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athena replacement casing

i dropped my brothers htc athena x7500, now, after picking up all the pieces and spending many hours reassembling, it works fine, but is a mess, and buttons are missing. where can i get just a replacement casing? complete with buttons. already tried all the usual suspects...(ebay)
any one help please?

Search around here, someone posted about a replacement case recently. However, it was expensive and didnt have buttons.

I have searched for quite some time now but I can't find the links to the shop that sells the case (I do get dozens of links to leather cases, but it's not what I'm looking for). Anyone has the right lienk?
Thanks,
Silviu
EDIT: I think I found it, but it's not sold anymore.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=346413
EDIT 2: found it on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...em=180202680216&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

silviu.h said:
I have searched for quite some time now but I can't find the links to the shop that sells the case (I do get dozens of links to leather cases, but it's not what I'm looking for). Anyone has the right lienk?
Thanks,
Silviu
EDIT: I think I found it, but it's not sold anymore.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=346413
EDIT 2: found it on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...em=180202680216&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI
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wow!!!!
Dude you paid 97 dollars for a piece of metal. man, my screen would need to be in different parts of the world before i could justify that!!!! were you not covered under warrantee? or maybe your very successful and loaded? in which case can i have some money?

My X7500 is so scratched and dented that it really looks like a piece of garbage... So yeah, I think it's worth replacing the housing. Unfortunately even the ebay auction failed: no unit left... I'm back to my quest for a new (black) housing!

Brando sells them now. I've just ordered one. Anyone know of a good dissasembly guide?

micaels said:
Brando sells them now. I've just ordered one. Anyone know of a good dissasembly guide?
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Look for Athena here http://michael-channon.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!4472423472DCFC38!272.entry
Could you please post the link to the replacement housing sold by Brando? I can't find it in their e-shop.

Hi,
Look here http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=03131 It's the one that I ordered.

Regarding the replacement case, I found on ebay a dummmy X7500, used for display in stores etc. In fact it's just a housing with a fake screen and a piece of lead inside to make it heavier. I got it for 40 € instead the 75 €for the replacement case only....

Cool. I got notice from my post office that a package has arrived from hong kong, gonna go and see if it's that after my lecture.

silviu.h said:
Regarding the replacement case, I found on ebay a dummmy X7500, used for display in stores etc. In fact it's just a housing with a fake screen and a piece of lead inside to make it heavier. I got it for 40 € instead the 75 €for the replacement case only....
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Did it work ok for you to switch the housing?

I'll get the TORX screwdrivers only tomorrow, I'll try and let you know. But it does look promising, as the housing is the same, and I have detailed info about the disassembly in the service manual.

silviu.h said:
I'll get the TORX screwdrivers only tomorrow, I'll try and let you know. But it does look promising, as the housing is the same, and I have detailed info about the disassembly in the service manual.
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Yes please keep us informed as I have managed to get my hands on a similar case (ie shop demo unit).
Also let us know the sizes you use for the Torx drivers (I only have a T6) and any things you need to look out for.

oh yes. tmobile ARE helpfull
ok. i noticed how much money were all willing to spend on housing and i then had a sudden realisation. im tight. i dont wanna pay for something that is going to be destroyed again when the kids use my phone as a frisbee or coffee matt.
I called up tmobile. explained that the casing was scratch (of course i mentioned it was a design fault with the casing and magnets, not that i had repeatedly dropped it)........
and good old tmobile said "no problem, send you phone to us and we will repair/replace it. after removing the wm6 updates and a system reset i sent it off. 4 days later, a completley new phone. excellent service.

Hi guys,
I thought it would bw hard.
It was.
I managed to disassemble completely the dummy unit, and it wasn't easy. The instruction in the manual are correct, but not quite complete (there are a few times when you must guess some key points), and it doesn't always apply to dummy units
I managed to get a clean and mostly unscratched casing (it looks like new actually), but the buttons (internet explorer, OK, Windows) are torn.
Now I'm reluctant to open my X7500, I'm afraid I'll ruin the buttons and as I don't have any replacement, I would be left with holes instead of buttons. I saw that even the casing sold by Brando has no buttons provided.
So do it at your own risk... But for now I won't open mine, except if the case really gets badly beaten.
Silviu

silviu.h said:
Hi guys,
I thought it would bw hard.
It was.
I managed to disassemble completely the dummy unit, and it wasn't easy. The instruction in the manual are correct, but not quite complete (there are a few times when you must guess some key points), and it doesn't always apply to dummy units
I managed to get a clean and mostly unscratched casing (it looks like new actually), but the buttons (internet explorer, OK, Windows) are torn.
Now I'm reluctant to open my X7500, I'm afraid I'll ruin the buttons and as I don't have any replacement, I would be left with holes instead of buttons. I saw that even the casing sold by Brando has no buttons provided.
So do it at your own risk... But for now I won't open mine, except if the case really gets badly beaten.
Silviu
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I got the windows, ok button and internet button in my brando housing. Plus the right side buttons.

Then you may try and keep us posted maybe.
The one good thing is, I found out that removing the magnets (as I never use the keyboard) is very easy: just unscrew the three screws holding the bottom plate and remove it carefully (there are a few hooks that must be pried apart). The three magnets are visible and easily removable from the bottom plate (they are glued).

Replacement buttons for the Wing

If you've owned your Wing for a while, then you might have ran into this problem like I have--the paint on the buttons chip off! Is there are place to get replacement ones? All I see are cases...

I have the same problem...D=...maybe it's time to get a new phone?
I'm just gonna find a way to get me an iPhone 3G...LOL
I'm sure hacking it won't be the problem, but getting it without signing with at&t might...LOL

ebay.....
you can check ebay but they only have the full body replacement...makes it look like new. just type full housing t-mobile wing. u have the same problem im thinking of scratching all the buttons off lol

Black Mogul

Has anyone else seen one of these, and is as pissed about it as I am. Alltel is getting the mogul with a black case and I want one oh so badly, but considering I switched from alltel's **** service to begin with I am not gonna go back. Think it is possible to get a hold of some black case plastic parts and swap them minus the softkeys on the front?
For the ones who have not seen here is a link:
http://content.alltel.com/flash/3DPHONES/UTSPPC6800.html
PS I ****ing hate alltel

I've actually had one for a few months now They're pretty stylin if I say so myself.

mourningstar625 said:
Has anyone else seen one of these, and is as pissed about it as I am. Alltel is getting the mogul with a black case and I want one oh so badly, but considering I switched from alltel's **** service to begin with I am not gonna go back. Think it is possible to get a hold of some black case plastic parts and swap them minus the softkeys on the front?
For the ones who have not seen here is a link:
http://content.alltel.com/flash/3DPHONES/UTSPPC6800.html
PS I ****ing hate alltel
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just wait a little while. verizon is buying alltel, so you might be able to pick up the alltel mogul and have verizon add the ESN to their database.

I know that I had seen a website selling the casings, even a Sprint branded black one. I don't really remember the site, though I think I read about it on ppcgeeks. I'll post here if I find anything.

I have an all black one with no branding, its a pre-prod case with new hardware

so, uh.... where'd you get it?

that was the most irritating loading screen ever... looking at it, i wanted to punch someone in the face.
the phone looks nice tho

hoothrewpoo said:
so, uh.... where'd you get it?
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off a test device

im looking for the link as well... i know its SOMEWHERE... i had it... about a month ago... there is a site that sells the black shells for the moguls WITHOUT branding...
The 1 DOWNFALL to this site and the shells is... NO GPS ANTENNA...
BUT!!! if your going to replace your shell ANYWAY you should be EASILY able to remove the one from your stock shell and place it into the black one.. (i cannot remember if it has the plastic fittings but super glue or super thin sticky tape will work just as well)
EDIT: Found the youtube of the black sprint branded one... still not the website that sells them tho...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1lHXgVBd3j8
http://youtube.com/watch?v=YzGNTJ3TBHw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=odNVCHYzB04&feature=related

You can sand down the ppc6800 stock housing and it will become black. Problem is you cannot sand it down where icons are painted.
I am thinking of doing it when I get some free time but I am not sanding down the buttons.

G1 aftermarket lcd finally!!!

If any of you have a busted G1 Screen CellularDR finally has the screen ava.
Check the screen out here: http://www.cellulardr.com/60H00152-00M.htm
and all parts here : http://www.cellulardr.com/products.php?cat=513
little high at 199.99
If its just your digitizer busted they also sale that with flex cable for 169.99

Nice thanks for the links!
Any chance anyone find a place to pick up the dev phone's back cover? I've been looking for a one and haven't been able to find one yet.

oDeACoNo said:
Nice thanks for the links!
Any chance anyone find a place to pick up the dev phone's back cover? I've been looking for a one and haven't been able to find one yet.
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I would looooooooove one of those -- I'd gladly pay $50 for it

I Like the DEV Phones Glossy Keyboard, looks good on it. Although that does mean smudges out of this world lol. Have you looked into getting that design inscribed on the back of your cover?

Concerning back covers.
I have already ordered one from HTC to replace my grey one with a black one. Unfortunately they didnt have the white UK one. Why not order a replacement for 15 dollars and have it sent out and painted? I am sure it can't be more than 50 dollars when finished.

Brutal-Force said:
I have already ordered one from HTC to replace my grey one with a black one. Unfortunately they didnt have the white UK one. Why not order a replacement for 15 dollars and have it sent out and painted? I am sure it can't be more than 50 dollars when finished.
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whats the link to the htc order site for like the battery cover or 3.5 mm plug

my de g1 rulz! got android on the back =)

00civicex said:
If any of you have a busted G1 Screen CellularDR finally has the screen ava.
Check the screen out here: http://www.cellulardr.com/60H00152-00M.htm
and all parts here : http://www.cellulardr.com/products.php?cat=513
little high at 199.99
If its just your digitizer busted they also sale that with flex cable for 169.99
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Finally? This was posted at least one week ago. They don't seem to answer my emails so I don't know what to think. I find the replacements very expensive as well specially the digitizer. Personally find it very hard to wreck the LCD without wrecking the digitizer, which in that case will be very expensive to replace, over 360$. And that's if you replace the parts yourself.
Oh well It's good someone has these replacements parts but the screen has been on Ebay for much less, still no sign of the digitizer.

Sorry my phone has been out of commission for a while and decided to check the other day for parts and ran up on them. Decided to post the links...Oh well. I bought my bro's broken g1 for 50 bucks and put his screen in mine. Not sure what is wrong with his goes straight to the recovery mode and some keys dont work.

No problem. Good you managed to open the internals of your device. I can't remove the housing from the back.

Is it hard to take the g1 apart and put it back together. I scratched the housing and was thinking bout getting a replacement and transferring everything. But im scared i might mess sumthing up.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=468673
Probably not difficult for someone who has opened a lot of phones. This is my first time.

That sounds like a ripoff to me. You can get a decent 22" LCD for that price.

coolbho3000 said:
That sounds like a ripoff to me. You can get a decent 22" LCD for that price.
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i agree, it's a gouge.
they know you are stuck, so mark it up 7 times

G1 Replacement Window Lens Digitizer Price Lowered
It looks like they heard you. I just checked it out and the Window Lens Glass with Touch Screen Digitizer is now available by itself and it is much cheaper. Check it out http://www.cellulardr.com/G1Digitizer.htm

[Request] HTC Magic Disassembly & Assembly Video

I've hunted high and low for a video of the disassembly and assembly of the HTC Magic and have failed to find either I was hoping that someone could possibly find the time to record one? I think it would become an invaluable resource for an awful lot of people (just look at the sales of those replacement housing's on eBay, just recently me included ) I have a copy of the service manual however videos always give a better idea of what your meant to be doing...
I'd also be interested in better quality images of the disassembly/assembly if available anywhere

I may be getting my housing on Monday or Tuesday. I'll keep in mind to make a vid for you, I'll try and show you a bit how to disassembly and replace housing. I don't change the whole thing though... so I only change the faceplate/battery cover. Changing the middle requires too much work ;p So if you're ok with that then yeah, I'll make a vid once the housing arrives

KAwAtA said:
I may be getting my housing on Monday or Tuesday. I'll keep in mind to make a vid for you, I'll try and show you a bit how to disassembly and replace housing. I don't change the whole thing though... so I only change the faceplate/battery cover. Changing the middle requires too much work ;p So if you're ok with that then yeah, I'll make a vid once the housing arrives
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Cool thanks =] I was contemplating changing the middle but as you say it appears looking at the service manual that it's quite a job although I think I'd prefer the silver middle matching the colour of the buttons
Just out of curiosity where did you get your housing from? I emailed a couple of sellers on eBay however got very little in the way of a reply and when I did it was:
"Fascia fits Magic G2 blah blah blah *more broken english here*"
so I just took a chance and ordered the cheapest from Hong Kong (think it was about £7.00)

Seeing as how you just bought one from Hong kong for that price, I'm pretty sure you got the wrong housing Where is your microphone slot? Mines on the right, I have a 32A. I'm pretty sure 32B is on the left, you have to be careful with which housing to order. Hopefully it matches with your phone! There aren't that many housings out there that have the left microphone hole. My middle part is already silver (fortunately!) so that's why I kept that. I bought my housing for $11 US but I'm not sure of the quality yet. It should be here by monday hopefully, I'd like put it on!
Also, you should check if the housings have like ummm these gold rings or w/e you call them, It's on the back of the faceplate. The faceplate requires them to place your screws in it. I've ordered one in the past and they didn't have that. You can take yours out and put it in the other faceplate but its not toooo easy.
To be honest, if you wanna change the middle, unless someone makes a video to help! Or you've got experience in this area (I didn't, first phone I've taken apart haha) I suggest you take it to a shop or something and have them do it for you. Looks like quite a bit of work with the middle section, but it's not impossible

KAwAtA said:
Seeing as how you just bought one from Hong kong for that price, I'm pretty sure you got the wrong housing Where is your microphone slot? Mines on the right, I have a 32A. I'm pretty sure 32B is on the left, you have to be careful with which housing to order. Hopefully it matches with your phone! There aren't that many housings out there that have the left microphone hole. My middle part is already silver (fortunately!) so that's why I kept that. I bought my housing for $11 US but I'm not sure of the quality yet. It should be here by monday hopefully, I'd like put it on!
Also, you should check if the housings have like ummm these gold rings or w/e you call them, It's on the back of the faceplate. The faceplate requires them to place your screws in it. I've ordered one in the past and they didn't have that. You can take yours out and put it in the other faceplate but its not toooo easy.
To be honest, if you wanna change the middle, unless someone makes a video to help! Or you've got experience in this area (I didn't, first phone I've taken apart haha) I suggest you take it to a shop or something and have them do it for you. Looks like quite a bit of work with the middle section, but it's not impossible
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Is the microphone the small hole with the smiley face next to the microUSB slot?
if so then both the housing and the phone match up I waspretty sure they would as it's advatised on eBay.co.uk and was stated as being for HTC Magic G2 rather then for MyTouch3G or Sapphire
http://bit.ly/aZa0Hb
I've read about those gold ring bit's and I'm unsure if there included but I'm sure I'll find out soon enough
Thanks for your help

dreamsofubuntu said:
I've hunted high and low for a video of the disassembly and assembly of the HTC Magic and have failed to find either I was hoping that someone could possibly find the time to record one? I think it would become an invaluable resource for an awful lot of people (just look at the sales of those replacement housing's on eBay, just recently me included ) I have a copy of the service manual however videos always give a better idea of what your meant to be doing...
I'd also be interested in better quality images of the disassembly/assembly if available anywhere
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There is a youtube disassembly video linked in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=650632
If anyone here is replacing their case, could you comment in the above thread about what version Magic you have and what type of digitizer?

keithsipa said:
There is a youtube disassembly video linked in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=650632
If anyone here is replacing their case, could you comment in the above thread about what version Magic you have and what type of digitizer?
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Interesting so a type 1 digitizer has a chip which is diagonal and the type 2 chip is square? seems easy enough I will post once I get my case in the post
hopefully it's simple and 32a devices have a type 1 and 32b devices a type 2, however that all seems far too easy
Thanks for a link to the vid as well

Following that vid link is hard hahaha, and oops, I guess its only the mytouch that have the microphone hole on the other side. Well you're good to go! Only 1 or two more days before it arrives, I hope. I ordered from the same person you did. Lets hope they give us everything we need haha

Just got back from college to find a 'Sorry we missed you!' card from royal mail which can't be anything other then my housing off of ebay (Don't get post very often and it's the only thing I've ordered recently that might not fit through the letter box) very fast shipping! only ordered it a week ago
I'll be picking it up tomorrow

Lucky, I'm still waiting for mine. It should've been here on Monday and now it's wednesday. I hope it's here tomorrow =/

Sorry to hear that
Sorry to hear that, well mine on first inspection appears to have everything needed including those gold bits on the back of the faceplate

Done mine now only problem is that there's no vibrate

dreamsofubuntu said:
Done mine now only problem is that there's no vibrate
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I've fired off a quick email to the seller maybe that can shed some light on the problem (fingers crossed)
I have fitted the case I received (very fast postage may I add! =]) however the vibrate feature of the phone no longer works... I have checked the phone many times and have discovered that leaving the case partially open resolves the problem however unpractical that solution may be xD
I notice that you have allot of good feedback for this product from customers within the UK so I can only assume that the housing I received must be defective in some way.
I look forward to your reply,
Carl Bullock
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I looked every where including ebay and amazon. all the housings have mic holes on the right my mytouch first gen 3g by tmobile has it on the left. wth. I found some OEM faceplates with "tmobile" brand and mytouch logo they have the microphones on the right also. can I just drill a small hole on the left? or is the housing itself incompatible?
heres the one I am about t order help please http://cgi.ebay.com/Housing-Cover-T...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item414dadb371