Hello guys, i have Xperia V and I can't close USB flap anymore
the black thing,something like black rubber completely felt off from flap and now i cant close it and phone isn't water ressistant anyomre
here is a picture http://pokit.org/get/?efe89bac4a80fca7341a2f1e3488016a.jpg
i found on internet USB Flaps,it's not to expensive but i wonder is there any usb flap replacment tutorial
or does anyone know how to replace usb flap on this phone
thanks
Replacement tips.
Are only two ways to remove actual USB cover:
1. "nice way"
- if near you is a clean environment to not let the dust to enter on the open phone, especially on the camera lens and you have right tools:
-- a Torx screwdriver (T5 or T6 not sure)(Five-star-type)
-- could be necessary also a Philips screwdriver
- unscrew the "five-start-type" screws from top and could be necessary to unscrew the Philips screw too, then follow bellow steps, without full unscrew the phone.
2. "brutal way"
- open the installed USB cover and firmly, but not sharply, pull the cover out;
- install the new USB cover, use a slot type screwdriver to push back the cover.
List of screw drivers: List of screw drives
In both cases close the phone and remove the battery first!
Be patient and place the phone on a glasses cloth to not scratch the front of the phone.
Related
The washer fix resolved the screen lift issue for many, however I've noticed that something doesn't quite add up. Using the washer fix mysteriously resolves(or partially) the issue of a springy/spongy left screen and the creaks and popping noise. The theory was that the screws was too long and tightened too far with the ends of the screws pushing the glass screen out and pulling the plastic silver bezel back.
There isn't a reason to why the springy screen or strange noises was fixed and neither a reason to what the cause was. Besides resolving those issues some people found it hard to push the back cover back on and still have bulging back covers and also bulging silver bezel. You might get away with this issue by putting washers on the two centre screws and taking out the washer on the top part of the screen. I believe this worked because the height of the screws gets elevated with the washers and pushes against the back cover and denting and marking it in some cases. If you managed pop the cover back on the increased pressure from the screws makes the plastic tabs pull on the silver bezel and warping it (maybe).
I thought maybe the culpit of the screen lift might not simply be long screws. But I didn't understand how the washers fixed it. After looking at iFixit teardown pictures I saw something else that could push down on the LCD unit and onto the screen. On the second picture of step 12 I can see large cut outs in the metal frame and on the back side of the motherboard I can see taped components. I thought it might be possible that the taping left creases and air bubbles on the pcb and the bulging of the taped components looks like it can press on to the LCD unit directly underneath. The cause of the popping noise and sponginess came clear to me now. The popping noise comes from the tape being pressed against it (it could be glue from the screen/bezel too) and the sponginess is probably the PCB bending .
I think what the washers did was lifting both the metal frame and the pcb up and the taped components underneath didn't press against the LCD unit anymore. This created screw elevation for some people and back covers can't fit back easily as I mentioned.
I didn't want any screen lift, bulging back cover/bezel. I thought maybe I can lift the pcb up without putting washers in and I thought of just wedging the pcb against the metal frame right next to the screws. I don't recommend anyone to just try jamming stuff underneath the pcb without checking out the pictures and have a plan first. There are components underneath and please don't push anything too far in. I've tried putting plastic blister underneath the pcb in between 4 screws and next to the 4 pin connector. They are just longer rectangles by the way and I trimmed the ends in the same way as the washer method. However the screen still bulges a little around the centre where I can't put wedges because of the ribbon cable. The bulging back cover problem is completely gone however. I think I will try to put one washer for the screw above the ribbon cable, because I can see that the pcb has a screw hole right under the ribbon cable near that screw. This should lift the pcb a little around the centre. However I'm going to put a thinner washer as I don't want the screw to get elevated too much.
Anyone thinks this theory is rubbish, or have something to add?
EDIT: I report success! Instead of typing out the same thing I will show you with pictures. No idea if this fix will last, no guarantees. I still have a little sideways bulge but my N7 is so close to being perfect now. I don't think I will change anything else for now.
it's from that black foamy piece in your photo....this was mentioned in one of the other threads....
I have seen many of the topics and followed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600022 and tried to pull out the usb flap.while I was pulling the plastic stretched and broke.Some part of the plastic or the end of the plasti was left inside the phone .Will it causse any problem
mayankgamer said:
I have seen many of the topics and followed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600022 and tried to pull out the usb flap.while I was pulling the plastic stretched and broke.Some part of the plastic or the end of the plasti was left inside the phone .Will it causse any problem
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well have you tried plugging it in ? like at a pc for mass storage ? does the pc find your phone ?
i dont know how some of you can break those flaps , they seem pretty strong to me
Well the waterproofing ability's out the window, I guess?
I've searched for a long while for help with this but I'm giving in now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/how-to-transfer-antennas-one-xperia-z-to-t2807997
This thread explains the problem I'm having but I couldn't follow the solution like the other guy could. In short how do I remove and then refit the antenna cable from my old phone case to the new one? I've managed to remove the black plastic cover over it but it still won't budge and in trying to make it budge I managed to pull of the gold connector from the wire.
Which actually brings me onto two more quick questions. I'm assuming the cable will still be good if I just put the gold connector back on the end? But how would you suggest I do so? Also in taking apart my phone I put a few wholes in the foil on the bottom of the battery whilst trying to leverage it out, is the battery still safe to use? It also has a few scratches/light dents on the side from the same process.
I'd like to see if my battery is just dead or if the tablet is now the issue. I can't seem to find a way to open this sucker up.
Any insight on this? It only seems to divide at the glass and on the back - neither option comes easy to "move".
My advice - don't.
The back is glued into place, and in most cases the issues are with the screen, not with the battery. Does it still get detected when you connect it to a pc? If yes, then it is running, it is just the screen that is dead.
If you really want to ruin your warranty, you can use a plastic tool to unglue the textured back, by starting between the back and the power switch. Get some double sided glue transparent tape, you'll need it later to re-assemble the tablet.
I did get brave and just try to open it with a plastic tool - came off pretty easy actually. Start down near the charger and speaker hole and wiggle your way around the edges. No real glue or anything - just an outside trim and back that comes off and on pretty cleanly. Battery pull and attempt at a charge didn't appear to work but we'll see
MistaSergio said:
I did get brave and just try to open it with a plastic tool - came off pretty easy actually. Start down near the charger and speaker hole and wiggle your way around the edges. No real glue or anything - just an outside trim and back that comes off and on pretty cleanly. Battery pull and attempt at a charge didn't appear to work but we'll see
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Hey, do you like to share some pictures?
Yeah - why not?!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eq9jqhkue7aa8qh/20151025_191602.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dkeu0fbu62a4ey9/20151025_191842.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qfe2g5oyl404m37/20151025_191821.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p8rqxo87jn7geik/20151025_191925.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lceaar99siij2dq/20151025_192038.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cp4g3x2dh3qp2lc/20151025_191446.jpg?dl=0
now if I could only get someone to find a image to use in phone tool - and flash it to life!
The rubber seal got loose on both ends, it's only glued on the middle, this makes the USB cover to open by itself, there is a way I can glue the rubber seal?
I know a flap replacement would be the ideal solution but that's not possible for me.