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hey guys, im in urgent need of a xperia play logic board, because my sim card slot is damaged due to a bent pin, can anyone that is striping their play and selling parts please pm me
Wouldn't it be far easier to just wire up the bent pin directly?
what do you mean? the actual pin is acctually like fullly bent and riped off.
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what do you mean? the actual pin is acctually like fullly bent and riped off.
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I mean that you would make and attach a wire or something else to make the connection because it would actually be easier and cheaper than taking the whole phone apart and anyone with a soldering iron could do it. Now, that I have seen that the sim contacts are actually on a module, I see that you can just buy that module and not replace the entire motherboard.
sure? because its the sd card module that comes apart, not the sim slot, and if im to soder a wire, it means i need to unsoder the metal plate thats repaining the sim like the cop covering.
technolust109 said:
sure? because its the sd card module that comes apart, not the sim slot, and if im to soder a wire, it means i need to unsoder the metal plate thats repaining the sim like the cop covering.
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I see. I thought they were on the same module considering their proximity. If it means avoiding buying a new motherboard, I'd rip the plate off before I bought another.
hmm true true, would you know where to buy a new logic board?
Logic board? This isn't Apple dude. We don't use made-up names for parts to sound cool.
Anyway, if you check your local craigslist you might be able to find people selling broken ones for parts. Or perhaps Ebay. I've bought replacement parts for a LOT of electronics on Ebay.
And as CZroe said, you could probably just replace the module instead of the whole board, or if it's not part of a module, solder a small piece of wire.
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alright, ill see, i dont think theres a craiglist in australia? haha but ill see, ill probably be going with sodering a wire onto the connectors.
Thanks anyway. and motherboard haha sorry.
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Logic board? This isn't Apple dude. We don't use made-up names for parts to sound cool.
Anyway, if you check your local craigslist you might be able to find people selling broken ones for parts. Or perhaps Ebay. I've bought replacement parts for a LOT of electronics on Ebay.
And as CZroe said, you could probably just replace the module instead of the whole board, or if it's not part of a module, solder a small piece of wire.
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"Logic board" is actually a pretty old name for any circuit board containing logic circuitry and components (doesn't need to be a "printed" circuit board or "PCB"). I hear it more often when talking about devices and "motherboard" more often when talking about PCs. I hear mainboard more often with older large appliances (think: "TV" or "arcade machine"). "Backplane" or "planar board" were actually really common ways to refer to a PC motherboard at one time!
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"Logic board" is actually a pretty old name for any circuit board containing logic circuitry and components (doesn't need to be a "printed" circuit board or "PCB"). I hear it more often when talking about devices and "motherboard" more often when talking about PCs. I hear mainboard more often with older large appliances (think: "TV" or "arcade machine"). "Backplane" or "planar board" were actually really common ways to refer to a PC motherboard at one time!
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Mainboard ive always called it
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haha, i call it motherboard haha but yehs, so you rekon sodering a piece of wire or something wouldnt hurt it?
Provided you do a fine enough solder job, and it's conductive enough, I assume it would work.
On my old iPod mini, the molex connector for the button panel broke because those models had a defect in the design. I had to use a large magnifying glass on a stand (like what wristwatch repair guys use) and a sewing needle attached to a soldering iron to fix it.
You may need to do something similar.
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outch, thats going to be painful.. you think repair shops will be able to repair it?
Possibly, but in my experience repair can be expensive.
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what was your problem? how much it costed?
That fix I did on my iPod mini was quoted at over 100 dollars at a repair shop, for both parts and labor. I fixed it myself without any replacement parts in an hour.
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wow... but the thing is im scared of burning any of the parts with the sodering iron. and what wire would i need?
I'd take a wire of similar width to the pin, and flatten it so it's the same shape and size.
If you do the soldering a little bit at a time, and don't hold the iron on too long, it should be ok.
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alright, thanks for the tip, so basically all i need is a sodering iron, piece of wire and side cutters to shape the wire?
I bought a grey One X, but decided that I should have bought the white, and so I purchased the rear casing and sim card tray from ebay.
All installed perfectly and my phone is working without issues, however the thing that did hit me as strage was after rebooting device with the white casing on, the handset reported a software update for the device (not an app update) of which I said ok.
Can't see any difference in what it reports in About this phone in regards to Software, and so was wondering is it possible that by changing the rear housing it also changes the CID of the device ?
Using CID reports HTC__001 ??
I know this is probably a newb question, however this phone is my first serious Android device other than my old Nook Color.... So if i'm making gaf's please excuse them.
Thank you.
