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Taking the battery cover off my HD2?

Hello, I have still yet to take the battery cover off my HD2 since it's brand new, and I need to know the least effortless way to take it off without damaging. I have tried with the little slot by pulling up on it but haven't tried very hard and it never comes off. I'm afraid of breaking it.... Help?

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PurpleLlamaLover said:
Hello, I have still yet to take the battery cover off my HD2 since it's brand new, and I need to know the least effortless way to take it off without damaging. I have tried with the little slot by pulling up on it but haven't tried very hard and it never comes off. I'm afraid of breaking it.... Help?
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Yeah, you've got the right idea there...it's built to have tension so it takes a bit of effort to get it open. First, that little slot is indeed for your nail to help pop it open...now, when you pull on it, do it as if the opposite side (with the volume buttons) is a hinge, and the door needs to swing open like that. I place one of my thumbs on the "hinge" side, and pull up on the other. Once it snaps up about an inch, I lift my thumb and it comes right off. Putting it back on is the exact opposite...first seat the side with the volume buttons securely (this takes some practice), and then swing it closed and snap down on the notch side.

Ugh, that sounds really difficult. This is actually making me regret my decision of buying the HD2. I love everything about it but this stuipid battery cover. Why couldn't it take up the entire middle-bottom of the phone!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfemA_G2QYA

Thanks, but I can't view the movie. Shows up as a white square...

don't worry about it really, your finger isn't going to damage the metal battery cover. it just pops right off.
i hold the phone with my right hand on the top and bottom and push the slot with my left thumb, easy peasy.

I'm not worried about the battery cover, just the phone. I've had it since Wednesday and have been phoneless for the past 2 weeks...

Just pull on it its not going to damage your phone, I do it every day.

Its really not that hard to do, you're making it a bigger deal than it actually is. Its made out of metal so I think you will be ok.

come on purple lama lover! just do it; don't be a pink lama

This thread, coupled with this post from another thread:
PurpleLlamaLover said:
I'm very meticulous when it comes to cosmetics. At night, when I'm not using my phone I wrap it in a lint free sunglass cloth, then in a layer of bubble wrap, then in a small bubble wrap lined packaging envelope, then in a larger bubble wrap lined shipping envelope, and then in a prefectly sized cardboard box that I put very carefully in a drawer. Lol, but the case and all it's openings fit perfect.
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Makes me believe that you may need to see a doctor. Your worries are baseless and way too superficial.

You're regretting buying the HD2 because of the battery cover? For real? Definitely don't get an evo then. That one feels like it could snap at any moment when you try to take it off. At least the HD2's is metal.

This is a joke, right? How are you going to damage a metal battery cover? What are you using to take it off, The Jaws of Life?

Just take it off. You won't damage it at all. I know it feels like its just going to rip apart but the HD2 can take it

Guys, Please don't feed the troll.

FlawlesStyle said:
This thread, coupled with this post from another thread:
Makes me believe that you may need to see a doctor. Your worries are baseless and way too superficial.
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WOW...if it rings your wouldnt even be able to hear it much less get it out in time to answer the call...

PurpleLlamaLover said:
Ugh, that sounds really difficult. This is actually making me regret my decision of buying the HD2. I love everything about it but this stuipid battery cover. Why couldn't it take up the entire middle-bottom of the phone!
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"UGHH thats difficult".....This guy / gal is really sad

LOL... This is hilarious!
This is what works for me
1) Phone face down
2) Stick your fingernail in the bottom left corner of the metal cover and lift it up. Voila.
Pocketnow technique didn't really work for me. Almost felt like I was going to break it.

There seriously is a thread about how to remove the battry cover???
I cant belive i just wasted my time in reading it WOW!!!!

Does anyones incredible s battery cover squeak?

I noticed that when I pressed on it slighty there was a slight squeak noise that came from the casing. I had recently bought a replacement cover and it was fine and than it did the same thing. What is this? Is it normal for most incredible s devices because I have heard other ppl had the same problem. I dont care as much because I have a case for mine but what about you guys??? Any squeaking issues??? LOL

IncredibleSlover said:
I noticed that when I pressed on it slighty there was a slight squeak noise that came from the casing. I had recently bought a replacement cover and it was fine and than it did the same thing. What is this? Is it normal for most incredible s devices because I have heard other ppl had the same problem. I dont care as much because I have a case for mine but what about you guys??? Any squeaking issues??? LOL
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Yes, same here, mines pretty bad actually!
I've got a case on top and its a tight fit, so it doesn't squeak.
Bad design flaw IMO.

neo-X said:
Yes, same here, mines pretty bad actually!
I've got a case on top and its a tight fit, so it doesn't squeak.
Bad design flaw IMO.
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Arrgh, it brings out the OCD in me LOL. But I have a case so it isnt bad, and its only in one little corner and I have to press on it so I geuss its not that bad. Its really a shame because I love this phone and thats its only flaw.

