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How hard is it to change the Xperia housing?

Hi,
I'm asking for some guidance from the people who have actually changed their housing on the Xperia.
I bought a silver one with some cracks, and some marks on the housing. However, €60 for a brand new black housing would be a good deal for me, as long as I would manage to replace it succesfully.
I changed the housing on my SE P1i from the silver one to a black one before, and already found that quite hard, and now that I've seen the instruction video and read the service manual on how to change the housing, I'm a bit hesitant about replacing it, in the fear that I would break my new €200 smartphone.
So, have any of you done this, how hard was it, and how much experience did you already have dis- and reassembling phones?
Also: Did any of you manage to break anything in the process?
Thanks in advance, and sorry for my bad English,
Ed Banger

check this out:
For front: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcDqyEyC_HY
& rear: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWDurQrRt-Y
I think you can get complete housing for approx $100 if you shop around. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....Category=20345&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=1

Hi I also would like to change my housing because of some cracks, this is my first time. so will it be really difficult for a newbie?
also, where to buy to get the cheapest yet legit?
I found this cnn.cn is it safe everyone? it currently offers 79.99 USD for the full housing. is that the market price? thanks guys.

I changed a lot of phone houses and the one of xperia is easyer than nokia ones. if you follow the instructial movie on youtube you will not have any problem there are some dificult places.
here read this thread its posted by Crank1 its his experiance with changing the housing. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550258
80 Dollar is the market price i think the cheaper ones are used or not originaly SE housing.
goog luck with changin the housing.

thanks for the reply, now its quite a dilemma which one I should buy, the used one is 43AUD while the new one is almost 100AUD. Is the new one really worth it? The used one description says its fascia while the 100AUD is OEM. any suggestion would be great. thanks

much harder than it looks
vietdoan20062006

I did it last week
Hi Ed,
See my post for info....hope it helps & good luck!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550258

Can't read lol
Ooops, just noticed Commodoor had already given you the link. Hope it helped.

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Ooops, just noticed Commodoor had already given you the link. Hope it helped.
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Yhea i beat yha
I did buy a new housing for 80$ and i did get buy a hard case for preventing it getting scratches.
so what did you do, you gonna give it a try?

80$ for housing, it must be gold housing to be charged at the price,
seriously, checkout ebay, amazon they offer lots cheaper.
i would pay $20 for housing only

Ive done a few already, not too hard if you know what you doing and be careful.

I have changed the housing of my Xperia partly. Read the story here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4403612&postcount=14
It's quite easy if the housing fits well, the cheap housing does not fit very well....

hey guys... i dont really want to change my housing cause its more or less 100%...
HOWEVER i have a slight problem with the screen not being tight (mate has the black one and apparently they dont have the problem - and i can feel his one doesnt move a mm when its extended... whereas mine has a slight give)
whats the best method to tighten it?
(will it be obvious when i pry it apart?)

ryousuke said:
hey guys... i dont really want to change my housing cause its more or less 100%...
HOWEVER i have a slight problem with the screen not being tight (mate has the black one and apparently they dont have the problem - and i can feel his one doesnt move a mm when its extended... whereas mine has a slight give)
whats the best method to tighten it?
(will it be obvious when i pry it apart?)
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I had the same problem. after i changed mine housing and made it black it was gone. maybe the black ones are a little bit better

The silver is so much nicer looking thou
the black looks weird with a silver kb
but thatsjust me
anyone have a silver model which screen is as the black unit? (i.e not flexing)

ryousuke said:
The silver is so much nicer looking thou
the black looks weird with a silver kb
but thatsjust me
anyone have a silver model which screen is as the black unit? (i.e not flexing)
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yhea i have to admit the keyboard looks weird but the front is black and that looks weird on the silver one. so you have to make a choice. people see the front first and that makes the impression

Replacement G1 / Dream Cover

I have looked far and wide for a replacement cover for the G1 / Dream. It is fairly easy to find replacement battery covers, however finding the front cover replacements is another story.
To specify, I am referring to the plastic surrounding the LCD, the plastic surrounding the Menu, Home, Trackball, Back and End Buttons AND the battery cover ideally.
To confirm, this photo points to the plastic I am referring to and wish to replace. - http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...authkey=Gv1sRgCN_V3MeRuKPz5AE&feat=directlink
If ANYONE can guide toward a location where I can purchase these replacement parts, I would GREATLY appreciate it.
Again, I have looked and looked and found nowhere where I can purchase them together or separately.
Thanks in advance.