Cool to know that you can change the outlook like that. Might want to buy one back just in case i want to try grey or white gets dents. Thanks!
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Could you please post a few pictures of how your phone looks with the new housing? Preferably from the front, rear and side.
I've been considering something similar as well. Glad to know it can be done.
Jobiza said:
Cool to know that you can change the outlook like that. Might want to buy one back just in case i want to try grey or white gets dents. Thanks!
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Yep and it was very simple to do too
rajitsingh said:
Could you please post a few pictures of how your phone looks with the new housing? Preferably from the front, rear and side.
I've been considering something similar as well. Glad to know it can be done.
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I'll upload a few for you shortly. Though it just looks like a white one X
Here you go folks.
Basically genuine HTC housing replacement, very simple to do. You have to order the sim card seperatly so make sure you order one at same time.
The phone pops out of the housing with a little bit of prying and put a little bit of sticky tape on the volume rocker and power button so that they dont drop on the floor when you remove your phone from the housing as otherwise you could end up missing a little part.
The trickiest part is popping out the speaker from the old housing and dropping it into the new. I used a pin to pop it out of the hole it sits in and then just dropped it into the new housing.
Squeeze your phone in and it will click into place. remove the tape on the outside holding the volume rocker and power button and hey presto new phone
And if I can do it, anyone can
Cool, thank you!
Is there any tutorial for the replacing?
How much did you payed for the case and the sim tray?
Link to where can I buy one for my one x?
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nookcoloruser said:
Here you go folks.
Basically genuine HTC housing replacement, very simple to do. You have to order the sim card seperatly so make sure you order one at same time.
The phone pops out of the housing with a little bit of prying and put a little bit of sticky tape on the volume rocker and power button so that they dont drop on the floor when you remove your phone from the housing as otherwise you could end up missing a little part.
The trickiest part is popping out the speaker from the old housing and dropping it into the new. I used a pin to pop it out of the hole it sits in and then just dropped it into the new housing.
Squeeze your phone in and it will click into place. remove the tape on the outside holding the volume rocker and power button and hey presto new phone
And if I can do it, anyone can
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Also note the back cover has self adhesive areas that need exposing before installing, and the inside of the camera lens has a blue plastic protection film that needs removing. Because it is clear plastic covering the self adhesive areas it can be missed and your back cover will not be fitted as well as the original.
Self adhesive areas are:
1) The whole area that essentially covers the battery has a plastic film cover that needs removing to exposed the adhesive.
2) The USB hole has a raised support that has a small plastic strip that needs removing to exposed the adhesive
3) At the bottom left and right sides of the back cover inside edge are small sticky areas, again the plastic film needs removing.
In terms of software updates because the back is changed, it was just a co-incidence, the back cover has no intelligence in it to alter serial numbers etc.
Regards
Phil
freaked9 said:
Cool, thank you!
Is there any tutorial for the replacing?
How much did you payed for the case and the sim tray?
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€45 housing €5 sim
Ebay. Search for HTC One X housing
PhilipL said:
Hi
Also note the back cover has self adhesive areas that need exposing before installing, and the inside of the camera lens has a blue plastic protection film that needs removing. Because it is clear plastic covering the self adhesive areas it can be missed and your back cover will not be fitted as well as the original.
Self adhesive areas are:
1) The whole area that essentially covers the battery has a plastic film cover that needs removing to exposed the adhesive.
2) The USB hole has a raised support that has a small plastic strip that needs removing to exposed the adhesive
3) At the bottom left and right sides of the back cover inside edge are small sticky areas, again the plastic film needs removing.
In terms of software updates because the back is changed, it was just a co-incidence, the back cover has no intelligence in it to alter serial numbers etc.
Regards
Phil
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Yep great advice
It's easy to see where the self adhesive areas are simply because of the bright blue sticky plastic that was on my white case/housing inside.
Re: software update. I suspected it was just a co-incidence but wasn't 100% sure.
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nookcoloruser said:
€45 housing €5 sim
It's easy to see where the self adhesive areas are simply because of the bright blue sticky plastic that was on my white case/housing inside.
Re: software update. I suspected it was just a co-incidence but wasn't 100% sure.
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Yes I would think the white is much more obvious. If you have a new grey back, the film doesn't stand out at all.
Regards
Phil
Where did you order your parts? On ebay I could only find parts for e720 (or something like that, the chinese one x)
If you are opening your device, I would highly recommend that you read the Official HTC WiFi antenna repair guide as you might want to add those strips in to strengthen the contacts.
