got bored of my two 8125's being the same color so i decided to pop one open and hook it up.
pics Finally Up!
took with a crappy nokia phone camera will take pics with my d80 after my 2nd 8125 is done with paint.
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hey man
can we see the new awesome black 8125 !!! i have been waiting !!!!
Been waiting here too!
Does that mean it didn't work? Maybe he forgot to mask off the screen. The keyboard buttons might not move either. Would be neat to see a black one though.
I am also curious as to how a black one will look....
He might have got caught up trick-or-treating!!
You should post pics with maybe a little How-To guide on how you did it and what kind of paint you used.
i actually got caught up with work.
i will be uploading the pics to my server tonight sorry for the delay .
ill post a how two as sooon as i paint my 2nd 8125 im gonna go white on the 2nd.
comes out clean i used hobby enamel paint , primer , and clear .
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Does that mean it didn't work? Maybe he forgot to mask off the screen. The keyboard buttons might not move either. Would be neat to see a black one though.
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and yeah everything works 100 percent no lose parts / objects everything works like new.
well hell, i will be the first to vote for a "how-to"!! i have been interested in doing something like this for a bit but havent had the time. thats great to see that you had success with the project.
i need to get ahold of another facia (cause mine has a few battle wounds from them drunken nights) for my 8125 then id be totally down to give it a go. if you do a walk thru, make sure to note which kind of paints you use and such... and if anyone knows where to get a brand new facia, lemme know.
wErSa
i like it. excellent work digitalmediaworkz. i agree with wErSa that a lil howto is a good idea + im too looking for new casing since mine althou not even a month old already has some scratches n paint chipped off.
looks good...i think white would look awesome. i would like to see pic once you're done with white.
why didn't you paint the keys?
for those interested in a new facia (casing) i found this site. they have them available for $79 (for the 8125.. didnt check other phones).
if anyone knows of any other places to find em for cheaper, speak up!!!
wErSa
thanks for the responses I kinda did it with a rush since I was anxious to see if it was gonna power up I will be respraying it including the main keyboard trim by the beginning of next week.
might do white or gold base with candy red I come from the custom car paint scene so I got a couple ideas.
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The black/metalish coating down at the stylus is starting to come of on my trinity after just about two weeks!!!... Anyone else here who have noticed the same?
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<- Can someone tell me how this picture came in this post?!!??
[I put it there. V]
Same here!
I have the same problem!
Very annoying considering how much the device is - this is the only negative that I have about it.
This is where a silicone case would come in useful. None presently exist for the Trinity, but then it is only a matter of time.
can someone post a picture of the problem. i am also thinking about getting a dopod d810 soon in the new year and I would like to see how serious the problem is....
yep a photo of the problem would be great.
Have you tried getting the phone replaced?
I've sent the phone in for a service to see what they have to say. But HTC will most likely deny that this is their problem... *argh*
I will post a picture when I come home.
Sound as the same problem with the Wizard after a few weeks you can peel of the coating on the side also (think wet hands).
Check out the attached files...
BTW: mine started to peel off on the front too... This is crap! *argh*
Did you drop it or was this from normal use? I'm a bit worried now...
Can a black sharpie or something make it look better? I'm interested to hear what HTC says!
humm, mine is still perfect after 2 weeks
No dropping or anything. I've used it with care, even though I'm a bit "fast" when I take out the stylus, but I mean a unit like this should be built for that kind of use. (and I don't have any long sharp nails either which might actually be a killer for the paint.... )
btw: what is a sharpie? Some kind of "make-up" stick?
HTC should offer to replace the phone.
I would be pretty alarmed if they didn't.
Sorry, Sharpie is a permanent marker
Google it
hi guys,
that looks pretty bad. it can only get worse if its peeling like that. get a replacement. it seems the gloss coat isnt bonded properly to the case
Peeling off here too....
Well I have this problem too, but its merely visible. The interesting thing is: It looks like there is shining metal under the coating. Can anybody confirm this? I wouldnt mind to have the bottom piece looking like blank metal.
I think there is a dark, semi-shining metal below the coating.
Still waiting for a reply from the service center.
OMG they seems to painted the bottom part of white Trinity case over with black paint on top.. semi-shining metal coating you guys seeing is what bottom part of white Trinity looks like in fact.
Just took a look at the white trinity now.. And you know what SecureGSM? You might be right... Or maybe it's just a coincidence...?
