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....
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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
I posted this in this thread, but I also wanted to post here to get feedback (agree/disagree) from others seeing the screen lift issue.
I've tried a few of the suggested fixes (shim, screw loosen/tighten, remove sponge, reheat glue) to fix my screen lift but the lift keeps coming back. On my device I can see a pronounced warp down the left hand side. Visible on both the screen frame and the plastic back case.
Removing the back case I see it warped on the left but straight on the right. I wonder if this is in fact the root cause of the lift. The warped case is applying force to the left side and the screen can't help but lift.
I've attached pictures to illustrate the issue. You can see (by the color of my fingertip) the amount of force I have to apply to press the left side flat. I think this is why the fixes are all temporary. The warped case will eventually win out against all fix attempts.
I actually don't want to RMA my device. I frankly can't be bothered to. However, if Google wants to send me a new back cover I'd happily accept it. I would imagine, though, that procedurally this would be problematic... you don't want customers taking the devices apart, it's unlikely they have cases lying about, and they have an RMA process in place that most likely is triggered by a clicking a single button on a form (least fuss).
Is anyone else seeing this warping?
The pictures I've attached show:
Looking down the left edge - you can clearly see the warp.
Looking down the right edge - no warp.
Side on of the left edge.
Side on of the right edge.
The left edge before and after pressing down with my finger.
Just posting my personal success story with fixing creakyness when pressing the edges of the screen, no idea if this is the common issue that most people are having. I looked through a few pages of posts and haven't seen anyone else post about this fix - apologies if I missed it.
I don't personally have any screen separation so that's likely something different entirely, and seem to have a fix already anyways. My creaking was also mostly localized to the upper right by the hardware buttons.
My issue was specifically with the BATTERY I tried tightening screws and it seems to go away temporarily but would come back after some hours. Taking out the battery and re-seating seems to have stopped all creaking entirely. What seems to be happening is the adhesive (applied to the top and bottom of the battery/frame) is so strong that it's actually putting force on the metal frame it's attached to and warping it, and said warping of the frame is what causes the creaking sound when depressed.
Not sure if this is just an issue with the way it was assembled, but I have a sneaking suspicion that the adhesive might melt under heat when playing games or charging and perhaps cause the frame to expand slightly - not sure if that would be enough to actually make this problem re-surface. I'll have to give it some time and a few charges to know for sure.
As of right now this thing feels rock solid. If the problem does come back I feel like cleaning off the original adhesive and re-applying your own in a smarter location should do the trick.
Instructions for how to remove the back cover and battery here can by found by googling "ifixit nexus 7", it's on the first page. Pry it off, pop it back on, no creaks.
I'll try this. Tightening the screws didn't fix the creakiness on my tablet either.
So my nexus 6 decided to take a swim in a pool. It was in for about a min and when it was taken out I took the back cover off. Removed all that I could and let it dry in the sun for a day. Put back together and the screen will go from a soft black and fade to a green then to a white and then off then repeat. The phone does start up and work. I can send myself emails and texts and the alert sound works and when I call it it rings. The screen is unusable though. I took it apart and this is what I found. The screen cable seem to have had a short. Is there any way of fixing these two very small trace wires? Or do I just go buy and new screen and hope for the best.
Have you tried cleaning it with 90% isopropyl alcohol and a qtip?
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Have you tried cleaning it with 90% isopropyl alcohol and a qtip?
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Looks shorted and burned to me. Never crank a wet phone. This is what board will look like. Probably fried before ever shut down.
Looks like you damaged it taking it apart.
Those traces can be cleaned though. However it could be an issue in the motherboard. Take all removable components off and give it (the motherboard only) a bath in 91% isopropyl alcohol for 5 minutes. Drip dry for a few hours.
Sorry I forgot to mention that I had already put it in isopropal alcohol and cleaned it with a qtip. The traces where not damaged by me. And they are gone no cleaning will bring it back. I guess I will just get a new screen.
Ah! I see now I thought that was mineral deposits. It's fixable, but you need some serious skills. Might as well just get a new screen.
I ordered a new screen and replaced it. The phone looks and works perfect except for one thing. My bottom speaker now rattles and my microphone does not work. I believe it is because I put the main board in rubbing alcohol and it damaged the plastic on the speaker. The bottom speaker is attached to the main board with adhesive and was easily removed. I ordered another replacement speaker. I hope that the bottom speaker also acts as the microphone. I dont think I will put my phone in rubbing alcohol unless it is my last resort.
I have always had my N6 in a basic spigen case, but noticed that one side is higher to the edge of the case than the other, I always thought it was the case. But the other day I looked a bit deeper and found that the screen is coming away from the body in the bottom right all the way up to the side buttons.
It is coming away from the thin black bezel as opposed to the coloured middle body. I first thought that maybe the LiPo was swelling and pushing it out (as it feels like it is forcing out as you can push it back down but springs straight back up again) so I took the back cover off and checked, the battery looks fine with no obvious puffyness.
So before I pull it fully apart to get at the screen:
How is the screen attached to that thin black bezel? Or, how is the screen adhered in place?
I have watched a few screen replacement videos but once they detach the screen from the middle body obviously they don't explain any further. I am hoping that the screen is adhered like the back panel so I can just clean and re-stick with new double sided tape.