I installed the EB40 battery, and when I put it all back together, I realized I couldnt press the on button because it was stuck in there somehow. So I was gonna take it back apart to see what was wrong, but I must have tightened the t5 screws too tight because they won't budge.
All of the screws are in there tight, and when I use my t5 screwdriver I don't even feel any resistance, it just turns freely, so I can't get them out.
Now I'm afraid there might be nothing I can do. Can anyone help me out?
I don't know what to do.
so did you ft?
Clank227 said:
I installed the EB40 battery, and when I put it all back together, I realized I couldnt press the on button because it was stuck in there somehow. So I was gonna take it back apart to see what was wrong, but I must have tightened the t5 screws too tight because they won't budge.
All of the screws are in there tight, and when I use my t5 screwdriver I don't even feel any resistance, it just turns freely, so I can't get them out.
Now I'm afraid there might be nothing I can do. Can anyone help me out?
I don't know what to do.
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So did you fix it?
If not, then you can try this. Use a similar sized screw driver. But not the T5 type star shaped. It has worked for me in the past several times.
I'm attaching 2 photos. The one you should use is a full hexagon shaped bit. A little bigger than the T5 to fit in.
note that this will not work if the screw is fully "screwed" and it doesn't have anything for the screw bit to hold.
In that case, some experienced user might help you.
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hey everyone,
Recently I broke my tilt screen and was forced to purchase a replacement screen along with the necessary TORX screwdrivers and other tools to take apart the phone. After reading through this forum I have decided that using the 4 screw method would be a lot easier than taking apart the entire phone. I was wondering if there was anywhere on this site that demonstrates in detail how to successfull use this method. I have looked around but cant seem to find anything. Any help would be appreciated before I take apart my phone.
Thanks,
Austin
I've taken mine apart a few times, once to replace the screen as you're about to do. that being said, if there is a way to disassemble the screen with just 4 screws it wasn't apparent when I did mine, as there are ribbon cables etc. that need to be disconnected. It's actually not that hard to take the thing apart, I would go thru the whole process if I were you.
i did the four screw method.
Take the battery out.
Just take off the four screws on the left and right side of the back of the slide out screen.
Then using something that you can slide under the plastic housing on the edges around the back and pry it up and over the plastic pieces that snap the casing together. Try not to use a screw driver to pry it up, I used one and I bent the little plastic pieces and things wouldn't snap back together right until I got fed up and ground the bent pieces off.
Now the casing never comes completely off but it can be pulled apart enough to see where the lcd screen connects to the board. Just pop this ribbon cable off and slide the broken screen out and slide the new screen in connect it back to the board.
Snap the case back together and put the screws back in and your done.
Use a plastic diassembly tool and you wont bend anything. Without even trying, took me 10min total and I didnt even have guidance. Just take it easy and with the right tools, no force is needed. Just patience hardest think is trying to push in the ribbons with so little space.
LunaC said:
Use a plastic diassembly tool and you wont bend anything. Without even trying, took me 10min total and I didnt even have guidance. Just take it easy and with the right tools, no force is needed. Just patience hardest think is trying to push in the ribbons with so little space.
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Just took mine apart t he other day to clean arround the screen! I would advise doing the whole thing. Take your time and always keep track of what screws go where! Oh, and use a magnet to stick your screws to! If you bump the table and one goes flying, you will never find it! Take your time and keep track of where everything goes and you will be fine! Have fun!
Ok, well, take the back cover off enough times and I guess I was bound to lose the little screws that hold it on. Any idea where I can get more?
im currentl;y installing the unbrickable mod for captivate but, i encountered one stripped screw :'c. how do i remove it? are there any other ways to open the case?
I would PM adam, since he is the one that made the mod.
Gengar6 said:
im currentl;y installing the unbrickable mod for captivate but, i encountered one stripped screw :'c. how do i remove it? are there any other ways to open the case?
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If the head is stripped:
I had this when working on a car once and I used a tap and die set. Basically a piece drills a hole into the center of the screw leaving grooves on the wall of the hole. Then a piece screws into that hole that gave traction when turning it to pull the screw out. I'm sure your screw is very small so I'm not sure if that's a legitimate solution.
On smaller screws around the house I would take a dremel or other tool and make a small cut across the head of the screw turning it into a flathead. Then use a flathead screwdriver, apply a lot of downward force, and very slowly turn and unscrew it. However, also risky as you don't want to crack your board.
