Hi everyone,
I started having problems with crackling noise coming from the back cover of the tablet - after removing it many times two or three stabilizing clips are broken and this plastic noise drives me crazy. I tried putting some sticky foam to stabilize the cover when pushed to the inner side but it didnt work.
Does anyone know a reliable seller (or someone that wants to sell his as a replacement part) for purchasing this rear housing part in europe? I would also be interested in the white version.
Thank you
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Hi ive just picked up a HOX for a good price but its a bit marked up and the camera lens is a bit marked too
Just a few questions
Was wondering how easy is it to replace the housing or should i just get a case for it and save myself the hassle
Also is it possible to remove the camera lens cover without taking it apart?
If i replace the housing does anyone know where i can source a genuine housing here in the uk?
And can someone recommend a screen cover that would be good at covering up a few scratches
Thxs
Long story short, dropped mine pretty far, it bent the frame slightly, just enough to effect the waterproofing. I found an all black frame and one have one of these? I think the Z1 would look pretty slick with an all black frame.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161129119057?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
oooooooo, i always hated the silver frame look around a black phone, please do post result pictures if you change it
Hi, I have replaced the entire outside housing and screen. It started off as a simple housing swap, cracked back battery cover, heavily scuffed and dented frame, and scratched beyond belief plastic bezels. I used a hairdryer to separate all of the housing. If you are doing this yourself, I'd advise you to be VERY patient and careful, because the lcd ribbon cables rips VERY easily, which is what happened to me lol. I bought a digitizer and LCD and loca'd them myself. The ribbon cable broke again. I ended up buying a complete screen costing over $100.
The frame in the eBay link looks like it is missing the magnetic charging port and possibly the speaker grill, so you'll need to extract it from your old frame. There is a tiny retaining pin that needs to be removed before you can force out the port. You'll need to superglue or glue it with a waterproof sealant/adhesive. The headphone jack is also a nightmare to remove from the old frame, It is very hard to remove without damaging it. The plastic cover became separated on mine so its safe to say I have lost waterproofing capabilities on my z1. All the tiny connectors flew out and I had to reassemble it. (very time consuming & difficult)
If you're only replacing the frame you'll need a T4 Screwdriver, the original back cover adhesive. You just need to be super careful because this is a difficult repair. Its hard to guarantee waterproofing afterwards! Anyways I wish you luck if you do because I messed up. There is also a detailed disassembly guide on YouTube which you can follow. The black z1 is before the repair, the white is the repaired z1, with black magnetic port and speaker grill, which I think looks nice and unique.
Mine's got a black frame(from the original), white bezel on the front and purple bezel at the back with a white battery cover. puple and white is good combo for me.
Thats the standard frame, not all black(very poor pics make it look all black) and the price is very steep even if it is an OEM part its around $20(+$13 shipping lol) more than from a legit OEM distributor. I would be cautious but OP did you receive the item yet?
haha this is exactly my story
bought housing, later screwed up screen, magnet port and audio jack so bought all that as well. also the water seal for speakers and mic.
it looks exactly like yours before it was black and now its white.
I've got a scratch in the cover, not over the lens itself yet, so I'm not too worried yet, but I'm just curious if anyone has replaced it and how hard it is to do.
From the looks of it, there aren't any cables, etc. involved, just contacts similar to the back cover (but more of them). The piece has the buttons, lens cover, etc. all in one unit like this: http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-g3-d851-back-housing-assembly.html
It's not outrageously expensive, so I have no worries about buying the piece, I just don't know how difficult it is to do. It looks like just a bunch of small screws to remove and replace.
Hello everyone
I had an idea about using my phone under water to take pics and videos etc. I'm a little paranoid about the flaps coming open though.
I was wondering if anyone had come across a case that covers all of the flaps but still gives access to the shutter button?
Also if not, have you guys got any ideas as to ways of guaranteeing that they stay closed?
I know it's a bit of an odd request! Lol
Thanks in advance for any help!
Will
I had sourced this out in Fall last year, and every single case I could find had the cutouts for ports open.
The only solution I had found was a company that 3D prints their cases, and I asked them if they could make me one without the holes cut out. They said yes, but the case was $50 plus $20 shipped, and would be ready in 3 months (due to backlog of their 3D printer).
I never went through with the order, but it can be done. Here's why:
Mentioned by the above company, this will cause additional wear and tear on your device, because while your goal is trying to keep the water out, waters' goal is to try to get in, and if successful, even with the flaps closed, that case is going to hold it there. Moisture will now be locked in against the case and phone, and can cause issues such as paint protection, fogging and possibly water damage.
My advice:
You're best just grabbing some medical tape from a medical supply store, and using that to keep the flaps closed. Medical tape is waterproof, similar to a band aid, but has only a slight adhesive to it, so it comes off easily without damage to your screen protector or phone itself. It's perforated so it's super easy to tear by hand too.
http://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Medic...8&qid=1423238156&sr=8-5&keywords=medical+tape
NOTE: Do NOT buy cotton tape, or lower quality "medical tape", as most are designed for plaster casting and have a very strong adhesive to them. They WILL damage your phone and possibly tear off your protector, damaging it. Look in low quality first aid kits at whatever "big box store" you want (WalMart, etc.). The cotton tape is white, and requires the use of scissors or a knife to cut. That is the **** stuff. If you can't easily tear it off in a straight edge by hand, it's not the correct stuff.
So I need to replace the rear glass on my G7, it is not broken but is badly scratched (just me being a total idiot!)
I have ordered 2 replacement OEM backs which should arrive later this week but having watched the videos I am now wondering if it is good idea trying this myself? I am reasonably proficient but from googling it seems that getting the FPS to work may be as issue after?
Also the backs I ordered are OEM ones but it seems they do not come with any adhesive, I asked the seller and they said no adhesive is included, this does strike me as strange as I was expecting it to be pre-applied but I guess the seller knows better than I do! I can get some adhesive tape easily enough but then it gets fiddly with the risk I guess of messing up the water-proofing so I am now wondering is putting a skin on may be the lazier but easier option.
Anybody on here replaced the back themselves?
hi, i think that you have to lost the water protection with only normal tape or glue. I've found on internat "Rear Battery Door Cover Repair Tape ZVRT208" i think that is the tape that you need
Update, I did it ok and it was really easy actually. My only regret is a got some minor marks on the edge from the initial leavering so I'd advise anyone to just try and use something plastic rather than metal for that bit.
Not too bad though and overall it looks great now.
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