I had a heck of a time with my Vibrant and a creaky bezel and am pretty happy with the solid construction of the NS so far.
Do me a favor and tap around your bezel with your finger and tell me if you get a different pitched sound from the area around the power button than from the rest of the bezel. I am just curious if that is normal or if I have a bezel that will eventually get loose over time.
Thanks!
My bezzle near the power button is fine, however, I can hear a click and creaking from the bottom of the phone, next to the USB port, opposite side of the headphone jack. Whenever I press down lightly (like if I were to pick up the phone holding the top and bottom) I can create the sound.
Bummer.
As long as your **** isnt falling apart no real big need to worry
slowz3r said:
As long as your **** isnt falling apart no real big need to worry
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Yeah, this is tremendously nit-picky.
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Yeah, this is tremendously nit-picky.
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Nitpicky? I just spent $529 + tax, I would like to be sure I don't have a hardware problem. I had a slight issue like this with my Vibrant that turned into a larger problem later. I am simply trying to nip it in the bud.
Thanks for the constructive feedback!
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My bezzle near the power button is fine, however, I can hear a click and creaking from the bottom of the phone, next to the USB port, opposite side of the headphone jack. Whenever I press down lightly (like if I were to pick up the phone holding the top and bottom) I can create the sound.
Bummer.
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same issue on mine. It turns out that it's just the battery cover, not the actual bottom bezel. When I remove the cover, no creakiness anymore. only option really is to buy a new battery cover when they appear online and see if it still creaks.
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Nitpicky? I just spent $529 + tax, I would like to be sure I don't have a hardware problem. I had a slight issue like this with my Vibrant that turned into a larger problem later. I am simply trying to nip it in the bud.
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Sorry man! I spent the same amount of money too and I don't have this problem! If it doesn't meet your standards then by all means take it back!
I found the issue. The black bezel does in fact move independently of the inside plastic body/structure. It actually moved when pressed on but so little you would not think so. I took the battery cover off and looked and it presses in until it contacts the interior area giving it a place to push against.
I pick up my friends iPhone 4 and realize there is a company who makes quality products!
Yeah, I've got the creak on the bottom of mine as well. It's honestly not something that I'm all that worried about. That's the location that I most usually have a finger there, supporting the device, so I figure that with use it's going to start seeing some kind of wear.
Now, if the screen were to have had some issues, then that would be something different.
I get the creak at the bottom where the USB port is but I also get a creak when I touch the upper right hand corner near the front facing camera. It kind of feels like I'm pushing the corner in.
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/13/htc-evo-suffering-from-glass-separation-issues/
I just read that and looked at mine. The glass is separating in the lower left corner.
Thank God I have 30 days to return.
I love this phone. I can get past the 16 bit resolution. The 30 fps cap is a little hard to swallow. But now this? Sigh..
Nothing wrong with mine.
If you have it, return it for a new one. No need for drama. There is a one year warranty for defects and 30 days risk free from sprint. Pick one or the other.
Most n1's have the same issue. I checked mine when I first got it. You can check if it really is separating by pressing on the corner of the screen and if you hear clicking then you need to use a hair dryer and get the glass hot. Then press down on the screen for 1 to 2 mins. I fixed both of my n1's this way.
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Nothing wrong with mine.
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Since yours is fine. Does the light leak at the bottom at all? Mine has all 4 buttons leaking but the lower left brighter, since its separation there is more pronounced.
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I just read that and looked at mine. The glass is separating in the lower left corner.
Thank God I have 30 days to return.
I love this phone. I can get past the 16 bit resolution. The 30 fps cap is a little hard to swallow. But now this? Sigh..
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yeah, 1 yr manufaterer's warranty will fix this everytime, no charge to you, so I really would not sweat it . . .
or go pull out your hair dryer
Not having a phone for 2 months while waiting for htc to fix your phone is not going to work for me. Thats why I fixed my n1's myself.
I have this also... Slightly on the bottom corner... ugh. That iPhone is looking better and better.
Same issue here, glass is now raised above the bezel, any idea if they let you keep your sd card when you return the phone, not a big deal if not, but it'd be easier.
when you take a phone to sprint for manufaterer's warranty, they typically do not take your phone from you to repair it, they order in a replacement (typically refurbished) and you keep your phone while awaiting it's arrival. when it comes in to the store, they call you, and you bring your phone in for a swap.
wasn't knocking the blow dryer, I would probably try that before getting a replacement.
