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Replacement housing for Excalibur

Hello there friends!
I'm thinking on getting a replace housing for my aged Dash, so it looks decent with the wm6.5 ROM
. I think the procedure is similar to replacing a broken screen, and I only need a T6 and an opening tool...
Does anyone knows where to find one for a reasonable price, besides eBay?
Do anyone knows if a "dummy" phone would serve as a donor?
Has anyone here done this before?
i searched the forum, but couldn't find recent info on this
Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Please read the sticky as is guide linked not sure exactly what want but should give good idea

memphis060 said:
Hello there friends!
I'm thinking on getting a replace housing for my aged Dash, so it looks decent with the wm6.5 ROM
. I think the procedure is similar to replacing a broken screen, and I only need a T6 and an opening tool...
Does anyone knows where to find one for a reasonable price, besides eBay?
Do anyone knows if a "dummy" phone would serve as a donor?
Has anyone here done this before?
i searched the forum, but couldn't find recent info on this
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
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I am actually trying out the same thing. Waiting for my dummy to arrive. Sears has T6 (in Illinois) for like $3. And you need a precision Phillip's head too. I bought both today and spent right around $7. Dummy shipped from NJ on Monday. I will let you know when it gets here if it works. I read in an archive on here of another HTC model dummy having all the same outer housing and some inner parts as real phone. Keeping fingers crossed for real. Would be awesome to have a 'NEW' phone with 6.5 and in all black too.

memphis060 said:
Hello there friends!
I'm thinking on getting a replace housing for my aged Dash, so it looks decent with the wm6.5 ROM
. I think the procedure is similar to replacing a broken screen, and I only need a T6 and an opening tool...
Does anyone knows where to find one for a reasonable price, besides eBay?
Do anyone knows if a "dummy" phone would serve as a donor?
Has anyone here done this before?
i searched the forum, but couldn't find recent info on this
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
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I also had the idea to replace the housing with one from a dummy. But i read in some german forum, that at a dummy the housings are glued.

wow if that works it WILL be great!
where did you found the all-black housing?

memphis060 said:
where did you found the all-black housing?
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I am definitely interested in this too! Links and pics appreciated! Wanting to get the new Touch Pro 2, but may wait for a little better deal. All black housing w/ 3VO ROM...can tie me over for a little longer

memphis060 said:
wow if that works it WILL be great!
where did you found the all-black housing?
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Found it on eBay. Local T-Mo store was supposed to have on but girl never went to look for me after she sold my brother a phone. She said she thought they were glued. But like I said I read on here of an older HTC model having all the same outers just no inners. Tracked it this morning. Should be here tomorrow morning. As long as it has screw holes I can make it work. My old silverhousing is 3 yrs old. I take good care but 3 yrs is 3 yrs. Will let you know.

Doing a little of search found this:
http://www.cellphonepartszone.com/Productss.asp?shopxpbe_id=64&id=685
Hope tihs link helps,
And this:
http://cnn.cn/shop/dopod-c720-rubbery-black-housing-p-1331.html

Sad to report
Yeah I am sad to say that my dummy phone came in the mail today. It was an EPIC FAIL. The only possible salvageable parts may be the keyboard. And that would be with some modifications as I do not think the buttons are transparent. The back of the screen where the LCD would be is solid black with the image printed on it. And the screw holes are different. I might be able to do something with it but I doubt it. It has none of the needed posts to place wires and circuit boards as the OEM. It was worth a shot though. I want a black DASH but don't really want to pony up the $100 or more for it where mine works fine. Its just ugly in silver. Calculator like. Ah well. So there ya have it. The dummy phone is a no go. I would post pictures but why bother. Anyone know where I can find an all black housing that is NOT clip on or a case? I can find the silver crap but not the black ones. Well thanks if you can. Sorry to be the bringer of bad news.

too bad to read, friend.
i'm checking everyday @ebay and I've found an HTC branded one for $29... I'll keep looking

too bad i came to late, i would have told you dummy phones are not the same housing as regular phones, i tried it with several sprint phones when i worked at radio shack, they are made differently.

phatmanxxl said:
too bad i came to late, i would have told you dummy phones are not the same housing as regular phones, i tried it with several sprint phones when i worked at radio shack, they are made differently.
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Yeah well its ok. My kids can score a cool spy toy now. I just want a black housing. I HATE the silver crap. I would take a red one with the silver crap but all I have found is green, pink and orange. Still looking though. Was worth a shot. Lesson learned.

Well how does $25 sound, shipping included?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15829
Lots of gadgets over there, I order random stuff all the time....