So I just got bored tonight and decided to see what the internals of the hero were like. idk if you have ever seen an iphone inside or an ipod touch but they have everything super compact in there... well the hero (htc) really failed at that. there is about 1/5th of an inch of empty space only filled by the battery and camera. as well as a couple antenna's. I'm a little bummed that they didn't use the space that well, seems half-assed.
Did you notice how the power and talk keys are secured in? There is a little plastic rod that was melted down which goes through a loop molded as a part of those buttons, making it almost impossible to remove them. Completely insane. The rest of the phone is surprisingly simple to disassemble.
yeah it took about 5 minutes to get every part separated.. I also cleaned my trackball (took it out) and that required some crafty fingers. and yes I did see that, im kinda glad it was that simple
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So I just got bored tonight and decided to see what the internals of the hero were like. idk if you have ever seen an iphone inside or an ipod touch but they have everything super compact in there... well the hero (htc) really failed at that. there is about 1/5th of an inch of empty space only filled by the battery and camera. as well as a couple antenna's. I'm a little bummed that they didn't use the space that well, seems half-assed.
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As a repair tech, I just wanted to let you know, you really haven't seen half assed yet.. lol..
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As a repair tech, I just wanted to let you know, you really haven't seen half assed yet.. lol..
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Very much agreed
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If you have to remove the digitizer for any reason be VERY careful. The ribbon cable is easy to crack and the digitizer itself is very fragile. It takes about 10 minutes of careful prying at the edges to loosen the glue enough that you can pull it out.
Personally, I'm very happy with the simplicity of this phone's design. It makes repairs much easier! I agree that HTC could have used the space a bit more efficiently and slimmed the phone down a little though.
Any chance you can post some pictures..
I am not brave enough to open mine. But always interested to see the insides if somebody would be willing to post.
seen a few iphone tear-downs
I usually take pics w/ the phone... but I'll see what I can do.
when i said half assed, I just meant their space management thats all
Perhaps that space could be used to house a full size SD card and give our phones 32GB at a reasonable price.
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Any chance you can post some pictures..
I am not brave enough to open mine. But always interested to see the insides if somebody would be willing to post.
seen a few iphone tear-downs
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Full detailed pics of the Hero being disassembled here and how to do it: http://androidforums.com/sprint-htc-hero/22036-sprint-htc-hero-disassembly-diy.html
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Thats my HD2 as of now, Now i just want the general opinion if i should put white carbon fiber on the top and bottom on the device as a contrast. Heres a picture of the different types of vinyl could buy.
I'm wondering What would look best or Not to put anymore carbon fiber vinyl on my device.
looks pretty sharp like that but I would go with the same pattern if it matches up for the top and bottom I think that would look nice
I wish there was a white version......
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I wish there was a white version......
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The Whole thing white?
me too. white is sexy
Personally, I don't like any colour or pattern. But if you`ve already begun, you should go for it and fully change it to only one colour scheme.
Once again, I wouldn`t go for this if I were to choose, but that`s just my opinion...
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The Whole thing white?
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All white! alwight.......
Chavtastic! That's my style, cheap and nasty!
man that looks very sharp where can i get my hands on the black one
I vote for the white . Anyway I find it cooler if you can get the top and bottom in carbon too.
if you happen to do that please draw us a template for it thanks!
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man that looks very sharp where can i get my hands on the black one
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www.Carbonfibergear.com per the picture
I'd say go with the white.
I could not find just the battery cover I dont want the full cover case. ( just like the one in the pic that covers only the battery) Can u give me the exact link please I appreciate it.
He purchased the Vinyl and then placed it over the original cover. They don't actually sell the case for the phone.
Here's the link to the Vinyl
http://www.carbonfibergear.com/direct/3m-di-noc-carbon-fiber-vinyl
8 bucks thats not bad at all im still not sure to get black silver or white, how easy was it to apply and does it stay on nice and tight?
I like this modification. It matches my carbon fibre multi-pen and other accessories (www.netcomposites.com). Unfortunately I don't have much use for the pen now - the stylus nib is for resistive screens only.
there is a new post on xda about some1 doing the same thing for evo 4g..
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8 bucks thats not bad at all im still not sure to get black silver or white, how easy was it to apply and does it stay on nice and tight?
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Well it was relatively easy to put on the battery case, It's kind of time consuming if you want to be anal with it. So far the thing has stayed in place and looks great, People have been giving me compliments for it, they say it looks great .
