USB flap not closing - Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

The rubber seal got loose on both ends, it's only glued on the middle, this makes the USB cover to open by itself, there is a way I can glue the rubber seal?
I know a flap replacement would be the ideal solution but that's not possible for me.

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usb connector...somewhat fixed

okay so i had been able to charge my phone recently, but the tilt wouldn't connect to the computer (sync)
so i read the wiki and what not
i took off the rubber cover on the pins and noticed one was bent a little...so i unbent it and connected it back to the usb connection WITHOUT the rubber cover...and voila, it now syncs with the pc
i then tried putting the rubber cover back on and it WONT sync back with the pc
it only works WITHOUT the rubber cover now....any suggestions? should i just leave it like this?
Well, if it works without the rubber cover and doesn't work with the rubber cover, my suggestion would be to leave the rubber cover off. That is of course if you want it to work.

Loose Charging Cover

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.
Fix
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

Theory on source of the screen lift issue and possible wedge fix

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....

Xperia V USB Flap broken

Hello guys, i have Xperia V and I can't close USB flap anymore
the black thing,something like black rubber completely felt off from flap and now i cant close it and phone isn't water ressistant anyomre
here is a picture http://pokit.org/get/?efe89bac4a80fca7341a2f1e3488016a.jpg
i found on internet USB Flaps,it's not to expensive but i wonder is there any usb flap replacment tutorial
or does anyone know how to replace usb flap on this phone
thanks
Replacement tips.
Are only two ways to remove actual USB cover:
1. "nice way"
- if near you is a clean environment to not let the dust to enter on the open phone, especially on the camera lens and you have right tools:
-- a Torx screwdriver (T5 or T6 not sure)(Five-star-type)
-- could be necessary also a Philips screwdriver
- unscrew the "five-start-type" screws from top and could be necessary to unscrew the Philips screw too, then follow bellow steps, without full unscrew the phone.
2. "brutal way"
- open the installed USB cover and firmly, but not sharply, pull the cover out;
- install the new USB cover, use a slot type screwdriver to push back the cover.
List of screw drivers: List of screw drives
In both cases close the phone and remove the battery first!
Be patient and place the phone on a glasses cloth to not scratch the front of the phone.

Disable screen-off by magnet?

Has anyone been able to/willing to figure out a way to disable the whole screen-off by magnet thing? I've been using a magnet mount in my car, and everything works great except that if placed just a bit off, the screen will turn off. Turning the screen on doesn't help because it will turn right back off again as soon as you swipe away the lock screen. As soon as I remove my phone from the holder (or even just slide it up/down a bit) it will stop doing it. I can't really move the plate the magnet attaches to, because then it would interfere with wireless charging. I've seen solutions for other devices, but not the N6. Thanks.
following! i have the same issue with my magicmount.
melficeapollo said:
following! i have the same issue with my magicmount.
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where have you put your "plate" on your phone? do you use wireless charging at all?
I don't use wireless charging. It was for a magnetic mount in my car. I had my plate attached to the spigen slim case and I placed it about an inch below the Motorola logo, my phone kept locking and wouldn't unlock as long as I had the plate there and attached to the magnetic mount. I ended up having to move it up and cover about half the Motorola logo and it works fine, but I find that aesthetically unpleasant.
Therefore I'm hoping someone has a solution so i can lower the plate to where it was before.
Would also like a fix for this. Use a magnetic phone holder too. If I get it in a sweet spot then I'm OK but any movement or mount it just off screen is off and can't get it back on. Like a tasker to disable this would be perfect!
basicreece said:
Would also like a fix for this. Use a magnetic phone holder too. . . .
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Till now I could not find a software solution to disable the magnet sensor.
In my car there is a strong neodymium magnet. Fixed with double sided tape. Diameter about 20 mm.
On the back of my N6 is a hard case with a small metal piece fixed on the outside with superglue.
When the metal is mounted on the lower part (about 1 cm below the M-logo) the magnet sensor is not activated
When there is metal on the back, wireless charging is not possible. The metal will be very hot and may cause damage.

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