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My Droid 3 Stopped Working

I think it's my flex cable because it had been shutting the screen off when I would slightly move the keyboard open, and I would have to battery pull to get it on. I know the touch part of the screen worked because I could slide to unlock it like normal. I took it apart yesterday and it powers on but all that works is the backlight. I am gonna try taking it apart again and see if I can get it. But boo!

Seems it's a quite a common problem

Had the same problem 2 weeks ago and I found the cable with a tiny tear in it under that metal square cover that straps the cable to the metal slide plate. After a little while on ebay I bought a 32 gig s3 for 260 used. The old d3 just not worth it anymore
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I wish I had the money for a phone that worked well on JB. I do like the D3 though.

Well my flex cable had a tear in it. That's probably why it was broke.

Mine was torn right above that in the bend
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MrObvious said:
Well my flex cable had a tear in it. That's probably why it was broke.
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So you gonna fix it?

I'd need another cable or something. I found a D3 someone was selling on Craigslist that has a broken charger port. All I would have to do is swap motherboards and I should be good to go, or I could use my wife's phone to charge it.

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I'd need another cable or something. I found a D3 someone was selling on Craigslist that has a broken charger port. All I would have to do is swap motherboards and I should be good to go, or I could use my wife's phone to charge it.
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Just replaced my flex with a $30 replacement off ebay.

$30 or $40

Help lost the flap that covers usb charge port

Hello I live in philadelphia USA I bought a z1 from Craigslist brand new unfortunately it's my own fault but I had my phone on charge it fell and was hanging from the wire and it manages to rip off the flap now it's lost I need a new flap is it possible to get one they don't have the phone here Sony said they can't fix it due to not being released here any ideas?

Try amazon, or any UK based phone websites.
But it should be released in US soon and then you can get parts

I did quite alot of looking the only thing I found that might work is the dummy phones it was 10 dollars I emailed them on ebay to see if the flap was able to come off
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Did you have a response?

http://rounded.com/ but not available for the Z1 or ZU

No luck so far
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Called sony
I called sony parts and after being ****ed around to a third phone number that I had to call they quoted me $80 to replace one stupid freaking flap. I think it's worth just being careful with you phone for the time being. That was not including the postage to get it there qld -> nsw. And they mentioned they would do a pressure test to make sure it's water resistant again. Does anyone know if you can just get a life case similar to the iphones case?

Nobody is going to make a waterproof case for a waterproof phone

Michealtbh said:
Nobody is going to make a waterproof case for a waterproof phone
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But it's not even water proof, it's water resistant
You're right though I'm probably the only one who would buy it. I am notoriously terrible with phones.

http://www.witrigs.com/oem-usb-data...rs-replacement-parts-for-sony-xperia-z1-black

fernandodistinto said:
http://www.witrigs.com/oem-usb-data...rs-replacement-parts-for-sony-xperia-z1-black
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out of stock, but worth their weight in gold

Just got a email from that website they are available now yay just ordered two sets for backup ha
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Haha...
How could you broke that flaps, mate.
I have tortured my Xperia S for over a year and my flaps are still great...
It's very hard to broke that
But, please, when you fix flaps, could you post a little tutorial so if we broke ours we should know where to buy it and how to replace them
Tnx
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Guys lost my USB flap today in the morning, purple Color... I should get it online. Hope this link will help you and I will get dock charger for sure..http://www.parts4repair.com/sim-cover-usb-cover-sd-cover-for-sony-xperia-z1-l39h-purple/

I bought the magnetic charging dock as I'm scared to end up losing the usb port cover. Hope it helps.
http://www.sonymobile.com/sg/products/accessories/magnetic-charging-dock-dk31/

I tried to get the part inside the phone out, but it seems that it got really deep. How did you got yours part out of this hole?

These flaps are way too weak, my phone is Three weeks old and the USB flap already feels loose and opens up a little after a while of being closed
I should have bought a dock or that whatever cable
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olokos said:
I tried to get the part inside the phone out, but it seems that it got really deep. How did you got yours part out of this hole?
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Just push it inside and fit new one - should do no harm

Thanks. I was trying to get it out and in the end I've cut everything of it but the thick part in the phone
Good thing you have posted this or else I'd still try to get it out since I'll be waiting about 20 days for the replacement to arrive. Duh, I paid 4$ for international shipping to Poland which is one of the countries that are somewhere in the middle of the earth ^^.
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yeh I had my Z1 dismantled a couple of days ago fitting a new screen so pushing it inside shouldn't present any problems at all

How I get Galaxy S5 Flex...

