My phone is fine closed, but when i slide out the keyboard it doesn't open right. The left side of the screen doesn't open as much as the right side. It is only the tiniest bit off, but its kind of annoying. Also the clicking noise when i open my phone isn't as good on the left side as the right side anymore. I don't think that it was always like this and I wanna know what the problem is.
Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone have an idea what could be wrong? Thanks
It sounds like you have been attacked by pocket lint my friend. Someone had instructions about using an exacto knife to fish it out. I personally open and close repeatedly while I am blowing compressed air in between the two halves.
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Aw man, I figured something might be stuck in there, but i wasn't sure. DO you know where to find those instructions by any chance? Also a question about the compressed air. Where do you shoot it in between? Like from the side, top or bottom?
I below the air in from wherever I can. Seems to push out the lint.
I can't find that post from my phone right now. If I get near a computer in the next few days I will try for a better search.
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Alright thanks man
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I have the service manual that got leaked, I'm trying to understand how to get it to stop completely. I've tried felt, tape, and I began starting to shave at the body with an exacto knife but stopped because I wasn't sure where to shave.. can someone direct me to a thread already posted.. I've seen some pretty close up shots but none with a straight up, see that, shave that right there... so anyone please help, I'm so fed up with the screen creaking when its touched..
can anyone help me with this? it's really annoying and I would love to have a clarification on how to fix this once and for all.. the service manual doesnt have a part for a creaking screen
I haven't done it myself, but this thread in the Android Community forums seems to be a good place to look.
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f10/diy-creak-fix-4596/
This post has a picture that tells you exactly where to use the exacto.
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/49548-post15.html
the sqeeking occurs when the right upper corner of the display touches the corne above the END key.. I hope I am understandable. Well at least for me it helps to stick a small piece of paper in between the the screen and the part that doesn't move when you push the screen to open. Either place it on the corner above the end key (you don't have much room) or on the other side, above the Send key. This way the screen won't touch the non moving parts.. At least for me it works. It has to be thick like 2 or 3 post-its on top of eachother.. My apologies for the grammar and whatever errors..
much better pictures than the ones I've seen in the past. this helped me understand more where to fricking trim on the phone. Thanks for this guys, I'll try it when I get home.
I shaved mine with an xacto knife. I fixed my creak in like 20 seconds. Its super easy. The thread over at android community had detailed pics and instructions. Super easy
you can exacto or call tmobile. i called them and it was a known problem, the first g1s that were made have this problem. my girlfriend got a white g1 fri and i looked at hers and she had no problems, tmobile will exchange it for you if you call...that is if you don't wanna use the exacto method.
What an easy fix. Finally my phone sounds like a phone, instead of a dying musical instrument.
I noticed my Incredible S's back/battery cover isn't firmly attached even after reattaching it to the phone a few times. I can press down a little bit of the left back cover but the right side is okay. Anyone else experiencing this?
I also tried pressing down that side first to secure it when reattaching but it's still the same.
The side I'm talking about is the opposite side of the volume rocker.
Mine fits perfectly, take it back for a replacement
My first IS had this problem
I returned it to have another one, nothing to complaine now with this one
but before making the exchange, check the new one if there is a problem with the battery cover
Well, it's a minor annoyance but I can live with it. It's probably not worth the expense of exchanging it since I bought it internationally online. I just had to make sure I'm not just placing it the wrong way.
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Well, it's a minor annoyance but I can live with it. It's probably not worth the expense of exchanging it since I bought it internationally online. I just had to make sure I'm not just placing it the wrong way.
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Hi,
I THINK I have had a similar issue when trying the first times..
One side, I think the one with the +/- loudness button didn't close perfectly..
I found that it only works when I start fitting the cover at the top first and start pressing on both sides (left and right), slowly moving my fingers downwards and pressing.
I had the same problem next to the SDCard slot, but I swapped it for a new one and its fine
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Any DIY fix for this? It's just that my thumb is always on that spot. :l
I've had this as well, it just takes some magic and trickery to get it to fit perfectly. Dont really know how I managed it to fit perfectly again, but I removed it several times and pressed the area I was having trouble with first.
I had this yesterday on the right side. Pushed hard from top/bottom and it wouldn't go in.
