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Does your Blackstone make creaking/squeaking noises when you press the glossy black plastic area around the USB port?
Mine creaks like an old bed even with light pressure. This is annoying because when the phone is on a table and I want to press the power button, I'll press on the bottom area of the phone to anchor the device.
So far I've compared with my buddy's set, and his Blackstone needs much more pressure before it creaks.
For a flagship device that costs so much, I really didn't expect to see this!
Yeah, mine creaks as well. It's annoying but you get used to it.
Not only at the USB port, though, at the back below the camera as well.
Don't know about everyone else's experience...but mine creaks only after it gets a little warm, ie while charging, heavy use, etc. It doesn't creak at all when it's cool. When it's warm, it creaks mostly in the virtual button area and isn't that bad, although it did scare me the first time it happened ha
My case is deformed, so it makes a clicking noise, and I can press it in, below the Volume controls. Annoying as hell!
After trying it, yeah mine actually does creak when I press it near the USB port... But I have to press pretty hard. Not noticable. But the loose, discount feel I get from press the side below the Volume buttons is unbearable!!! :'(
My HD make also clicking noise below the volume buttons. Except of this anything else is ok. No cracking on usb port, no dead pixel.
BlackMonkey said:
My HD make also clicking noise below the volume buttons. Except of this anything else is ok. No cracking on usb port, no dead pixel.
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Still annoying though, ain't it? It's an expensive phone, I'd expect it to be top class... Really a big letdown for me. Reminds me of my Nokia N81 8GB... Squeaky as friggin' hell! Plastic all the way through!
I'll consider myself lucky then.... my HD is built like a tank. Noticed no creaks at all or pressure points. Way more solid compared to my old Touch.
imusion said:
I'll consider myself lucky then.... my HD is built like a tank. Noticed no creaks at all or pressure points. Way more solid compared to my old Touch.
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You'll get there. Mine was ok for the first month. Started creaking beside volume buttons and it was barely noticeable at first, now it's really bad.
It also starts creaking near the power button and in other places.
BlackMonkey said:
My HD make also clicking noise below the volume buttons. Except of this anything else is ok. No cracking on usb port, no dead pixel.
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Same here, creaking below volume buttons...near usb port...And 2 dead pixels! what luck
This problem is definitely a manufacturing defect.
I expect that HTC decided on a plastic back (which is also available on a lot of other mobile phones, but they just under specified the thickness of the material, maybe to save weight and make the phone slimmer, who knows.
However, it is annoying when it occurs, and HTC should provide a replacement cover free of charge.
The problem does seem to become more apparent with usage and heat.
Some users have reportedly strategically placing a piece of paper inside the back cover to alleviate the issue.
Lol-x said:
...HTC should provide a replacement cover free of charge...
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I agree, and I'd really be delighted if they did... Like jumping up and down-delighted.
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I've sent an e-mail to HTC about this problem, as I can see many people are having the same problems. I told them of the annoying squeaks and creaks, and if they were going to fix it in the near future, free of charge.
yeah, here in china me and my HD users all have this noise.
mine creaks only after it gets a little warm, ie while charging, heavy use, etc. It doesn't creak at all when it's cool.
Mine creaks around the usb port even if I touch it there very gently. And it's becoming more and more noisy with time! plus it started creaking when I touch the touch screen firmly. I am starting to be afraid it will fall apart someday because of this. I have never droped it, sat on it, and I never put it in my trousers pocket, whenever i put it out of my hand i put it in this sock that came with the phone. So why is this creaking getting louder?!?!? HTC should do something to fix this problem!!!
yes mine too. beside the volume buttons and on the other side.
2 stripes of paper are the solution. I got normal office paper, cut stripes and bend it on double size, noch creaking any more...
but it's a pain in the ass to put the stripes into the phone...
chong81 said:
Does your Blackstone make creaking/squeaking noises when you press the glossy black plastic area around the USB port?
Mine creaks like an old bed even with light pressure. This is annoying because when the phone is on a table and I want to press the power button, I'll press on the bottom area of the phone to anchor the device.
So far I've compared with my buddy's set, and his Blackstone needs much more pressure before it creaks.
For a flagship device that costs so much, I really didn't expect to see this!
