I have the C8O model with the 2 screws missing. After looking at how the Nexus 7 frame is built inside and playing with it, I came to the conclusion that we can fix easy the bezel misalignment by using a set of short and flat screws, instead of stock Philips ones which are too long. The Philips screws we have, will force to center the plate and our goal is to push it as much as we can towards the exterior. Doing this, will force the bezel to pop and secure properly in place the screen also.
This is how the screen hole is aligned now:
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With your fingers, press down on the bezel until the screw hole is reaching the left side of the black wall, this is where the screw should be tightened. Because the screw is a Philips shape, that is not possible. The question is, what Philips screw dimensions are used into Nexus 7 and what would be the part for the flat model? If anyone has handy those screws, try it into your tablet: replace the 2 missing screws with a wafer head flat model and make sure you pull the bezel while you tighten them so the screw touches the wall instead of being centered.
For now, just test my theory by pressing down the bezel, you will see how nice it pops on the outside. Honestly, I'm 100% sure Asus will not fix anything in this tablet model, they will only do it into a future model. Changing the design plans is way too costly for them to start from scratch.
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So I wanted a bit of a different look to my HTC casing. However I don't like silicone or other add-on cases, so I went a different route. On a lark I went to Canadian Tire since I remembered they used to have a fake carbon fibre vinyl available (don't ask how I know). However I found an even better one which looks a bit more realistic (and is slightly transparent so when you place it over coloured surfaces the underlying colour comes through).
Wrapped it around my HTC front and back (took the back cover off to do it). Once you lay it on you can use an exacto-knife to trim out the parts you don't want covered. Then used a heat gun to help wrap the edges without wrinkles (that just happened to be on sale too!).
The finished product:
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Maybe not everyone's taste but unless you get REALLY close its fairly hard to tell its not an OEM finish (IMO).
I was in a auto parts store the other day and you know what I saw the exact product you used for this pretty cool in my opinion though I prefer the soft touch feal maybe if my phone gets banged up enough I might do this but looks good
I wish some company would release a leather battery cover, or a way to make it all leather. I think it would look very nice
[COLOR="Lime"[SIZE="5"]]Do It Yourself Tablet Stand for Nexus 7[/SIZE][/COLOR]
Materials needed:
Scissors, cardboard box, strong tape like package tape or duct tape
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step 1
take apart the box like so:
step 2
fold the box and tape at desired angle like so:
step 3
get another part of the box that you are not using that you cut in step 1, cut the length of it to what you think could withsatnd some pressure by the tablet (I cut about a half inch)
step 4
now with piece you just cut, tap it to the outside of the box where the tablet will sit, be sure the tape is the length of the box. it should look like this so far
step 5
ok your almost done, now reinforce the the places you taped it with more tape. when you think its good your done!
congrats! you have made it. now you can customize it with whatever you want, i used flame duct tape (FTW!)
more pictures!
Post your results and pictures of your stand and leave thanks if you like
nice creativity with the cardboard. To stiffen it up a bit more (since once a crease gets in the cardboard it gets pretty weak and useless) you might want to do some paper mache over it so it stays stiff longer.
Here's the one I made.
I just thought I'd share mine.
I still need to trim off the glue, cut off the excess cardboard and paint it.
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Nice
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Anyone have a workaround on this, I have the blue aluminum bumper seems the charger I ordered from amazon (amazonbasics) is to large for the hole, should I tr to modify the USB end or the case or what, any kind of adapter or little extensions? I dont want to lose the data transfer feature of this chord
Dremel/File out the bumper around the USB port.
As tdrussell said, you can dremel the opening wider. I believe another member did that with their case and has pictures somewhere.
I ended up just giving up on these eBay-special bumper cases. Many of them were poorly thought out and not worth the trouble.
i've got two different aluminium bumper cases from ebay and had the same problem.
what i did is separate it into two pieces. then on the bottom piece, tape up the bottom of the port area (so you dont scratch and cut away too much), then take a pair of scissors and cut the bar off the top. i'll attach a pic so can you see what i did.
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then you can just remove the tape and colour the exposed metal.
Thanks for the suggestions, Since the bumper case was $17 and the Cable was 6, I went ahead and used some scissors to modify the material around the cable end. Works fine now! I would of cut the case however this cable is the only one I have come across that is effected by the case.
Hey guys!
My phone started having troubles with the touch (how unexpected right?)
Well, the thing is, when I was gonna remove the digitizer connector cable, I tried pulling the black plastic thing backwards instead of flipping it up.
Reason I did this was because I've repaired a few laptops and they had the type of connector were you pull the plastic thing back to release the connector.
The black plastic thing broke off in half so now I can't securely connect the digitizer anymore.
So, question is, can I get a replacement? I took one from another old HTC phone but it's not the correct one. (Lenght wise is correct, but not with the holes for the pins)
At 1:54 it shows the thing I'm talking about.
Youtube link (imbedded link didnt work)
Also attaches a printscreen of it for less hassle.
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The black plastic piece that shows is the one I'm talking about!
Better view:
I don't even know the name of these parts so I don't even know what to search for. Please help me out guys.
Probably best way is to buy a new complete connector and remove the black plastic piece and fasten it onto the phones one.
Kind regards,
Tony
EDIT: Note sure if it's the same, but found this on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10Pcs-Clamshell-Type-Bottom-Port-6Pin-0-5mm-Pitch-FFC-FPC-Sockets-Connector-/231679255046?hash=item35f128e206:g:ry4AAOSwHnFV7Psd
Is this the same type?
Nobody?
My battery is bulging enough that it popped the back off my transparent edition. I jumped on iFixIt, saw the wonderful tutorial, bought all the gear recommended on the page and the very first problem I have is that the screws in the instructions are phillips #00. Unfortunately the ones on my phone have 5 points, not 4. I need a screwdriver recommendation so I don't destroy these tiny things.
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If you go to the tutorial, click on the photo detailing the 10 screw locations, the regular Mi9 they were working with is clearly phillips #00. I found a few other repair images online and all of them are the non-explorer edition style. I'm assuming they used different screws to make it prettier for the transparent cover?
easy, just use a flat screwdriver that fits inside with little play and twist. works like a charm
josenitro said:
easy, just use a flat screwdriver that fits inside with little play and twist. works like a charm
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Isn't that going to destroy the head? The star pattern means you can't go straight across with a flathead. I assume these are like the Apple pentalobe screws.
Don't worry, I have done it many times just replace this line with your screwdriver.
josenitro said:
Don't worry, I have done it many times just replace this line with your screwdriver.
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I went ahead and grabbed a 0.8mm star(P2 Pentalobe) screwdriver off Amazon. I'm not sure what screwdrivers you have but my smallest one for glasses was too wide to fit like you pictured. Thanks for the advice though.