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Where did you order your parts? On ebay I could only find parts for e720 (or something like that, the chinese one x)
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That is the International/Tegra One X.
Wow ....this is awesum !! thanx man !! It wud have been supercool if u had made a " HTC one X housing Change " video
Jobiza said:
Cool to know that you can change the outlook like that. Might want to buy one back just in case i want to try grey or white gets dents. Thanks!
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+1
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Where did you order your parts? On ebay I could only find parts for e720 (or something like that, the chinese one x)
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Rusty! said:
That is the International/Tegra One X.
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Yep S720e is the part number.
Here's the Link for searching used...
Koshti said:
Wow ....this is awesum !! thanx man !! It wud have been supercool if u had made a " HTC one X housing Change " video
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To be honest didn't think of doing so, wish I had now though Seriously though it's not hard,just requires a bit of care.
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Thanks
nookcoloruser said:
Can't see any difference in what it reports in About this phone in regards to Software, and so was wondering is it possible that by changing the rear housing it also changes the CID of the device ?
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Don't you worry, it won't change your CID.:laugh:
why didn't u get the white one in the 1st place? lol
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hello00 said:
why didn't u get the white one in the 1st place? lol
Sent from Mars
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Bought the phone on impulse second hand for a good price,. So saved €289.99 off the regular sim-free price on expansys.... When there was that much of a saving, I wasn't going to argue about the color
(checks Expansys pricing, actually it was €309.99 price difference between what I paid for the grey and the white sim-free model there)....
Just a bit of info for you regarding opening up your One X (housing removal). This is part of an email reply that I received from HTC warranty in the UK, when I asked about opening up my One X to check something.
We would not advise you to take the phone apart as this will invalidate your warranty.
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I don't really know if that's true, but that's what HTC said. Make you own decision.
The question is: is it possible to change the full housing to black? I have a white SGS2 but it has scratches all over... Also that silver edge is pretty much damaged from falls.
I was browsing around and found out that there are full housings for sale, but what about the amoled screen if I want to change the phone color?
Thanks in advance!
Barretos said:
but what about the amoled screen if I want to change the phone color?
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The screen is mounted to the frame (midsection of the casing, which is integrated with bezel) by a sticky tape -- ~1.5 mm wide all around the perimeter, and in some areas in the middle. When you buy a complete casing, it comes with the tape attached, so it's ready for you to mount the screen onto it. It will also show you where exactly the tape is located under the screen. The tricky part is do detach the screen from your old casing. Usually, it's done by heating it (carefully!) with a hot air gun, or even a hairdryer -- it will soften a glue layer and allow you to pry off the screen without cracking it. It's not that difficult, but if you are not comfortable doing it yourself, seek some help from an experienced person -- an electronics repair guy, or a seasoned DYI'er. However, keep in mind that sh*t happens, and there is still a chance to break the screen in the process, or fry it by overheating...
Thanks for the answer, kt-Froggy.
Can you give me a link to a trustworthy shop/casing?
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Can you give me a link to a trustworthy shop/casing?
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I can only tell you where I bought mine... Not sure how trustworthy this source is, but it worked for me. I usually buy my stuff on Amazon. I searched for it, and ordered from this supplier (I was getting another item from them, so it was good to combine shipments). Delivered faster than promised, looked and worked as advertised, no problems with quality, so I was happy with it.
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I can only tell you where I bought mine... Not sure how trustworthy this source is, but it worked for me. I usually buy my stuff on Amazon. I searched for it, and ordered from this supplier (I was getting another item from them, so it was good to combine shipments). Delivered faster than promised, looked and worked as advertised, no problems with quality, so I was happy with it.
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Looks promising... There's something else I should add. I'm using Samsung's original extended 2000mAh battery, so I should also look for the extended back cover which is different from the original one.
Take a look at this: LINK
Well, after a couple of weeks with my shiny new ZE551ML (RAM 2GB) purchased overseas in a trip, today the big bastard fell and cracked the glass .
So a new screen (complete screen, even if touch and LCD still works but don't want to mess with heat gun) is on the way via Aliexpress, I've done some similar procedures on more complicated phones but can't find any official procedure or documentation for this one, maybe too new?
So anyone has a PDF or webpage with the procedure?
Best I could find is this, but many pictures are missing
http://www.ewisetech.com/Pages/Product/teardown.aspx?s=1961&dt=6820&img=65699
EDIT: See post #6
http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/asus-zenfone-2-teardown/
Bout the best one available at the moment. Looks fairly simple to do, especially if you are replacing the entire screen assembly, not just the glass.