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Shield your HD with ZAGG INVISIBLE SHIELD, it may reduce the creaking!
not looking forward to it
I didn't know the Blackstone had this problem. Although mine sort of has a few little spots that have very minor creaking, I have only had it for a week and I could see where it might get worse. But I have a worse problem. My vibrate doesn't work! And its a manufacturer's defect. I never dropped it or anything like that, I am very disappointed about that. I will have to get a replacement I suppose, but I do look forward to my new creaking phone, lol
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Mine didn't creak in the beginning but after many back cover removals it creaks like crazy. I just bought a new type of cover that is tough soft plastic and less elastic than silicon. It fits perfectly and really tight. That has stopped mine from creaking...at least for the time being.
defcon2000 said:
yes mine too. beside the volume buttons and on the other side.
2 stripes of paper are the solution. I got normal office paper, cut stripes and bend it on double size, noch creaking any more...
but it's a pain in the ass to put the stripes into the phone...
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can you upload a picture of the "solution"?
thank you!
noris08 said:
can you upload a picture of the "solution"?
thank you!
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This is my solution.
The creaking sounds is gone from the back cover part but is still present when I press on the stylus (the shiny part of the bottom) and around the charging plug.
My Touch Pro had the same problem with plastic parts that could be pressed in.
Too bad that devices in the price range have this problem.
Pretty much all HTC devices have had some kind of build problem sine the beginning of when they started releasing phones. Dust problems on the screen (behind the front cover) were quite common back in the days.
My MyTouch 3G Slide has a couple defects. The bezel or plastic housing that surrounds the upper portion of the device surrounding the screen has gaps in it around the seam that allows dust or any small particulate to enter under the screen. I have looked at several of the devices and they all have it to one degree or another. For instance, on my Slide I have 3 of these holes one of which has allowed a grain of sand under my screen. My wife's Slide has 4 of these holes or gaps and they are substantial on her phone. One XDA member has had this happen in the same spot that both my wife and my Slides are collecting dust.
While the light leaks or gaps in the bezel are a problem (for me) I think the real problem lies in the adhesive strip that connects the digitizer to the LCD screen. The way the digitizer is adhered to the LCD there shouldn't be any way for dust to have gotten in between the two pieces of hardware. I'd like to believe that it was just my particular phone but my wife's phone is having the exact same issue.
The phone really is phenomenal and I'm sure it was just a fluke that I've had issues (hoping so). Just keep an eye out for any issues similar to what I've mentioned above. I have really gone back and forth with this and I am definitely disappointed with having an issue(s) right out of the gate. My wife really likes the phone and after giving it some thought I like it as well ... a lot. I will return and reorder another couple Slides because this device is that awesome. Thanks for your thoughts/contributions to the thread.
I've tried to get some photos of the gaps but they are small and hard to photograph. To inspect your device: Go into a dark area and pull up your contacts, messaging app or a white web page in the browser with full screen brightness and inspect the seam of the plastic housing surrounding the touch screen on the top half of the slide. The gaps are almost like rectangular notches just below/above the corners of the screen in the seam. My theory is that these are artifacts from the plastic molding process that were exacerbated by poor/hasty assembly. I am definitely returning my Slides.
Its all true. After reading, and seeing the image posted by another member here, I checked my phone. I went into a dark room, opened up a site that has pretty much a white page, and I too noticed a gap at the bottom right hand corner of my screen. As of right now no dust/dirt has shown up under my screen, but what's to say that it won't later on. Heck, screw dirt. What if moisture finds its way in, and starts to fog up the screen from within? This could be a major problem later on down the road.
whew... just checked mine, noticed nothing like that, thank goodness.
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whew... just checked mine, noticed nothing like that, thank goodness.
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Strange, I've confirmed with everyone I know with a Slide (only black and white thus far) and everyone is seeing the same thing. What color Slide did you get? I wonder if the red Slide is manufactured differently? Anyway, that is awesome because I think the phone is GREAT other than the small gaps in the bezel.
I will say I took some compressed air and attempted to move the artifact under my screen just to see if air was moving through those gaps. The grain of sand or whatever it is did not budge. I'm just not sure what to think. I hate the idea of returning this phone ...
Mine is like that. Not that i care much as im returning it soon. But it does have gaps and light leakage all over the bottom of the screen, near the buttons.
i just check my and maybe i cant see it but i havent found anything... i have a red one
Re: My MT3G Slides (and others) Have A Defective Touch Screen Bezel
Initialy checked mine as well, black. I don't appear to have this problem either.
I will inspect further to verify.
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The only one I have is at the very bottom of the buttons, which might even just be the light hitting the glass at a specific angle. Other than that, no light leaks/cracks/blocks/whatever you call them on my screen area. Red Espresso.
