I like very much the look of Warhawk, at&t version of D2... I haven't find that housing on internet. Do you know anything about it?
You'll probably have to wait a couple of months after the release of the device to see housings appearing on ebay
Can I ask why are you looking for the housing ? - according to pdadb, topaz and warhawk are not the same, not in dimensions and not in harware - so it would seem that topaz hardware won't fit in warhawk's housing.
Diviner said:
Can I ask why are you looking for the housing ? - according to pdadb, topaz and warhawk are not the same, not in dimensions and not in harware - so it would seem that topaz hardware won't fit in warhawk's housing.
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What makes you think the hardware isn't the same...a look down the specs suggests that aside from a few minor points like leaving out the FM radio receiver and a higher capacity battery the hardware is identical. The dimension differences are small enough to just be due to the different housing I would have thought - seems a fair chance the two housings would be interchangeable?
I saw that there are two major differences, one the camera, which is 3.2MP (but that is not a problem for the housing), second the upper led near the speaker - our Topaz has two and the Warhawk has only one - that might be a problem for the housing, not the led itself, but the fact that this area is different.
I sure hope you can still do switch, the Warhawk looks nicer.
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I was able to find a phone number to one of HTC's North American offices (here in Houston, no less) and I understand you can order things like stylus' (would it be styli?) and other accessories. I am hoping they sell replacement housings for the Wizard - that is, the plastic external shell.
My question is, are the various shells interchangable? Can I place an MDA body on an 8125? I would very much like to switch back and forth now and then - I like both the devices' form factors a lot!
The keyboard seems configured differently. I am not sure if this is a matter of external housing, or in the touch sensors are actually in different places on the internal membrane.
Thanks in advance - any info is greatly appreciated.
I would like to know that myself. I want to change the housing for my Qtek 9100 to the 8125s housing (little more masculine and protects the camera a little better - mine's all scratched up and the pictures have a slight blur to them now), but I noticed that the housing and things are a bit different in size and positioning. Anyone know?
I can tell you for a fact (unless HTC America lied to me) that they don't part out their systems and sell complete replacement housings.
Which sucks.
Different models
(This is as I recall, please correct me if I'm inaccurate.)
The Wizard T-mobile uses for their US MDA is the Model 200. Cingular uses the Model 100. Cases and bezels are definitely not interchangable, due to different button shape and position.
Sorry for the bad news.
Hi,
any1 knows how to find (eBay preferably) an Hermes 100 full housing replacement?
I've got a Vodafone V1605 and so an Hermes 200 housing but i prefer Hermes 100 one.
You can easily find the not real display units for the 8525 on ebay. The only difference between those and a real one is the lack of hardware and the missing front camera hole
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You can easily find the not real display units for the 8525 on ebay. The only difference between those and a real one is the lack of hardware and the missing front camera hole
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Sorry but i didn't understand what you said. I had to buy a mock-up of a 8525?
And for the camera hole?
This is what you need; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OEM-Housing-f...oryZ3728QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
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This is what you need; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OEM-Housing-f...oryZ3728QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
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Thanks man! That's what i need!
I've found somethinf similar (but dopod branded) @ http://cnn.cn/shop/htc-8525-c-277_322.html
But including shipping I think that your's cheaper.
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You can easily find the not real display units for the 8525 on ebay. The only difference between those and a real one is the lack of hardware and the missing front camera hole
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I bought one of these "display" units and they are NOT the same. They are much flimsier, the back door is fused on which means you can't take it apart without breaking it, the keyboard sliding mechanism is looser and not designed for repeated use, all of the buttons are fused to the outer case and are not real buttons, etc.
Do NOT buy the 8525 dummy case as a case replacement, I guarantee you won't be happy with the result.
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I bought one of these "display" units and they are NOT the same. They are much flimsier, the back door is fused on which means you can't take it apart without breaking it, the keyboard sliding mechanism is looser and not designed for repeated use, all of the buttons are fused to the outer case and are not real buttons, etc.
Do NOT buy the 8525 dummy case as a case replacement, I guarantee you won't be happy with the result.
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Thanks dude
Has anybody bought either of these? I'd be interested to know what the quality is like (I've bought a replacement for my wife's nokia N73 and it was very poor compared to the original...) Are they as good as the originals?
Also, I have a vario II which has a different button layout on the front - would the dopod example on cnn.cn still work with mine (I much prefer the button layout on that one to the vario one...)
Thoughts please everyone
Cheers,
Smiffy.
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Has anybody bought either of these? I'd be interested to know what the quality is like (I've bought a replacement for my wife's nokia N73 and it was very poor compared to the original...) Are they as good as the originals?
Also, I have a vario II which has a different button layout on the front - would the dopod example on cnn.cn still work with mine (I much prefer the button layout on that one to the vario one...)
Thoughts please everyone
Cheers,
Smiffy.
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The different key layout is only in the outside but inside the PCB is the same.
I'm looking for Hermes 100 housing only for esthetical reason.
I've posted this on GENERAL but I think it makes more sense here.
I have a second BlueAngel which I'm selling:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250190007066
I also have spare parts, PM me for more info.
Thanks!
Wow, how did you manage to put a camera on SX66?
Wouldn't mind to put one on mine too.
simple. order a camera for 9090, open teh pda, plug the camera in teh place, and order one dirrefent back cover, with the camera hole for the lens.
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simple. order a camera for 9090, open teh pda, plug the camera in teh place, and order one dirrefent back cover, with the camera hole for the lens.
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What he said
SandStorm said:
simple. order a camera for 9090, open teh pda, plug the camera in teh place, and order one dirrefent back cover, with the camera hole for the lens.
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Really? It's that easy? No soldering? So what about exchanging it for that 1.3 Megapixel model? I'd even consider buying a second BA just to try it ...
(I remember there was a thread about that here a few months ago ... I just tried to search for it but the forum's search function seems to be broken)
But probably, when you say "plug it in place", you are talking about a daugthercard module that is BA-specific?
Typing 'qtek 9090 camera' yields no result on ebay.
Is there some other camera either better or more powerful but compatible camera available?
I tried the 1.3mp but the connectors don't match.
So... anyone interested on the BA I'm selling?
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I tried the 1.3mp but the connectors don't match.
So... anyone interested on the BA I'm selling?
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I am looking for a motherboard or an entire unit for parts, to include a usable motherboard. Let me know what you want and if we can use paypal.
Thanks,
[email protected]
Camera, Camera, whos got the Camera?
I have several Camera units for the SX-66 available. Each comes with the torx driver required, the board standoff and the camera unit. Let me know if your interested. The sale would need to be done through paypal.
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I have several Camera units for the SX-66 available. Each comes with the torx driver required, the board standoff and the camera unit. Let me know if your interested. The sale would need to be done through paypal.
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I would be interested if the price is right. Do you also have the back case cover with the hole in it for the lens? Also, how do I know that my SX66 is compatible with this camera? I have no problems opening it up to check part #'s, but I don't want to buy if it can't connect.
Adding Camera modules to SX66
I've done this mod to two units with parts from the cheaper CDMA Blue Angels.
On one rebuild, I used the back plate from the CDMA phone as it had the camera lens hole, and just had to cut out an opening for the sim card. I didn't really bother making the cut very pretty, as you can't see the mod when the battery is in place.
On the second one, I drilled a 1/8th inch hole the back of the original SX66 cover, Location for the hole being the only tricky part.
Added bonus to this second aproach,, twice I have taken it to shows where cameras were strickly prohibited, and security personal inspected my phone, and let me into the venues.
Camera modules are a snap to install, but be aware the camera's flash module is not supported on the SX66 motherboard (someone correct me if I am wrong)
When shopping or scrounging for parts, don't overlook the the poor, retarded CDMA's. They just want to be loved, too.
It's Camera time!
Moti; all,
These units are compatable with, and designed to fit the connector and ribbon layout for, the Siemans SX66 model and the below listed as well.
Dopod 700
Verizon XV6600
O2 Xda IIs
Qtek 9090
T-Mobile MDA III
i-Mate PDA2k
Orange SPV M2000
Sprint PPC-6601 PPC-6600
If you are replaceing a camera on one of those listed above remember that these units are the camera only and have no flash module. For the SX66 that is what you want as the board makes no provision for flash at all.
I do have some flash capable units from the PPC6600 available for anyone who needs those, let me know.
The eBay item for these is 170218372271. There are 3 available on that item, but if you needed more we can work that out off auction. Paypal is a must though, sorry. The item comes with general instructions, a torx, and the template for the camera hole placement.
I also have complete upgraded SX66 units available (170216839140), I usually post only one at a time on eBay as they sell pretty well here at home!
Moti, as far as finding the elusive GSM prepped rear cover with camera hole, I gave up on that early in the SX66 camera upgrade project. It is much simpler for me to create the camera hole myself using a heated philips driver of the right diameter for the lens exposure.
I developed a template that allows me to tape it on and make the starter hole, then run the heated driver through, making a perfect opening. A picture of the result is shown in the eBay item 170216839140, and below, which shows how well this method works and looks.
Lucious
Does anyone have any experience with swapping the housings between the 2? I am getting the Pure tomorrow but prefer the housing of the Diamond 2 whos full housing is available for purchase. Ive done a ton of swaps, even the iphone, but never between htc rebranded devices... any thoughts?
I'm not sure how well that is gonna work out for you. There are different things between the two of them. First the layout of the buttons. But that may not be a problem. The Unlocked Diamond2 has a front facing camera. So there may be an issue there. The device is curved differently so who knows it the Mini USB port will align right.
I'm sure that no one has done it since the Pure has only been out for a few days and some people that are getting it don't even know of the Touch Diamond2 or that the PURE is a Touch Diamond2. The T-mobile EU version is just like the pure but has a FF camera. So if anyone who has that phone and has done a swap can tell you for sure but I doubt it. There could be slight changes the just throw the entire thing off.
I was just thinking about that. I too prefer D2's design over pure's but I needed 3G. I've done many phone customizations and would definitely undertake this task if it's possible.
I think one of you should try and see if it's possible. There are TD2 Housings for sale on ebay. $20. Worth it if it works.
The $20 one may just be the housing. I asked the seller if its the complet 3-peice housing set. If not there are more for under $40 that show pics of the full set and say its the full set in the description. If you don't trust ebay go here and pay the full price. They have original OEM parts for almost any mobile.
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yeah i found the cnn one and will probobly end up doing that, from the pictures they look like they both have everything in the same places, except the front facing camera will not be there. I wouldnt be suprised if you could add that though during the swap...
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yeah i found the cnn one and will probobly end up doing that, from the pictures they look like they both have everything in the same places, except the front facing camera will not be there. I wouldnt be suprised if you could add that though during the swap...
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Any updates on the housing swap project? Was it do-able?
Just curious.
You will have to replace the digitizer as well. It's impossible to remove without damage. Also, be careful with the ribbon cables. You need to slide the black retainer slightly to remove them...
BTW....P.M. me if you get into it and get stuck or nervous. I have taken mine apart a good 5 times to get the dust out of it.
swap housing (front facing camera)
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yeah i found the cnn one and will probobly end up doing that, from the pictures they look like they both have everything in the same places, except the front facing camera will not be there. I wouldnt be suprised if you could add that though during the swap...
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I have not opened my pure yet but I know past phones that AT&T left the front facing camera off the socket was on the board you just needed the camera itself and plug it in
did anyone try this yet? i really want to do it because the hard plastic gets scratched up really easily and the back cover is starting to look bad.
Ya the Pure is dog ugly compared to the Diamond 2 IMO...I doubt it will be possible though, to do that switch.
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did anyone try this yet? i really want to do it because the hard plastic gets scratched up really easily and the back cover is starting to look bad.
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You guys don't read do you?
Look at Tomtommy306's posts.
did anyone yet notice there different hardware revision? couldn't find any thread here... except for the US/CAN models, see crosspost...
i got two apperently identical GT-I9505 here. both bought from T-Mobile Germany... my colleague always claimed his S4's pictures look worse than mine (and they do!), although his device is the newer one. right now i've got them both on my desk. look at the attachment, the camera units are obviously different...
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hardware revs, code *#12580*369#
the left and newer one:
(although it looks more rubbished)
code doesn't work at all
the right and older one:
RF cal: 2013.04.23
HW Rev.: MP 0.900
wtfplz?
(crosspost here)
All I see is that the one on the left doesn't have the protective plastic film removed from the camera and no other difference.
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did anyone yet notice there different hardware revision? couldn't find any thread here... except for the US/CAN models, see crosspost...
i got two apperently identical GT-I9505 here. both bought from T-Mobile Germany... my colleague always claimed his S4's pictures look worse than mine (and they do!), although his device is the newer one. right now i've got them both on my desk. look at the attachment, the camera units are obviously different...
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hardware revs, code *#12580*369#
the left and newer one:
(although it looks more rubbished)
code doesn't work at all
the right and older one:
RF cal: 2013.04.23
HW Rev.: MP 0.900
wtfplz?
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lol u serious? The one on the left has the plastic sticker cover protector still on it, thats why it looks "rubbished"
laawl. that's totally embarrassing :laugh::laugh:
could swear my device didn't had a plastic film on the cam....
anyway, why doesn't my colleagues S4 recognize the "hw rev" code?