Hello guys. I want to warn you before setting QI wireless charger adapter in original cover / housing. Another you will get Galaxy S5 Flex, like me. :good:
I hope that it will get back in few hrs...:crying:

Did you bend your phone by putting in a third party qi coil?
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AMoosa said:
Did you bend your phone by putting in a third party qi coil?
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Sounds like it.
Why not just get a proper QI back cover!?

AMoosa said:
Did you bend your phone by putting in a third party qi coil?
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Yes.

onim21 said:
Yes.
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No idea how you did that as my case only had a minor, barely noticeable bump when I used a wireless Qi receiver with the standard case.
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Slicktune said:
Awww Fcuk yeah i wanna do this to my phone... I want the galaxy s5 flex, does it curve the display too? As a child ive always wanted the galaxy nexus but T-Mobile never released it now its my chance to make my Fcukin owwwwwnnnnnn oh Fcuking godddddddd!!!!! What are the steps and does it curve the displays?
Thanks inFcuking advanceeee!!!
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Oy vey, that's a lot of F***s for one post. xD

Slicktune said:
Awww Fcuk yeah i wanna do this to my phone... I want the galaxy s5 flex, does it curve the display too? As a child ive always wanted the galaxy nexus but T-Mobile never released it now its my chance to make my Fcukin owwwwwnnnnnn oh Fcuking godddddddd!!!!! What are the steps and does it curve the displays?
Thanks inFcuking advanceeee!!!
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You are one obnoxious child, crying for attention, smh...

Joe0113 said:
You are one obnoxious child, crying for attention, smh...
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I'm not obnoxious, I'm grateful and was excited, because back in second grade i wanted the LG G Flex but it was too big, then when i heard galaxy s5 was coming out i would pray every night by my night stand as i looked into the stars "please be a curved display, please be a curved display..." i didn't think it was impossible seeing that they had released former devices like galaxy nexus and their new uhd curved TV's.... but now thanks to knowing this site (i use Tapatalk) i can find a way where i don't have to wait for manufacturers to come up with one because the OP has made a beautiful discovery that will go down in android history. now i need to know ..if it will trip knox by curving it?
thanks in advance!
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Sorry, I don't get it. Did your phone MELT to this shape?!
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drezman said:
Sorry, I don't get it. Did your phone MELT to this shape?!
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my thoughts also. I bet it melted during charge.

gyxter said:
my thoughts also. I bet it melted during charge.
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YOU MEAN THIS IS A DAMN DEFECT?!?! EWW I don't want my phone looking all corroded and melty! its gonna smell like string bean cigarettes
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Then get the original charging cover, it's that simple

onim21 said:
Hello guys. I want to warn you before setting QI wireless charger adapter in original cover / housing. Another you will get Galaxy S5 Flex, like me. :good:
I hope that it will get back in few hrs...:crying:
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I've been using a QI wireless charging pad for a couple of weeks without any problem. As another user posted, the only effect I've noticed is a slight bulge in the back panel. It doesn't get especially hot (although it does warm a little more than with USB charging.)
The only other thing is that I've got a wallet case on my phone and charge through that (so there's some plastic between the phone and charging plate.)

I have the expower ultra thin card and in the instructions it tells you to remove the copper screening sticker from inside the original back plate as it causes extra heat when charging. Its a ***** to peel off as well. Gets warm but not enough to bend my phone by any means and it charges fine through my defender case there's no noticeable bulge in the back plate either. If i want to put it in water i'll throw an otterbox preserver on it.

nexy33 said:
I have the expower ultra thin card and in the instructions it tells you to remove the copper screening sticker from inside the original back plate as it causes extra heat when charging. Its a ***** to peel off as well. Gets warm but not enough to bend my phone by any means and it charges fine through my defender case there's no noticeable bulge in the back plate either. If i want to put it in water i'll throw an otterbox preserver on it.
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Removed the copper sticker to see if it makes any difference. My phone doesn't get any warmer than when charging via USB now.

Charger dock available now on play store

Extra charger available on play store for 14.95 $
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pakure said:
Extra charger available on play store for 14.95 $
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Says coming soon here.

