Hi guys, i know the ion has an embedded battery, but just wondering if anyone has managed to tear open the ion to have a look at the battery? and if any stores are selling replacements? i looked on ebay, nothing yet.
do u need one? if not... i'm not sure why ur asking...
but i believe theres a post floating around where someone took the back off...
also the same person is looking into what kind of battery it is.. and if there will be replacements available... he might not have tagged the post. i'll see if i can dig it up for u
edit: here ya go hope this helps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798192
hey thanks heaps, exactly what i was looking for, i am just asking as batteries do wear out over time, its just a long term planning thing.
Thanks again
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Well, Karma is a b#$^2... and she finally presented me with my long overdue tab. My Dash took a direct hit and the screen completely shattered. Fortunately, for whatever reason... I chose yesterday to install sprite backup and run a daily routine. So here are some immediate questions:
1. Can I restore the sprite image to a brand new Dash
2. If so, will I have to unlock it first...
3. Will the radio, ROM updates and other firmware be part of the restored image.
Thanks for your help guys... and cheers.
If your screen is the only thing that broke then all your software should be intact. Just buy a new LCD (around $20-$35 depending on where/Who you buy from), put that bad boy in there and you should be good to go.
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If you don't have them, make sure to by one that comes with tools. A video tutorial on how to do it is easy enough to find, but if you can't post back here and me or someone else will post a link. Good Luck!
whoah...
where can I find both the screen and tools (at least reputably)
many thanks.
Ebay is cousins with Search LMAO *I had to say it*
jeez mikey... you become a mod and its just funny funny time, huh??
I was actually hoping maybe someone on the forums was a possible source. I have checked about 10 sites and they are all sold out... go figure
got it squared away... thanks chaps
Poser said:
jeez mikey... you become a mod and its just funny funny time, huh??
I was actually hoping maybe someone on the forums was a possible source. I have checked about 10 sites and they are all sold out... go figure
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Ebay should have TONS of them for sale. Just try to make sure the seller is in the US if you are too. I do have some in stock but I try to keep the available for my walk ins. I get about 2-3 customers a day for broken Dash LCD's. I'll provide a nice ebay link for your though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-TMOBILE-DAS...ryZ20336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Thanks...
got it through ebay... though I wish I had been more patient (and used your link), I paid xtra for the t6 and case splitter
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?
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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
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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.
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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....
I might be 1st with this problem but not last for sure. Accident happend & I need replacement LCD for my new Dash. Anyone knows where I can get one? I can only see part of display. Will new housing be enough or do I need LCd as well? Repair manual anyone? Thanks everyone!
Anyone?
Maybe someone wants to sell their "brick"?
Anyone?
Maybe someone wants to sell their "brick"?
Dash 3g LCD
From what I'm hearing, the LCD for the Dash and the Dash 3g are the same thing.
Should be easy to find -
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From what I'm hearing, the LCD for the Dash and the Dash 3g are the same thing.
Should be easy to find -
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Can anyone else confirm it? Any guides/step by step on how to do it? I assume I will still need to get a housing
First off, it would be good to know what exactly happend to your phone. Like, what kind of accident. I may be able to help you with the issue of getting the phone apart.
I have the US Sprint version of this (s511 HTC Snap) and have a cracked screen from a drop to the floor. There are dash replacement screens on ebay for $15-$30, but ot find any confirmation that it for sure is the same one. There are instructional videos on youtube as well. I haven't done it yet, also waiting for confirmation that the dash lcds are okay.
Just dropped my Dash 3g this morning and am looking for the same info. Dammit! Should have gotten the insurance!
i would also like to know if the gash screen is the same as the dash 3G to repair a phone.Anyone know? Thanks
Bump, I would also like to know. It'd be nice to snag one up from ebay and replace the screen P:
Hi
does anyone know if they are the same? Cant find any replacement screens for sale on ebay.
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Hi
does anyone know if they are the same? Cant find any replacement screens for sale on ebay.
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try www.cnn.cn. quiet reliable.
find below page and ask there:
I'll fix your HTC phone or provide parts
Hey guys. I have gotten alot from this website so I would like to give back. I own and operate a mobile phone repair shop and would like to extend my services to this forum. Most of you seem pretty techical so even if you just want the part (microphone, ear speaker, Loud speaker, LCD) I will provide it for you at a low cost plus shipping of course. I mostly deal with hardware issues so please don't PM me or post asking about software, I am a total noob when it comes to that!
Thanks again to all the rom builders and contributers who have helped make my phone awsome!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405566
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405566
another reff
http://www.mikechannon.net/page4.html
http://www.jetcitydevices.com/htc-snap/screen-repair
Screens and Repair Video Available
First, to answer one of the questions asked previously in this thread: This is not the same screen as the original Dash. The LCD itself might be but the connector is very different and the two are not compatible.
However, there are now several places online selling these. Just do a Google search for "t-mobile dash 3g lcd part only" and you'll find some people selling these. Note that they're quite a bit more expensive than the original Dash screens. That should change over time, though.
There's also a video of this repair on YouTube. You should be able to find that by doing a YouTube search for "Dash 3G Repair". This is actually a pretty simple repair (even easier than the original Dash) so if you're a little handy this shouldn't be too tough.
Anyone knows exact part number of screen? (Manufacturer and part number)
thanks.
DASH 3G parts
My just out of warranty Dash's trackball broke, I tiried to fix it myself and succesfully opened the dash3g, no good to me now so if someone wants a parts dash with no trackball I might be interested in getting rid of it, wend back to DASH 1 until I can get a Win 7 phone from MSFT .....
Hello Folks,
Well, one of my ELFins is needing a new battery, I even went ahead and ordered a new Housing as well. But....I am still deciding if I should order the standard OEM battery or try one of those Higher Capacity slim ones, not the ones with that bulky back door.
Anybody can suggest or comment, maybe recommend?
Paul
Link
Here is what I think I will go for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365553
Paul_Days said:
Here is what I think I will go for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365553
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hey bro just go for it nd tell us your exp..
i had recently purchased new but i didnt know about this otherwise i will definately go for it
I have done some efforts regarding battery capacity measurement
Just lookup this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5558383#post5558383
Hi all.
I was wondering if anyone knows where I could find and purchase miscellaneous phone parts: specifically, the top and bottom tabs/covers on the back of the Xperia ion.
I did a deep web search and watched the n00b video, I don't know where else to turn and I just got this sweet ion at a great deal, but those covers were missing.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-lucky
luckycharmed said:
Hi all.
I was wondering if anyone knows where I could find and purchase miscellaneous phone parts: specifically, the top and bottom tabs/covers on the back of the Xperia ion.
I did a deep web search and watched the n00b video, I don't know where else to turn and I just got this sweet ion at a great deal, but those covers were missing.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-lucky
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I've seen whole housings on eBay, red and black.
Sent from my LT28 w MIUI
works for me...
jeriku said:
I've seen whole housings on eBay, red and black.
Sent from my LT28 w MIUI
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yahtzee. i guess i didnt know what exactly to search for. I kept looking up things like "top cover, tab, cap." thanks a lot, i see them.
not sure how to send my thanks, but i got ya when i find out
luckycharmed said:
yahtzee. i guess i didnt know what exactly to search for. I kept looking up things like "top cover, tab, cap." thanks a lot, i see them.
not sure how to send my thanks, but i got ya when i find out
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can i get a link? what do i put? i am also looking for this.
chris-nismo said:
can i get a link? what do i put? i am also looking for this.
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I searched for Xperia ion housing: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...3.m570.l1313&_nkw=xperia+ion+housing&_sacat=0