ugotluked said:
I have looked far and wide for a replacement cover for the G1 / Dream. It is fairly easy to find replacement battery covers, however finding the front cover replacements is another story.
To specify, I am referring to the plastic surrounding the LCD, the plastic surrounding the Menu, Home, Trackball, Back and End Buttons AND the battery cover ideally.
To confirm, this photo points to the plastic I am referring to and wish to replace. - http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...authkey=Gv1sRgCN_V3MeRuKPz5AE&feat=directlink
If ANYONE can guide toward a location where I can purchase these replacement parts, I would GREATLY appreciate it.
Again, I have looked and looked and found nowhere where I can purchase them together or separately.
Thanks in advance.
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this is easy to find: jus t search on ebay(or any other shops) for "g1 housing"
brown housing
http://cgi.ebay.com/Full-Housing-fo...3ef7cd5f72&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_2170wt_696
full black housing
http://cgi.ebay.com/Full-Housing-fo...3ef7cdb6e4&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_2180wt_696
white housing (tmobile uk version) this is the best looking housing in my opinon.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Housin...19b61cd29f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_2443wt_922
and white housing (tmobile US version)
http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-COVER-Housi...27ab93176b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1498wt_696
here is the link for more selection
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_trkpar...ccessories&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1

Ok I need help finding one of those black thingys that goes behind the back cover on my G1, I dont know what its called but when I take it out the phone turns off and it has three gold thingys on it. I tried looking allll over the interwebz for it but I cant find it anywhere. PLEASE HELP ME!!!

crpercodani said:
Ok I need help finding one of those black thingys that goes behind the back cover on my G1, I dont know what its called but when I take it out the phone turns off and it has three gold thingys on it. I tried looking allll over the interwebz for it but I cant find it anywhere. PLEASE HELP ME!!!
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care to take a picture of what u need? or take a picture of a g1 from the web and show what u need.
i am having trouble trying to picture what youre talking about.
r u talking about the charger port?

My only camera is the G1 and it if I take out the black thing it turns off so I cant take a picture of it. It is square and black and has some writing "HTC Innovations", I really hope you can help me cuz I am going mad looking for one of these black things on the world wide interwebs.

Nice, is all I have to say to this one

crpercodani said:
My only camera is the G1 and it if I take out the black thing it turns off so I cant take a picture of it. It is square and black and has some writing "HTC Innovations", I really hope you can help me cuz I am going mad looking for one of these black things on the world wide interwebs.
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http://www.formymobile.co.uk/Dismantle/g11.jpg
can u show me where on the phone you are talking about. the only thing that says htv innovation on my phone is the battery.
http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-HTC-innovat...m3350a4c226&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_863wt_696

It's that black thinger on the far right. So what is it called cuz I need one BAD mine is leaking ooze all over and it burns my fingertips.

crpercodani said:
It's that black thinger on the far right. So what is it called cuz I need one BAD mine is leaking ooze all over and it burns my fingertips.
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lol dude are u f*cking with me =P i pretty sure u know thats a battery

I'm sorry man but you went along with me and I couldn't resist. Thanks for being a good sport.

Oh ****, too funny

crpercodani said:
I'm sorry man but you went along with me and I couldn't resist. Thanks for being a good sport.
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gridlock32404 said:
Oh ****, too funny
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lol that should be an FML story. **** dude i even took out my battery to look for something else that says htc innovation.. i just like helping ppl. -_-
link to my thread..FML on XDA. it was suppose to be for dream only ppl but it got moved to off topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=553931

brian_v3ntura said:
lol that should be an FML story. **** dude i even took out my battery to look for something else that says htc innovation.. i just like helping ppl. -_-
link to my thread..FML on XDA. it was suppose to be for dream only ppl but it got moved to off topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=553931
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Your awesome.

Where can I find FULL Legend housing ?

Hi mates,
Because of 2 little dings and scratches on my phone, I'm looking for a new aluminium body spare part for my Legend but I can't find it anywhere...even in e-bay. What can I do?! Should I contact HTC support and send my phone to repair center?!?
Thanks

I would also like to know this...
probably the same location when the black legend comes out...

Same, I don't think we'll see any because it's an odd designed phone.

Found this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ory=20336&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=1#shId

gregnapola said:
Found this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ory=20336&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=1#shId
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NICE !
Now we just have to wait for the black one...

Has anybody had any luck finding the black housing yet?

Somebody find something?

haven't found one, but I do have an phantom black legend at my disposal.
My thoughts about it:
It looks very "bad", very nice, when I put my silver legend next to it it seems a lot smaller (the black one).
However I do have my doubts about the housing.
It isn't black aluminium its rather silver aluminium with a matt black coating.
So I'm afraid that the scratches are going to be silver...
The screen is surrounded with a silver edge just as ours.
Very nice housing but time will tell about the scratches...