All you really need to put it on is a sharp hobby knife to cut it to size. Just take the battery case off the phone and cut it to shape. I mainly got the inspiration from that thread Here.
did mine like that about a year ago , and my netbook and my laptop .....
both the netbook and laptop are just the top covers , and the HD is just the battery cover ......
Hopfully I Posted in the Right thread. I think I did. Anyways Heres my way of Fixing the problem of not beeing able to see the Home,Back, Search, and setting Soft buttons at Night. I Took the Stickers off of an extra keyboard from an old motorola droid 1 i Had and put them on top of the Soft buttons. This makes it look natural and it fixed the probelm. Best of all IT WORKS! the downside is that it was an old keyboard so the stickyness wasnt all there. ill attach a picture for evreyone too see!
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Hopfully I Posted in the Right thread. I think I did. Anyways Heres my way of Fixing the problem of not beeing able to see the Home,Back, Search, and setting Soft buttons at Night. I Took the Stickers off of an extra keyboard from an old motorola droid 1 i Had and put them on top of the Soft buttons. This makes it look natural and it fixed the probelm. Best of all IT WORKS! the downside is that it was an old keyboard so the stickyness wasnt all there. ill attach a picture for evreyone too see!
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Damnit it didnt Show. check out:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5271560441
what makes them show up at night? I even tried glo in the dark paint on a screen protector piece, but the glare from the screen was just enough light to not have them "glow" but not enough light to see them
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what makes them show up at night? I even tried glo in the dark paint on a screen protector piece, but the glare from the screen was just enough light to not have them "glow" but not enough light to see them
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well like this you can feel the mounds they make so its easier to find. they work alot more like buttons now. not much visibility but you can tell they are there now. Thats why I pit the "Sorta" in the thread title.
Nice idea. I might have to try this.
Nice idea. Now you can "feel" which button your on!
Another thing I tried were those colored hole punch reinforcment stickers. Used different bright colors. But you could code them by cutting them in half, and use them in different positions such as open area up, to the right, to the left and down. that way you could feel where the edge is or is not.
I've been thinking about how to do this and have it be glow in the dark. Is there anything special about they keys that makes them work over the other ones?
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That looks funny lol. But good try.
Hey, is that a blow-up doll on the shelf in the back?
Here's a thought ...
Removed upon further reading....
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That looks funny lol. But good try.
Hey, is that a blow-up doll on the shelf in the back?
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LOL No. its my girls anime figurine. our whole room is anime'd out. were anime nerds...
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LOL No. its my girls anime figurine. our whole room is anime'd out. were anime nerds...
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SSSsuuurrreeeee......
Just Kidding.....Or am I lol
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Scott
Well, I unbranded my atrix using the penny method and have now "re-branded" it with an android sticker. I actually ordered 2 because I wasn't sure of fitment for one. I tried the larger one first and it probably would have fit, had I not been stupid:
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I already had it on very well before I realized it overlapped the camera section... So, I removed that and replaced it with this:
It's hard to capture the color accurately in a picture, but the first one seems to be a bit closer to me. I think I liked the first one better, had I not messed it up. I may end up ordering another offset version, but going to wait to see what more protective (sticker type) covers come out for the atrix first. Considering how cheap it was, I don't really care too much that the first one didn't work out or that I might end up taking the second one off soon anyways.
For anyone interested, these stickers, as well as other designs and colors, can be found here: http://www.androidstickers.com/
ive done this before on a nexus one
firs tone is ok but u need white sticker not green
SS2006 said:
ive done this before on a nexus one
firs tone is ok but u need white sticker not green
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I might try that if I decide to order another.... kind of a waste of money to keep ordering them, but they're cheap enough that I might as well give it a try and it'll be easier to switch if I find myself dissatisfied with the look. Can always stick the extra on something else if I want.
Woof... I'll stick with the sexy, slim, soft-touch, black plastic of the incipio feather...
I'm probably going to end up going with something different... just waiting till there are more options. Not really interested in a case though. Pretty much waiting for the "skins" type options to come out. They offer basic scratch protection but that's about it, it seems.
Emailed them with an idea and they're looking into it... might have something a bit cooler if it pans out.
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Woof... I'll stick with the sexy, slim, soft-touch, black plastic of the incipio feather...
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x2 Picked one up at radioshack for like $18