hey people. has anybody been able to remove the "VOID" sticker where the torx screwdriver supposed to go in? i have a brand new housing to change and i dont want to destroy the sticker. i dont even know if im allowed to ask this question. if im not, my apologies. thanks for reading.
you can ask the question, its just that you might not get many solutions.
The whole idea behind the sticker is to prevent you from opening the device without voiding the warranty. If you used some kind of liquid glue solvent you could theoretically remove it and then glue it back on, but that would require extreme precision.
To remove the sticker put a tiny drop of alcolhol on it, wait a minute and blow some air with high presure in the hole. Then get down on your knees and start searching.
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I have an XDA Neo whose soft buttons haven't been working for quite a while and I cannot find a right moment to send it for repair. But I suspect it's the dust that has made its way beneath
But the bolts are so strange, I cannot unscrew them with anything - screwdrivers, knives I tried - nothing helps
Any suggestions?
this is easy you need a torx 6 screwdriver good luck
10x a lot
Look no further..
http://www.modaco.com/Changing-you-prophet-caseand33-t240109.html
Attention to side plugs...
Yes that's torx 6. It's rare but available in some stores.
But it's not over. There are some steps which need special care. Otherwise you may break some fragile parts of the body. I dismentled 2 times completely but i broke some plastic ears on the sides and the screws are not enough to come back to a tight fixing. Some spaces remian on the sides if you break the small ears while disassembling.
The steps, roughly:
1- Pull out battery, sim card.
2- Unplug upper rear cover (not necessary to unplg the antenna cover) starting from top, then bottom. Pushing 2 ears at left and righ side of the bottom is enough.
3- Unscrew 4 x torx6
4- Pull out front frame by unplugging side ears surrounding the whole frame but PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO KEEPING THE EARS UNDAMAGED. The frame is still connected to the board and the speaker. So separate it slightly, not too much.
5- Unplug the speaker unit by pushing its caoutchouc frame and slide it through the hole to free the rear frame. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISCONNECT THE SPEAKER SOCKET. IT'S DANGEROUS AND NOT NECESSARY.
6- Pull out the camera. Its body is not fixed but only pushed into its frame. Pay attention while disconnecting its cable.
7- Unplug the keypad socket by pushing upside from sides. It's fragile but not too difficult.
8- Unscrew 4 little screws. One may be masked by a spacer. You can push it the access the screw.
9- Unplug the AC connector if necessary. Not screwed. So, you can get manually.
10-Pull out the keypad towards the rear of the phone. It will not come very easyly. Find the right angle. It's not necessary to pull out the white cover but you can do this if you want.
I write this using what i remember. I may forgot some small details but the order should be correct.
Finally don't use battery screwdrivers on a/m screws. The torque will be too strong and may destroy the plastic holes. You can unscrew but don't screw.
Thanks a lot man. I know it's dangerous, so want to be extremely careful. But some people told me that doing this can break my warranty because some of some manufacturer sticker being damaged. Is that true?
Yes, Warranty Voids If Dismantled
Yes indeed. One of 4 torx screws is covered by a warranty label. You have to destroy it to unscrew.
I did it because i never trust warranty issues on PDAs, at least in my country. Mine was fallen on its upper left corner and the body has taken a good crash make-up! It's 100% sure that u have no warranty because of user fault.
So, i dismantled and tried to repair the cover like a garage man works on a crushed car. Result: Not bad. Better than nothing. Some painting has gone. I add a silicon case on the device and everybody's happy.
Hi. Can anyone help me identify where a part comes from? I took apart my Prophet because of the amount of dust it in and the very irregular digitiser calibration. This is much better but I seem to have a piece left over and I don't know where it should go. I think it must be something to do with the phone antenna as I have very poor telephone reception since.
can u post a pic of the top end of the circle? can't really make out what it is. didn't have this problem when i opened my case
Hi, thanks for taking an interest. Here's another couple of shots.
Richard
i'm kinda guessing that it's the external antenna? u know the 1 with the rubber circle at the back of the pda? can't seem to find my tools atm to see what it actually is...
