So far the only thing I know to get for sure is this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Q8AJSM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3CB9WM8DJ65SR
And I know that's to remove the links in the watch band. What other tools would I need to replace the watch band by myself?
I wanted to get advice from people that own the LG Urbane, and switched it out themselves. I've never done it before.
If you're not comfortable with using a small screwdriver or knife blade to remove the pins, you might want to get a pin removal tool. The method is exactly the same as for any other analog/non-smart watch.
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Hi all,
My HD2 running HyperDroid v12 from Pongster is a dream phone. Everything is working excellent except recently I got the digitizer changed from a local shop here in LA and in the process of fixing the digitizer the idiot seems to have ruined my GPS related hardware (which obviously he is not owning up to). I tried all sorts of software remedies (including changing ROMS) but nothing seems to get a GPS lock.
My questions is -
Is there any way to buy and replace the GPS receiver in the phone?
Thanks
The guy might have accidentally removed the connection from the circuit board, I remember seeing threads from before of other's doing the same thing when fixing the digitizer.
Moon2 said:
The guy might have accidentally removed the connection from the circuit board, I remember seeing threads from before of other's doing the same thing when fixing the digitizer.
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Thanks Moon
Any recommendations on what tools to buy to open my HD2? Any schematics on what the gps antenna would look like? Coudnt find similar threads for HD2...
Here's links to official disassembly & assembly videos:
Disassembly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL-jnUKufC4&feature=player_embedded
Assembly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Q7mXdcJ54&feature=player_embedded
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They tell you what you need, and instead of the "flat plastic stick", a guitar pick should be fine.
- No need to remove speaker from housing.
- Ignore everything from 1:47, and look at 3:22 from the disassembly video, instead of removing the gps coaxial cable, check if it's actually connected properly, if not, just push it in.
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I'll try and find those threads I remember reading, in which the OP and other members had the same problem after replacement of digitizer.
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Here's links to official disassembly & assembly videos:
Disassembly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL-jnUKufC4&feature=player_embedded
Assembly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Q7mXdcJ54&feature=player_embedded
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They tell you what you need, and instead of the "flat plastic stick", a guitar pick should be fine.
- No need to remove speaker from housing.
- Ignore everything from 1:47, and look at 3:22 from the disassembly video, instead of removing the gps coaxial cable, check if it's actually connected properly, if not, just push it in.
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I'll try and find those threads I remember reading, in which the OP and other members had the same problem after replacement of digitizer.
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Thanks so much bro... Greatly appreciate your help!
Moon2 said:
Here's links to official disassembly & assembly videos:
Disassembly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL-jnUKufC4&feature=player_embedded
Assembly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Q7mXdcJ54&feature=player_embedded
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They tell you what you need, and instead of the "flat plastic stick", a guitar pick should be fine.
- No need to remove speaker from housing.
- Ignore everything from 1:47, and look at 3:22 from the disassembly video, instead of removing the gps coaxial cable, check if it's actually connected properly, if not, just push it in.
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I'll try and find those threads I remember reading, in which the OP and other members had the same problem after replacement of digitizer.
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Hi Moon,
I followed the steps in the videos you provided and opened my HD2. The GPS coaxial cable seems to be fit in snug, which I guess is indicative that the GPS antenna itself may have gone bad somehow. Possible?
I did a little searching and found this link where I can buy an antenna from -
http://www.gsm4world.us/oem-htc-hd2-t8585-gps-antenna-board-flex-ribbon-cable-d-03752_579.html
That said, I am not too comfortable trying to replace it by myself. Any chance anybody knows a person/shop in the LA area who may have expertise in such jobs? The one I found in Glendale (CellularDR) is the reason this has happened so I'm not too keen on re-visiting them.
Thanks again for all the help!
Can't you get a separate external GPS receiver and bluetooth it?
It kinda beats the purpose of havnig a all in one device, plus you need to always watch 2 batteries and not just one . But, I must say it is the safe option and worth considering.
KT said:
Hi Moon,
I followed the steps in the videos you provided and opened my HD2. The GPS coaxial cable seems to be fit in snug, which I guess is indicative that the GPS antenna itself may have gone bad somehow. Possible?
I did a little searching and found this link where I can buy an antenna from -
http://www.gsm4world.us/oem-htc-hd2-t8585-gps-antenna-board-flex-ribbon-cable-d-03752_579.html
That said, I am not too comfortable trying to replace it by myself. Any chance anybody knows a person/shop in the LA area who may have expertise in such jobs? The one I found in Glendale (CellularDR) is the reason this has happened so I'm not too keen on re-visiting them.
Thanks again for all the help!
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Hi KT did you manage to solve the issue? i´m having the same problem and i´m thinking if you managed to solve the problem replacing the gps antenna..
thanks
New back housing w/antennas
I had to replace the back housing on my phone as it broke (it looked like the plastic had deteriorated), and the new one comes with all 3 antenna attached, and a new battery cover for less than US 20.00. I have better reception now on all 3 radios, and the phone looks new again. If your have to take it apart anyway, why not replace the whole back? I got it from these people, eBay item 350487086071, but there are tons out there, and it was dead simple. Unscrewed the four screws, used the plastic piece to pop the snaps, and that was it.
YMMV, but for only 20, you can rule out the antennas if nothing else.
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I had to replace the back housing on my phone as it broke (it looked like the plastic had deteriorated), and the new one comes with all 3 antenna attached, and a new battery cover for less than US 20.00. I have better reception now on all 3 radios, and the phone looks new again. If your have to take it apart anyway, why not replace the whole back? I got it from these people, eBay item 350487086071, but there are tons out there, and it was dead simple. Unscrewed the four screws, used the plastic piece to pop the snaps, and that was it.
YMMV, but for only 20, you can rule out the antennas if nothing else.
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Hi mate, thank you so much for your reply, great tip, and good to know that is good quality product, and because I have a spare battery cover I bought only the chassis.. great price I will start from there.. thanks once again.
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Does anyone know if this is doable for the vivid? http://www.qianqin.de/2011/09/28/high-waf-inductive-charging-mod/#comment-16880
It would work, however, there's not enough room under the stock cover for the inductor, so you'd have to either modify the cover as well, or use one of those battery mod covers, and pad the inside of it with foam or rubber or something to keep things still.
In all, I don't think it would be worth it on this phone.
On the other hand, if you're brave enough to try it, make sure you post your results here!
Has anyone had an issue with their band pin bending really easy? Today I went to lift something above my head and looked at my watch and the left side band was hanging off. Upon closer inspection the left side of the pin bent down at about the 1/4" mark.
Bummer. Guess I'll be buying new ones. Not sure if they are covered under the extended warranty.
Same here. I was reaching for something under my desk at work and the band got caught on the side of the desk. Bent the pin at the quick release. Hoping I can find a pin that works. I'm probably the only guy that really likes the stock band.
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Mine juste broke at the metal retainer thing
Two metal pins retaining the thing must have fell somewhere....
same here
Same issue here. The two tiny pins disappeared and now i jave to ger new band. Also they dont sell the gear live band anywhere.
met911 said:
Same issue here. The two tiny pins disappeared and now i jave to ger new band. Also they dont sell the gear live band anywhere.
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I've contacted google for a replacement, as it is under warranty, waiting for them to come back to me, in the meantime, I'm using a pebble steel one, it's a standard 22mm watchband.
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Same issue here. The two tiny pins disappeared and now i jave to ger new band. Also they dont sell the gear live band anywhere.
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They are replacing it under warranty, so contact them if you ordered from the play store. (replacing the entire watch)
That's the exact same watch band I use. Very nice quality, kind of pricey. But the silver tone is almost a perfect match to the gear live. The only issue I have is how the band slides around at the top on the watch pin bar. Having the easy clip on the pin helps it from moving some... but wish it made it stay in place more.
Let me know what they tell you about the watch band. Did you contact google or samsung?
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That's the exact same watch band I use. Very nice quality, kind of pricey. But the silver tone is almost a perfect match to the gear live. The only issue I have is how the band slides around at the top on the watch pin bar. Having the easy clip on the pin helps it from moving some... but wish it made it stay in place more.
Let me know what they tell you about the watch band. Did you contact google or samsung?
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I contacted Google, they asked me for the serial number, said it was under warranty, emailed me a link to order a replacement and the UPS shipping RMA label, when I get the replacement,I ship the broken one.
They put the price of the replacement watch on hold on your credit card, it will not be charged if you return the broken in time (7 days after receiving the replacement).
The case is imo, the best looking case for OP3. It fits well and it's very easy to insert the phone into the case. However, it is a freaking nightmare to remove it. I have to be careful not to apply too much force or else I may screw it up. So are there any safe yet simple ways to do it? Which part do you guys usually start with?
are you talking about the neo one?
remove the plastic band first
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The case is imo, the best looking case for OP3. It fits well and it's very easy to insert the phone into the case. However, it is a freaking nightmare to remove it. I have to be careful not to apply too much force or else I may screw it up. So are there any safe yet simple ways to do it? Which part do you guys usually start with?
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just pull it off, starting at any corner
I have a broken USB port and looking to open this up and replace, but haven't seen anything posted. I found this, so if this will work...the heating up bit I haven't' done before to remove a back cover, but if lieu of a repair not sure how useful the tablet is
Anyone replace this part before?
Thanks!
NitDawg
It looks like it's modular - probably pretty simple to fit.
But remember - the Tab is plastic welded shut and you need to heat it up to separate the halves.
Depending on whether Murphy's Law visit you a lot (as it does me), you might be better of sending it in for repairs.
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I have a broken USB port and looking to open this up and replace, but haven't seen anything posted. I found this, so if this will work...the heating up bit I haven't' done before to remove a back cover, but if lieu of a repair not sure how useful the tablet is
Anyone replace this part before?
Thanks!
NitDawg
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I've read about many different ways of heating to open the tablet. A simple solution that worked well for me, was using a plain old steam iron, a single edge razor blade of the type used in box openers and an exacto knife. Be careful not to cut the LCD ribbon cable on the bottom edge of the tablet. It starts about 3" in from the Samson logo side of the tablet.
Thanks all! Yeah, I've opened up a few others before, but not one with heat. Using a place close by in the Raleigh area, they were willing to do it for $70 including the part...so well-worth it to me.
Thanks again!
Worth the price is they do it right, seal it up again, guarantee the work...
So after 2 different repair shops and half a year later, I was able to get this replaced. The first place held it for a month waiting for the part and eventually said it was not going to come in (strange). I let it sit for a while and then hit up another repair store...they said they can get the part. Was read the riot act on the risk, etc...but it was worthless at this point, so why not. They were able to do and all appears fine.
However, I wanted to transfer some files in prep for maybe a newer ROM when I noticed the replacement port does not allow any data transfer. I have another T810, so I know its not the various cables I tried. So that part is a bummer, but at least it charges...not sure why data transfer does not work, but I'm taking it!