Sad day for me guys , at 3 am I dropped my phone and hit the tiled floor to my shock horror the top half of my screen is well smashed in , hardly hit the floor either I'm gutted only had phone 7 months!
Anyways I've seen a replacement glass on eBay for very little money £12-£20 British pounds
Key question is , how do you change just glass and is it easy?
Has anyone had experience with such fiddly work
Thx
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ouch.. goodluck bro
Search on YouTube Samsung Galaxy s3 mini disassembly
Thanks I've looked and found a good thread on XDA but for s3 , what I think is best is heat up with heat gun to soften glue then clean new adhesive and replace new glass
Easier said than done though !
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I've taken out a new contract and got the xperia since it supposedly has shatter proof glass etc
Was fun while it lasted
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MattJaO3D said:
I've taken out a new contract and got the xperia since it supposedly has shatter proof glass etc
Was fun while it lasted
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ahh thats good, may i ask where is your mini now? still broken?
Phone is fully functional, just top half of screen is shattered
LCD and touch work 100%
Same as wife's S3 ( another story)
Shame Samsung don't make them tuffer
Or easier to replace.
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Do you think it would be possible to buy and replace the back cover for this device. My dog bit my Nexus 7 and there are some bit marks on the back.
Dunno...any scratches on the screen?
Give it some time but I am sure we will see a couple third party backs. Saw one on eBay already but didn't trust the seller.
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You can always get a skin to put on it. I saw some cool looking ones on Amazon or eBay and was going to go that route until I opted for the keyboard case.
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Nope the scree is fine. Which is suprising cause he was going at it pretty hard.
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Did you have jelly bean wallpaper on lol
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I saw a back cover for sale on ebay. I'm sure there's going to be plenty more for sale when the unit is actually released. I'm waiting for a nexus 7 tear down. I also want to know if the plastic rim around the tablet can be replaced as well. I kind of dented it and was wondering if it can be purchased.
That's one way to fix the screen seperation issue.
Parts...
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Do you think it would be possible to buy and replace the back cover for this device. My dog bit my Nexus 7 and there are some bit marks on the back.
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Previous lurker here, had to register for ya since I came across this the other day. I am not affiliated...
new user no link... powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/home.php?cat=709
Hope it helps.
Well at least we know the n7 survived the dog bite test
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I own my N4 for about 3 months now and yesterday I suddenly found some fine scratches on my display glass! I've had my HTC Desire (Gorilla Glass 1) for 3 years without any damn scratch! So I am asking myself if the old Gorilla Glass was better than the new one?! Well i've never used any case but I handle my phones carefully all the time and never put something else like e.g. keys in the same pocket.. Could this be a warranty case?
Anyone else discovering scratches on their Nexus?
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Seriously... Another thread about this?
In before close
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Seriously... Another thread about this?
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i only found threads about breaking / cracking glass, not about scratches..
but if you say there are some, i'm deeply sorry and will try to find them harder
You're pockets aren't as clean as you think they are.
And no, it's not a valid warranty claim.
And yes, I do have one faint scratch on mine.
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Beware - WEAK Gorilla Glass! Scratches out of nowhere
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When i got the XZ I show my friends how can this device support being dropped into a glass of water. Today my 4 years old did the same In front of his cousins to show them the trick. The only problem is he used my wife's galaxy note 2 instead the XZ... The note Is dead now
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Lol awe man that was a good laugh
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When i got the XZ I show my friends how can this device support being dropped into a glass of water. Today my 4 years old did the same In front of his cousins to show them the trick. The only problem is he used my wife's galaxy note 2 instead the XZ... The note Is dead now
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I don't see the problem, now you can also get your wife an XZ.
theforch has
BILBO78 said:
When i got the XZ I show my friends how can this device support being dropped into a glass of water. Today my 4 years old did the same In front of his cousins to show them the trick. The only problem is he used my wife's galaxy note 2 instead the XZ... The note Is dead now
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RIP Note 2...