I just swapped my white MTS for a Black one with no signs of cracks or light showing threw. TMO rep did not know of this problem and said he would send out an e-mail to other reps to let them know.
My day is now ruined
Yep, both bottom sides, right at the corners, above the buttons. I will not return it though, think instead a lil duct tape and some JB weld will do (seriously, a little touch of black silicon for a good seal, still sucks though). Screen cover seems to be blocking any dirt at the moment.
woow good looking out.. i was wondering how a spec of dust got to my screen. im planning on putting a piece of scotch tape over those regions (i have a red slide btw).
I have a red one and didn't see any leaks bottom or top. Thank goodness!
mtjnkee said:
seriously, a little touch of black silicon for a good seal
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I hear you; I've been trying to find a way to keep the bezel sealed until I can get a case/cover for the phone. I literally have one tiny grain of sand at the bottom left hand corner of my screen. I so don't want to return the phone; I'm in love with the thing.
Glad to hear some of you have a better seal on the bezel.
I have some small light leak on the bottom, not an issue yet and I'm still within my 14 days so I might stop by the t mobile store tomorrow and try to get a replacement.
1. slight curved gaps at the corner edge where the top of the plastic curves down to turn into the sides. check
2. vertical rectangular light leak above home and genius keys. check
3. these lights only light up when hard keys are lit..when screen first lights up...light leaks are not there...once keys light up, light in the gaps light up. doesnt this mean the screen is sealed and there is no leak from the screen itself?
4. however, if you have a creaky top plastic housing, the seam running along the edge of the white plastic and grey plastic is not flush...on my 1st slide, i could see the screen light up in these 'cracks' of the seam...could debris get into screen this way then?
5. for those with debris already at lower left part of screen: pls do me a favor:
hold phone (sideways with back cover facing the ground) at just below eye level and try to see that left corner that is underneath the painted black surround of the screen..do you see white light when the screen is lit? if you look along the 'inside' edges along the rest of the phone, you will see that there should not be white light emitting out and should have a 'clean' look...there should basically be a solid black border...perhaps, if you guys have this white lighting show through, that could mean a separation of the screen somehow? btw, you do not have to be in a dark room to see this light along the inside edge....it is very noticable as the light comes thru where i think there should be no light. ps: when looking at the phone screen normally (ie from top down), screen looks perfect and this issue doesnt affect actual picture on screen.
my first slide had the light leaks but i didnt think anything of them as i thought they were related to the buttons only...but the issue i had spoke of in #5 above, i had this light coming thru along the whole edge of the bottom of the screen plus creaky top plastic housing.
I have dust under the entire screen of 2 Slides (Espresso), I couldn't notice it indoors but it is glaringly apparent when in the sun. The phones go back tomorrow. I've had my G1 for a year and a half with not a single spec of dust under the screen. I've had 2 MT3G Slides (Espresso) for 6 days and dust is under both screens; these devices are very cheaply made. Phone is lightning fast, screen size is great, physical keyboard is great, UI has some excellent features you can find nowhere else ... too bad I won't be keeping them. Been nice knowing you guys.
Seriously everyone be lucky that this is the only problem that people are having with this phone. You want to talk about shoddy build quality on first run devices, lets not even mention what the original PSP was like. If all that's wrong is that a few people have a bad bezel, then I'd say you made out well with the phone. NJAZ, just exchange them and have the employee test them at the store before you walk out with it, problem solved.
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NJAZ, just exchange them and have the employee test them at the store before you walk out with it, problem solved.
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Well I have to send them back as I ordered them online. 2 phones plus about 5 other people I know with these phones have dust blowing in under the defective bezel. It's unacceptable. Like I care about a PSP. What the hell does a PSP have to do with this? You didn't even comment on your phone having the light leaks/gaps or not. What is your point? You think folks should settle for inferior builds of an expensive phone? You can ignore whatever you'd like. I will wait for a better phone.
Wanted to add to my previous post about mine not having the leak... I have the red one.
I am having problems with my bevel on my Epic. When I tap the screen it feels as if it is hitting something below it, and when I push down on the glass the slightest bit it actually goes down a little bit where you can see it move, I might be nit picking or not maybe it is supposed to do this. The corners dont just the middle and the side. Anyone else have this problem?
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I am having problems with my bevel on my Epic. When I tap the screen it feels as if it is hitting something below it, and when I push down on the glass the slightest bit it actually goes down a little bit where you can see it move, I might be nit picking or not maybe it is supposed to do this. The corners dont just the middle and the side. Anyone else have this problem?
