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Hermes battery door release button problem - info/image request

The battery door on my vario II won't come off when I use the release button. Can't remember ever noticing how the clasp/mechanism worked, could somebody either describe it or take some photos so I can see how to remove the back door without doing any more damage?
Thanks
James

Is the vario II door the same as the TyTn door ? I can't remember, if it is I can describe and get a picture within half to 1 bour.
Mike

TyTn Battery Door catch
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Mike

Thank you! Though it doesn't look very good for finding a way to release the door without damaging it. Does it look possible to you?

cyst said:
Thank you! Though it doesn't look very good for finding a way to release the door without damaging it. Does it look possible to you?
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No it does not look easy. Does the little catch still slide back and forth easily on its spring?
Mike

yes it does.

cyst said:
yes it does.
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This I think is bad news cos looking at the one I've got the back off at the moment, if the catch just slips out of engaging the white sliding catch mechanism then it gets really stiff. BUT there is a tiny prong on the black sliding catch that engages the white sliding catches!! (Sounds like this may have broken off, allowing catch to move freely because it's not engaging with anything.)
1. If it's under warranty I'd take it back and have a battle about whether you were "rough" or not, or whether their catch is crap.
2. You could prize up back cover. Not a good idea I think the back cover prongs will snap off.
3. Just dont't take back off!!
4. I think it may just be possible to remove the one screw (Torx) you can access with the cover on. Prize open the case just a fraction to allow a pin/needle to be used to slide the catch and release back. With the device face down you would need to pass the pin through above the central part of the catch and move the pin from right to left. You could in theory wthen completely remove the back housing and examine the catch.
Mike

hmm...well had a brain wave and gave the phone a bit of shake. Something inside definately rattles! On closer inspection it also appears as if half the clasp is working - moving the release switch makes the door move a tiny amount.
So it looks like i'll be going into t-mobile and seeing what they say!
Thanks for the help (I may need more if i can't get it replaced!)

Solution and slight embarrassment...
So, nothing was actually wrong as such!
I had been finding that my battery was getting hotter than I was happy with, so I had removed the sticker from the front of it to allow the heat to dissapate more efficiently. This had left a sticky residue on the battery which had stuck to the battery door.
So that's me feeling a bit stupid!

Just pleased it's problem solved - good news
Mike

Getting no signal after a hard fall

Anyone can help me, my TyTN fall from my home stairs and I can't get signal after that.. I checked at the "Device Information" in the setting and it shows no Radio ROM.. so I try to install the radio ROM but im getting error during the installation.. I believe it is the hardware faulty and appreciate if anyone knows what is it and where can i get the replacement of the hardware..
FYI.. my TyTN can still be operated, its just cannot get the signal..
Thanking everyone's help in advance....

i'm not sure if you resolved the issue or not, but i'm selling an AT&T 8525. I'll sell it to you for $300 shipped as long as you live in the usa.

I'm not familiar with the insides of the phone, but there are a few options. 1, open it up and find out what's wrong. There could be a connector or circuit that broke and would only require minimal effort to fix. 2, find out if HTC can repair it for you through non-warrenty repair. 3, buy another phone online(like through ebay) that's only good for parts and use it for repairs.
Of course, if you don't feel up to opening it up, you could always find a friend or repair shop that might be willing to try.

ok one of these days i am going to write a book on how to re-attach antennas as the one in the TyTN is similar to the herm100 i presume
you cant miss it, its a big gold rod that slots into a V clip on the main board, a serious jolt could pop its loose, but it wont take much to pop back in, just be careful when you put the cover back on

Yep, there it is top left
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And here it is disconnected.
However, I'm not convinced there is sufficient space available for that pin to disconnect while the casing is in place. My fear is a more destructive M/Board fault.
Mike

he could have shatterd the V clip off the board

It's more likely the golden connector from the picture got disconnected than that a board or chip broken. It would require the CASING to break in order for the board to break.
Open it up, take a chance. It's not so hard, just scary the first time.

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It's more likely the golden connector from the picture got disconnected than that a board or chip broken. It would require the CASING to break in order for the board to break.
Open it up, take a chance. It's not so hard, just scary the first time.
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We could take bets on what it is! No that wouldn't be fair would it
I agree it's worth opening up to check the connection. Depending on how hard the fall was it could be a variety of things. Don't agree that the motherboard can only crack if the casing breaks though - I've seen many examples of cracked m'boards and hardly a scratch on the case.
The OP seems to have disappeared anyway!
Mike

Thanks for the replies.. i've just been busy lately..
Will try your suggestion later to check the golden connector 'coz i've been opened it up many times already so its not a scary things to do for me...
will report back the results

hey again mates..
I already check on the golden connector and it seems fine.. everything is in contact and no physical crack was found or whatsoever...
I believe my TyTN is having the same problem with the one in this thread because I have similar symptoms like
1/ i can't flash radio back (the process hang in a middle of the flashing progress).
2/ there's no Radio & Protocol version in the "Settings->System->Device Information"
3/ no IMEI in the "Settings->System->Device Information"
Anyway, Is there a way to write the IMEI no. for the TyTN? maybe if there is an IMEI no. in the TyTN then can I flash the radio ROM.. i think.. and its worth trying (if possible) . or maybe its a hardware problem like in the thread above...

same wif my herm100 hard fall and no more signal
think tat is crack in gsm chips,u just look forward on gsm chips to replace ur old 1,then should be fine and work well ^^

HELP!

I´ve opened a thread about bad wifi signal, and gps signal, i did everything, and finnaly i´ve opened my hd, and i realize wich the problem is, the gps antenna (it´s a black wire connected to the main board), i´ve switch the wifi, and bluetooth antenna for the gps antenna, and now i have at least wifi signal, but the other antenna, i think the wire it´s damage because i can get satellite signal, if i switch back the antennas then i don´t have wifi signal....
Any help? or recommendation? it is possible to buy a new antena with the correct connectors? i am actually thinking in selling my hd, and buy a new one because of this...it´s driving me insane
help please!
This is the cable
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you should send back to the HTC service center instead of repair by yourself.
Sorry we are all expert in software not hardware.

Once you've opened the HD warranty is automatically void. This should only be done as a last resort and by a competant person.
Unfortunately I am not sure how to fix your issue. If you are looking for a new antena with the correct connectors I would recommend one of 4:
1. Search accessories forum ( this is only a longshot and probably very unlikely).
2. Search internet, try ebay and other sites.
3. Contact HTC regarding spare parts though this would probably cost you a bit.
4. Send to HTC for repair which would again cost you a good bit as warranty void.
I have also moved this thread out of rom development as its not related

my warranty was already void anyway,
thanks anyway,
i´ve already check on ebay, and other sites...no success.

just to let you know..., i´ve been making some tests, and finally switching back the cables, and touch them a little bit did the trick, so, now i have excelent wifi signal, and excelent gps reception. Was realy strange what happened
thank you

NICOBJJ said:
just to let you know..., i´ve been making some tests, and finally switching back the cables, and touch them a little bit did the trick, so, now i have excelent wifi signal, and excelent gps reception. Was realy strange what happened
thank you
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Glad to hear you got it sorted.
You could always provide a tutorial so that on the extreme cases people need to open devices they know what to do.....just an idea....but highlight this is only last chance saloon!!

Well, i dunno if its ok to post another urls, and i don´t remember how i found this, but here there´s a lot of disassembly manuals, also the htc touch hd manual.
To open the hd, the first time it´s really difficult, but once i have opened it, it turned easy for me, and i am very glad to end with the gps bad reception, and bad wifi signal. First i thought it was a software problem (radios) but i´ve found it was hardware, really strange....because was never opened before....
Here, were i live it´s really hard to fix this kind of devices, nobody knows how to fix them...
I hope the disassembly guides help other people,
i am a big fan of this forum,

anybody selling parts from a broken g1? I need this asap!

took my phone apart to replace the digitizer and when re-assembling the housing, I pinched the cable to the sd card reader and now theres a hole in it and the phone constantly shows "removed sd card"
this is the part i need, its the pcb board thats in the "chin" of the phone.
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thanks

Have you checked ebay for broken G1's? You might have better luck on there. Another thing I might try is calling tmobile and try to get someone who has authority to sell a broken G1, I'm sure they have a ton of them with all the people who brick there phones lol.