The same case here too.
For me its at the corner. I guess its due to the pressure while we want to unlock the phone, we tend to press the back cover first before hittin the power button.
Ive got a red IS, dunno if i can get another replacable one or not...
P.S I aint using any case or anything, its as fresh as outta the box XD

I believe the squeak is caused by some empty space existing between the phone and the back cover. Stick a strip of duct tape on the inside part of the back cover where it squeaks. It should solve the squeaking problem.

Mine squeaks really badly around the volume buttons. putting a case on fixes it though.
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Yep mine squeaks too, the corner near the camera.

Squeaky
No, mine has not had any squeaks. The USB port does rattle a bit. But not enough to get up in arms about. I find the fit and finish surprisingly good considering the chassis seems to be all plastic.

CoolinHL said:
I believe the squeak is caused by some empty space existing between the phone and the back cover. Stick a strip of duct tape on the inside part of the back cover where it squeaks. It should solve the squeaking problem.
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Isnt that not going to be good for the battery? Overheating it or something? I am kind of weary about putting things inside the phone

yeah it has been discussed tht the cover does squeek, either you have a case that is able to press on the phone good enough to prevent it from squeeking or you put fillers inside the phone to stop the squeeking

IncredibleSlover said:
Isnt that not going to be good for the battery? Overheating it or something? I am kind of weary about putting things inside the phone
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How do you think that would overheat the phone, exactly? It's not like phones have vents or fans that could be blocked by the tape.

Lol I don't know I'm just weary about stuff when it comesbto my phone maybe ill try that
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Ok did it and it works
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Of the ones that squeak (including mine), how many people have removed the back cover? Mine didn't start to squeak until the third time in pulled the battery cover off. I have noticed that on one side there is a small gap along one side more so than the other.

Mine definitely squeaked as if the cover was loose. It's not much of an issue with a case though.

Yep. Mine squeaks.
Top right (Near the camera & power button) and bottom left (near the home button). Intrigues me that it's like a diagonal thing. oh well.
I lold.
Don't really care though. xD

Just send them an email with some proof, some pictures and maybe a short video which you can clearly hear the sqeezing.
I did that and they send me a new cover
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I was able to fix this once by somehow properly placing the back cover back on but when the next time I removed it and placed it back, I again started to have the squeak so I used some plastic tape, placed it on the side of the back as well as the top, placed the back cover back and no more squeaking
I had squeaking on the right top and side.

acme anvil said:
Of the ones that squeak (including mine), how many people have removed the back cover? Mine didn't start to squeak until the third time in pulled the battery cover off. I have noticed that on one side there is a small gap along one side more so than the other.
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Same here. Mine started squeaking after I removed the back cover for the third time as well. For me it's on the right side, smack in the middle of the device (where my middle finger rests when I hold it in my left hand )

System92 said:
Same here. Mine started squeaking after I removed the back cover for the third time as well. For me it's on the right side, smack in the middle of the device (where my middle finger rests when I hold it in my left hand )
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I wish this was the only problem that I discovered with the phone. I love the phone but look at what I discovered.
http://oi56.tinypic.com/9u8d9y.jpg
YES! That is a pixel..dead or stuck? I have no idea..Im thinkin its DEAD!!!
FML!!!!! Arrgh now I have to buy a display replacement and open up my phone to replace it...because it bugs me. I dont want to go through warranty, I will have to unroot my phone and S-on. Arrgh
Anyone else with this?

For those with gaps on your One,

Do you think the speaker grill will pop off in the future? I just realized mine has quite a gap, you can slide a paper in.
But I don't want to resort to warranty since I have already been using it for a month plus, and got stuff working and all.
The grill I have in question is the bottom one.
I don't know how strong the glue supporting the bottom grill is.

if it comes off, stick it back on with superglue

IINexusII said:
if it comes off, stick it back on with superglue
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Love it! :silly:

snowblind2142 said:
Love it! :silly:
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my almost gapless phone is now showing gaps n getting bigger everytime i look at it.. But.. Meeeh

IINexusII said:
if it comes off, stick it back on with superglue
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Haha true.. But I wonder how hard it might be to glue it back together, I'm really bad with this kind of things.

fluxthesky said:
Haha true.. But I wonder how hard it might be to glue it back together, I'm really bad with this kind of things.
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the method of heating the grill and clamping it down (was a thread about it somewhere) is probably an option to try. i might try it on mine too since the gaps are getting big..

IINexusII said:
the method of heating the grill and clamping it down (was a thread about it somewhere) is probably an option to try. i might try it on mine too since the gaps are getting big..
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Dang.. That sounds kind of too much for me. I guess I just gotta put my faith on HTC's glueing process or hopefully it pops off at least before my warranty.

yea..just use superglue..
i use those very liquid glue to stick it back..now its gapless...just apply very very little and its enough..
just wanna avoid the liquid from dripping to the speaker girll..^^

randykzc said:
yea..just use superglue..
i use those very liquid glue to stick it back..now its gapless...just apply very very little and its enough..
just wanna avoid the liquid from dripping to the speaker girll..^^
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Wow did your grill pop out? Or did you replace them intentionally.

fluxthesky said:
Wow did your grill pop out? Or did you replace them intentionally.
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nono...my grill did not pop out..its just that there is gap there..i just use glue to glue it ..now its gapless..^^

randykzc said:
nono...my grill did not pop out..its just that there is gap there..i just use glue to glue it ..now its gapless..^^
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Wow how did you managed to get the glue inside the gap? I mean I know it's quite a gap, but I don't think it's THAT wide to be able to squueze glue in..

Are the gaps really that much of a concern? I have a bit of a gap on the top speaker grill, but I have a case on the phone too. I don't even notice it now. I'm more concerned about the durability of "Gorilla Glass." I've had 3 iPhones now and I've never scratched my screen. I've owned the HTC One for a month and I've got two scratches already...

fluxthesky said:
Wow how did you managed to get the glue inside the gap? I mean I know it's quite a gap, but I don't think it's THAT wide to be able to squueze glue in..
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thats why u have to use liquid glue..just apply a little the on gap and quickly press the grill to close the gap
and of course quickly wipe off the glue that you pressed out..

randykzc said:
thats why u have to use liquid glue..just apply a little the on gap and quickly press the grill to close the gap
and of course quickly wipe off the glue that you pressed out..
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Ahh sounds idiotproof.. mind telling us what specific liquid glue did you use? I might do this in the future.

T5BRICK said:
Are the gaps really that much of a concern? I have a bit of a gap on the top speaker grill, but I have a case on the phone too. I don't even notice it now. I'm more concerned about the durability of "Gorilla Glass." I've had 3 iPhones now and I've never scratched my screen. I've owned the HTC One for a month and I've got two scratches already...
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For me it's more of a durability thing. I'm just afraid it will pop out from the glue losing it's strength in the future.

randykzc said:
thats why u have to use liquid glue..just apply a little the on gap and quickly press the grill to close the gap
and of course quickly wipe off the glue that you pressed out..
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Well, if you're gonna use instant glue, you're prolly gonna end up sticking your fingers to the thing... so.
It might work if you have someone else hold it upside down and you're REAL careful.

The warranty is there for a reason. Use it.
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Haha superglue works!!! Now my phone is gapless again.. Super WIN

NexusF said:
The warranty is there for a reason. Use it.
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15 bucks for shipping, plus 1-2 weeks w/ no phone, ntm the chances of getting a refurb and/or defective device.
I've heard some really bad horror stories, like trading in phones >3 times.

fluxthesky said:
Ahh sounds idiotproof.. mind telling us what specific liquid glue did you use? I might do this in the future.
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i use Loctite super glue..i think it drys pretty fast..so after apply have to immediately close the gap and wipe off the glue..
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/4/2/sg_bottle/overview/Loctite-Super-Glue-Longneck-Bottle.htm

[Q] Are the speaker grills supposed to be removable?

My Nexus 6 from Sprint was just delivered. I quickly opened the box and removed the plastic screen cover. I then started to pick a little at one of the speaker grills to make sure there wasn't some plastic on them and it popped out! I quickly put it back in place and it seems to be staying though I'm afraid to pick at it again to see just how well it is in there.
Did I just break my new phone or are removable speaker grills a feature? Perhaps for cleaning out the speaker hole and such?

I don't think that's a feature.
Do they still work?
My, my.. hopefully it's just your unit and this doesn't become a widespread issue.

msal said:
Do they still work?
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Yes, the speakers work great. The grills aren't actually grills they're solid pieces of plastic. So, I presume they need to be somewhat loosely installed in the speaker hole to allow air to pass through. I didn't get a good look but it didn't appear as though I'd broken any plastic hooks or anything.

youngm77 said:
Yes, the speakers work great. The grills aren't actually grills they're solid pieces of plastic. So, I presume they need to be somewhat loosely installed in the speaker hole to allow air to pass through. I didn't get a good look but it didn't appear as though I'd broken any plastic hooks or anything.
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Sounds like it just pops in to secure it in place. I wouldn't worry about it, you do have a full warranty if you ever have a problem.

Well, put the phone in my pocket today and the same speaker grill came off. Looks like I broke it. I'm going to try and get the phone replaced under warranty. Failing that it probably wouldn't be too hard to superglue it back in.
youngm

I never thought of applying superglue on a"high end" device.

I believe the grill design was made to direct the sound waves and also used to not allow the screen to touch the surface it was resting on

youngm77 said:
My Nexus 6 from Sprint was just delivered. I quickly opened the box and removed the plastic screen cover. I then started to pick a little at one of the speaker grills to make sure there wasn't some plastic on them and it popped out! I quickly put it back in place and it seems to be staying though I'm afraid to pick at it again to see just how well it is in there.
Did I just break my new phone or are removable speaker grills a feature? Perhaps for cleaning out the speaker hole and such?
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Well, you're not alone. My Blue 32 from ATT has a loose speaker grill at the top. I am not sure if it was like that when I got it, or if a week of putting it in the pocket and taking it out caused it.
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atcchris said:
Well, you're not alone. My Blue 32 from ATT has a loose speaker grill at the top. I am not sure if it was like that when I got it, or if a week of putting it in the pocket and taking it out caused it.
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Hows the loose bit holding up? I might go switch mine depending on your response.

eqbirvin said:
Hows the loose bit holding up? I might go switch mine depending on your response.
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Well, as of right now, it is still hanging on. It bothers me that it is loose though, so I will probably try a warranty exchange... I guess I'll be one of their first.
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atcchris said:
Well, as of right now, it is still hanging on. It bothers me that it is loose though, so I will probably try a warranty exchange... I guess I'll be one of their first.
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Well you wont be alone. I might switch mine tomorrow if i can do it in store.

My top speaker grill is very lose. Can't seem to pry it off

RandoTheKing said:
My top speaker grill is very lose. Can't seem to pry it off
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Mine still is too. Way past the regular return policy now... Still trying to decide if I will do a warranty claim through Moto. It's been like this for a while and I was kinda waiting for it to fall off, but it just hasn't yet! I have been putting it in and out of my pocket like normal and have not been gentle either...
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atcchris said:
Mine still is too. Way past the regular return policy now... Still trying to decide if I will do a warranty claim through Moto. It's been like this for a while and I was kinda waiting for it to fall off, but it just hasn't yet! I have been putting it in and out of my pocket like normal and have not been gentle either...
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I'm just curious hws it now for you? I'm having the same issue less than a month since I got the phone.

linezero said:
I'm just curious hws it now for you? I'm having the same issue less than a month since I got the phone.
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Mine is still loose. It's been this way forever now. It hasn't fallen off though! I dunno, at this point I'm just keeping it I guess, and if it falls off eventually, I'll glue it back on. At least my back didn't peel off and bend like some did.
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atcchris said:
Mine is still loose. It's been this way forever now. It hasn't fallen off though! I dunno, at this point I'm just keeping it I guess, and if it falls off eventually, I'll glue it back on. At least my back didn't peel off and bend like some did.
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so is mine. just the front speaker bit is loose. well it does not make any sounds when I shake the phone up and down. Im assuming its nt that loose but can can feel the loose when i use fingers. the back didnt peel off either
EDIT: do have dust issues? dust getting into the speaker grill like a dust magnet?

linezero said:
so is mine. just the front speaker bit is loose. well it does not make any sounds when I shake the phone up and down. Im assuming its nt that loose but can can feel the loose when i use fingers. the back didnt peel off either
EDIT: do have dust issues? dust getting into the speaker grill like a dust magnet?
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I don't really get much in the way of dust in the N6 grills. I can usually blow it out with just my own breath.
My Nexus 4 was TERRIBLE about that though. The speaker grill on that thing always looked gross.
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I use little tiny brush to clean my speaker grills out. I think the brush is from a cleaning kit I bought for RC cars.
Tappin from my Nexus 6

https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus6/comments/2s0wcf/tip_the_little_plastic_strips_that_cover_the/
here is the good guid
it is removable

I'm interested there is a guide to remove and put it back of speaker grill and there is a guy who said that he changed this piece of plastic on MOTO X 2014 with the nexus one where can i buy this plastic?
Or maybe i can just attach double side tape and leave little hole for voice? It's drives me crazy it's shacking

[Q] Problems with SIM Covering Flap

I have a Brand New phone where the SIM flap does NOT sit flush with the body of the phone.
The MicroUSB flap if fine and when viewing the screen cannot be seen. However, the SIM flap can be seen raised. If I push it back in it is flush for around 2-3 seconds and then it starts to protrude again!
Surely this will compromise the waterproofing???
I see other people are having problems but most of them where after 2-3 weeks. Mine is like this OUT OF THE BOX!!!
Your experiences?

Bump!

Me too.
Now I'm using the ultraslim cover from Puro and I think this helped reducing that.
Anyway you can try changing the flap, it's cheap and I saw that lot of people with this problem managed to solve in that way.

AndreDNA said:
Me too.
Now I'm using the ultraslim cover from Puro and I think this helped reducing that.
Anyway you can try changing the flap, it's cheap and I saw that lot of people with this problem managed to solve in that way.
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I have the same problem but on the upper one. Where do you buy flaps? Sony told me to send it under warranty but not having the phone 3 weeks just to change a rubber piece seems stupid.

If you have this problem exchange the phone for a new one immediately.. I had this and o2 said it was a recognised fault with some units
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With the cover on are you sure its tightly shut as water may get in...
Also... How easy are they to replace and where do you buy them from... May come in handy!

O2 are good... I bought mine from VERY.CO.UK!

search for them on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4Color-Si...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2346a7dffd
these ones based in uk ...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-S...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4d270a35f3
cheers:good:

AnGrY sCoTsMaN said:
search for them on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4Color-Si...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2346a7dffd
these ones based in uk ...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-S...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4d270a35f3
cheers:good:
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My SIM flap protrudes about 1/3 of a mm, but I've held my phone under water for a few minutes and there were no bubbles emerging anywhere so I think I'm good for now.

AnGrY sCoTsMaN said:
search for them on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4Color-Si...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2346a7dffd
these ones based in uk ...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-S...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4d270a35f3
cheers:good:
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Do you have a guide to change this part . How to disassemply and assembly the new Sim Cap Cover

wolfgart said:
Do you have a guide to change this part . How to disassemply and assembly the new Sim Cap Cover
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dunno mate,by looking at them i'd imagine they just pull out....and you just plug the new ones in ?

wolfgart said:
Do you have a guide to change this part . How to disassemply and assembly the new Sim Cap Cover
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take a look at this. looks really easy, actually.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu5_xDvXQyU

OK, Just a quick update. Last night, I pushed the SIM Cover right in and wrapped about 3 rubber bands (top, middle & bottom of the flap) over the face of the phone to ensure that the flap remained in place when I let go of it.
When I took the rubber bands off this morning its a lot better.
I don't know if its a long term solution, but the flap does not seem to be protruding as much.... In fact it looks almost flush. :good: for now!

tmohammad said:
OK, Just a quick update. Last night, I pushed the SIM Cover right in and wrapped about 3 rubber bands (top, middle & bottom of the flap) over the face of the phone to ensure that the flap remained in place when I let go of it.
When I took the rubber bands off this morning its a lot better.
I don't know if its a long term solution, but the flap does not seem to be protruding as much.... In fact it looks almost flush. :good: for now!
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this is my problem : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qofci7kyq88bt2g/AAB6Bfryie68xSEFoGLWdjv8a?dl=0

Try the rubber band method... Push the bottom of the flap in and then place a rubber band on it and leave it overnight

For information I had the same issue when I received mine. I did not want to send it back and wait again for a new one so I used to push back the flap when I saw it open. Now, the flap remains closed and doesn't open anymore! I think it just need some time to fit correctly.
I have tried the waterproof test and everything was OK

AlexandreJoe said:
For information I had the same issue when I received mine. I did not want to send it back and wait again for a new one so I used to push back the flap when I saw it open. Now, the flap remains closed and doesn't open anymore! I think it just need some time to fit correctly.
I have tried the waterproof test and everything was OK
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I'm too chicken to attempt the waterproof test!

You can test waterproofing without water:
1) close the flaps
2) dial *#*#7378423#*#* (7378423 = SERVICE)
3) service tests/pressure sensor
4) press on the screen with your finger, pressure will rise
5) open a flap, press, pressure does not rise