I have a broken LG Optimus 2x Speed, which I want to disassemble.
I already got a few screws out, but there are a few screws that are stuck, and I cannot get them out. I've tried several screwdrivers, but they all keep slipping away.
I have no idea how to remove these screws. Any suggestions?
KnekKeR said:
I have a broken LG Optimus 2x Speed, which I want to disassemble.
I already got a few screws out, but there are a few screws that are stuck, and I cannot get them out. I've tried several screwdrivers, but they all keep slipping away.
I have no idea how to remove these screws. Any suggestions?
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Wrong section, ask in the 2X forum.
Well, it's not really a LG Optimus 2x specific question.
Just asking how to remove small tight screws in general.
I actually posted this in General discussion>General. A mod moved it to LG GT540..
To remove tight screws you must heat it gently, plastic will soften so the screws can be easily turned. Some heatgun perhaps. But don't melt your phone.
MikuSE610 said:
To remove tight screws you must heat it gently, plastic will soften so the screws can be easily turned. Some heatgun perhaps. But don't melt your phone.
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Would a soldering iron also work?
why not let LG Service Center do the job? maybe those screws were already loose thread..
KnekKeR said:
Would a soldering iron also work?
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Nope that's too hot. Hairblower works too.
helldroid04 said:
why not let LG Service Center do the job? maybe those screws were already loose thread..
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Phone fell into water, and the LCD is broken. Everything else works fine though. I tested it with the HDMI output.
LG probably won't help me unless I pay them.
I just tried using a hairblower, but my screwdriver keeps slipping away. Is there a way to get more grip or something?
You should use precision screwdrivers. Or use a mini power tool. We used to drill those rusty screws that the heads are missing.
MikuSE610 said:
You should use precision screwdrivers. Or use a mini power tool. We used to drill those rusty screws that the heads are missing.
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Any specific names I should look for when buying a screwdriver? Like PH000 or something?
Thanks!
Well I'm not a technician so I don't know the names of the head tips. But I bought the one with 26 head attachments.
i already experienced this, no other solution than to pay lg :-(
i even tried disassembling my phone but got no luck :-(
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Try putting some rubber in-between the screw driver and the screw. Ive used the cheapest thin elastic bands for this before. Worked quite well and I didnt end up ruining the screws.
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You know that plastic thingie you need to open if you want to charge your phone? I had HTC S610 before and you had to open backside, remove batter and there was that little hole in which that plastic was secured.
I couldn't find anything like that on my G1. Now i bought a docking station for phone and cant put the phone on it because of that plastic thing.
And i don't want to just cut it from the phone. I think i would break my own heart with that.
Help?
Mine actually broke off at one point and all I had left was the little peice that connects to the phone. all I did was slowly pull that sucker out and it came out easily.
glock30 said:
Mine actually broke off at one point and all I had left was the little peice that connects to the phone. all I did was slowly pull that sucker out and it came out easily.
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same here ... has happened to every phone that ive ever owned that had one lol
isn't there an elegant way to do this?
greglord said:
isn't there an elegant way to do this?
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your can fix your phone a fancy home cooked meal, put out the good table spread, use candle light to eat your meal, then when just you and your g1 get in the bed, violently rape it with some scissors or toenail clippers or any other instrument of cutting.
If you don't want to do that then google the htc guide to disassemble your phone. it may be in there.
I ripped myne off was tired of opening and closing it. But the SD cover one fell off 3 days after i leave the Army... go figure
Mine broke off and the stem fell back into the phone. It's like it was never there. Why in the hell are you even considereing disassembling your phone just for that? You're gonna break something important. Scissors, man. Scissors.
I say do it the old fashion way, just yank it off
forget scissors just use your teeth
imbonez9 said:
forget scissors just use your teeth
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LOL, I cut mine off with a knife
AdrianK said:
LOL, I cut mine off with a knife
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Sounds painful. But did you remove the miniUSB cover?
Chahk said:
Sounds painful. But did you remove the miniUSB cover?
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Oh snap! Well played, sir
If you are slow and gentle it comes out nice and easy.... o wait... we were talking about phones here... sorry...