I have a G1 that I stole the mainboard from to replace a bad one. It was functioning, but had a cracked digitizer. I didnt really have an intention of selling pieces of it, but if I can recover the money I paid and help someone out at the same time, i would sell it. Sending PM....

gospeed.racer do you still have your g1's i need a long coaxil cable for the antenna not the little one the 80mm one if so can you email me a [email protected] thanks ill really appreciate it

Me too, lol.
The earpiece speaker is broken on my G1, I took it apart to see if it was a cable or anything like that but it didn't fix it. Id love to buy that part for $35 if anyone has that laying around. I'm not yet willing to buy a broken G1 for $50+ on ebay. PM me or txt / call 206.801.0359
Dan.

I sent you a PM. I have a friend that had a similar issue, the speaker was crackling. We actually were able to slide it in without disassembling the phone fully. The 3 screws for the lcd that you can get to were enough to gently flex it apart far enough too slip out the old speaker (they are double side taped in) and slip in the replacement. Tricky, but easier than opening the entire phone. Also, it is a good idea to clean the contacts while your in there- it is possible for the contact to get dirty and cause problems.

For the record, as soon as i get another phone to replace my MT3G, my g1 (my daugher is currently using) will be sold for parts. She'll get the MyTouch hand me down. I might be getting a cliq this weekend, so if anybody is interested PM. Id rather trade for any kind of QWERTY phone.
Its rooted, white with newer housing, the camera and gps dont work. Camera/gallery and other camera related apps force close.

part
well, sorry for being too late but my phone has the same problem and i searched around and found this site
globaldirectparts[dot]com/T-Mobile-G1-HTC-Dream-SD-Card-PCB-Board-p/htc730516.htm
but you will need to know how to put it in and have the tools to open your phone

Don't try this with your Universal :P

This was my second Uni and.... don't try this at home
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Wow!
That is a hard picture
What happened?

Come on, what happened? Wow sorry I was not to go with his car on top?
Стига бе,какво се случи?Мале жал ми става,да не му мина с колата отгоре?

What Happen????

This is all about for one bad call, and I really pissed off....
First smashed it in to a wall (it survives), next one was a 8kg dumbbell on it, after this one it's still running, and finally I really got angry and separate the lcd from main unit.
The LCD is working and it's OK !!! PCB works also, but the USB port is smashed, and some other things inside, of course the housing is smashed up and the flex cable is gone too.
Universal = undead

WOW poor uni

Win_XP said:
This is all about for one bad call, and I really pissed off....
First smashed it in to a wall (it survives), next one was a 8kg dumbbell on it, after this one it's still running, and finally I really got angry and separate the lcd from main unit.
The LCD is working and it's OK !!! PCB works also, but the USB port is smashed, and some other things inside, of course the housing is smashed up and the flex cable is gone too.
Universal = undead
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I think this definitely comes under the heading of OTT...

You must be really pissed off to do that to your Uni
Hope you are not pissed off anymore

Dude, thats like crazy

Oh god,... your so cruel!!

Can you send me the Display unit?
I have a second uni at home with a broken lcd but otherwise it is in perfect working order.
I would like to repaire the second uni so i can have one on stock in case something happens to my uni.
If you would considder to send me the display unit, please contact me on PM so we can proceed to the details :-D:-D:-D
Oh.....that was some anger

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Can you send me the Display unit?
I have a second uni at home with a broken lcd but otherwise it is in perfect working order.
I would like to repaire the second uni so i can have one on stock in case something happens to my uni.
If you would considder to send me the display unit, please contact me on PM so we can proceed to the details :-D:-D:-D
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Hi, sorry but I will repair my Uni soon as I can

Buy one of this:

I can tell you what you need to do, where to get parts and how much it will cost. But believe me, you don't want to know.

So how much would a display cost?
I have a second perfectly working uni at home but as i told earlier it has a broken display.

sad
please switch phone ASAP receive bad call, Uni is our love

what pissed you off so bad you snapped THREE TIMES AND TRIED TO KILL THE BEST PHONE IN EXISTANCE.
buy an iphone if you're going to beat it to death man.
seriouslythough, what happend lmfao