Yes, I am sure you are right - I will get my tools out and have another play with it. I may find an obvious place where the antenna goes which will fit the part in.
Well I feel pretty silly now. I took the Prophet apart and realised that this part was just a mount which the long screws screw into. One mount had come loose so I superglued it in and the screw firmly screws in now, making the whole device hold together better.
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Richard Fantom said:
Hi, thanks for taking an interest. Here's another couple of shots.
Richard
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i think that part is below the antenna cap
Richard Fantom said:
Well I feel pretty silly now. I took the Prophet apart and realised that this part was just a mount which the long screws screw into. One mount had come loose so I superglued it in and the screw firmly screws in now, making the whole device hold together better.
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hahahah... well, it did look like the ext antenna part to my eyes... heheheh glad you know what it is now
Hi All.
I just received the faulty part in my Trinity from cnn.cn. it's the keypad panel which doesn't work that well on my device anymore.
http://cnn.cn/shop/p3600dopod-d810-keypad-p-1825.html
Now, I read the excellent tutorial on how to disassemble the Trinity, but I'm worried about the Warranty sticker found on one of the screw hole.
the question is - is there a way to replace this part without unscrewing that specific screw?? Is there any way to avoid voiding my warranty??
thanks in advance
KamaL said:
Hi All.
I just received the faulty part in my Trinity from cnn.cn. it's the keypad panel which doesn't work that well on my device anymore.
http://cnn.cn/shop/p3600dopod-d810-keypad-p-1825.html
Now, I read the excellent tutorial on how to disassemble the Trinity, but I'm worried about the Warranty sticker found on one of the screw hole.
the question is - is there a way to replace this part without unscrewing that specific screw?? Is there any way to avoid voiding my warranty??
thanks in advance
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Hello!
I had the same problem with my device. From my point of view dissabamling the phone without breaking the sticker is not possible.
KamaL said:
Hi All.
I just received the faulty part in my Trinity from cnn.cn. it's the keypad panel which doesn't work that well on my device anymore.
http://cnn.cn/shop/p3600dopod-d810-keypad-p-1825.html
Now, I read the excellent tutorial on how to disassemble the Trinity, but I'm worried about the Warranty sticker found on one of the screw hole.
the question is - is there a way to replace this part without unscrewing that specific screw?? Is there any way to avoid voiding my warranty??
thanks in advance
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jus slip a very thin blade or knife between the sticker and plastic, keep pushin the sharper egde of the blade between them as centred as possible. without movin the blade up or down. and it wil come off. i easily removed my void label. and put it back. muahahaha.
can you point me to the guide for disassmbly please? I took mine apart but couldn't get the last screen connector cable off.
I'm a bit of an expert at removing tamper resistant stickers, but this one would not play ball.
Usually the trick is to warm them or shear them rather than pull, but this pretty much disintegrated when I looked at it ;-)
Just one point - if it's under warranty why are you fixing a faulty part?
ayyu3m said:
jus slip a very thin blade or knife between the sticker and plastic, keep pushin the sharper egde of the blade between them as centred as possible. without movin the blade up or down. and it wil come off. i easily removed my void label. and put it back. muahahaha.
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Great, I hope I'll manage to do the same. I actually had the same idea, but was afraid the sticker is too "sticky"
can you point me to the guide for disassmbly please? I took mine apart but couldn't get the last screen connector cable off.
I'm a bit of an expert at removing tamper resistant stickers, but this one would not play ball.
Usually the trick is to warm them or shear them rather than pull, but this pretty much disintegrated when I looked at it ;-)
Just one point - if it's under warranty why are you fixing a faulty part?
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Here's the tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311463
Regarding your question - sending my device which was bought abroad would cost me much more than the piece+shipping (15$), not to mention the entire weeks I'll be without my device. So I think it's worth the "risk"
nope man! the sticker is not sticky at all....even the stickies on this forum are much stickier than the void label
thanks for putting the link up for Dimantos guide! I've been trying to find it for ages.