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I have this also... Slightly on the bottom corner... ugh. That iPhone is looking better and better.
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It sure does.
This happened to me once with my iPhone 3GS and I pushed it on the left corner like what its happening to the Evo, and it did the EXACT same thing. If not more.
I honestly never find out about these defects until I surf a tech site. Now I'm all paranoid. -_-;
Just like those who had the dust under the glass issue with hero's I'm sure this will be fixed in the upcoming batches.
Hope so anyway.
Checked mine and it seems not to move under pressure, possibly a tiny bit... The light only leaks if I tilt the phone and I stare down under the black towards the buttons, not sure if this is what you guys are referring to as the light leaking. No button shines more than the other either.
Damnit... I guess I'll attempt to have my phone replaced.
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Checked mine and it seems not to move under pressure, possibly a tiny bit... The light only leaks if I tilt the phone and I stare down under the black towards the buttons, not sure if this is what you guys are referring to as the light leaking. No button shines more than the other either.
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This is how mine is too. If i look at the screen from a top down angle i can see light on the displays. I also see i can move the screen a fraction of a millimeter if press down near the 4 home buttons, but i would have never thought it was a defect. Just seems like enough movement for a sensor to feel it or something.
I have access to two Evos and neither one of these are leaking light around the bottom left corner (or any corner). They do give in the corners a little, not anymore than my iPhone 3G, however.
Has anybody actually talked to Sprint or HTC? I want to know what they plan on doing about this. My screen also is coming loose not that much light leakage though. Also the battery cover doesn't snap on tight. I have a Google I/O phone, hardware version 2. I had problematic with the battery but once I changed it to cdma I have had no issues thus far. I hope they(sprint OR HTC) plans on doing something. Also, if you do take it back to Sprint you'll probably get a new. I doubt they have refurbished phones already. And if they did I think that would worry me. Good luck to all having issues. BTW I still love this phone.
WOW everyday an issue comes up on the EVO,what is goin on?
Hey guys, it seems the volume buttons on mine are not as fit as the power button. The button is sorta loose in it's joints and I can shake the phone and hear it move around a little. Is this the case for you guys? The power button is firmly fixed in its socket.
Yes. My first one was like a maraca. If you shook the phone, it would make a sound, It was also lose when I moved it with my thumb.
I exchanged it and the new one is a bit better, but with use, I think is becoming lose again. Still better than the first one, but not as the nexus one.
So it seems is a quality or "design" problem. You are not alone.
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Yes. My first one was like a maraca. If you shook the phone, it would make a sound, It was also lose when I moved it with my thumb.
I exchanged it and the new one is a bit better, but with use, I think is becoming lose again. Still better than the first one, but not as the nexus one.
So it seems is a quality or "design" problem. You are not alone.
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i have the same thing mine were loose so i took it back got another and everything is ok but it feels they are getting loose again
okay, I really don't want to be an ass and change the phone simply because of this but I did pay for a phone built to specification. Can any more of you guys chime in on if it starts to get loose after use? Does it rattle like mine when you shake it? If all Vibrants do get loose after use, I'd rather not exchange it.
Thanks~
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okay, I really don't want to be an ass and change the phone simply because of this but I did pay for a phone built to specification. Can any more of you guys chime in on if it starts to get loose after use? Does it rattle like mine when you shake it? If all Vibrants do get loose after use, I'd rather not exchange it.
Thanks~
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mine rattled pretty bad and for all the money i spent for the phone i would like it to not rattle if i was you id take it back anyway lol some are saying newer ones work better too
simple fix
cut a piece of thick paper, like a business card the width of the volume key, slide about a quarter inch inbetween the volume key and the device, bend it inward and close the back cover, if I had another phone/cam I'd show u, but its simple to figure out, it makes the key snug and it works just fine
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cut a piece of thick paper, like a business card the width of the volume key, slide about a quarter inch inbetween the volume key and the device, bend it inward and close the back cover, if I had another phone/cam I'd show u, but its simple to figure out, it makes the key snug and it works just fine
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you're kidding right
I got my Vibrant on the 22nd and I haven't had any trouble with the volume keys, or anything else for that matter
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cut a piece of thick paper, like a business card the width of the volume key, slide about a quarter inch inbetween the volume key and the device, bend it inward and close the back cover, if I had another phone/cam I'd show u, but its simple to figure out, it makes the key snug and it works just fine
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actually I just read it again, you're not kidding lol. I'll give it a shot thanks. Can you give me a little more indept explanation please?
