Hi
Please can anyone tell me which bit of the inside of the phone (or the back cover?) relates to the capacative button brightness?
I changed my back cover from black to white and after doing so the middle button of the three is VERY dim. It looks like it's not lit at all but if I look at it in the dark it is actually still lit but extremely dimly. I was really careful when taking the phone apart but I must have disturbed something that controls these buttons. The two on either side are nice and bright as normal. I have no idea which bit I should be looking at to try to fix it.
I'd be very grateful for any help.
Regards x
eggshaped said:
Hi
Please can anyone tell me which bit of the inside of the phone (or the back cover?) relates to the capacative button brightness?
I changed my back cover from black to white and after doing so the middle button of the three is VERY dim. It looks like it's not lit at all but if I look at it in the dark it is actually still lit but extremely dimly. I was really careful when taking the phone apart but I must have disturbed something that controls these buttons. The two on either side are nice and bright as normal. I have no idea which bit I should be looking at to try to fix it.
I'd be very grateful for any help.
Regards x
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In case anyone stumbles upon this in the future with the same problem the fix was really simple. I located the flex with the lights attached at the bottom, lifted it up and there was a thin black sticky band underneath which I assume was used to hold the flex cable down. Part of the black tape had covered the light, therefore making it less bright. I used tweezers to pull it away and lay it flat and all my lights were of equal brightness again. Simples!
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hu. i have a problem. The only thing my htc show is a black screen. the light is on, but nothing displayed. i try to enter bootloader mode but still only the black screen. can anyoane tell me what can i do? i hope is not a hardware problem...
oh, is htc tinity...
If You`re lucky it`s just a loose contact. If You can still hear the sounds from the splash screens I`m sure its nothing worse. Had this too and the fix is really easy once You`ve done it. I had to do it numerous times until I had a good solution. Look in the general trinity subforum, there`s a post on how to disassemble the phone. You have to do steps 1-5 to get the back cover off.
Then You can do an easy test:
- Put the battery back in again. I used some paper cut to size as underlay just to be sure not to accidently short anything should the battery move from its place.
- Hold the phone in such a way that You can apply light pressure on the battery so it stays connected. Now You can power on the phone.
- Apply some light pressure on top of the lcd connection cable (marked red in the disassembly guide) and see if You have a picture again.
- If this doesn`t help try to apply light pressure with a plastic or wood piece from the side where it vanishes in the front cover. In other words play a little bit with pressure direction.
If You get Your picture when applying pressure everything is fine cause all You have to do now is to put in something to polster out the back cover (or side cover, depending on where You pushed from when the screen came back alive). There is a small soft black sticker on the back cover that applies some pressure by default, use this as guidance. First I just rolled a piece of paper and positioned it there when I closed the cover. Didn`t hold for long. Finally I applied a sticker used on furnitures to protect wood floors. Same as vibration dampener stickers for loudspeakers. Just cut to size, stick on top of the old sticker or into the side housing and You`re good to go. Never had a problem with it again.
It sounds far more complicated as it is and You should really try it. I wish You it`s just a loose contact.
Last night while using the phone I noticed this slight clicking sound from the bottom right corner of the screen (touch-sensitive panel). So I kept pressing it and I wasn't hallucinating, its there. Also figured the sound also comes when I press the bottom right or bottom center edge of the phone. The creaking sound isn't loud but its noticeable when I hold the phone in specific angles and while typing if haptic feedback is on, I think the vibration also makes it happen(weird)
So except for this my HOX is fine and am wondering if I should get it changed.
Are there any long term effects to this? I'm starting to just ignore the sound and trying not to make it happen purposely
Depends, does it make the sound when you're using it normally? If it does I would consider swapping it, although you said everything else was fine.
If on the other hand, it makes the sound if you hold it in a certain way and push unusually hard then I would say stop intentionally pushing it in a weird way and use it properly.
People have been complaining about "screen flex" along the side of the phone when they push on the edge and run their fingers along the side. Want to get rid of the screen flex when you push the edge of your phone and move your finger along it? STOP PUSHING THE EDGE OF YOUR PHONE!!!
Just remember that some phones have had screen flickering, yellow marks and even scratches under the screen, you may not be as lucky as your were the first time if you choose to swap it.
what you described is not flex even, most mobile devices have a creak some where
Flex should mean the screen is literally loose to warrant an exchange
rob9 said:
Depends, does it make the sound when you're using it normally? If it does I would consider swapping it, although you said everything else was fine.
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The only time I've noticed this sound while using the phone is during haptic feedback from typing on the keyboard. I switched haptic feedback off to save battery and for this 'problem'
If on the other hand, it makes the sound if you hold it in a certain way and push unusually hard then I would say stop intentionally pushing it in a weird way and use it properly.
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I did reduce pushing it intentionally since last night after figuring it might mess it up more.
People have been complaining about "screen flex" along the side of the phone when they push on the edge and run their fingers along the side. Want to get rid of the screen flex when you push the edge of your phone and move your finger along it? STOP PUSHING THE EDGE OF YOUR PHONE!!!
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Yea after I got mind-f***ed I did press the edge a lot to be sure.(we humans ...) But now am controlling myself to not press the edge and use it normally.
Just remember that some phones have had screen flickering, yellow marks and even scratches under the screen, you may not be as lucky as your were the first time if you choose to swap it.
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Exactly why am thinking hard if I should get mine replaced. Another reason being I'll be leaving UAE(got the phone here) for good in a week and if by chance I do get a defective unit I'll waste a lot of time.
I'm not gonna play around with the edge anymore haha.
hamdir said:
what you described is not flex even, most mobile devices have a creak some where
Flex should mean the screen is literally loose to warrant an exchange
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Yes you're right a lot of electronics and gadgets have creaking parts. Mostly the ones made outa plastic though. Does your HOX creak too?
death__machine said:
Yes you're right a lot of electronics and gadgets have creaking parts. Mostly the ones made outa plastic though. Does your HOX creak too?
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my first flexed bad (soft one pressure, loose) on the left side, although i loved it so much because it had the much more dense yellowish sharp screen
second hox had a bad coating and slight flex on the left side, also hot pixels
third HOX my current is perfect, the screen is rigid on all sides expecially left and right, but it creaks if its around 50degree hot on two out of the four corners, very very slight creaks and only happens if it test it intentionally, it has the acer white screen with visible pixel grid, so the first hox screen i miss so much
im saying don't replace for a little reason bro it will be a bumpy ride, if the screen is loose then ok, you can see it by testing for light bleed in a dark room or if its physically moving
I think my screen is perfect. I can't figure how you're suggesting I test it, but pressing along the edges with slight pressure doesn't cause any change in the screen. The pixels are all good and no flickering. I think its a yellowish screen and not the bluish one.
How do you find out what LCD brand is on your HOX?
death__machine said:
I think my screen is perfect. I can't figure how you're suggesting I test it, but pressing along the edges with slight pressure doesn't cause any change in the screen. The pixels are all good and no flickering. I think its a yellowish screen and not the bluish one.
How do you find out what LCD brand is on your HOX?
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there is a guide somewhere on how to check the LCD
anyway it sounds perfect dont get rid of it!
Hmm I don't think I'll get it changed, I love it too much . Just have to get used to the occasional/random creak/click sounds from the device.
Specifically, the spot is just left of mid-line and about a 1/3 of the way up from the bottom in portrait mode. If you have the wallpaper of the quill with the scribble (not the ink well), it is just to left of the quill tip. If I press on the corresponding spot on the back or flex the tablet from the sides a bit, a bright spot appears on lighter backgrounds (it doesn't show on dark backgrounds). A white background is back.
Ok, so everyone is going to say don't push or flex the tablet and I agree However, I bought the MoKo rotating case and when I snap it in firmly, this spot appears. I remove the tablet or loosen up the left side of the case, the spot disappears. The case appears to flex the tablet a bit, causing the display issue. I'm going to give another case a try, but MoKo is really the only rotating case, which I really liked.
Since the back of the tablet is "spongy" in this spot and allows it, I was trying to determine if this is a design issue with all of Note 8's or a manufacturing defect with mine. I went to a big box store to test, but they no longer have the Note 8's on display. However, all of the other Samsung tablet models have this issue in one spot or another. It seems Samsung has sacrificed sturdiness for a lower profile. So, I'm wondering if folks can help me determine if I should return this for another unit or deal with it.
I'd try flexing the cover's tabs some to see if I could alleviate the flexing... this is common on all tablets and phones since they are made to be as light as possible these days.
You might be able to heat the case holder with a hair dryer to make flexing/bending it easier.
cawake said:
Specifically, the spot is just left of mid-line and about a 1/3 of the way up from the bottom in portrait mode. If you have the wallpaper of the quill with the scribble (not the ink well), it is just to left of the quill tip. If I press on the corresponding spot on the back or flex the tablet from the sides a bit, a bright spot appears on lighter backgrounds (it doesn't show on dark backgrounds). A white background is back.
Ok, so everyone is going to say don't push or flex the tablet and I agree However, I bought the MoKo rotating case and when I snap it in firmly, this spot appears. I remove the tablet or loosen up the left side of the case, the spot disappears. The case appears to flex the tablet a bit, causing the display issue. I'm going to give another case a try, but MoKo is really the only rotating case, which I really liked.
Since the back of the tablet is "spongy" in this spot and allows it, I was trying to determine if this is a design issue with all of Note 8's or a manufacturing defect with mine. I went to a big box store to test, but they no longer have the Note 8's on display. However, all of the other Samsung tablet models have this issue in one spot or another. It seems Samsung has sacrificed sturdiness for a lower profile. So, I'm wondering if folks can help me determine if I should return this for another unit or deal with it.
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I've seen this in mine. Definitely pressure flexing back plate pressure on the battery frame. The screws holding the battery will press from the back of the LCD and you'll see a bright dot. Relieve the flex/stress or the dot it permanently bruise.
DizzyDen said:
I'd try flexing the cover's tabs some to see if I could alleviate the flexing... this is common on all tablets and phones since they are made to be as light as possible these days.
You might be able to heat the case holder with a hair dryer to make flexing/bending it easier.
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DizzyDen,
Thanks for the suggestion. I did try flexing it back into shape, but to no avail.
Chris
dtvboy said:
I've seen this in mine. Definitely pressure flexing back plate pressure on the battery frame. The screws holding the battery will press from the back of the LCD and you'll see a bright dot. Relieve the flex/stress or the dot it permanently bruise.
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dtvboy,
Thanks for confirming the issue. You are right, the spot does resemble the tip of a screw. I just received the fintie slim case and I no longer have the issue. I miss the rotating stand, but it's better than the distracting dot or damaging my tablet.
Chris
You could also try sanding the flat part of the rotating holder... anything to relieve the pressure it puts on the back of the Note... bending the corners forward on the holder might help as well.
My screen was broken and ordered a new one from aliexpress.
I'd replaced it by myself and absolutely satisfied with it: more then enough brightness level, good sensitivity
My proximity sensor is always on regarding to service menu and built-in diagnostic app. When I place or receive call screen goes black and only sometimes it is possible to turn it back by power button. No red light in up left corner.
And only once, when I blew to usb port by my mouth with all my power it worked for 5 mins. It is not a good idea cause there are a lot of moist in my breath and screen went "un-glue" in bottom right corner.
BTW what is the best way to glue screen with both-side-sticker. It seems not durable and one corner of screen is a little bit up. But I have two more stickers.
PS rooted stock without any exposed or gravity-like apps.
Thanks.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01INKSUMI/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_eUJWxbBTRFBSP
This screen protector, if anyone has it and you switch off your button lights, can you still see an outline of the buttons?
The reason I ask is I've switched the buttons on my HTC around, so back is on the right and I've also killed the lights.
If there are silhouettes of the buttons it'll look mental and i'll not want it
Can anyone clarify this? The images aren't conclusive and probably not to be trusted anyway.
Ultimately I'm simply looking for an edge to edge screen protector, preferably tempered, price doesn't matter so long as it's actually functional and relatively high grade.
Cheers. :good: