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Change Case (Silver -> Black)

Hey..
is it possible to get the orig. black case to change it with steel silver :-\ i googled for a while but didnt find anything

Look in Ebay for it, I mean, I've never seen one there (nor look for it), but, I've seen at least two "dummy" black phones, you know, those that the sellers use to show the customers the device without actually "risking" one real phone or before they're actually in production.
cheers

mh... i dont find any dummies

You have to look several times in Ebay to find something like this (not always, but sometimes), anyway, I just look for it right now, and guess what, here's your link:
http://cgi.ebay.it/NEU-DUMMY-Sony-E...3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:3|65:1|39:1|240:1318
There are 4 of them, but only this one is black, it is in Germany, I don't know where are you but I hope I could be of use.

kay thx... :-D does anyone think its possible to change it ?!

ok.. i just read this thread and watched those videos...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471443
its not as easy as i thought...

Easiness depends on your point of view, or as somebody who's name I can't recall said "Everything is relative" (to the reference of your point of view), I think it was a German person with hebrew origins, who knows...

Hi Bongdelong,
I have just purchased a display model and will be replacing the plastic frontage as the chep as hell silicone casing i bought (steer clear if you can) got some sort of grit or something underneath it and has scratched it to hell. I have broken down many phones in the past to replace casings so i already have all the kit needed to do so.
I will let you know how i get on when it arrives (it is coming from Austrailia and i live in the UK so it may be a week or two)
Creamy-Goodness

creamy said:
Hi Bongdelong,
I have just purchased a display model and will be replacing the plastic frontage as the chep as hell silicone casing i bought (steer clear if you can) got some sort of grit or something underneath it and has scratched it to hell. I have broken down many phones in the past to replace casings so i already have all the kit needed to do so.
I will let you know how i get on when it arrives (it is coming from Austrailia and i live in the UK so it may be a week or two)
Creamy-Goodness
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DON'T BUY Xperia dummy phones, they are made of plastic!
I've seen a dummy phone in a shop adn I've asked to touch it and... it is all plastic. It seems metale, but I assure it's plastic

ok thx for this information... i spoke with a dummy reseller on ebay... he told me that the dummys are not with inserted nuts like the original.. its just bonded

Many thanks motopic,
I'll try to cancel the order before shipment. If not, anyone fancy a dummy X1? hehe
Creamy

I just received my australian silver X1 dummy, it is made of plastic and it looks different inside.
Don't order them! I did.

Bad Times buddy, i managed to cancel the transaction and have my cash refunded.
Creamy

I have a black Xperia and I must say that I now want a silver one more than ever.

you want silver ?! i want black lets switch

You don't want my case. It has sharp edges and one scratch on the return key.
The best thing about it: This was out of the box

damn! i ordered black and silver dummy. now i read they are bounded and have no screws? is this right? also no alumminium? COMPLETLY WORTHLESS??? =( damn!

Not completely ... you can use them to hammer nails into walls or throw them at your girlfriend if she goes crazy ...

haha =(
is there any way to get the original casing? (i just need the back frame because its cracked)

I also need a spare case and I would buy one instantaneously if there would be one available.

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

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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dpwhitty11 said:
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.
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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...

full faceplates/covers for s5830

Im living in australia, and ive been searching on Ebay for a white faceplate to replace my black one. They have them but they are from Hong Kong and you need Paypay, which i dont have. BASICALLY.. the question im asking is, Does anyone know of a place where i can get a white one.. OR maybe even something a bit better? Seen so many good faceplate replacements in so many Variations for iphones.. Glow in the Dark, Leather, All sorts of Metals, Mirrors.. but NOTHING can be found for my poor s5830..
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED

It Is a white sticker
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium

nah the ones i seen are full replacement covers.. ! they cover the back, sides and front !

Try ebay
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ive searched through ebay, they have them over in Hong Kong. BUT ! they only do paypal and i dont have paypal or know anything about it

hey, could you post a link to the ebay cover you've seen. iv searched but i can only find white backed, black fronted housings. a white front cover would be very cool.

Conners300983 said:
hey, could you post a link to the ebay cover you've seen. iv searched but i can only find white backed, black fronted housings. a white front cover would be very cool.
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Original...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item46018019c2

Black looks good n safe

satish2k9 said:
Black looks good n safe
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if you had seen the others you would know why i wanted another colour white is alot nicer looking.. and the others ive seen are crazy.. just cant get them here !

Mikee.H said:
Im living in australia, and ive been searching on Ebay for a white faceplate to replace my black one. They have them but they are from Hong Kong and you need Paypay, which i dont have. BASICALLY.. the question im asking is, Does anyone know of a place where i can get a white one.. OR maybe even something a bit better? Seen so many good faceplate replacements in so many Variations for iphones.. Glow in the Dark, Leather, All sorts of Metals, Mirrors.. but NOTHING can be found for my poor s5830..
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED
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I have a white one that came with the phone. But when I put it on, there's no point since the front is still black :/

SuperAce609 said:
I have a white one that came with the phone. But when I put it on, there's no point since the front is still black :/
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yeah i know the one your talking about i got the same thing.. that is just a Battery Cover What i am after is a replacement for the Front, and side panels and also the back battery cover. They are called " Faceplates, Or Housings "
You have to disassemble the phone using specific tools and a certain method of disconnecting plugs and stuff to get it done, but you take the phone down to the base parts.. then assemble it together in a new housing
Cost roughly between $30 - $60 depending on where you get them from, you need Paypal to purchase them over ebay, which i dont have.. !

I have changed a screen, and my phone work perfectly.

plegimus said:
I have changed a screen, and my phone work perfectly.
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lol yeah it seems easy to change the faceplates on the s5830, its about 3 screws and a few plugs. i STILL cant find any in australia, or overseas pays with credit card !? OR ANYTHING.. just not paypal !

i want a cover made from gorilla glass and it make galaxy ace look like IP4

v.m.quang said:
i want a cover made from gorilla glass and it make galaxy ace look like IP4
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That would be cool, let me know if you come across this

try the samsung shop.. some say they do sell orig.white faceplate for our ace.

Any link? From where did you heard that they might sell white parts?

Also found a lot of white digitizers in white but from hongkong and as you've said. you don't have paypal...
This one is from a seller in Australia..
http://www.ebay.com./itm/WHITE-Orig...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1e6e02f741

I actually got a white back cover with my ace.....I hate how it looks though....too Iphone-ish

I am probably buying a replacement for the middle thats black, this one is already wearing out and black looks better
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[q] htc one, black or white?

hi guys
i decided to buy this awesome phone but really i cant decide to buy which color of ONE?
the black one has integrated color but its not shiny and will get fingerprint on the back of it...but the silver one,no integrated color but its so cool and shiny and no fingerprint....please help me!im confused!!!
i appreciate to know your opinion ....
thanks.

mohammad_amin.MR said:
hi guys
i decided to buy this awesome phone but really i cant decide to buy which color of ONE?
the black one has integrated color but its not shiny and will get fingerprint on the back of it...but the silver one,no integrated color but its so cool and shiny and no fingerprint....please help me!im confused!!!
i appreciate to know your opinion ....
thanks.
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I'm in the same boat as you. I upgrade in July and I know I'm definitely getting this phone but just don't know in which color. I'm leaning towards the silver one because it looks really nice and I've never had a phone that was not black. I'm going to compare both in person before I make a decision though
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Silver because it looks good.

choice of colour will be subjective,i think- personally i prefer black

I had a long time to decide what colour I wanted to order. The phone came out in mainland China before it really got going in Hong Kong (the model I wanted), so I had a chance to see the phone whenever I walked past the million or so phone shops that dot this city. Prior to seeing the phone in person, I had decided from pictures and videos on the internet that the silver is the one to get. Once I saw the phone in person, I ended up at the store for about 20 minutes trying to choose one. Both colour options are very nice. After the 20 minutes, black was the one that I wanted. I went back and forth a few times over the next couple weeks, but I eventually stuck with my original choice. Silver is nice but, I found that if you weren't looking at it up close, it for some reason appeared cheap. The black looked great at any distance, and fingerprints weren't as bad as some people are making it out to be.
So my advice is to go to a store and check them out. You won't go wrong with either, but I think Black is the best buy (probably also helps my last phone was the white One X).
*edit* The silver ones I have seen here have all had pretty terrible build quality compared to the black. Gaps and raised speaker grills a plenty.

Silver is pretty sharp!
Black is well, black...kinda boring IMHO.:angel:

Black looks stunning to be honest. But Just stick to the silver.
Having seen chips on the black one in person recently, I will again say that stick to silver.
From my HTC One, right in your face....

Silver for me because I tried black unit. All my fingerprints