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Sounds like you have a defective model. You might want to get yours swapped for a new one. The glass is solidly aligned with the bevel on my phone.
I bought a 32gb metallic GTab 10.1 on Friday. I noticed some "clicking" noises when I press on the bezel by the speaker on the right side (when holding the tablet in the default way, camera on top).
I am not pressing excessively, just any sort of pressure causes a click. It occurs when I press the screen side but not on the plastic back side. I am worried about screen looseness and possible lift in the future.
I am considering exchanging it at Best Buy, but right now its pretty minor. Is anyone else noticing this or having a similar hardware issue?
I have the same issue on my 32gb white model. It's not a big deal if it doesn't get worse, but I feel like it might be safer to just exchange it...
I'd exchange it personally. I had a Droid with screen-clicking issues once. I just ignored it for a while, but somehow it went from that to a complete touchscreen failure. Not necessarily sure it'll happen here, but I wouldn't take the chance.
Hmmm...Screen Issues?
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I bought a 32gb metallic GTab 10.1 on Friday. I noticed some "clicking" noises when I press on the bezel by the speaker on the right side (when holding the tablet in the default way, camera on top).
I am not pressing excessively, just any sort of pressure causes a click. It occurs when I press the screen side but not on the plastic back side. I am worried about screen looseness and possible lift in the future.
I am considering exchanging it at Best Buy, but right now its pretty minor. Is anyone else noticing this or having a similar hardware issue?
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Interesting, as several getting the lcd rainbow or moisture look under screen, and a few with noticable dust specks, and your screen click. Wonder if all symtoms of screen assembly quality (albeit on a small # of devices)?
Not that I'm trying to break it - but if I hold the tablet in both hands, and exert *gentle* torsional force, I can feel the chassis flex and hear it creak. I thought the bezel surrounding the device was metal, but it's actually plastic. Major point loss in the design department.
I wish the xoom had an IPS or PLS panel - I'd totally sacrifice some thinness for something that felt more solid in-hand.
To me the GTab bezel feels a lot like the Nook Color - which creaked too over time. Seems to be very similar, smooth (and likely high quality) plastic. Except at the $500 price-point, it's in a whole different ballgame.
Mine is as sturdy as a rock still!
Hmmm...Screen Issues?
slal said:
I bought a 32gb metallic GTab 10.1 on Friday. I noticed some "clicking" noises when I press on the bezel by the speaker on the right side (when holding the tablet in the default way, camera on top).
I am not pressing excessively, just any sort of pressure causes a click. It occurs when I press the screen side but not on the plastic back side. I am worried about screen looseness and possible lift in the future.
I am considering exchanging it at Best Buy, but right now its pretty minor. Is anyone else noticing this or having a similar hardware issue?
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Interesting, as several getting the lcd rainbow or moisture look under screen, and a few with noticable dust specks, and your screen click. Wonder if all symtoms of screen assembly quality (albeit on a small # of devices)?
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Mine is as sturdy as a rock still!
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This right here. I feel like I have finally gotten lucky being an early adopter. I have had 0 issues reported on these forums. If I were you, I'd exchange that thing. I had a lot of creaking on my transformer and it was very annoying. I'd try to ignore it and find myself purposely making it creak cause it bugged me so much.
Not really. Aside from the CPU getting a *tad bit* warm.
Actually, when scrolling through the screens, if I have any Google widget(Books, Market, YouTube), horizontal blue pixels starting appearing. But I am sure this is a software issue, since it does not do that for the app icons.
My 32GB dark metallic back one is ... SOLID ... no clicks ... flawless.
My hardware seems solid but my microphone volume could use some boosting. I can't get anyone on here to confirm that though.
My new tab arrived today and everything was perfect until I heard a loud click when I went to pick it up again. If I so much as rest my finger on the back side next to the left speaker grill, it makes a loud pop sound. Going to exchange.. sigh.
To the people who has a Ringke Slim, I would like to know if the left top edge of the corner should be like that or the product has some problem before I call and shipped it back! Cause I'm not satisfy with it
Whenever I put the phone on the front (Screen face to Floor), it wobbles and makes noise when putting on a glass table...
But if it was build like that, than I will deal with it!
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Sorry for the quality of the pictures~
Pretty sure that was (part of?) the solution to the loose left edge on the older models. Looks like they made it hold the top left corner harder, holding it taut. Anyway, mine is like that too. At first you can't unsee it, but it's stopped bothering me (and mine isn't wobbly when it's face-down).
it is supposed to have extra material at the top left corner. Mine has it.