I then tried from the side and this worked. Hope this makes sense as its hard to explain.
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I had this yesterday on the right side. Pushed hard from top/bottom and it wouldn't go in.
I then tried from the side and this worked. Hope this makes sense as its hard to explain.
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What do you mean from the side?
There was a slight gap a couple of mm. Looked like the inside teeth type parts weren't quite lining up to allow pressing together. I pushed it side on (the right side edge) and it clicked in.
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There was a slight gap a couple of mm. Looked like the inside teeth type parts weren't quite lining up to allow pressing together. I pushed it side on (the right side edge) and it clicked in.
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Hmmm, my problem is on the left side though (when battery cover is facing you), only the middle part of the edge of the battery cover wouldn't close properly. I think this is the part between the two teeth.
Any guide to properly close it back?
So rather than sending back my Nexus 7, I decided to give something a try. I removed the back casing, which is very easy to do. I used a small flat screwdriver where the "leather" meets the plastic and gently wedged it in. The case popped right open and was easily removed. I then tightened all of the small phillips screws around the outside of the board on the back of the screen.
This immediately cleared up the creakiness and play that i was experiencing on the left side of the screen. I tightened all screws and not just the ones on the left side. Do this at your own risk, obviously, but this immediately rectified my issue!
7/22 update:
So on Friday, I noticed a slight creak returned. I removed the black strip of foam that has been discussed in this thread. Since Friday, with heavy use, no creak, no play, no screen rise I'll update again later in the week to confirm it hasn't returned.
8/02 update:
Since removing the sponge, the play in the screen and the creaks have not returned. I see others havent had as much luck with it but, for me, I can say it did the trick.
Update 1: People are reporting that after a few hours the issue came back. It does appear to be something else causing this. If your issue persists, Call Your Store!
Update 2: Included another guide in this post to try, thank you Luxferro & Evo_Shift
Update 3: Most of us Play Store people are closing in on 15 day replacement time. It's quick & painless, and you still get to use your tablet while the other one is being shipped. Call them, RMA it, get it taken care of.
Update 4: Added Washer Fix Guide. Received my new replacement from the google store. Worse than my older one. Uploaded a video below. Google told me to google the fix for it and try it.
NOTE: Me & Jam are not responsible for what damage you may cause. Nobody has noticed any warranty seals being broken.
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http://www.7nex.us/wp-content/gallery/defects/buldge5.jpg
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Guide One - Washer Fix by dilldoe
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Main Idea: http://imgur.com/QbGxi | Original Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29363298&postcount=638
UPDATE: PICTURES & GUIDE - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29422550&postcount=1
Using the thin plastic from a pill blister (allergy pills were right in front of me when I was doing this) I created a washer to space out the frame & screen.
Just cut a rectangle out and punch a hole at the end for the screw to go thru. I just used a sewing needle on a sewing machine, like a drill press, to make a starter hole and my smallest screwdriver to widen it. With the screwdriver still in the hole, I just ran my knife around it to trim off the excess plastic.
WHY A LONG RECTANGLE? so you can insert it and hold it in place while you work. don't want it accidentally falling into the device.
now just slide that UNDER the top frame and screw it back together. MAKE SURE YOU STOP ONCE IT'S SNUG. the screen should now be lower than the side bezel.
Do this to all the spots that are lifting. I just did mines on the lower left and upper right, since they both had slight lift.
After you're done screwing it all down, trim off the excess so you can put the back cover back on, not flush to the frame, just enough so you can hold it if you need to remove it.
Did this last night and this afternoon, still no returning lift.
edit: depending on how much lift you have, you might have to use 2 or more to fill the gap (or use something thicker like used gift cards)
Follow ups:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29384275&postcount=677
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29405347&postcount=710
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29402365&postcount=700
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Guide Two - Simple Tighten by cwc3/jam10238
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1) Grab something that isn't going to mar your nice silver plastic. People have been using guitar picks & even their fingernails
2) Stick that non-marring object between like seen here: http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/CAKD1lCgchEPlBI2.medium (they have a white cover while we have a black one)
3) Start sliding that object between the two, you will notice them starting to pop up. Try not to pry if you can, I had to a little.