The only other thing I can think of is to flatten two opposing sides of the head of the screw so that you can use a wrench to turn it out.
I've also read that using a rubber band between the screwdriver and stripped screw head can give you traction.
nothing works man. should i just break the back of the housing and replace it and the screw?
If the screw absolutely won't budge, you could see if you can find a drill bit small enough to ream out the shaft of the screw, then just basically drill through the screw. That would keep you from having to break the board.
hey guys, i have a prob with my csl mi410 (x6)
when im taking picture, it seems lil bit goldish, when i check at my camera, oh god there are lot of dust inside..
i think it troubling my lense...
anyone know how to clean it?
to dissasembly it??
thanks
Well if the shell design is the same as the Motorola triumph then there are 2 t-5 torx screws towards the bottom, underneath the battery cover. Then the case kinda prys apart. Just be careful not to damage anything.
marc12868 said:
Well if the shell design is the same as the Motorola triumph then there are 2 t-5 torx screws towards the bottom, underneath the battery cover. Then the case kinda prys apart. Just be careful not to damage anything.
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yes, i found only 2 t-screw underneath d battery, but i can*t take it apart, its kinda locked from inside
are there a sensitive cables stick on backcase? can you please make tutor with pic or video??
service centre is soo hard to find here
Well either get a flat head screwdriver or a guitar pick or something like that and kind of run it around the edges lifting gently. There are quite a few locking things on the inside so you kind of have to push against them to get it apart... I might make a tutorial soon.
marc12868 said:
Well either get a flat head screwdriver or a guitar pick or something like that and kind of run it around the edges lifting gently. There are quite a few locking things on the inside so you kind of have to push against them to get it apart... I might make a tutorial soon.
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if it not bothering you please do,
it's will be very usefull, especially for newbie like me..
and it will be the first assemble tutor for x6 i think, b'coz i've been searching almost 3 day and got nothing...
thankyou
Ok well when I get time I will try and make a tutorial. It may be slightly different, because it's gonna be a Motorola Triumph, but it should basically be the same. I'm pretty sure the shells are put together the same, just a different exterior.
anyone??
I installed the EB40 battery, and when I put it all back together, I realized I couldnt press the on button because it was stuck in there somehow. So I was gonna take it back apart to see what was wrong, but I must have tightened the t5 screws too tight because they won't budge.
All of the screws are in there tight, and when I use my t5 screwdriver I don't even feel any resistance, it just turns freely, so I can't get them out.
Now I'm afraid there might be nothing I can do. Can anyone help me out?
I don't know what to do.
Clank227 said:
Now I'm afraid there might be nothing I can do. Can anyone help me out?
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Drill, baby, drill.
// Seriously. It worked on my Bionic. If you do it right, only the head will come off, and then you can use pliers to unscrew the bottom portion.
ADD: Use a drill with a tiny size drill bit, just like the offending screws @Clank227
progrockguy said:
Drill, baby, drill.
// Seriously. It worked on my Bionic. If you do it right, only the head will come off, and then you can use pliers to unscrew the bottom portion.
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Does the Bionic have the same size screws you think? If so, could you tell me what specific tool you used (since the screws are so dang tiny)? I just don't wanna permanently mess anything up here
Also, just to anyone who knows:
Is the gap in the Atrix HD normal if youre using an EB40 battery (since it is bigger), I'm going to put a case on the thing once I get this all straightened out, but I was just wondering.
I can see the light from the screen from the side of the phone due to the gap
Clank227 said:
Also, just to anyone who knows:
Is the gap in the Atrix HD normal if youre using an EB40 battery (since it is bigger), I'm going to put a case on the thing once I get this all straightened out, but I was just wondering.
I can see the light from the screen from the side of the phone due to the gap
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Did you check the thread that discusses this mod for the answer to your question?
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Damn, am I the only one here that uses tools for a living?
EDIT: Read that wrong, thought you meant you stripped the heads, not the threads, but the process is the same.
The biggest problem you might have is needing to retap some new threads...if that's too difficult you might get lucky if you buy some slightly bigger screws.
I hate to say it, but you might want to try searching eBay for a cheap, broke screen Atrix HD and swap parts accordingly.
If you know someone who's a mechanic, that person should have all the tools necessary to do this. A mechanic without an extracting and tapping set isn't a mechanic you want to use.