taking out the washer on the top part of the screen. I believe this worked because the height of the screws gets elevated with the washers and pushes against the back cover and denting and marking it in some cases. If you managed pop the cover back on the increased pressure from the screws makes the plastic tabs pull on the silver bezel and warping it (maybe).
I thought maybe the culpit of the screen lift might not simply be long screws. But I didn't understand how the washers fixed it. After looking at iFixit teardown pictures I saw something else that could push down on the LCD unit and onto the screen. On the second picture of step 12 I can see large cut outs in the metal frame and on the back side of the motherboard I can see taped components. I thought it might be possible that the taping left creases and air bubbles on the pcb and the bulging of the taped components looks like it can press on to the LCD unit directly underneath. The cause of the popping noise and sponginess came clear to me now. The popping noise comes from the tape being pressed against it (it could be glue from the screen/bezel too) and the sponginess is probably the PCB bending .
I think what the washers did was lifting both the metal frame and the pcb up and the taped components underneath didn't press against the LCD unit anymore. This created screw elevation for some people and back covers can't fit back easily as I mentioned.
I didn't want any screen lift, bulging back cover/bezel. I thought maybe I can lift the pcb up without putting washers in and I thought of just wedging the pcb against the metal frame right next to the screws. I don't recommend anyone to just try jamming stuff underneath the pcb without checking out the pictures and have a plan first. There are components underneath and please don't push anything too far in. I've tried putting plastic blister underneath the pcb in between 4 screws and next to the 4 pin connector. They are just longer rectangles by the way and I trimmed the ends in the same way as the washer method. However the screen still bulges a little around the centre where I can't put wedges because of the ribbon cable. The bulging back cover problem is completely gone however. I think I will try to put one washer for the screw above the ribbon cable, because I can see that the pcb has a screw hole right under the ribbon cable near that screw. This should lift the pcb a little around the centre. However I'm going to put a thinner washer as I don't want the screw to get elevated too much.
Anyone thinks this theory is rubbish, or have something to add?
EDIT: I report success! Instead of typing out the same thing I will show you with pictures. No idea if this fix will last, no guarantees. I still have a little sideways bulge but my N7 is so close to being perfect now. I don't think I will change anything else for now.
it's from that black foamy piece in your photo....this was mentioned in one of the other threads....
I've searched for a long while for help with this but I'm giving in now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/how-to-transfer-antennas-one-xperia-z-to-t2807997
This thread explains the problem I'm having but I couldn't follow the solution like the other guy could. In short how do I remove and then refit the antenna cable from my old phone case to the new one? I've managed to remove the black plastic cover over it but it still won't budge and in trying to make it budge I managed to pull of the gold connector from the wire.
Which actually brings me onto two more quick questions. I'm assuming the cable will still be good if I just put the gold connector back on the end? But how would you suggest I do so? Also in taking apart my phone I put a few wholes in the foil on the bottom of the battery whilst trying to leverage it out, is the battery still safe to use? It also has a few scratches/light dents on the side from the same process.
I'd like to see if my battery is just dead or if the tablet is now the issue. I can't seem to find a way to open this sucker up.
Any insight on this? It only seems to divide at the glass and on the back - neither option comes easy to "move".
My advice - don't.
The back is glued into place, and in most cases the issues are with the screen, not with the battery. Does it still get detected when you connect it to a pc? If yes, then it is running, it is just the screen that is dead.
If you really want to ruin your warranty, you can use a plastic tool to unglue the textured back, by starting between the back and the power switch. Get some double sided glue transparent tape, you'll need it later to re-assemble the tablet.
I did get brave and just try to open it with a plastic tool - came off pretty easy actually. Start down near the charger and speaker hole and wiggle your way around the edges. No real glue or anything - just an outside trim and back that comes off and on pretty cleanly. Battery pull and attempt at a charge didn't appear to work but we'll see
MistaSergio said:
I did get brave and just try to open it with a plastic tool - came off pretty easy actually. Start down near the charger and speaker hole and wiggle your way around the edges. No real glue or anything - just an outside trim and back that comes off and on pretty cleanly. Battery pull and attempt at a charge didn't appear to work but we'll see
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Hey, do you like to share some pictures?
Yeah - why not?!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eq9jqhkue7aa8qh/20151025_191602.jpg?dl=0
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/cp4g3x2dh3qp2lc/20151025_191446.jpg?dl=0
now if I could only get someone to find a image to use in phone tool - and flash it to life!