Closest thing I could find

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_XsIljvNSY
There's a good video review of the Legend in all its black glory.
I can't understand a word the guy's saying, but it's good nonetheless

How funny is norweigian?

Not that funny as English.
Sent from my HTC Legend using XDA App

Look for htcrepairparts.com, be advised it's quite expensive though...

dagreedyfly said:
Look for htcrepairparts.com, be advised it's quite expensive though...
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Many thanks!!!...I've just purchased a new Housing 4 my Legend... finally

gregnapola said:
Many thanks!!!...I've just purchased a new Housing 4 my Legend... finally
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Great!
P.S. poi mi dirai com'è perchè potrebbe servirmene una...

dagreedyfly said:
Great!
P.S. poi mi dirai com'è perchè potrebbe servirmene una...
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Ooooook

jennan88 said:
link
There's a good video review of the Legend in all its black glory.
I can't understand a word the guy's saying, but it's good nonetheless
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black legend looks badass... wonder how i have never heard of it before

German Legend owners can also buy it here with free shipping:
http://cgi.ebay.de/Full-Housing-Kom...2627?pt=DE_PDA_Zubehör_KM&hash=item4aa7bb3083

dagreedyfly said:
Look for htcrepairparts.com, be advised it's quite expensive though...
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OK, despite being a bit more expensive, which I didn't see for a bad thing, the spare part that came to me from htcrepaitparts is awfull...I wrote them and e-mail to correct this mistake and we will see how they react, but I was very much dissapointed when I unpacked it...It was not anodized, but simply coated aluminum, the upper cover hiding flash, camera etc was a complete fake - there are no antennas inside, just painted "pads"...
the only thing looking decent is the battery cover...

Dr.Romca said:
OK, despite being a bit more expensive, which I didn't see for a bad thing, the spare part that came to me from htcrepaitparts is awfull...I wrote them and e-mail to correct this mistake and we will see how they react, but I was very much dissapointed when I unpacked it...It was not anodized, but simply coated aluminum, the upper cover hiding flash, camera etc was a complete fake - there are no antennas inside, just painted "pads"...
the only thing looking decent is the battery cover...
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So has anyone else find an authentic site that is able to sell the HTC Legend full housing yet? It'd be wicked if there was someone who would anodize these babies to a sexy red tinge. Hmmm

Colored Battery Covers

Anyone have any shots of their Incredible with the white battery cover on and the red one? Im contemplating getting one or the other and then a battery from Amazon. Just cant decide and I cant picture either one on the phone. If you can Id like to see front, sides, and back shots.

I don't have photos readily available of mine, however, I have an android green, white and red w/ carbon fiber battery cover. It really is a toss up between the red and white. They look great!

wildtouch said:
I don't have photos readily available of mine, however, I have an android green, white and red w/ carbon fiber battery cover. It really is a toss up between the red and white. They look great!
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Where did you get the carbon fiber? Id love to have one of those. I cant decide between white and red. Im hoping images will change my mind.

I made a video review for the white one a while back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOaaJpTqyDY
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I made a video review for the white one a while back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOaaJpTqyDY
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i just bought one with front face and the internal piece all for 5.99 im going to use the spare and make an all white incredible. wish me luck
http://www.amazon.com/ORIGINAL-GENUINE-HTC-VERIZON-INCREDIBLE/dp/B004JZ5QEM/ref=pd_ys_iyr_img

No way you found a front piece! I looked for ages! D:

I, too, am wondering where you got the carbon fiber back for it. I think it would look sweet
Sent from my Droid Incredible running CM7 RC4.

Ordered the white one tonight.

i just cant picture a half white, half black phone looking good.. however, the thought of an all white incredible gets me all hot and bothered.

ejeetguy said:
i just cant picture a half white, half black phone looking good.. however, the thought of an all white incredible gets me all hot and bothered.
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I would have to agree with you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAV1ApFOQ0I
I did this for my fiance. Not the video, but I copied the idea. Griffin Reveal case with White back cover, makes for a nicer transition in colors rather than black and white split right down the center. Looks really nice. The rubber sides are stiff enough so the phone doesn't slide out and the frosty back keeps the case looking nice even if you get scratches on it.
Start at 2:54 if you want to skip to the phone in case. Without the case the red back looks better IMO.

ejeetguy said:
i just cant picture a half white, half black phone looking good.. however, the thought of an all white incredible gets me all hot and bothered.
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I'm going to have my paint department match the color and have them spray it at work then i will put it all together. I'm still waiting on them to ship it though.
i will post pics when i get ready to do it all.
edit
after emailing them they send me a tracking number. should have it today or tomorrow.