You can take the smartphone apart and sell some parts on ebay, For example display should be working fine (and it is expensive as well), chasis (you can sell it as an Original part)
Hope your insurrance will cover it
lol i nearly died laughing! I love this phone...I always freak people out when i say "brb, going to wash my phone off"
Fake! there is no glass where a note 2 will fit into
just kidding, very funny story, allthough it sucks for you
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Fake! there is no glass where a note 2 will fit into
just kidding, very funny story, allthough it sucks for you
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Whahahahahaahah.
On the other hand...ivthink a bucked will fit
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And someone will blame on sony's marketing about water resistant/proof
Today I dropped my phone for the first time
The so called aluminum frame was instantly damaged and to my surprise it was paint that chipped off.
Underneath there is just a hard kind of plastic.
I looked all over the place for a replacement frame but can't find any.
Anyone else with this problem?
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Today I dropped my phone for the first time
The so called aluminum frame was instantly damaged and to my surprise it was paint that chipped off.
Underneath there is just a hard kind of plastic.
I looked all over the place for a replacement frame but can't find any.
Anyone else with this problem?
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First of all, greetings to everyone on this forum, this is my first post here.
I have a black Xperia SP (C5303), and have the same problem. Mine dropped on the street from my hand and although was in his leather casing, somehow dropped on the only side without protection. Was very suprised when I saw that 'alumium' frame was very damaged (damage looks like on your phone) from dropping only 1+ m of height inside of a protection case. The good news is that nothing else was damaged.
The phone is great for my needs, but I'm still not convinced with quality of aluminium frame. Probably this is the price of his weight. Before had Samsung Galaxy S Advance and dropped him accidently only once but without even a scratch.
I was very upset with the damage, but because of its black color it is not as visible as on your white model, so for now I won't be searching for a replacement frame... Hopefully won't be dropping him too much.
Greetings.
Yep it happens, even when I am charging, when the charger scratches the coat on the port, the paint will be chipped off.
Luckily I bought a black one, and the problem is not so bad and visible.
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Redeque said:
Today I dropped my phone for the first time
The so called aluminum frame was instantly damaged and to my surprise it was paint that chipped off.
Underneath there is just a hard kind of plastic.
I looked all over the place for a replacement frame but can't find any.
Anyone else with this problem?
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Bro i thinks its chrome finish that have came out take it to the service center tell them ur prob and btw i have dropped my sp today and voila nothin happens surprised to see this thing surprise..! but this thing wouldn't happen to me..maybe its because my sp is black..and keep it carefully now bro or its will ripped off by small pressure..
Quite a disappointment. My previous sony phones where solid as a rock.
It looks easy to remove though with the two screws. What you guys think
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Redeque said:
Quite a disappointment. My previous sony phones where solid as a rock.
It looks easy to remove though with the two screws. What you guys think
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I dun think so ,u can see these pictures I forward from other forum (it's dropbox link )
http://db.tt/tKT3eVMr
http://db.tt/hoJDZIz2
http://db.tt/p65IhPP4
http://db.tt/qqhjEzFq
http://db.tt/XVXppyCM
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I have this also but smaller from putting on a hard case. No more hard cases for me!
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What about using nail polish of similar color, or a car paint and small brush?
Looks like you kicked it down the street!
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I think it only happens to white models, on a Spanish forum there is another user with the same problem (paint chipping off)
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=668090
Now I regret choosing the white model, I have paint chipped off around the data cable port,stereo out, and also around power button :crying:
There are replacement frames on ebay for like 10$.
Link please
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And are they easy to install?
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Link please
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Look at this http://www.ebay.it/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=replacement+xperia+sp&LH_PrefLoc=2&LH_BIN=1
Thanks a lot for the link. Not sure if I dare to replace it though. Kind of need a disassembly video first...