I got one, it arrived today. Just in case mine breaks. And it's JUST the dock. As in no plug or charging cable comes with it. Not a "major" thing, but usually charging docks come with a plug and cable.
Just a heads up for anyone planning to get one.
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Darnell_Chat_TN said:
I got one, it arrived today. Just in case mine breaks. And it's JUST the dock. As in no plug or charging cable comes with it. Not a "major" thing, but usually charging docks come with a plug and cable.
Just a heads up for anyone planning to get one.
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Apparently it's not available for sale anymore.. mine just broke... using tape to hold charger in place... not very elegant..

rhesus98 said:
Apparently it's not available for sale anymore.. mine just broke... using tape to hold charger in place... not very elegant..
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I am using a rubber band to hold the charger and watch together.

I've been using a ponytail band

I use a clothes pin to hold mine into the charging dock. I had a chat session with Samsung support and they basically said that if the dock was "damaged" that it was not covered under warranty. Their version of damaged meant that the tab was missing. What a bunch of crap. Spineless to not stand behind their product.

pakure said:
Extra charger available on play store for 14.95 $
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cool, thanks

Same
rhesus98 said:
Apparently it's not available for sale anymore.. mine just broke... using tape to hold charger in place... not very elegant..
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Mine's been broken for a couple of months now ;-;

The charging dock availability must've been very short-lived. Play Store doesn't sell it anymore ("The Samsung Gear Live Charging Dock is no longer available for purchase."), and hasn't for as long as I'd been looking for it.
I hold it together now with a 1-inch binder clip that's been sprung-out to reduce its tension. It works quite well, since I have a different strap (the strap's two "rivets" fell out shortly after I started wearing it, rendering it un-repairable).
Just before that happened, though, I noticed that the dock contacts were eroding, pitting, falling apart... and sure enough, now it's gotten to the point where they're all broken down to some degree, one is totally gone, and it only charges when the dock rests in a certain position.
So that's three failures:
- the band (cheap-ass rivets holding the metal buckle onto the plastic strap)
- the charging dock (when that dies, you have no more watch... sooo...)
- the charging dock contacts (when THOSE die, you're definitely screwed)
Seriously, WTF Samsung?

I purchased an additional one on ebay... I think for around $20.00 I keep a separate set of chargers for all my devices in my toiletry bag for travel, so I went ahead and bought a charger for the watch as well. I've used it several times when traveling and no issues so far.

Where to shop for replacement parts?

Hey guys,
So I bit the bullet and replaced my 2.5 year old Shamu's battery, I've had the phone since launch day so it started giving up on me with random shutdowns... I was lucky and found an OEM Motorola branded new battery on eBay. Unfortunately during the process, I busted the power and volume ribbon cable and the Mobo ribbon cable. Does anyone know a legit site where I can get these cables from?
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pfft

I find ifixit a bit pricey, what I did is find phones on ebay with smashed up screens/other parts not working. buy them, part them, fix my own, and sell the part phone at around the same price I got :angel:

BlueEditionE6 said:
I find ifixit a bit pricey, what I did is find phones on ebay with smashed up screens/other parts not working. buy them, part them, fix my own, and sell the part phone at around the same price I got :angel:
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Ifixit didn't have the ribbon cables... I just purchased them from eBay, us seller, hopefully they are fine... In the mean time... I have to be careful and make sure I don't run out of battery, otherwise I'm screwed
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BigDig said:
Ifixit didn't have the ribbon cables... I just purchased them from eBay, us seller, hopefully they are fine... In the mean time... I have to be careful and make sure I don't run out of battery, otherwise I'm screwed
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There a guy on eBay from Chicago... He's got em... I broke 2 before I went to the local phone repair guy... ($-#&#(&(+#[email protected]$+&+ that goddamn clip that holds the volume and power button cable... It's CRAP!
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rignfool said:
There a guy on eBay from Chicago... He's got em... I broke 2 before I went to the local phone repair guy... ($-#&#(&(+#[email protected]$+&+ that goddamn clip that holds the volume and power button cable... It's CRAP!
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Yeah I bought it from him. It will take 5 days for delivery to Boston... That's not a clip though.. it's like a little where you have to plug in the volume cable end, isn't it?
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BigDig said:
Yeah I bought it from him. It will take 5 days for delivery to Boston... That's not a clip though.. it's like a little where you have to plug in the volume cable end, isn't it?
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There is a hinged little clip on the ribbon that plugs in next to the speaker that joins up with the volume and power buttons...
You need small hands or tools to insert the button wire under the clip... Then close it...
My meathooks could not operate the clip without twitching and breaking it off
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