Battery in India

hey guys..
i need an heads up as to where i can find a 1340mAh / 1800 mAh battery for my diamond in india, preferably in pune,maharashtra.
or any reliable online shop would also solve the purpose..
thnx..

Sorry, you posted in the wrong sub-forum.
Did you try to look here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=431
(Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories)
Good luck!

dont even look for them.
they will increase yourmob weight and some of them which are wellfitted are fake..

dont even look for them.
they will increase yourmob weight and some of them which are wellfitted are fake..

krishnasty said:
hey guys..
i need an heads up as to where i can find a 1340mAh / 1800 mAh battery for my diamond in india, preferably in pune,maharashtra.
or any reliable online shop would also solve the purpose..
thnx..
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i have been looking in pune for the last 1 year!!!!!

Same is with me. I bought the diamond last year and it came with the extended battery 1340mah and now my kid has broken the back cover of my phone and I am unable to get it becaucse the standard one's don't fit on the extended battery and the back cover with the extended is not available.
Man this seems to be a big problem with HTC

Original Battery - normal size - Where to buy...

Did anyone managed to buy an original genuine Samsung battery from eBay? I have already received two original fake ones, one is already dead! I found two vendors in eBay whose photos of the battery look real. Links below.
Did anyone buy from them and received? real deal? Any other vendor from whom I can buy one? Before anyone posts, I'm not interested in the new extended battery. Appreciate a lot any input.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...Accessories&hash=item1c1ceadb40#ht_4100wt_905
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...ccessories&hash=item3a696f5a70#ht_3987wt_1039
Thanks

Forget eBay when it comes to batterys or SD cards, you want the original do a search on Google.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-standard-battery-eb-f1a2gbucstd-p29442.htm
you can probably get it cheaper if you search.

Thanks, but the link you provided is exactly (or it looks like) what I do not want: a replacement battery. I want an original one from Samsung.
I go eBay, because it is very difficult to get electronics or parts shipped from Europe or the US to Brazil with a reasonable price, or get it shipped at all. Many don't do it.
Anyway, if anyone else can help... Thanks
PS: actually that battery was for the Galaxy S, not the S II, if I'm not mistaken.

mbernstein said:
Thanks, but the link you provided is exactly what I do not want: a replacement battery. I want an original one from Samsung.
I go eBay, because it is very difficult to get electronics or parts shipped from Europe or the US to Brazil with a reasonable price, or get it shipped at all. Many don't do it.
Anyway, if anyone else can help... Thanks
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mate that is an original battery 100% genuine, eBay is well dodgy when it comes to phone batterys and SD cards and the likes and is to be avoided at all costs this website is 100% spot on.

Yeah, sorry. But it looked so different from the one on my S II. Then I saw the link was for the "S".
I could not find (I've searched before I posted) a "S II" battery on legitimate vendors that I know: Clove, Xpansys... And there is none in the website you suggested.

look again mate this battery is for the Galaxy S2..
Samsung Standard Battery - EB-F1A2GBUCSTD
Part No: EB-F1A2GBUCSTD
Product Reference: 29442
Replacement battery for your Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100.
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Thanks. The website is a bit wierd (it say it is for the S 2, then it say "s" right below; the image is so different from my phone battery...) . I emailed them about it and shippng. I do appreciate your input.
However, and taking into account your advice about eBay, I would appreciate any other input on the above links.
Thanks.

the eBay stores from Korea are usually legit, shimshop is good!

I bought this one recently and haven't had any problems.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130557429422?ssPageName=STRK:null:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1542.l2649

widowmaker777 said:
I bought this one recently and haven't had any problems.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130557429422?ssPageName=STRK:null:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1542.l2649
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Hi,
Seems good, what about your battery life ? Do you feel its the same as your other original one ?

widowmaker777 said:
I bought this one recently and haven't had any problems.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130557429422?ssPageName=STRK:null:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1542.l2649
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This one looks real. Is it as good as the original one?

mbernstein said:
Did anyone managed to buy an original genuine Samsung battery from eBay? I have already received two original fake ones, one is already dead! I found two vendors in eBay whose photos of the battery look real. Links below.
Did anyone buy from them and received? real deal? Any other vendor from whom I can buy one? Before anyone posts, I'm not interested in the new extended battery. Appreciate a lot any input.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...Accessories&hash=item1c1ceadb40#ht_4100wt_905
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...ccessories&hash=item3a696f5a70#ht_3987wt_1039
Thanks
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i saw a thread about offical battery. you may like that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239719