Post pics of the thing when it's done.
I am highly interested...

The carbon fiber i bought was a pre cut piece i found on ebay. Each piece peeled off a sheet and had adhesive to apply to the battery cover. I put it on a red cover.
Sent from my LogicPD Zoom2 using XDA App

Has anyone tried any of the numerous replacement housings from eBay? I don't want to put a link to a specific seller... but if you search "htc incredible housing" you'll get a slough of results.
I'm always a bit hesitant to purchase non OEM pieces for any phone... but some of the housings look pretty decent.

pronghornrunner said:
Has anyone tried any of the numerous replacement housings from eBay? I don't want to put a link to a specific seller... but if you search "htc incredible housing" you'll get a slough of results.
I'm always a bit hesitant to purchase non OEM pieces for any phone... but some of the housings look pretty decent.
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I purchased the metallic red battery cover which was non-oem and generally good quality. It wasn't perfect, but it was much better than most non oem products I've tried.
However my one complaint about it is that it makes the phone more slippery. It makes it harder to keep in your hand. Otherwise it looks and works great.
Sent from my Droid Incredible using the XDA app.

pronghornrunner said:
Has anyone tried any of the numerous replacement housings from eBay? I don't want to put a link to a specific seller... but if you search "htc incredible housing" you'll get a slough of results.
I'm always a bit hesitant to purchase non OEM pieces for any phone... but some of the housings look pretty decent.
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Whoa I've never seen those before.
The gold one looks great.
Id like to have a complete gold Droid inc
Sent from my HTC Incredible using XDA App

pronghornrunner said:
Has anyone tried any of the numerous replacement housings from eBay? I don't want to put a link to a specific seller... but if you search "htc incredible housing" you'll get a slough of results.
I'm always a bit hesitant to purchase non OEM pieces for any phone... but some of the housings look pretty decent.
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I looked at them, but you have to remove one of the screws on the front housing that has a void sticker on it. As soon as you remove that your warranty is over.

whitedragon551 said:
I looked at them, but you have to remove one of the screws on the front housing that has a void sticker on it. As soon as you remove that your warranty is over.
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That is what a needle (removal) and a drop of glue (re-applying) is for.

Does anyone still have an Inc under warranty?
Plus, replacement phones are like... $160 on eBay...

Mercury case for P970 in Singapore

hello, anyone know where i can get more Mercury cases for our OB in Singapore?, i chanced upon a random shop in Woodlands and got a white one, i see online there are more colours.. but its damn hard to find cases/ covers for OB in sgp...
thanks in advance

Zaihanzainal said:
hello, anyone know where i can get more Mercury cases for our OB in Singapore?, i chanced upon a random shop in Woodlands and got a white one, i see online there are more colours.. but its damn hard to find cases/ covers for OB in sgp...
thanks in advance
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I had the choice between the black and the white one. I chose the white...
MM sorry don't know can you find Mercury cases in SG...
Maybe you could check some popular mobile shops in SG.
Your last option would be to buy online I guess...

yeah i was trying to avoid ordering online =P anyway any OB users in singapore wanna bulk order?

Zaihanzainal said:
yeah i was trying to avoid ordering online =P anyway any OB users in singapore wanna bulk order?
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Hi there, i am in sg too, i m looking for this mercury cover also..
haha, we have the same taste.. same model and looking for same cover..
my one is white colour version phone, yours?
i m ok with white cover but thinking to get yellow..
and which shop in woodlands selling that?

zeroxbani said:
Hi there, i am in sg too, i m looking for this mercury cover also..
haha, we have the same taste.. same model and looking for same cover..
my one is white colour version phone, yours?
i m ok with white cover but thinking to get yellow..
and which shop in woodlands selling that?
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my phone is the black version
yes the white cover looks nice at first but now i cannot honestly call it a white cover anymore =P
the shop is called "mega telecom" postal code is 731004 im not sure if they have anymore tho when i bought mine there was only left with my white piece, a pink one and a lime green one, the shop owner says they are bringing in new stocks but you know how these shops are.....

About this, only a guy in GMarlet has it. So, yeah. Basically its hard to find. I got myself a Lime green jelly for my OB White.
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front case for ob
Can anyone direct me to site where i can get front white case.. for my OB..
i already have backpanel but searching for front metallic case