Honestly though... slow and gentle is the way to go... maybe use some needle nose to grip it better
hey guys, i have a prob with my csl mi410 (x6)
when im taking picture, it seems lil bit goldish, when i check at my camera, oh god there are lot of dust inside..
i think it troubling my lense...
anyone know how to clean it?
to dissasembly it??
thanks
Well if the shell design is the same as the Motorola triumph then there are 2 t-5 torx screws towards the bottom, underneath the battery cover. Then the case kinda prys apart. Just be careful not to damage anything.
marc12868 said:
Well if the shell design is the same as the Motorola triumph then there are 2 t-5 torx screws towards the bottom, underneath the battery cover. Then the case kinda prys apart. Just be careful not to damage anything.
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yes, i found only 2 t-screw underneath d battery, but i can*t take it apart, its kinda locked from inside
are there a sensitive cables stick on backcase? can you please make tutor with pic or video??
service centre is soo hard to find here
Well either get a flat head screwdriver or a guitar pick or something like that and kind of run it around the edges lifting gently. There are quite a few locking things on the inside so you kind of have to push against them to get it apart... I might make a tutorial soon.
marc12868 said:
Well either get a flat head screwdriver or a guitar pick or something like that and kind of run it around the edges lifting gently. There are quite a few locking things on the inside so you kind of have to push against them to get it apart... I might make a tutorial soon.
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if it not bothering you please do,
it's will be very usefull, especially for newbie like me..
and it will be the first assemble tutor for x6 i think, b'coz i've been searching almost 3 day and got nothing...
thankyou
Ok well when I get time I will try and make a tutorial. It may be slightly different, because it's gonna be a Motorola Triumph, but it should basically be the same. I'm pretty sure the shells are put together the same, just a different exterior.
anyone??
My jack cover has broke. My fault mostly - the rubber edge of the flap has been damagged, and obviously there is no waterresistance any more.
The question is:
1.Can I change the flap without disassembling the phone? I think I can pull the flap out (with little force), and install the new one...
2.If I disassemble the phone, should I apply the new battery cover adhesive tape sticker (found on ebay)? Or use old one?
bit1der said:
My jack cover has broke. My fault mostly - the rubber edge of the flap has been damagged, and obviously there is no waterresistance any more.
The question is:
1.Can I change the flap without disassembling the phone? I think I can pull the flap out (with little force), and install the new one...
2.If I disassemble the phone, should I apply the new battery cover adhesive tape sticker (found on ebay)? Or use old one?
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1. No you will need to disassemble the phone
2. It's always better to get some new adhesive.
If you decide to do the repairs by yourself, please note that you might lose the water resistance if the phone isn't closed properly after you've finished.
And you'll lose warranty too!
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Dsteppa said:
1. No you will need to disassemble the phone
2. It's always better to get some new adhesive.
If you decide to do the repairs by yourself, please note that you might lose the water resistance if the phone isn't closed properly after you've finished.
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WRONG - you obviously haven't done it and are giving false information.
The flaps replacement come as a set of 4 for $7.
The "straps" simply push in and NO dismantling is required.
LenAsh said:
WRONG - you obviously haven't done it and are giving false information.
The flaps replacement come as a set of 4 for $7.
The "straps" simply push in and NO dismantling is required.
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GREAT if won't need to disassemble it!
SO the strap can be pushed in?
BUT can old flap be forced out of the phone?
I tried to pull it out, seems to me it is possible.
(I'll post here the progress of repearing, as soon my flaps ships to me. Thanks everyone for help)
bit1der said:
GREAT if won't need to disassemble it!
SO the strap can be pushed in?
BUT can old flap be forced out of the phone?
I tried to pull it out, seems to me it is possible.
(I'll post here the progress of repearing, as soon my flaps ships to me. Thanks everyone for help)
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I'm currently experiencing the same issues. Were you able to pull out the rubber strap and insert the new one? My headphone jack flag is cracked on the top. Figured I'd try to replace it if possible at a reasonable cost.