The part I get stuck at it removing the screen connector (Red arrow).
I just can't work out what to lift up - it seems like something might break.....
sickboy555 said:
thanks for putting the link up for Dimantos guide! I've been trying to find it for ages.
The part I get stuck at it removing the screen connector (Red arrow).
I just can't work out what to lift up - it seems like something might break.....
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Hi my friend.
What you have to lift up (using tool No2) is the black lever so that the cable ribbon can slip out of the plug. What you have to be careful with is not to accidentally cut the cable ribbon.
I hope its clear now.
Best regards!
Nice Tutorial
First of all i'd like to thank for this great tutorial. Just followed it and managed to disassemble trinity without breaking anything.
Just wondering if you guys know where to buy the nuts where the screws fasten on the front cover (those little golden pieces, inside the plastic). Bought a black cover from ebay that doesn't have that, so i cannot fasten the screws to reassemble
Thanks in advance
this goes out to people who have had any experience taking the hd2 apart, not interested in other comments thanks,
Basically im gonna rip it open tonight and attempt to fix my micro usb charger port, phone isnt being used i have a sgs2 now, so its no hassle if it dont work ill claim on my insurance, so looking for tips and advice on what to and what not to do when taking this beast apart please.
thanks in advance
cant send it to HTC because they already sent it back to me,
These are the YouTube videos I followed when I swapped my digitizer/LCD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL-jnUKufC4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Q7mXdcJ54
The only thing I encountered with my TMOUS HD2 is that one of the four torx screws that you have to remove to get into the unit has a "VOID" sticker that is exactly the size of the screw head and it came apart when I attempted to remove it. I don't know how this will affect an insurance claim if you pursue this yourself.
Also, pay close attention when moving/pulling wires. You have to put them back in the right order and pathways so that the phone closes properly. The volume up/down button is also a bit tricky when reassembling. I found it easiest to place it in the housing and keep it level so it doesn't misalign when putting the housing back on.
Good luck!
With the VOID stickers if you are extremely careful and steady handed you can remove them with a toothpick. What I did is take a toothpick and run it around the edges of the stickers to kind of loosen it up. If you are very careful you can kind of push the sticker around a little just enough to loosen it up then you can get the toothpick under it and pull up the sticker without tearing it. Just take your time it is not that easy but it isn't that hard either.
Aww man bsbokc, I wish I had you around when i worked on mine. I tried with a safety pin and I guess it was too sharp and it just tore right through it. I didn't think to trace the edge, I simply tried grabbing an edge and pulling across it. Fail.
A little heat might help soften the adhesive too. Just not too much to damage the phone though!
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Aww man bsbokc, I wish I had you around when i worked on mine. I tried with a safety pin and I guess it was too sharp and it just tore right through it. I didn't think to trace the edge, I simply tried grabbing an edge and pulling across it. Fail.
A little heat might help soften the adhesive too. Just not too much to damage the phone though!
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I personally won't do anything with heat with my phones. But since I am posting here I guess I will ask you guys a quick question so I don't have to open a thread. Do all of the TMOUS HD2's have just one void sticker on the bottom right hand screw or are there two stickers each on the bottom screws?
I have a phone I have to send into HTC and I pulled one sticker from my myTouch but I thought there were two stickers on the HD2 can someone please look and tell me?
Just follow the videos carefully and pause often. Make sure you have all equipment and take
your time..
good luck
Thanks for the video links they were a great help
Sent from my HTC HD2 using xda premium
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I thought there were two stickers on the HD2 can someone please look and tell me?
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I've worked on mine and two of my friends' TMOUS HD2s. It's always been one void sticker on the bottom right (volume button side).
The simplest way of taking you phone apart.... Get a credit card... American express proffered because it is hard..... Use a rzor blade and remove void stickers careful.. Open scrues gently... Makesure not to leave any mark on the screw...... Take the credit card and force it in the joint on the right side of the headphone part... Then gently push borax from battery compartment area.... Also help you self a bit by prying the lcm with the credit card... Once it is out a bit... Do same thing for other side... Don't slide it to the other side... You may damage you head phone..... Once it is out a bit from top... Slide the card the sides until it opens up... Warning don't. Slide near the keypad.... You might damage the copper connector for antenna. And whether phone is out... You volume key will pppout too :F
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Well guys I got it apart and back together,
little damage to the case trying to open it as it never went back together properly when it was sent away last time.
I would say, make sure you have a stiff plectrum (guitar pic) so much easier
take your time,
and if you get stressed take a break.
I got it all back together again, couldn't get a new micro usb connector on as the main board is screwed.
So on the back of my new A500 there's a sticker with barcodes on it. It reads:
L-XE H60PN.002
<barcode>
Reconditioned
XEH60PN0021140B7E41500
<barcode>
I'll take a pic when I can. The sticker is really annoying me (and uglying up my new tab )
What is it, would I ever need it for anything , and can I remove it?
Sounds like its not a "new" tablet then... I think the bit about "reconditioned" gives it away....
As long as it runs good, you don't need the sticker. It was for internal manufacturing uses.
It means, as the other poster said, it was turned in for repair for some reason (somebody probably fubarred it during rom flashings or similar
I would use a damp sponge or cloth to get it moist (careful not to run water into the speakers). Hopefully, once it's good and damp, it should come off.
Lay the tablet on a flat scanner and copy the sticker /take picture and print it. So you will have a original copy. Invade you mess it up removing it.
But warm sponge trick does ideally work without to much distruction to the stickers print.
If itsays warranty void if removed .Call acer and tell them its unacceptable tpbeon there
Good luck.
Thanks guys. Gonna be taking Erica's advice. Yes. Its a refurb.
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thanks guys. Gonna be taking erica's advice. Yes. Its a refurb.
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wise choice.
so, as I'm trying to take tthis sticker off without destroying it, well, its not easy. . How do you recommend using a sponge on it? Its a slightly plastic paper sticker.
Try getting the glue damp along edges and pull it over on itself.
If were me I would lay a razor blade flat on the surface and work it slowely thru the glue.being g careful to not scratch the metal.I REMOVED Astupid dealership sticker off the back of my mini van like this.The nurve of them.putting such crap on surface of such a expensive purchased.
Im planning to replace my battery because its 2 years old by now.
Last week my display was replaced under warranty by Samsung, and a new back-cover (with adhesive i guess) was also placed.
Samsung did not replaced my battery, but im planning to do this by myself. Repair guides are easy to follow, so that wont be the problem.
However, in these guides i cannot find anything about adhesive. So my question is, if the backcover and battery comes off, do i need to replace both adhesive layers (backpanel and battery) if i reassemble the phone?
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This is highly probable. I know some people are extremely careful while removing the back piece and the adhesive stays intact. As for me, I had adhesive tape glued to new backplate I have ordered so all I had to do was to remove any residue left on the frame and put everything back together. The phone is still waterproof.
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Hi,
This is highly probable. I know some people are extremely careful while removing the back piece and the adhesive stays intact. As for me, I had adhesive tape glued to new backplate I have ordered so all I had to do was to remove any residue left on the frame and put everything back together. The phone is still waterproof.
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Well for me its just the battery i need to get replaced. I ordered a battery, but no adhesive. So if i remove carefully, is it mandatory to also replace the adhesive?
If the backplate survives and you ARE careful you should be good. Warm the sides with hair dryer and push it hard back so it won't separate. Not sure about the waterproofing though.
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If the backplate survives and you ARE careful you should be good. Warm the sides with hair dryer and push it hard back so it won't separate. Not sure about the waterproofing though.
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Don't really care about waterproofing. However, What do you mean with "push hard back"? Just like hair waxing and then pulling?
So the used adhesive sticks back
Does anyone knows if the battery cycle count using this method resets with every rom install (clean flash), or is the state of the battery itself?
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS7/comments/694urh/how_to_gauge_your_phone_battery_capacity_after/