Is there any way to tighten up the part that slides? If so I would appreciate it.
Hi, you may try this, seems simple enough.
http://docfiles.blogspot.com/2007/08/loose-keyboard-fix-for-dopod-838.html
larainzlo07 said:
Is there any way to tighten up the part that slides? If so I would appreciate it.
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The above suggestion, takes up a bit of the slack. But if you want a firm fix that goes to the source of the problem and get a true lock into open and closed positions then go here:
http://michael-channon.spaces.live.com/?_c11_BlogPart_BlogPart=blogview&_c=BlogPart&partqs=cat%3dHermes%2bFixes
And for a little discussion about it here (or in fact on a few threads here at XDA-Dev.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298784
Of course for this FIX you need to be willing to strip down the phone and get right to actual sliders themselves - which is of course warranty voiding if you have one. A slider/runner is shown below:
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If your mechanism does not firmly click open and closed it is because the little indents you see on the sliders (eg right end of the slider in the pic) are not quite deep enough. (there are two sliders and four indents - one at each end of each slider) The metal is fairly but not overly soft so a gentle tap with a small flat blade screwdriver will increase its depth. Don't over do it though or you'll end up with the opposite problem of the click clsed and open being too firm.
In some extreme cases, folks have found that the slider has actually sprung open. You can see little micro-welds running round the slider holding it closed. In the example above the person had to use some super glue to hold the two parts together (I think you can just see it at the end near the indent. Of course if you have access to a micro welder then that would be even better. Note this is probable more rare and there is an alternative to gluing on the first link).
The first link gives a couple of dismantling guides, and there is also the Service Manual that gives a set of dismantling pics available here:
http://michael-channon.spaces.live....gPart&partqs=cat=Download+HTC+Service+Manuals
Mike
thanx for the help guys
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i have an 8525 and i have noticed that my scroll wheel is getting a little loose
it is annoying because i cannot scroll precisely, it takes alot more effort to scroll
can i just open it up and tighten it or do i have to get a new scroll wheel??
where would i even get a scroll wheel?
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i have an 8525 and i have noticed that my scroll wheel is getting a little loose
it is annoying because i cannot scroll precisely, it takes alot more effort to scroll
can i just open it up and tighten it or do i have to get a new scroll wheel??
where would i even get a scroll wheel?
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It's not immediately obvious how you would tighten the scroll wheel but I can check this weekend if you like?
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please and thanks
Mine is getting pretty crappy lately, anyone know a reliable reseller that sells the scrollwheel assembly?
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please and thanks
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OK will have a look - possibly the black wheel just pushes onto a spindle, in which case it may just be slipping and could be glued or "packed" to tighten it, but we'll see.
Mike
Well unfortunately after taking apart and examining the jog dial / scroll wheel, it is rock solid on mine. I tried some leverage to see if it was a push on wheel but no joy. I have a feeling it may have a similar construction to old style volume wheels where there is a cir-clip on a spindle holding it in place. Unfortunately, ulike the volume dial set up where the spindle is accessible on the reverse side of the board - this one is not accessible without de-soldering the dial.
To de-solder this component would require the finest of skills. This is not a traditional board where the connections pass through the board and are soldered on the reverse side - it appears surface soldered (possibly multilayered) and surrounded by a number of likely heat sensitive components including the camera flash which is on the reverse side.
All in all I would suggest replacement new or second hand if you can find a source.
Mike
great...so where do i find the necessary tools to open up my device and replace the wheel assembly
anyone find a supplier for these scroll wheels?
Hello all,
I opened the Magician to repair the phone speaker, but also painting the housing. As I carefully document the parts I found one piece of hardware that draw my attention. I have a clue what it might be, but would like to share it, so maybe you know what it might be.
First some pictures
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Location of the unknown hardware. When you hold your magician face up (screen up) it's under the red phone button.
piece we're talking about.
Where the 2 contact point on the unknown hardware connect to. Just like the phone speaker it kind of floats, so no wires..
As I watched carefully I noticed the shape of a half cylinder. By moving your PDA vertically/horizontally the heavy side moves towards where gravity is, meaning it always points down. (see picture 2)
I think it's some kind of hardware that suppose to, if a software supports it, turn your PDA display horizontal or vertical when you turn it. Something like iPhone demonstrated or even closer Wizard. Wizard's screen automatically goes in horizontal mode when the keypad is sliced out.
If this unknown hardware is what I think it is, why isn't used then? It would be a very nice feature
What do you think it is?
its your vibration motor.
ie: when you have 'vibrate' enabled, and your phone rings, that little motor spins like crazy and the uneven shape of the weight creats the vibration.
Yes, Definately that is the vibration motor.
Yeah... I forget Magician was a phone too... Since I don't use the phone I lost focus
Anyway... It would be great if it could have the ability to turn the screen auto. My guess would be that if that small motor could send it's position back to a chip it should be possible for software (OS for example) to act. (dual function)
I'm trying to fix my vibrator and your pics would help but the links no longer work.
Can you please relink or rehost them or send them to me?
the internet explorer iconed button, on the top left hand corner; Button 2
is kinda playing up
It seems it is almost permanently pressed, though it doesn't seem stuck, when it is enabled the shortcut program or function continues to run; e.g. pie keeps starting (I've tried changing the shortcut and there's the same effect on any function I set to the button)
I've done a hard-reset, changed rom, but it persists, so its definitely a hardware fault. The main problem with it is, even if I minimize PIE for example, the hardware buttons remain unusable unless i unassign everything from that button.
I've tried cleaning where i can etc. but to no avail
its not a huge problem, heck it doesn't really matter if I need to keep that button without function, its just one of those little annoying and niggly problems, and maybe someone else has had the same and found a solution
if not its ok, and thank for reading
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The above picture shows the two micro-switches (Silver blocks with round black protrusions). It would be well nigh impossible to dismantle these - replacement may be possible, though I suspect you would only be able to buy the board complete.
You say you have tried cleaning. Do you mean externally or internally. It may be possible that the micro switch is not releasing due to a detritus build up internally or some misalignment of the pasic facia switch cover. The micr-switches even when pressed via the facia plastic should give a discernable soft click when pressed.
Mike
firstly thank you very much, for all your effor, its well appreciated my friend.
I've tried cleaning externally only and yes it probably is a buildup of dirt internally, but I don't think I'll be dismantling the device as its only a small proble, and once I've removed the assigned function from that button its not problematic. But if it gets worse, starts again etc. I'll have to, so thanks very much.
Thank you.
No probs. Might just start working again by itself if the blockage gets dislodged.
Mike
Can someone help me identify the part that is missing from the case of my 8525? If you are looking at the back of the case, the silver cylinder thingy that fits in the opening on the bottom right corner of the case is missing. I'd like to know what this piece does and if I need/should replace it.
TIA for any help!
Mine came the same way from AT&T. I always assumed it was for a Hermes feature AT&T opted not to include in their model, similar to the second camera.
Your stylus is missing
Easy enough to buy another ....
http://cgi.ebay.com/3Pcs-3x-Metal-S...ryZ35158QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Not the stylus hole... the OTHER side
The stylus fits in the hole on the left side (from the back of the 8525), I'm referring to the hole on the RIGHT side. I believe it is usually covered with a silver circular thing.
That silver ring is nothing more than a place to attach a lanyard to give it it's fancy name. In other words a hook to clip a carrying strap onto if you want one. HTC supply a short wrist lanyard that clips onto the ring - other suppliers I don't know.
You are really not missing anything - with many phones the strap is an optional part.
This sort of thing:
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Many thanks Mike (though, secretly I was hoping that it was a missing antenna attachment that would explain why my reception lately has been flakier than a stale croissant)!
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Many thanks Mike (though, secretly I was hoping that it was a missing antenna attachment that would explain why my reception lately has been flakier than a stale croissant)!
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You MAY be suffering from the signal flipping from GPRS to 3G. If you get dropped calls and high battery drain, you may want to select GSM Band only in:
Start>Settings>Phone>Band. (Change from Auto to GSM)
(Some branded models do not have this option)
I stress IF you have this problem. BUT it may be worth a try just to see if things improve. If you do not have the option then do a search on Bandswitch or Commmgr.pro
Mike
EDIT: By the way there is a place to attach an external aerial under the round rubber pop out cover on the back cover.
So after a year of heavy use, the keyboard on my g2 is starting to get kinda iffy. When I hit the spacebar, sometimes it puts in two spaces instead of one. Any way I can open it and clean/inspect the contacts?
Same here, spacebar puts often 2 spaces instead of 1, would be very interested in a fix.
send it to HTC
It's pretty easy to take the G2 apart (if you have some experience taking phones apart). Go to youtube and search for t-mobile g2 disassembly.
Here is a high quality picture guide.
Sent from my HTC Desire Z using xda premium
same here. I bought DZ in july 2011 and now the keyboard either does not write a letter or writes two of them (mostlly vowels) making hw keyboard a pretty slow method of input as I have to correct it everytime.
Did anyone of you already try to clean the keyboard? did it help?
Is the T5 torx screwdriver the only tool needed to clean the keyboard?
Thanks
I have this problem with my E key, but it's not consistent or annoying enough to bother fixing it. I haven't noticed it much lately, but it was pretty bad for a little while!
I also have this problem with my q, w, e and t keys :S. Except if i push firmly enough there are no problems, but when other people use my phone, they have a lot of trouble typing
I bought today a Torx T5 screwdriver, opened the phone, void waranty (again!, VOID sticker this time and got until the "Peel back the adhesive tab" step in the guide. After that only mainboard and display is disassembled in the guide.
The mainboard was disconnected from all the cables (microsd, touchscreen, display).
Unfortunately, I did not find a way to open the keyboard to clean it. Did I miss something important?
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At least I cleaned it a bit from the inside
need to peel away the tape (black with grey dots under keyboard) here you will find some screws to take out... if you youtube it youll find more detail