Arneseka6 said:
I'm currently experiencing the same issues. Were you able to pull out the rubber strap and insert the new one? My headphone jack flag is cracked on the top. Figured I'd try to replace it if possible at a reasonable cost.
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anyone can tell me how to pull out the flap ?
My USB Flap is broken and i would like to change my Flap but i dont want to disassemble my Phone .
dubist said:
anyone can tell me how to pull out the flap ?
My USB Flap is broken and i would like to change my Flap but i dont want to disassemble my Phone .
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Yes, I'm interested in this also:good:
Me too. Phone is still great, beside it's not water proof anymore. :/
This might be of some use on how to do it!
http://nitpickle.wordpress.com/2014/03/16/diy-replacing-xperia-z-port-covers/
I broke off the USB port cover and the little bobble off the flap is still stuck inside the handset. I've tried digging with a pin but can't get it out.
What's the best thing to do?
Remove the rear cover?
"If it's broke, use a hammer. If that fails, you're not using a big enough hammer."
Sorry i had too
also try needle nose tweezers
but if you play on replacing them yourself, i think you would have to open the back aither way
Kirkymole said:
I broke off the USB port cover and the little bobble off the flap is still stuck inside the handset. I've tried digging with a pin but can't get it out.
What's the best thing to do?
Remove the rear cover?
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As murphyslaw just said use very slim tweezers, or something to hook the rubber feet and pull it out, there are videos on youtube for this.
Kirkymole said:
I broke off the USB port cover and the little bobble off the flap is still stuck inside the handset. I've tried digging with a pin but can't get it out.
What's the best thing to do?
Remove the rear cover?
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Don't remove the rear cover. All spare parts of Xperia Z1 are glued together tightly. It is very hard to separate them.
There is no guarantee that you can keep the waterproof as before.
Install a new one directly if the bit dose not interfere.
If you must need to dig it out, needle or pin and patience is what you need.
LotoTutu said:
Don't remove the rear cover. All spare parts of Xperia Z1 are glued together tightly. It is very hard to separate them.
There is no guarantee that you can keep the waterproof as before.
Install a new one directly if the bit dose not interfere.
If you must need to dig it out, needle or pin and patience is what you need.
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I got no problems with the waterproofing side, we have more waterproof products than Sony could ever get their hands on at work lol
I'm sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, but I wanted to replace the usb port on my Note and now i'm stuck on the simplest part, unscrewing the backplate...
I've tried everything i've found on the web to unscrew a stripped screw, but nothing really worked. I've tried at least 6 different screwdrivers, drilling, the rubber band trick, a knife...
I've never done this before, the screw were stripped when I bought the phone.
Please answer or send a link to another forum, thank you.
xthomas277x said:
I'm sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, but I wanted to replace the usb port on my Note and now i'm stuck on the simplest part, unscrewing the backplate...
I've tried everything i've found on the web to unscrew a stripped screw, but nothing really worked. I've tried at least 6 different screwdrivers, drilling, the rubber band trick, a knife...
I've never done this before, the screw were stripped when I bought the phone.
Please answer or send a link to another forum, thank you.
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The screws are really poor quality, 2 of the 9 screws were stripped in my phone. The only solution was... burning them.
Tried EVERYTHING including that famous rubber band trick, but seems to only work with bigger screws. So I took a soldering tool and burned the plastic that surrounds the screw until it comes out, and finally opened the phone. Keep trying to unscrew it, if it doesn't work, then do what I did. Cheers!
galaxynote2 said:
The screws are really poor quality, 2 of the 9 screws were stripped in my phone. The only solution was... burning them.
Tried EVERYTHING including that famous rubber band trick, but seems to only work with bigger screws. So I took a soldering tool and burned the plastic that surrounds the screw until it comes out, and finally opened the phone. Keep trying to unscrew it, if it doesn't work, then do what I did. Cheers!
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Thanks for the help!
I'll try unscrewing them some more and if it's really, really necessary, i'll try that.
It just sounds really dangerous, but if it helped for you it might work. Thanks!
galaxynote2 said:
The only solution was... burning them.
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Funny, but I did this one too way back then, and it worked as well. lol