I just bought a used Blue Angel and everything seems to be working perfectly except the main buttons (up/down/left/right).
It is possible that it's a simple matter of cleaning the contact-surface under the buttons, since they work sometimes.
But how do I do this? I have tried removing the two torx buttons on the side, but do I need to remove the back ones too just to get the buttons removed in the front?
If anybody could help me I would be forever grateful for 5 minutes.
-Inq
i just bought one used and dropped with two screws broke/ missing. The slider is also Sticking on my as is one button. it's been pretty heavily used. I'm getting ready to do a complete tear down and rebuild testing some connections and cleaning everything as i go along. I'll post a guide this weekend as i do it.
I'll be delighted to look at it! :roll:
inquartata said:
I just bought a used Blue Angel and everything seems to be working perfectly except the main buttons (up/down/left/right).
It is possible that it's a simple matter of cleaning the contact-surface under the buttons, since they work sometimes.
But how do I do this? I have tried removing the two torx buttons on the side, but do I need to remove the back ones too just to get the buttons removed in the front?
If anybody could help me I would be forever grateful for 5 minutes.
-Inq
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Dirt can accumulate in between the fascia and the rubber buttons, try cleaning with an old *slightly* damp toothbrush inbetween the grooves before diss-assembly.
To get to the buttons, you need the back off, board out to reveal two smaller torx screws holding the LCD assembly to the slide. Remove these 2 and the 2 usually visible with the slide up, and prise the lcd housing away from the slide from the bottom edge. There are then some small philips screws holding the front fascia buttons in place.
If you need a new fascia keypad I have them listed here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9712440845
Richard
willpower102 said:
I'll post a guide this weekend as i do it.
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Wanna see it to :lol:
willpower102 said:
I'll post a guide this weekend as i do it.
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Can you include pic to ?
@fluffcat1 do you sell buttons as wel ? i'm missing the ok button
marksken said:
willpower102 said:
I'll post a guide this weekend as i do it.
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Can you include pic to ?
@fluffcat1 do you sell buttons as wel ? i'm missing the ok button
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just the silver button cover or the actual button itself?
Richard
i think its just the cove cause when i push in the hole with my stylus it works
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i think its just the cove cause when i push in the hole with my stylus it works
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now i'm kinda confused as to what you actual problem is, lol! i don't see any hole with my stylus i can push in that has to do with the front buttons. Anyway. I've got all the pictures taken, but i am fairly busy right now. I'll get this stuff up this weekend.
just an update. I had my phone broken down a couple more times. i did some other crazy stuff with it that i will post on. I'll try to have this all up monday morning.
How do I get rid of the AT&T branding everywhere?
Will flashing the HTC Rom fix it?
Thanks
yes. Just flash to different rom.
And rub-off the faceplate decal with a cube of sugar.
believe it or not, but i wasnt able to rub off the faceplate decal with a sugar cube, used 3 sugar cubes, i did it as hard as i could too and it didnt rub off
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believe it or not, but i wasnt able to rub off the faceplate decal with a sugar cube, used 3 sugar cubes, i did it as hard as i could too and it didnt rub off
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If its plastic it won't rub off, from what I know only the T-Mobile version that has the aluminium faceplate will rub off. Rubing it in the direction of the vein ...thats up and down motions. (I did this and can confirm it works.)
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=335796&highlight=sugar
I tried the old sugar cube trick and I didn't see anything coming off. Has anyone been able to remove the logo?
I've seen a few posts about this and haven't seen anyone successful yet.
I don't think anyone has done it yet. But really, I don't see how it's that useful. I mean, I guess if you're not using it on AT&T then I could see why it might be a little weird, but otherwise it doesn't take away from the aesthetics of the phone.
I haven't tried myself on my Tilt, but it works with other phones when the logo on on a metal surface (make sure its not plastic)
But acetone at my girl's nailshop works great. I'll try with my Kaiser today.
goodbye clearcoat!
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I tried the old sugar cube trick and I didn't see anything coming off. Has anyone been able to remove the logo?
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Ya can't be ashamed that you got it cheaper than others can you??