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I recommend using a good soft case like the one below.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matte-TPU-S...DA_Cases&var=490159410395&hash=item2c6ffb4d1c
Same problem in my Spanish SP... Shouldn't this be solved by Sony? aluminium frame is not made of aluminum, isn´t it?
I have also the same problem on my SP. is it normal?? Sony has to replace our frame with a better one.
I'm very disappointed with this ****ty paintjob, my hpone is barely 1 month old and it already got chipped paint on a several spots on the frame. I thought the frame was aluminium because every review I've read said so.... even if it wasn't aluminium, the paint shouldn't have come off so easily. i read sony used water-based paint, maybe that's why.
Welp broke the screen on my second phone now. Man if you drop these phones on the corner, the screen Is guaranteed to break. Anyone else have a similar experience? I do have a case on these phones by the way.
ive been lucky, dropped mine a few times and its still good, case is pretty beat up but rather it be beat up than the phone.
That sucks man! I guess I have a good case, I've dropped mine a bunch.....first few times I kinda freaked, now nothing happens, and I pick it up! Sorry for your loss.
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Dropped my phone off 3 stories and only got a minimal scuff above my volume rocker.. sorry man
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I've dropped mine a few times and not a single scratch or scuff ...I'm rockin a otterbox defender!
What case do you have?
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I'm using the Incipito Dual Shine Pro, 3 major drops on the corner and no damage to phone. 2 small cracks in the case though. Better the case then the phone I say. Sorry you weren't so lucky op.
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Morghan said:
Welp broke the screen on my second phone now. Man if you drop these phones on the corner, the screen Is guaranteed to break. Anyone else have a similar experience? I do have a case on these phones by the way.
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...aren't you the guy who had chocolate melt into the phone speaker?
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Shattered the corner on mine that's it
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Rimmir said:
...aren't you the guy who had chocolate melt into the phone speaker?
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Lol I think I remember reading that but I can't remember the OP from that
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Morghan said:
Welp broke the screen on my second phone now. Man if you drop these phones on the corner, the screen Is guaranteed to break. Anyone else have a similar experience? I do have a case on these phones by the way.
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actually no not at all.. dropped this guy many many times and have a couple chips in the metal but the screen is fine. Even the other day im running on a tredmill and flap my headphone wire with my arms as im running.. it fell on the belt i kicked it and it still was fine.
hahah
I have a Otterbox Commuter on mine, and it has seen the concrete floor at work several times without consequence. Invest in a better case.
I spilled bong water on mines and my girl scratched it a little with my keys over top speaker other than that no drop damage and trust it's seen it's fair share. #TOUGH
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Rimmir said:
...aren't you the guy who had chocolate melt into the phone speaker?
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Lol I can't believe anyone remembered that. Yeah that was me unfortunately.
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Morghan said:
Sorry for being absent from the thread. new phone and preparing for family vacation.
Lol I can't believe anyone remembered that. Yeah that was me unfortunately.
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I think it was your picture that made me remember
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I have had some serious drops before this and it was fine. It's weird that it ends up being the small drop on the corner that does it.
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I think it was your picture that made me remember
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Ahh yes I guess it's a pretty recognizable picture lol
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gutrrob said:
I've dropped mine a few times and not a single scratch or scuff ...I'm rockin a otterbox defender!
What case do you have?
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Cruzerlite XDA case. The thing has has protected my phone multiple times till the corner drop.
Sorry for blowing up the thread. Was busy getting my new phone set up and preparing for Christmas vacation. Just now got around to going through the thread
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Yea even a thin case around the phone will prevent this from happening - it will absorb a lot of impact since its a compressible material...
basically w/o a case if u drop it on the front corners it will likely crack the screen
This is because the impact is abosorbed by the metal- which will not compress, it will just push all the force down to the glass screen and crack it.. if they just had a little bit of rubber or plastic between the metal and the glass it would alleviate the impact enough so that the screen wont crack as easily.
I power slammed my phone and the screen broke. HTC makes crappy phones. I'm buying a iPhone
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