Sammaul said:
http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/asus-zenfone-2-teardown/
Bout the best one available at the moment. Looks fairly simple to do, especially if you are replacing the entire screen assembly, not just the glass.
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Thanks, at least it's better than the one I found. But no specifics instructions on replacing the screen (separating the last housing from the old panel. Glue? Heat Gun? Double tape?)
gipikay said:
Thanks, at least it's better than the one I found. But no specifics instructions on replacing the screen (separating the last housing from the old panel. Glue? Heat Gun? Double tape?)
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I do not know unfortunately. I would think it is tape, as most tend to be tape, but I couldn't say for certainty.
If you would like to set up an Out-of-Warranty RMA for ASUS to repair please send me a private message at [email protected].
Or you may apply for an RMA online at http://www.asus.com/us/support/
Please ensure to mention the damage otherwise it will be rejected if received with no reported damage.
Sincerely,
Frank
ASUS_USA
Here's an album I've used to replace my screen, (pictures are from the first link I've posted before) there are a couple of things to consider that aren't one these pictures nor any on the internet and don't make the sames mistakes I did. If you have pictures, and working screens from a different seller, please post it and I'll add it to the thread .
http://imgur.com/a/Rmy02
The tools I've used are screwdriver, a metal spudger, double-tape for cellphone repair, and a heat gun. And of course, your replacement screen. In my case I've purchased for 30 dol. on Aliexpress, but did not come with adhesive or tape so you have to have your own.
To remove the first section (4th picture), not only do you need to remove the cover and black and silver screws, but be careful because the center "rails" (the plastic parts to the sides of where the double sim and sd-card are) of the section are fixed to the battery section with "light" double tape, nothing too strong and can be lifted with care.
In the 5th picture, lift the white part of the connector and very carfeully to remove the ribbon. I've made the mistake to be too forceful and cracked the black part a litlle bit.
WARNING! THIS STEP IS THE MOST DIFFICULT, MANY PEOPLE BREAK THEIR BATTERY WHEN REMOVING, SO BE CAREFUL. AGAIN, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED
Now, one of the most difficult parts of the teardown is between 5th and 6th picture. After removing the uppers ribbon you have to take the battery compartment, and let me tell you that the white double-tape that glues the battery to the frame is one of the strongest i've ever encountered. A metal spudger can be helpful and you can start with pressing the left side, but don't separate too much or go too deep cause you might damage the envelope of the battery (I scrapped and exposed a litlle bit of the cells, but for the moment the phone works and don't heat. Just in case, I already ordered a new battery) . So be extra careful on this step.
In the 7th picture, things looks a little different of what I've found, the upper board has a metal protection that's soldered so DON'T TAKE IT OUT! Remove the upper left small ribbon very carefully. The cables on the down board that connects to the vibration motor are very fragile so be careful.
At this point, you can remove the speaker (I didn't) and you have the upper section, so the real hard work starts to be able to replace your screen. I'm sorry but i didn't take many pictures of this procedure, but again a metal spudger was helpful to be able to separate the cracked screen from the frame.
Remove all pieces of glue, glass or residue that's still on the frame and put the first part of the double-tape on the frame but don't take the upper part just yet. Take the replacement part and check it fits on the frame, paying atention to the two ribbons, one in the middle and other in the upper side. In my case, when I did put the screen I started with the upper ribbon and then guided the middle ribbon to it's hole and then fit the screen to the frame.
Make all the steps in backward order to be able to re-assemble the phone. The final optional step I did, is to seal the double-tape in the screen with the heat gun and some weight (I used a 2.5 drive and a couple of 3.5)
So in the end, I managed to replace the screen with only a couple of small mistakes. When my new battery arrives, the steps will be similar (I removed the white strong double tape with a light adhesive one, so it will be more easy to remove and replace the battery).
All in all, it went pretty well
LIST OF SELLERS WITH WORKING PARTS, according to users
AliExpress - Shenzhen OMG Trade co.,LTD - Screen For ZE551ML - USD 22.39 - gipikay (OP)
Nice to see someone succeeded, I laughted at the big hard drive lol Those 3.5'' HDs are huge. 30$ for the 5.5'' 1080p screen is pretty good, there are for 20$ too.
I tried once replacing an iphone 4 lcd but the problem ended up to be the motherboard.
btw Does anyone know where is the Intel GSM modem located on the motherboard? I see nothing from those pictures about the modem. I could not find a reliable way of disabling it, tried scripts, deleting dial etc apks and /lib/ril files, cellphone still searches for signal with no sim inserted and airplane mode on.