Best thing is not to remove it as the previous poster has mentiond as it may damage the clear-coat surface starting gradual surface stripping.
Try covering it with a fancy logo sticker of your own design, then you would have a really unique device!!
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I haven't tried myself on my Tilt, but it works with other phones when the logo on on a metal surface (make sure its not plastic)
But acetone at my girl's nailshop works great. I'll try with my Kaiser today.
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Hey let me know the result.
Uh oh... i see some bad news coming. I'd bet once it's removed, there are permanent lettering marks where it was previously. Anxiously awaiting results.....
Would the old sugar cube method work? Or is the abrasiveness issue different for a metal surface?
I gave a few passes with the sugar cube, didn't seem to be doing anything so gave up.
For those that were considering a new housing for their X7501 I found a website I recently placed an order with. For the past few weeks my searches were coming up with the housing for the X7500's but I lucked out tonight. If anyone's interested in purchasing a new housing the link is:
http://www.order-bulk.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=dopod+u1000&Search=Search
I'll give feedback after my order is received.
now i need to have $100... i want this. i will need this in the future, but i must get one right away.
jetherson said:
now i need to have $100... i want this. i will need this in the future, but i must get one right away.
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LMAO, don't forget to order the disassembly tools. I'm still waiting for my order to come.
can someone post a link on how to dissasemble the htc advantage 7501, i am really bothered with my scratches, and I am considering to buy a new housing, but the question how to install it.
my scratch is on the chrome close to the screen, very annoying scratch, please anyone come up with a solution to remove scratches, or help us providing a how to guide to install new housings
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can someone post a link on how to dissasemble the htc advantage 7501, i am really bothered with my scratches, and I am considering to buy a new housing, but the question how to install it.
my scratch is on the chrome close to the screen, very annoying scratch, please anyone come up with a solution to remove scratches, or help us providing a how to guide to install new housings
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I know responderman had done the swap of the housing already. He might have some information along with pictures on it. If you don't get any replies or find anything let me know and I'll see what I can come up with. I too myself will need it anyway. My housing should be here any day now.
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Use responderman link , post 9
Just to say it is tricky will be an understatement, so I would ask for advice from somebody that has done it, even with the manual, just to minimize damage.
Im here guys its not that hard when you know what to look out for. I will let you know more when you are ready.
Jay
I am receiving my housing today, please provide details and step by step guide, how you did it. I am awaiting your feedback your help is very much appreciated
Athena Manual
Hi Again,
The official Athena Manual HERE will tell you much better than I can from page 29 to 33, But if you have any questions then ask me on this thread so everyone can read it please.
Regards
Jay
well looks so complicated, now i will till the phone really becomes nasty looking, then i will try this
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There you got
Just to say it is tricky will be an understatement, so I would ask for advice from somebody that has done it, even with the manual, just to minimize damage.
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I'd love to look at the manual you attached, but when I try to unzip it, it asks for the next part of the archive... was this a spanned zip file?
The file link Responderman gave is coming up blank for me. Anyone got a better link to this repair manual? I dropped my x7501 and smashed the corner of the case - still works fine, but the case is slowly disintegrating....!!!
same here, cant download megaupload file, and part of zip missing :-S
thx
Zip file? Its a PDF file and the link is working fine. Ive just tested it on another computer. You should be able to download it and start it straight away????
Jay
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Zip file? Its a PDF file and the link is working fine. Ive just tested it on another computer. You should be able to download it and start it straight away????
Jay
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I am so frustrated. After ordering my housing, it finally came today (2 wks late), only to find out it's the X7500 housing. Not only that but getting out the car it fell on the face and got a slight scratch on the side. I will attempt to reach out to the supplier and see why they have false advertising on their site. I'll see how the return works out.
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I am so frustrated. After ordering my housing, it finally came today (2 wks late), only to find out it's the X7500 housing. Not only that but getting out the car it fell on the face and got a slight scratch on the side. I will attempt to reach out to the supplier and see why they have false advertising on their site. I'll see how the return works out.
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Sh*t thats bad news, sounds like they dont know what they are on about. I would complain to them. Are you happy with the work you need to do to change it?? it aint that bad honest, the worst bit is removing the plastic cover on the top.
Keep me posted
Jay
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Sh*t thats bad news, sounds like they dont know what they are on about. I would complain to them. Are you happy with the work you need to do to change it?? it aint that bad honest, the worst bit is removing the plastic cover on the top.
Keep me posted
Jay
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I sent them a complaint letter. I'm pretty confident I can do the swap out. I'll keep you posted on how it all goes.
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I sent them a complaint letter. I'm pretty confident I can do the swap out. I'll keep you posted on how it all goes.
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By the way, did you have any trouble with the athena manual download I posted? it seems some cant see it, but they are on about zip files
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managed to get the megaupload pdf downloaded, must have been my ffox noscripts!
ok, so p29-33 seem ok, how does the bottom panel (with the battery cover) slide off?
also, what about the vueflo button, does that just get pushed in and then the internal unit slides out?
thanks for your help, i too ordered off order-bulk, the black case, what is difference to x7500 case?
also, navi rubber button, does the rubber bit in center pull out, then reveals a screw? or does the whole bit screw off?
HoggerJeff
I'd love to look at the manual you attached, but when I try to unzip it, it asks for the next part of the archive... was this a spanned zip file?
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yea sorry I missed two files, since the total size is 9M and responderman posted a link for the same manual, I have deleted the original posted file and edited my previous post ( the limit is 8M for attached zip files)
responderman
by the way, did you have any trouble with the athena manual download I posted? it seems some cant see it, but they are on about zip files
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now you know.
badaas
how does the bottom panel (with the battery cover) slide off?
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you pull the navi rubber out, under it there is an screw, unscrew it and take the joystick, take out the power and comm manager/record bottoms
the top part is taken by starting from the corner ( next to the front camera) and continuing through to the other side (be careful with the volume bottom
pull the two plastic layers ( one in the corner other near the centre)
to take the plastic at the bottom, remove the screws and careful take the part
Now you should have a metal case opened at top and bottom, slide the internal parts towards the top
I didn't find it easy so read the manual until all is clear and good luck.
got mine today, no vueflo replacement button, and case bottom cover is warped! grrrr, peed off now, got an orange 'hole' where the vueflo was lol! (which apparently you can leave in place, same for 'ok' and 'menu' buttons on left, as theyre attached to the case, not the internal housing, which will slide out past them with no trouble! - hindsight eh!? marvellous thing!!!).
oh, and my rubber nipple cover pinged off somewhere into the obscurity of my carpet, great!!
edit: just a note, you don't have to take the battery bottom case part off first. you can do that once it's all slid out. much easier, as you can get to the little buggery clips without hassle!
If I want to replace my top cover on the HTC One (because it has been scratched, and I then want to buy a new top replacement http://www.parts4repair.com/top-cover-bottom-cover-for-htc-one-m7-white/ ) is it possible just to heat it up and then remove it? without opening anything else up in the phone?
Seems possible to do with the bottom cover, but can it also be done with the top?
Also want to know plse, anyone ?
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If I want to replace my top cover on the HTC One (because it has been scratched, and I then want to buy a new top replacement http://www.parts4repair.com/top-cover-bottom-cover-for-htc-one-m7-white/ ) is it possible just to heat it up and then remove it? without opening anything else up in the phone?
Seems possible to do with the bottom cover, but can it also be done with the top?
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Z900 said:
Also want to know plse, anyone ?
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From a tear down I saw here (possibly general section) the top cover can only be replaced after a complete dismantle as it appears to be screwed in place from the back
Thankk you rider !:good:
s7yler said:
If I want to replace my top cover on the HTC One (because it has been scratched, and I then want to buy a new top replacement http://www.parts4repair.com/top-cover-bottom-cover-for-htc-one-m7-white/ ) is it possible just to heat it up and then remove it? without opening anything else up in the phone?
Seems possible to do with the bottom cover, but can it also be done with the top?
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here is a link to the teardown "http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC+One+Teardown/13494/1"
it appears to be really hard to replace because you have to take the Screen and Digitizer off the casing.
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Also want to know plse, anyone ?
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Here is the teardown done by an XDA user:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2353895