Thanks, guys.
The UK company suggested above, shipping costs EUR 23... So I'll take another shot at eBay. I prefer not risking with the HK shops. Will go for the Koreans.
I've bought from Shimshop as well, but the picture on the other Korean site I linked is more clarifying, so I'm still on the fence.
Through my experience of buying two fake batteries, it seems that the top view, where the connectors are, is the most important part to detect counterfeited goods (it was the same with HTC HD2 Batteries I bought). From both Korean sites their batteries seem like the Battery which came in my phone, with the recessed area on top (with no label), but on one site you can see as well a little recessed area (like a very small screw) inside the recessed areas on the sides of the battery. Or maybe it is just a better fake...
Let's see. Thanks again for the help.

digitalH said:
Hi,
Seems good, what about your battery life ? Do you feel its the same as your other original one ?
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sophiemith said:
This one looks real. Is it as good as the original one?
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I believe it's genuine. I don't even know which one came with the phone anymore. They both perform identically. When I run out of juice I just swap out the battery and stick the dead one in a battery charger. They both last me about a day and night with moderate usage. An hour or so of video at lunch, a few hours of music, 20 or so minutes of gaming and mostly texting throughout the day.

Samsung genuine batteries for i9100
Hello. I have some original and also extended batteries to sale, if someone is interest in. Drop me a PM.

Recommended 2nd battery Galaxy Nexus

Hello Everyone,
I saw this recently on Samsung Website for a 2nd battery/charging station. It would be really helpful for the Galaxy Nexus. This model only seems to work with the CDMA version, and i have the GSM version. Any help on where to get this would be much appreciated!
Thanks
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ETC-CPK008GSTA

yousefarman89 said:
Hello Everyone,
I saw this recently on Samsung Website for a 2nd battery/charging station. It would be really helpful for the Galaxy Nexus. This model only seems to work with the CDMA version, and i have the GSM version. Any help on where to get this would be much appreciated!
Thanks
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ETC-CPK008GSTA
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check out ebay or gmarket.co.kr for the desktop stand and 1750mha battery or you can go for the extended battery at 2000mha, also will work with the stand.

I was looking for an OEM version, similar to the one linkl i posted. its super suprising how they havent made one yet.

they are oem, it's only officially from korea, not official rest of the world.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-SAM...821?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ab2d5959d

Thank you! Much appreciated

yousefarman89 said:
Thank you! Much appreciated
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I recommend you to get the extended battery, many people including me are pleased with it, and the feel is better.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-SAM...206231?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c22d0fe57
this is a third party brand, i've seen the quality of it, it's very good, but only works with the standard battery, not extended.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468165

Does the extended battery you suggested require a different back cover?

yousefarman89 said:
Does the extended battery you suggested require a different back cover?
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yes it does, see page 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428194
cheapest on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-SAM...206231?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c22d0fe57

I purchased the one from Ebay with the Charging station. Ill let you guys know how it works out.
Thanks again

yousefarman89 said:
I purchased the one from Ebay with the Charging station. Ill let you guys know how it works out.
Thanks again
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which one, show me the link.

I need wildfire s battery back cover

my battery backcover of the phone got damaged , i need a new one . i tried buying it but it was for t-mobile model that did't quite fit in so , if anyone of you willing to donate or sell the backcover of your dead phone or retired phone , please help

cyb3r.pr3dat0r said:
my battery backcover of the phone got damaged , i need a new one . i tried buying it but it was for t-mobile model that did't quite fit in so , if anyone of you willing to donate or sell the backcover of your dead phone or retired phone , please help
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Did you try looking on Ebay or somewhere similar? I saw at least a few when I was looking for an extended battery for my little fella.

linasj said:
Did you try looking on Ebay or somewhere similar? I saw at least a few when I was looking for an extended battery for my little fella.
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yes but they shipped me for t-mobile model which didt fit on my device

cyb3r.pr3dat0r said:
yes but they shipped me for t-mobile model which didt fit on my device
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Well, I searched a bit just now, found at least 5 back covers, which seem to be generic (not made specifically for any carrier). You can try reaching out to the seller and asking about it, you know. A good seller will always contact you sooner or later. Oh, I always use the british Ebay, you can try that if you want to, but it might take some time to ship, depending on where you live.

linasj said:
Well, I searched a bit just now, found at least 5 back covers, which seem to be generic (not made specifically for any carrier). You can try reaching out to the seller and asking about it, you know. A good seller will always contact you sooner or later. Oh, I always use the british Ebay, you can try that if you want to, but it might take some time to ship, depending on where you live.
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check the pm please :victory:

battery back cover
hi man, in ebay search for this, you can see covers for slow price and battery's of 3500mAh