Hello All,
Just a quick question............has anyone attempted to replace the hardware volume button strip that connects to the mainboard?...........The Vol Up button on mine no longer works properly....I have gone on ebay and brought a spare one but after taking the back covers off and looking at replacing it all looks kinda tight on that side!
Anyone done this or can offer advice?
Regards
Viper79
I think this might help u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422960
sirajgoku said:
I think this might help u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422960
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Thanks for the link...........So I braved it and took out the old volume membrane - Quite tricky as its stuck to the side of the chassis and on closer inspection the membrane with the buttons on was fine!! The clickers were both working. In the end I had to pack out the strip on the chassis so the up down buttons had better contact.....Looks like over time this could be an issue for others!
Thanks Again
Viper08
Happy to help
Anyone done this or can offer advice?
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I just bought a used Blue Angel and everything seems to be working perfectly except the main buttons (up/down/left/right).
It is possible that it's a simple matter of cleaning the contact-surface under the buttons, since they work sometimes.
But how do I do this? I have tried removing the two torx buttons on the side, but do I need to remove the back ones too just to get the buttons removed in the front?
If anybody could help me I would be forever grateful for 5 minutes.
-Inq
i just bought one used and dropped with two screws broke/ missing. The slider is also Sticking on my as is one button. it's been pretty heavily used. I'm getting ready to do a complete tear down and rebuild testing some connections and cleaning everything as i go along. I'll post a guide this weekend as i do it.
I'll be delighted to look at it! :roll:
inquartata said:
I just bought a used Blue Angel and everything seems to be working perfectly except the main buttons (up/down/left/right).
It is possible that it's a simple matter of cleaning the contact-surface under the buttons, since they work sometimes.
But how do I do this? I have tried removing the two torx buttons on the side, but do I need to remove the back ones too just to get the buttons removed in the front?
If anybody could help me I would be forever grateful for 5 minutes.
-Inq
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Dirt can accumulate in between the fascia and the rubber buttons, try cleaning with an old *slightly* damp toothbrush inbetween the grooves before diss-assembly.
To get to the buttons, you need the back off, board out to reveal two smaller torx screws holding the LCD assembly to the slide. Remove these 2 and the 2 usually visible with the slide up, and prise the lcd housing away from the slide from the bottom edge. There are then some small philips screws holding the front fascia buttons in place.
If you need a new fascia keypad I have them listed here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9712440845
Richard
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I'll post a guide this weekend as i do it.
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Wanna see it to :lol:
willpower102 said:
I'll post a guide this weekend as i do it.
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Can you include pic to ?
@fluffcat1 do you sell buttons as wel ? i'm missing the ok button
marksken said:
willpower102 said:
I'll post a guide this weekend as i do it.
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Can you include pic to ?
@fluffcat1 do you sell buttons as wel ? i'm missing the ok button
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just the silver button cover or the actual button itself?
Richard
i think its just the cove cause when i push in the hole with my stylus it works
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i think its just the cove cause when i push in the hole with my stylus it works
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now i'm kinda confused as to what you actual problem is, lol! i don't see any hole with my stylus i can push in that has to do with the front buttons. Anyway. I've got all the pictures taken, but i am fairly busy right now. I'll get this stuff up this weekend.
just an update. I had my phone broken down a couple more times. i did some other crazy stuff with it that i will post on. I'll try to have this all up monday morning.
Ok, I have/had a broken power/lock button on my Moto Droid 1. I called Motorola and Verizon to try and get, Verizon just wanted to sell me a droid 2 and moto just wanted me to send it in for repair. I decided to try and fix it myself. I tried a couple of "fixes" found on the net from cleaning it externally with alcohol and with contact or tv cleaner. The alcohol worked for a couple of days but it became totally inoperable today. So I watched a video on disassembling it and found the actual problem. I will explain the best I can so that maybe some of you can fix your own. The actual problem on mine was the button assembly. There is a very small piece of yellow tape holding down a tiny piece of round spring metal that makes contact on the power switch shorting them out and creating a complete circuit. On mine the yellow piece of tape was stuck to the power button plastic piece and the tiny piece of spring metal was down inside the phone. To get a working power button again all you have to do is fine the small piece of metal and put it back in place, cover it with tape and reassemble the phone.
Step one: Watch video and get required tools for dis-assembly.
look on youtube for a video. Directfix.com has a video and also sells the tools needed.
Step two: Locate the small piece of metal.
Step three: Orient the piece on to the power switch. (The piece is beveled and needs to go with the bevel pointing up. So that when you press on it it will pop down and then back up.)
Step four: Carefully cover the power button assembly with a small square of tape. I used black electrical tape, I tried scotch tape but it lost its sticky after a few presses and the small piece of metal moved.
Step five: Partially reassemble the phone and test.
Step six: If your tests from step 5 worked finish assembling your phone and enjoy.
I hope this helps some of you out there that have this problem with a phone out of warranty.
Let me know if I can answer any questions about the process.
first of all i'd like to thank you, thats exact the same way i TRIED, but when i opened up the phone, i had to realize that all of that 'pieces of metal' are gone! (both volumes, and the power one). so what to do now?
is there any workaround, or a place where i can get those, beside buying another damaged phone and stealing those metal stuff from them?
thanks!
Thanks
I'd wondered where there was a guide teaching you how to "open up" your milestone.
Thanks for the site!
impidan said:
first of all i'd like to thank you, thats exact the same way i TRIED, but when i opened up the phone, i had to realize that all of that 'pieces of metal' are gone! (both volumes, and the power one). so what to do now?
is there any workaround, or a place where i can get those, beside buying another damaged phone and stealing those metal stuff from them?
thanks!
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I have a similar problem (Happily it's just the bubble for the power button that's missing). Did you find where to get the replacement parts?
sweet thx for that mine been broke forever
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I have a similar problem (Happily it's just the bubble for the power button that's missing). Did you find where to get the replacement parts?
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Yeah i found actually a replacement part. Gonna post it tomorrow!
Gesendet von meinem HTC Sensation mit Tapatalk 2
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I'd wondered where there was a guide teaching you how to "open up" your milestone.
Thanks for the site!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE81IaQHEHc
there you go fam
Anyone could do this for me? I'd send my Milestone to You, of course I would pay the postal fees and everything else You may need to repair the phone.
tnx for guide
Hello Every one
First of all I apologize is this has been asked before, i tried searching the forum wasn't able to find one.
baught a Used note 2 1 month ago. The phone has no issues whatsover.(official CM11)
The screen is scratchless thanks to a great screen protector.
Only the Mattle Bezzle running around the phone has lost some paint. also the back cover is a bit loose.
The power and the volume keys tough working fine have lost some paint and is not looking good :crying::crying::crying:
Now I want a complete replacement of Body which will include.
All the hardware buttons.
Metal rim ruuning around the body.
Back Cover.
What I don't want is front Glass(degitizer) touch screen.
Please let me know where can i get it and also if do it from a Samsung service centre what would be the cost of it.
Thanks in advance for your help guys
check on ebay for a phone for parts with busted screen or bad imei.
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Hello Every one
First of all I apologize is this has been asked before, i tried searching the forum wasn't able to find one.
baught a Used note 2 1 month ago. The phone has no issues whatsover.(official CM11)
The screen is scratchless thanks to a great screen protector.
Only the Mattle Bezzle running around the phone has lost some paint. also the back cover is a bit loose.
The power and the volume keys tough working fine have lost some paint and is not looking good :crying::crying::crying:
Now I want a complete replacement of Body which will include.
All the hardware buttons.
Metal rim ruuning around the body.
Back Cover.
What I don't want is front Glass(degitizer) touch screen.
Please let me know where can i get it and also if do it from a Samsung service centre what would be the cost of it.
Thanks in advance for your help guys
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I can check my self about the price.
I am sorry if I was not specifc .. I want to what parts are replacable.
manish9009 said:
I can check my self about the price.
I am sorry if I was not specifc .. I want to what parts are replacable.
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Here is Tear down of the note2 this will give you a idea of how it comes apart and how many piece.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Galaxy+Note+2+-+N7100+Complete+Disassembly+&+Assembly/11811
I've noticed that about 50 percent of the time I have been using this phone the power button gets stuck. It stops making the clicking noise and gets more difficult to press. Incredibly anmoying. I will be returning the phone soon if I can't figure this one out on my own.
Quick update - I returned the phone to Best Buy hassle free, walked over to AT&T and got the same phone without a click issue so far. Fingers crossed!
Just wanted to report that I'm experiencing the same problem. I didn't get my phone from at&t but I'm posting it here because I haven't found a similar thread elsewhere since the s6 is still relatively new. I've notified my service provider and they will be replacing/repairing my unit. Hoping that we both just got defective units and that it's not a problem with the s6.
Can confirm. I had the same problem too. I lightly rubbed some isopropyl alcohol on it and it seemed to instantly resolve the issue. It then came back, but after more clicks, it's now restored to 90% normal. Will add more isopropyl later.
I have a mushy power button and down volume. Probably from lint building up inside the casing.
Went to a Samsung store and all of the s6/edge demo units have mushy power buttons. Starting to think that it's a design problem. Don't know if I should still have my unit replaced. I've spent around 2 days setting up the software side of the my unit and around $40 for the glass screen protector that my service provider won't compensate for if I have my unit replaced. What do you guys think?
I also have the problem, i used to have it on my PS3 controllers. The solution to it was blowing closely on the button. It fixes it.
Glad I found this thread, as I"m having the same problem. I'm really impressed with the phone, but I also have the squishy power button. The "click feedback" doesn't work any longer like the volume buttons do. I'm willing to try the isopropyl alcohol tip. If it works, this would be an easy fix, but it's discouraging that this has occurred so early in the life of this phone. It shouldn't be a maintenance item to fix the poor design.
I am having this issue with my volume down button.
A little update guys, both my volume buttons are now affected by this issue. None of the fixes posted here worked for me. I haven't used/pressed my power button for about 2 months now. I use the home button to wake up the phone and a greenify shortcut to hibernate and turn off the screen. I plan on going to a Samsung service center in the coming weeks to have my phone checked out and if possible, replaced.
Quick question, are you guys using tempered glass screen protectors by any chance? I'm using one which covers the entire screen, don't know if that could be the cause of this.
My phone is naked.
Hmm, so it definitely is a design issue then.
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A little update guys, both my volume buttons are now affected by this issue. None of the fixes posted here worked for me. I haven't used/pressed my power button for about 2 months now. I use the home button to wake up the phone and a greenify shortcut to hibernate and turn off the screen. I plan on going to a Samsung service center in the coming weeks to have my phone checked out and if possible, replaced.
Quick question, are you guys using tempered glass screen protectors by any chance? I'm using one which covers the entire screen, don't know if that could be the cause of this.
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I am not using any screen protector or case.
Had the same problem but mine was due to a certain someone spilling a starbucks all over it. I sprayed a bunch of wd40 electronics cleaner in there to no avail.
I ended up using a chempad (99%isopropanol and deionized water) and just rubbing the crap out of it. Immediately fixed it.
I wiped the buttons with a baby wipe and it sorted the sticky buttons instantly. Just wipe it with no pressure and ur good to go
Thank you so much. It worked for my s6 edge!!!
Guys I had the same issue, it was slowing developing until the power button was managed to be unusable.
I rubbed wet toilet paper to the buttons intensively (pressing the buttons while rubbing it) all the 3 buttons are now perfect just like they were when the phone was new.
Some sand particles and sticky liquids may affect the buttons performance but don't worry your device is fine in most of the cases.
I did it kinda hopeless and now everything works ☺
Just came across this thread, and for some reason, the wet toilet paper on my power button worked like a champ! Thanks!
spinez said:
Just came across this thread, and for some reason, the wet toilet paper on my power button worked like a champ! Thanks!
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is it safe to use wet toilet paper? dont wanna damage it more than it is...
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mter0001 said:
Thank you so much. It worked for my s6 edge!!!
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What worked for you? the baby wipes or the w40?
Thaaaaank youuuuuuuu
Thank you, I tried blowing hard close to the button and it worked thanks thanks. It got fixed
abdane said:
I also have the problem, i used to have it on my PS3 controllers. The solution to it was blowing closely on the button. It fixes it.
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So, I just got a midnight black OP3T and couldn't be happier. Coming from the 6P this feels like a huge upgrade.
The thing is, my device has some play on the power button. It feels loose and rattles a lot, though it has a good click and does not affect its performance at all (and I hope it stays that way). Besides, I'm using a case anyway, but just knowing that the button feels loose whenever I take the phone out drives me nuts. I've doing some research lately and I can't seem to find any solution to this problem. If I understand correctly, buying a new flex cable won't do any good because the button is enclosed in the battery cover. So my question is, is it worth it to pry open the phone and try to tighten the button? Is that possible at all? Maybe inserting some tiny plastic on its enclosure or something... I'm at my wits end, please share your thoughts.
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So, I just got a midnight black OP3T and couldn't be happier. Coming from the 6P this feels like a huge upgrade.
The thing is, my device has some play on the power button. It feels loose and rattles a lot, though it has a good click and does not affect its performance at all (and I hope it stays that way). Besides, I'm using a case anyway, but just knowing that the button feels loose whenever I take the phone out drives me nuts. I've doing some research lately and I can't seem to find any solution to this problem. If I understand correctly, buying a new flex cable won't do any good because the button is enclosed in the battery cover. So my question is, is it worth it to pry open the phone and try to tighten the button? Is that possible at all? Maybe inserting some tiny plastic on its enclosure or something... I'm at my wits end, please share your thoughts.
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Request a RMA and get the device swapped. Problem solved
redsmith said:
So, I just got a midnight black OP3T and couldn't be happier. Coming from the 6P this feels like a huge upgrade.
The thing is, my device has some play on the power button. It feels loose and rattles a lot, though it has a good click and does not affect its performance at all (and I hope it stays that way). Besides, I'm using a case anyway, but just knowing that the button feels loose whenever I take the phone out drives me nuts. I've doing some research lately and I can't seem to find any solution to this problem. If I understand correctly, buying a new flex cable won't do any good because the button is enclosed in the battery cover. So my question is, is it worth it to pry open the phone and try to tighten the button? Is that possible at all? Maybe inserting some tiny plastic on its enclosure or something... I'm at my wits end, please share your thoughts.
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serioulsy are you thinking to open your brand new op3t, and btw void your warranty, and putting a small piece of plastic inside to tighten the button??? you can't be serious...
even if you feel a bit frustrated only thinking to send back your phone for a replacement I really suggest you to open a RMA...