Back when I ordered, this one was the cheapest and the only one for ZE551ML (now the same vendor lists the screen as USD 25).
If I could guess, the modem should be in the upper board, under the metal shielding (the stock pictures indicates two visibles intel chips under the enclosure, maybe a third in the right, and one down in the board)
Thanks, so will it need to be unsoldered for removal? I only use voip and cannot use gsm anyway.
Experienced basically the exact the same when i changed my display essambly. I broke the foil around the battery too, only problem is I can not find any vendor selling a replacement battery. Can you give me a hint where to buy it?
Thanks in advance!
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Back when I ordered, this one was the cheapest and the only one for ZE551ML (now the same vendor lists the screen as USD 25).
If I could guess, the modem should be in the upper board, under the metal shielding (the stock pictures indicates two visibles intel chips under the enclosure, maybe a third in the right, and one down in the board)
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Did you replace the glass only, or the entire screen assembly?
gettohhole said:
Experienced basically the exact the same when i changed my display essambly. I broke the foil around the battery too, only problem is I can not find any vendor selling a replacement battery. Can you give me a hint where to buy it?
Thanks in advance!
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This is the one I've ordered, even if it says for ZE550ML (mine is 551) the part number and battery is the same (I think the difference between models is the screen resolution)
EDIT: I leave the link, but this seller sent me the wrong battery, see post #21. Now I'm waiting for AsusParts to ship me a new replacement
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...ENT-BATTERY-C11P1424-3000MAH/32396187338.html
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Did you replace the glass only, or the entire screen assembly?
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Entire screen replaced, to separate the glass is really difficult
gipikay said:
This is the one I've ordered, even if it says for ZE550ML (mine is 551) the part number and battery is the same (I think the difference between models is the screen resolution)
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...ENT-BATTERY-C11P1424-3000MAH/32396187338.html
Entire screen replaced, to separate the glass is really difficult
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If you install 550 screen on 551 phone, it's possible you must install rom for 550 on 551, the big difference is the dpi.
I was just commenting on batteries. My phone is 551 and used a 551 replacement LCD, no differences there
Ok sorry just my bad english
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This is the one I've ordered, even if it says for ZE550ML (mine is 551) the part number and battery is the same (I think the difference between models is the screen resolution)
Entire screen replaced, to separate the glass is really difficult
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I was just commenting on batteries. My phone is 551 and used a 551 replacement LCD, no differences there
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Did you test it already? Does work?
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Did you test it already? Does work?
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The new battery has not arrived yet
But a couple of scares aside ( if I completely drain the battery, it takes a litlle longer to reach minimal charge to power on ), the old battery seem to hold for the moment.
EDIT: See post #21, the sellers sent me the wrong battery, I think it's for Zenfone 5. Now I'm waiting for AsusParts to ship me a new replacement
Be careful
If anyone tries this, use extreme caution. I exposed some cells on the battery and a little smoke came out. I don't really know what to do from here because I'm afraid to continue this further. I guess I'm out of a 300 dollar phone and 30 dollar screen
Hi all
I ordered ZE551ML for my ZE550ML .... and the person already shipped so couldn't change the order
is it ok or i have to ship it back?
is it only PPI and resolution ?
Hi guys
Failed ... Got the 551ML and mounted on 550ML
Screen turns on but no Asus initial logo etc... Is not working
Mounted all out of the box... Not removing completely the broken screen.
Main board and battery connectors only.
You guys think anything can help ?
Hello,
Does anyone know what this grey/graphite sticker is for on the inside of the back cover, picture attached...
mattyxkrist said:
Hello,
Does anyone know what this grey/graphite sticker is for on the inside of the back cover, picture attached...
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A couple of speculatory guesses.
First is maybe a pad of some sort meant for holding down or stabilizing something.
Another possibility is it maybe for heat dissipation, but after looking at teardown videos I have doubts that is what it's for.
My guess is it is part of a separate water proofing "chamber" which houses sim/sdcard and probably the mics too....
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Thx for replies, I forgot to mention that the exact same sticker is on the underneath of the battery behind in line where the fingerprint reader is, maybe it's shielding? I'm not sure if it needs it though, most of the glass back door panels sold don't have it on
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Thx for replies, I forgot to mention that the exact same sticker is on the underneath of the battery behind in line where the fingerprint reader is, maybe it's shielding? I'm not sure if it needs it though, most of the glass back door panels sold don't have it on
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It needs it. Those ones don't come with it probably because you're supposed to keep your original one? Not sure. But the best bet is, if something is there, it's there for a reason and it should stay there. :good: