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Is there a "how-to" here on how to change the housing on an xda II mini or a Jam..or has anyone done it? They have housings on ebay, but wanna make sure i know how to change it before i go ahead and buy any...
Thanks

Really I couldn't find any on eBay. How much did you see them for? What did you search for?
The only place I can find them is Apex Laptops and they want £95 for one!
Mine is a bit beat up now and contract is nearly out so I'd like to smarten it up before selling it.
If you look on the wiki there are some pictures of the inside but I don't think there are any instructions. I tend to just unscrew stuff and sellotape the screws to some paper with little diagrams of where they came from.

There is a detailed document at this forum with pictures on how to disassemble your phone. Should help you to get the cover off/on.
Anyway, depending on how bad your cover is, you might want to consider a US$10 options of skinning it at www.skinit.com. It looks good on the page, but I'm not sure how good the quality will be. But, anyway, as long as it looks alright

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vijay555 said:
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Vijay, stick to programming LOL

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Very good point vijay, i still laughing :lol: :twisted:

You guys are killing me :lol: :lol: :lol:
Anyway, here are the pictures from that massive pdf; should be all you need.

jwhitham said:
Really I couldn't find any on eBay. How much did you see them for? What did you search for?
The only place I can find them is Apex Laptops and they want £95 for one!
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Turn it into an m500?....minor modification to the IMEI plate needed.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9118263324
Richard

I found an xda mini case on eBay for £28.78 looks exactly the same as the MDA compact apart from the logo.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9701755592

jwhitham said:
I found an xda mini case on eBay for £28.78 looks exactly the same as the MDA compact apart from the logo.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9701755592
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That's just for the front and back cover mind, no chassis. Quite like the look of the black one.
I bought some *blue* typhoon sp3 cases from them once - they weren't new or in great condition, chip marks where the casing had been prised open, and from the look of the foam surrounds around the screen they'd def. previously been fitted to a phone :evil:
Richard

fluffcat1 said:
I bought some *blue* typhoon sp3 cases from them once - they weren't new or in great condition, chip marks where the casing had been prised open, and from the look of the foam surrounds around the screen they'd def. previously been fitted to a phone :evil:
Richard
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Doh! I've already ordered one :-(
I don't think the lack of new chassis is a problem since the case is identical to my MDAC I shouldn't need a new chassis. But does mean it's quite expensive though. But still less than a third the price of Apex Laptops.
I'll post if it's in new or second hand condition when it arrives.

Did you go for the dark housing.
I was lucky to get a late model MDA compact when I was out in china. Looks nice in the darker colour although I have started to use a black skin and some screen protectors as this phone really scratches easy.
I would like to see if the replacement cases are any good as well ?

I went for the silver one. I was tempeted by the black one but it's for selling not for me so better to stick with normal colour I think...
Also I see they have 87 of the sliver ones available so I think it's unlikley it will be used like the typhoon case was.

jwhitham said:
Also I see they have 87 of the sliver ones available so I think it's unlikley it will be used like the typhoon case was.
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I've bought a black one. They have nearly 100 typhoon cases in each colour listed at any one time. Must cost them a fortune in ebay fees as no more than 10% of the listings sell!
Richard

hmm...
i droped my mini today, now theres a big ass sctratch on the top left...
*sigh*...
well would like to know if these cases from that ebay store fit, tell us when you fit that case -).
Whitemoo...

I wish mine had just a scratch... My Qtek looks like Rambo's mobile!
The inner plastic lining of the battery cover broke, so i had to bend it slightly - now it stays in place, but with a nice, big bump on the side edge.
Am very interested in knowing if the ebay housing fits (not to mention how the more talented tecchies here removed the screen). Was also thinking, after having seen personalizations of other xda's, of covering it with fabric material (I'm thinking STRIPEY!!!) and clearcoating it! I've already done this to my bass guitar, inpired by a tutorial over at projectguitar (http://projectguitar.com/tut/mat.htm), although I chose a less... "brave" material design...

Skinit
Just a word of warning, I bought a 'skin' from skinit. They are simply awful. They only cover the flat and even bits of my Qtek S110. Corners and sides, no. They may work better with a flat PDA or mobile with no rounded bits.
Still interested in this thread about getting a new case, keep it going please!

Skinit
Just a word of warning, I bought a 'skin' from skinit. They are simply awful. They only cover the flat and even bits of my Qtek S110. Corners and sides, no. They may work better with a flat PDA or mobile with no rounded bits.
Still interested in this thread about getting a new case, keep it going please!

so... what's the word on the ebay housing replacements? good or found in the trash?

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so... what's the word on the ebay housing replacements? good or found in the trash?
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My black o2 mini one hasn't arrived yet - but the m500 ones I sell are mint
Richard

AT&T Tilt Hard Plastic Cases can be found here

I saw couple posts asking for these hard cover snap on covers. Hope this helps.
http://www.talkietech.com/at89tiac.html
CLear - http://www.talkietech.com/attih89hapls2.html
Black - http://www.talkietech.com/attih89hapls5.html
Pink - http://www.talkietech.com/attih89hapls1.html
There are more colors but 2 lazy to list them.

I just ordered one of these a few days ago should have it any day.
$13 and change shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/Smoke-Protector...ryZ15036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

3rd party vendor on Amazon is selling these for $10 shipped. See items 84 to 90.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_4...k:8925,i:wireless-accessories,n:301188&page=4
If anyone gets one of these, could they please review it? I really like how small the Tilt is and i'm curious to find out if using one of these cases makes it feel bulky or if it's still small enough to fit comfortably in jeans front pocket...
Thanks...

i think you can't open the keyboard with those case à 5$.
but with this one it's possible : http://www.amazon.com/AT-8925-Activ..._69?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1197051150&sr=1-69

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If anyone gets one of these, could they please review it? I really like how small the Tilt is and i'm curious to find out if using one of these cases makes it feel bulky or if it's still small enough to fit comfortably in jeans front pocket...
Thanks...
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Agreed, I can't find any pictures of it actually on the phone above a very small resolution. So some nice digicam shots would work great. Anyone?
i think you can't open the keyboard with those case à 5$.
but with this one it's possible : http://www.amazon.com/AT-8925-Active...051150&sr=1-69
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That's an outrageous price though. You can get these same cases on Ebay for $10/shipped in all colors. They're called the 2in1 case.

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i think you can't open the keyboard with those case à 5$.
but with this one it's possible : http://www.amazon.com/AT-8925-Activ..._69?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1197051150&sr=1-69
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I just called them to confirm and they told me it does open properly with the case on. And paying 24.99 for a crystal case is rediculous.

KyleK29 said:
Agreed, I can't find any pictures of it actually on the phone above a very small resolution. So some nice digicam shots would work great. Anyone?
That's an outrageous price though. You can get these same cases on Ebay for $10/shipped in all colors. They're called the 2in1 case.
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It's Boxwave so of course it's overpriced. Don't know why I see so much love for them on these and other boards.

you can find it on ebay for about $9 shipped

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you can find it on ebay for about $9 shipped
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Yes. But we still can't find a review or pics on these to see how much bulk they add to the unit.

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I've seen those. What I'm more referring to is comparing it with and without the case. Same picture, two phones (or photoshopped together). Just to give a bit of scale to it

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I just ordered one of these a few days ago should have it any day.
$13 and change shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/Smoke-Protector...ryZ15036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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I just got mine the other day from eBay, and the front face doesn't fit all the way on or stay on. I'm going to have to return it and find another one.

I've finally tested this case for more than 10 minutes and I really hate the fact that the edges are not beveled in, making it extremely hard to use my fingers to press the softkeys on the screen, onscreen scrolling and some slight awkwardness when pressing the outside buttons.
Mine was also made of white plastic, so it has this ugly white lip around the edges.
After removing my BodyGuardz skin, the case fits snugly and is very hard to remove (I accidentally cracked the lower piece while removing)
Oh well, you get what you pay for. Time to read up on Seidio cases

http://www.wirelessaccessories.com/... 8925 - TyTN II - Kaiser&sfid=134039&c=164107
I've used these for my last 2 devices. I don't recommend the rubberized as they scrape up easy. While you get what you pay for ($5.95 + ship) so I buy several. I prefer the protection from scratches and ease of use . It does make getting to buttons a little harder, I agree.

I went on Ebay and got a clear one for around $4 shipped. looks decent, works, only thing about the clear ones is that dust tends to collect under them and phone looks dirtier. a quick clean and back to new. i dont recomend dropping the phone using the case, but in all honesty i dont recommend droping the phone all together.

Orange OEM housing..

So i was browsing cnn.cn and found this :
http://cnn.cn/shop/tytn-iitilt-full-housing-orange-p-2243.html
Thought it was kinda cool but do u guys think it is truly OEM? I haven't seen or heard of a kaiser variant being released in this color.
If i didn't have my rubberized siedo case i think i would definitely do this.

I don't know if it is oem but I don't really care, I love it. My only issue with it is the price. Just too much money for me.
Jeff

Its not a full OEM thats the reason when you look at the back screen shot you see where the spraypaint job finished. I still think its sexxxy I just wish it had HTC branding on it

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Its not a full OEM thats the reason when you look at the back screen shot you see where the spraypaint job finished. I still think its sexxxy I just wish it had HTC branding on it
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I just ordered this baby last week after a crash to concrete mishap with my Kaiser...my kit kit will include a new slide and a new display as well and a lot of courage from me...
Has anyone else here done this before? Would like to see pics of orange Kaiser (can't wait for the package to arrive)....

Post pics, before and after your done if you can and also if you get the tools with it and how long delivery takes, Im intrested in changing mine after a few accidents

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Post pics, before and after your done if you can and also if you get the tools with it and how long delivery takes, Im intrested in changing mine after a few accidents
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I'll try to get some pics of the process, as long as i doesn't break my concentration in the disassembling/assembling proces...
Have you read the service-manual? There's a lot of screws i gotta keep track of...
Actually, the screen is the only part that's really broken, and needs replacing. But i figured that while i'm at opening up this sucker, i might as well get the other housing in the same go to get myself a really unique phone . I also ordered the sliding mechanism, because after a few drops before the fatal one, the mechanism has become a bit too loose; it doesn't seem to hold the screen-half and keyboard-half together that tight anymore...
The package should arrive by the end of this week....and i'll be sooooooo happy if i can ditch that Trinity backup once again... (after i verify that all hardware works ok again, i'll flash it with WM6.1 too)

I liked the look of the silver version .. HERE
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It doesn't say what the material is i.e. Steel / Plastic ?
I like the idea of a 'brushed stainless steel' look, but only if it's really brushed stainless steel
Perhaps the steel would impair the GPS and GSM performance though
The service manual for the Kaiser is Link removed - no longer valid
There's a particularly good breakdown photo-story of the Kaiser HERE
Let me know how you got on.

If I was to get the silver one, Id rather it have HTC on it like it used to, Im proud the fact that I own a HTC lol, also it doesnt even have GPS embedded into the rubber, kinda lame.

Package arrived today!!! Wooot!
But alas; the slide-mechanism wan't included (or robbed from the non-sealed box)...
Gotta wait some more....
(But the orange housing looks coooooooooool!! and the good news is that the keyboard is included in the housing!!)

Ooooh what does the keyboard look like. We need pictures I really want that orange case.

it would be nice to have some pics to see the completed transformation... have anyone finished it yet?

i happen to have the orange housing on my tilt. ill post up pictures when im back home. the quality is cmparible to oem but its not oem. ill get into details later

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i happen to have the orange housing on my tilt. ill post up pictures when im back home. the quality is cmparible to oem but its not oem. ill get into details later
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According to the website it IS OEM... Although there ain't no branding from HTC... They claim that needs a sticker or something.
You can read all that here ...see specifically points 4 and 7.
And i can't wait for that sliding mechanism (i'll keep it as a spare part for when it's more urgent), so i'll get unscrewing in a few moments

I was just looking at that the other day. The orange case is definitely cool and different looking. I am a silver freak so Id definitely go with the silver, I just pray I dont have to.
Good luck and post some pics.

Any pics yet?

anything yet lol?

Sorry I like the sleek design of the OEM covers, black and silver. Those were my alma mater's [high school] colors so I learned to love them!
I personally think the orange is cool looking but it would draw unecessary attention to my phone, i.e [theft]. The silver is okay! But with silver buttons, that's just t0o much silver for me!
Has anyone found anything through skinit.com?

I sooooooo totally forgot about this thread while 'enjoying' my 'new-look' Kaiser... and ofcourse i'm too busy with @&%# WM6.1 hickups...
But finaly here they are; the pics from my shiny orange TyTN II
Btw; the doctor's gotta operate again, cause the slider needs replacing (they forgot to pack it in the first shipment)...

it looks damn nice! love it

I love it

Looking for hard shell cover with NO grip

Hello,
I have T-Mobile HD2 (US) and currently using this case with clip PDAir/Monaco case which fits perfectly and overall is good.
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But ... I also want to double protection with some kind of plastic hard shell. I will be using hard shell TOGETHER with PDAir case (this case has stretchable sides). I used same kind of setup for HTC HD.
Now ... ideally this plastic case would be Capdase Alumor HD2
but unfortunately because of size difference it does not fit perfectly on T-Mobile's version on HD2 (1.5mm taller) and when I emailed Capdase they told me that there are NO plans to make version for T-Mobile HD2
So I'm stuck with eBay and such What I need from this case is preferably protection of corners, no bulk and .... case should not be GRIPPY !!! I mean, no unti-slip coating. The reason ... silicone and such are grippy and give trouble when inserting/removing it from PDAir case. I dont want that ! I want it glide Or at least similar to back cover of HD2 itself.
So those resin/selicone/etc cases on eBay - they are out.
Having said that ... any advice ?

expensive hard case
I saw this. It is expensive, but it does fit really nice.
expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=189952

lttl.espana said:
I saw this. It is expensive, but it does fit really nice.
expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=189952
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There is no clip and it is hard to take HD2 out. I prefer slip-out cases like PDAir.

bogdatov said:
Hello,
I have T-Mobile HD2 (US) and currently using this case with clip PDAir/Monaco case which fits perfectly and overall is good.
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But ... I also want to double protection with some kind of plastic hard shell. I will be using hard shell TOGETHER with PDAir case (this case has stretchable sides). I used same kind of setup for HTC HD.
Now ... ideally this plastic case would be Capdase Alumor HD2
but unfortunately because of size difference it does not fit perfectly on T-Mobile's version on HD2 (1.5mm taller) and when I emailed Capdase they told me that there are NO plans to make version for T-Mobile HD2
So I'm stuck with eBay and such What I need from this case is preferably protection of corners, no bulk and .... case should not be GRIPPY !!! I mean, no unti-slip coating. The reason ... silicone and such are grippy and give trouble when inserting/removing it from PDAir case. I dont want that ! I want it glide Or at least similar to back cover of HD2 itself.
So those resin/selicone/etc cases on eBay - they are out.
Having said that ... any advice ?
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I purchased this one for my T-mobile hd2 and it fit fine...and I use it exactly like your talking about...his ad now says the case does not fit the T-mobile HD2 but like i said...fit mine great..even uploaded some pics to one of the other case threads showing what it looked like on my phone.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250602467949&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
The pics I took of it: http://yfrog.com/j5imag0522xejx

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I purchased this one for my T-mobile hd2 and it fit fine...and I use it exactly like your talking about...his ad now says the case does not fit the T-mobile HD2 but like i said...fit mine great..even uploaded some pics to one of the other case threads showing what it looked like on my phone.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250602467949&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
The pics I took of it: http://yfrog.com/j5imag0522xejx
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Thanks for the info ... it is hard to see on eBay and on your pics ... does this case cover corners ?
I was looking into this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310213338924&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
and it does not cover corners.

bogdatov said:
Thanks for the info ... it is hard to see on eBay and on your pics ... does this case cover corners ?
I was looking into this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310213338924&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
and it does not cover corners.
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It does cover the corners although the top and bottom are open...it also will NOT fit into a dock I purchased with the case on but will if I take case off...but fits in and out of the leather holder on my belt fine with no "sticking"....I'll try to take some better pics of top and bottom at corners...problem is the phone is my main camera and older phone takes crappy pics. On other hand it was only a $3 case and came with a screen protector so not alot at risk.

I would really appreciate better pictures of top/bottom. Thanks in advance !
Does it look the same as here (there are good pictures already):
http://cgi.ebay.com/HARD-RUBBER-MAT...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item27b0ebcdd9

I have the black gel skin that T-Mobile sells for this phone. It is very smooth and not at all grippy, and allows the phone to slide easily in and out of my pocket. (Compare this to the ribbed, rubbery, and very grippy skin that came in the box with the phone.)
Edit: I see you specified "hard shell" so I guess this doesn't fit the bill.

bogdatov said:
Now ... ideally this plastic case would be Capdase Alumor HD2
but unfortunately because of size difference it does not fit perfectly on T-Mobile's version on HD2 (1.5mm taller) and when I emailed Capdase they told me that there are NO plans to make version for T-Mobile HD2
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I refuse ebay. I ordered this Fommy, but it didnt come in yet. The Alumor would be great if it fit.

My battery cover is peeling off...

Just so you know... I don't know why or how... but it is happening... it has a thin layer on top that is peeling off...

welcome to the club
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Just so you know... I don't know why or how... but it is happening... it has a thin layer on top that is peeling off...
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mine too:S after one month of usage:S
i'm thinking of peeling off whole cover with credit card so it will atleast look better... i don't think warranty will cover it:S

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Just so you know... I don't know why or how... but it is happening... it has a thin layer on top that is peeling off...
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+1
It has only recently started peeling but have had it since November.
The cover can be replaced but it is not that cheap from what I can find.

Same here, mine is half peeled now.. like paint flakes.. =/

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-HD-2-HD2-...asesPouches&hash=item35aa016725#ht_2725wt_911
I need one too

Yep, everyone's is.

not everyone's, my back cover still looks brand new nothing peeling off, and i've had my hd2 for about 8 months. Though i do keep mine in the pouch which is probably why

Pictures please!!!

Mine's fine... But covers can be had very cheap on eBay... $12 US
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No peeling on my 6mo old T9193. No pouch or any cover, either.

No problems with my battery cover. I did order a new one though, because I want to try to drill a small hole and slot in it to be able to soft reset my HD2 when necessary and take out the SD card without having to remove the battery cover

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Isolated to one spot on mine as shown.

I have zagg full body protection on mine and it protect the cover to get scratched

Mine is well and truly in the transformation process...

LongZheng said:
Mine is well and truly in the transformation process...
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holy crap! that is hideous! good thing is that after it all wears down, you still have a brushed metal surface underneath.... now unless that begins to shed after the next few months....

here's mine. pictured with phone itself under terrible light.. but you can see..
damn how can i get one of these in Slovenia we don't have our ebay and shipment from US or UK costs more than actual price of cover :S
i'm even thinking of doing the chrome look on it but with real chrome, i know some people who can do that. But i'm not shure about aluminium..
any suggestions?

Christ!!!!
That's looks like someone rubbed their behind with it, then rubbed it in sand, dropped it in acid and is now well on it's way to be driven over by a truck!
Damn Son... that is bad. You really shoud give HTC a piece of your mind. That obviously looks like it might have been defective, unless you really took it to town.
Anyways here are a few links for you
Original Extended Battery Cover with Kickstand (No Battery!)
http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=195803
Standard Replacement Battery Cover
http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=195872
These are quite expensive. I'm sure you can find much cheaper alternatives on eBay. Better yet, take it down to a car garage that does repainting. I'm sure they'll be willing to give you a show quality finish.

While I am installing IPG to my phone, side of my battery is peeling off Because I think the guard did not stick very well and I tear wear too many times.

You could always try and have a silver finish to your cover like ive done
I followed this tutorial:
http://blog.whitesites.com/Chrome-HTC-HD2-Battery-Cover-Tutorial__634103488469591250_blog.htm