4) Should now look like this: http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/1S3nvadn4UKYoEVx.medium
5) Tighten all the screws around the outside (Pretty much eye glasses size), on the black plastic and metal. Not too tight, or you might cause back-light bleed &/or strip the screw. In my case most were a little loose.
6) When putting the case back on, be sure your not just starting flat. Start at a angle, for example, with the right side portrait. Push/Pop it back on going around the tablet.
Pictures I took taking it apart:
http://i.imgur.com/4dG2d.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/ONTTp.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/A3zfP.jpg?1
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Guide Three - Advanced Tighten by Luxferro
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Original Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29022274#post29022274
1) Loosen all the screws around the outside w/ the panel on a flat hard surface (hard cover book)
2) Let the panel re-seat itself a bit
3) Just barely tighten all the screws.
4) Then repeat the tightening once they are all done to snug them up (not too much!). It should make your screen look perfect.
4a) After a bit of use you might need to snug them up once more - if the glass starts popping up again.
I tried this method of losening the screws after just tightening them failed me. And so far over 12 hours later my device still is good
Follow up:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29028109&postcount=235
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Interesting Links:
Someone removing some of the foam to compensate - Do not recommend (Warranty May Be Void)
Full ifixit teardown: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-7-Teardown/9623/1
Post a vid!
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So the problem most of us have is cause ASUS didn't tighten some screws.. hahh
Thanks for TOFTT!
When you snapped the case back on there was no evidence that you opened it?
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You brave, brave man.
For anyone as brave as him, here is a tear down guide: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-7-Teardown/9623/1
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Ha! It really sounds a lot worse than it is. Removing my Galaxy Nexus battery cover is almost as difficult!
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So rather than sending back my Nexus 7, I decided to give something a try. I removed the back casing, which is very easy to do. I used a small flat screwdriver where the "leather" meets the plastic and gently wedged it in. The case popped right open and was easily removed. I then tightened all of the small phillips screws around the outside of the board on the back of the screen.
This immediately cleared up the creakiness and play that i was experiencing on the left side of the screen. I tightened all screws and not just the ones on the left side. Do this at your own risk, obviously, but this immediately rectified my issue!
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Brave indeed! Tempted to do this since I have the same problem but 1) don't wanna wait 1h on hold trying to get an RMA and 2) who knows when I'd be getting a new one.
In case I try this, and it ends up not fixing the issue and I decide to send it back later, do you think Google would be able to tell that device has been opened and potentially refuse the exchange?
Thanks
I might give this a try tonight after having an adult beverage to calm my nerves.
Thank you for doing it. I'll give it a go when I get home. Did you use a regular flat head or a plastic device friendly one?
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Brave indeed! Tempted to do this since I have the same problem but 1) don't wanna wait 1h on hold trying to get an RMA and 2) who knows when I'd be getting a new one.
In case I try this, and it ends up not fixing the issue and I decide to send it back later, do you think Google would be able to tell that device has been opened and potentially refuse the exchange?
Thanks
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I dont think so, there is absolutely ZERO warranty tape or anything that is standard on electronics these days. Its literally like a big battery cover. I can post a video shortly of the process.
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Thank you for doing it. I'll give it a go when I get home. Did you use a regular flat head or a plastic device friendly one?
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Just a very small standard precision flat head. Fingernails may even work it was that simple.....
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Were the screws that you tightened noticeably loose?
adamhlj said:
Were the screws that you tightened noticeably loose?
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There were absolutely 3 or 4 that were a half turn loose.
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Videos or pictures would be clutch
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You brave, brave man.
For anyone as brave as him, here is a tear down guide: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-7-Teardown/9623/1
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You only need to do step 4 in this guide and thats it. If you look at the image for step 5 or 6 youll see one of the screws i tightened in the lower right corner of the picture.
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I have the minimal screen yellowing issue on the right side of the screen. Do you think this could possibly solve my problem?
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I'm going to bookmark this for now, but not worry about it as it stands.
I finally noticed just a thumbs size spot in the upper left that i could sometimes hear a LITTLE give, but that was in my quiet bedroom.
Otherwise it didn't feel like it was really having any give or separation.
So for now, I don't think I'll tempt fate, everything else seemed good in my build quality based on what some folks are reporting. Lightbleed I know from my old G2x, and got none, no discoloration or dead pixels that I could see. So given my luck I would tighten up this little almost not noticeable issue, and ... cause 2 more things to start acting up for no discernible reason at all.
Thanks though.
Just used my finger nail. Came off no problem. just don't have a screw driver that small at work.
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Videos or pictures would be clutch
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Honestly, the teardown guide has better pictures than i could ever take. Once you pop the cover off, just gently give all exposed phillips screws around the outside a turn until tight. Dont force anything. Go the entire way around the outside then just pop the cover back on and power it back up.
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Yea they are good pictures. I will look at those again. Really easy to do people
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Those who got it popped off successfully, post some pics/video!
Hi, I just got this phone and notice that when trying to slide the screen portion upward with my thumbs to reveal the physical keyboard, if I don't move my thumbs with exact uniform timing, it's very easy for one side or the other to be pushed/twisted unevenly higher and get "jammed" in place, preventing further sliding. I then have to adjust and re-straighten it to enabling smooth sliding again.
This is different from the Droid 2 which slides on straight locked-in-place rails and can't become jammed in this fashion, even if one tried to do it.
Is this normal for the Droid 3/XT860 or did I just get a battered/damaged one?
I'm gonna say damaged as I don't have that issue
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Endoroid said:
I'm gonna say damaged as I don't have that issue
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Thanks for the reply, it's appreciated. So if you hold yours in landscape position closed, and use only your right thumb to press up from the bottom but near the right edge of the screen (rather than in the center), the whole screen moves and slides smoothly upward along its tracks to reveal the keyboard?
If so then yeah, it sounds like mine has a problem, because if I try to do that it only pushes the right edge up a little bit, and then the whole thing jams in place. I have to press up from the exact middle, or use both thumbs at both edges of the screen simultaneously to get it to slide.
If you could confirm from my description above, then I'll know I need to return mine for sure. Thanks again...
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Thanks for the reply, it's appreciated. So if you hold yours in landscape position closed, and use only your right thumb to press up from the bottom but near the right edge of the screen (rather than in the center), the whole screen moves and slides smoothly upward along its tracks to reveal the keyboard?
If so then yeah, it sounds like mine has a problem, because if I try to do that it only pushes the right edge up a little bit, and then the whole thing jams in place. I have to press up from the exact middle, or use both thumbs at both edges of the screen simultaneously to get it to slide.
If you could confirm from my description above, then I'll know I need to return mine for sure. Thanks again...
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pushing as you describe has some resistance, but i am able to open fully, tried from the left and same thing. I can see that it's sliding slightly crooked if i only push from the side, but definitely no jamming
my droid3 has always been like that, had to lubricate it, which did help.
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my droid3 has always been like that, had to lubricate it, which did help.
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What did you use to do it?
I used a little silicone grease.
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I used a little silicone grease.
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is wd40 a no go for lubricating the slider mechanism? just got a cheap droid 3 i intend to give to a relative overseas,its in good shape aside from the slider being somewhat hard to open.
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is wd40 a no go for lubricating the slider mechanism? just got a cheap droid 3 i intend to give to a relative overseas,its in good shape aside from the slider being somewhat hard to open.
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I'm hardly an expert on lubricants, but my concern with wd40 is that it's somewhat runny and good at penetrating. I would worry about it getting inside the phone. You could try spraying it on a cotton swab and applying like that.
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I'm hardly an expert on lubricants, but my concern with wd40 is that it's somewhat runny and good at penetrating. I would worry about it getting inside the phone. You could try spraying it on a cotton swab and applying like that.
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Better to use some kind of grease, you can get tiny little packets of silicone grease at pepboys and autozone. Lithium grease also works well. Also in tiny packets at pepboys.
OK here is my issue. I laid my phone glass down and noticed it was twisted slightly. I could push one corner and it would rock from side to side. I figured I would twist it back and it did it with a different corner. Has anyone encountered this issue?
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By twisted, do you mean the frame was "bent"? And you bent it back until straight?
Sounds like you should get a new phone. Anytime I've had from a company like this it only goes really wrong.