My first one had stiff keys, second one is loose.
My second one had the rattling volume key so I exchanged it. The new one doesn't seem to be loosening up at all.
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My second one had the rattling volume key so I exchanged it. The new one doesn't seem to be loosening up at all.
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dangit, i am contemplating as to changing this or not. yes it's not a big deal... eh, i'm just going to keep it. I don't want to take another risk and get another one with crappy gps. This is already my second Vibrant. With the rubber case from T-Mo on it, it doesn't rattle anyway.
Thanks for the input folks
Mine are loose but it really doesn't bother me anymore. Im curious to try the fix for this though lol
Okay so I was trying to clean out the dirt in the sides of my phone (the area between the screen and cradle) and noticed that the screen was ever so slightly left and top aligned than centered. In other words, there was less space between the screen and the cradle on the left and the top than there were on the right and the bottom. Not really a big deal, but a sign of poor manufacturing.
Anyone else have this on their phone?
Glad I'm not the only one with that problem, the right side of my screen has a little gap with the bezel, not much, but dust has gotten in there. I'm wondering if I should exchange it and try to get a more perfectly aligned model.
looks like the phone was rush to market with out proper QC
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Glad I'm not the only one with that problem, the right side of my screen has a little gap with the bezel, not much, but dust has gotten in there. I'm wondering if I should exchange it and try to get a more perfectly aligned model.
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I am thinking about an exchange too, but am waiting for two things:
1) A case and SP to come in to prevent this from happening again
2) To see if this is a common problem
Surprisingly, I think this phone has actually one of the better shields between glass and bezel. I went through COUNTLESS (literally probably 10) Nexus One's with dust under screen (some had failed power button too). Next, the Vibrant was ok, but the following phone, my MyTouch 4G...oh man. Again, went through 5 of them all due to being shipped with multiple specs of dust under the screen. My Nexus S isn't perfect but at least this first one is decent.
One thing I learned..trading in one phone for another can bring unwanted problems. Others are complaining about home/back buttons on the side not working, others say GPS is an issue. You never know what you'll get, so be ready. I don't know how keen Best Buy is on swapping a few phones either.
In my experience though, HTC has far worse QC than Samsung (including the crappy HTC tinny speaker). Ugh, don't get me started on that.
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I am thinking about an exchange too, but am waiting for two things:
1) A case and SP to come in to prevent this from happening again
2) To see if this is a common problem
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i think you can always go to the store and check, i am sure you will find another one that doesnt have this problem as it seems to me its a manificaturing issue where it screen wasnt placed properly.
not a big deal but for an OCD guy like me. i wont be able to sleep at night till i get a better one lol
Mine looks to be centered, I can't see a difference between the left/right side.
Mine is not off center. But I do have some "lift" on the upper right hand corner (next to the ffc). I can press it down with a little play. Basically it doesn't sit completely flush with the bezel. It's not super noticeable. However the other three corners are fine. Not a biggie but it is noticeable.
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Mine is not off center. But I do have some "lift" on the upper right hand corner (next to the ffc). I can press it down with a little play. Basically it doesn't sit completely flush with the bezel. It's not super noticeable. However the other three corners are fine. Not a biggie but it is noticeable.
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heh just noticed that now that you said it, but im gonna go with saying that the NS isnt the only phone to ever have that problem, lol
Buddies NS does the same thing , againt not noticeable, just dont be prying out out with your fingernail
I bought my xoom on launch day and love it but on the left side next to the volume buttons i get a creak sound and a loose feeling like the back cover is loose its right under the volume down button
i looked it up on google and saw someone else have the same problem but im not sure if i get another if its gonna feel the same way
Mine is solid as a rock. I would take it back.
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I didn't notice having a problem with this either but I'll be double checking it tonight..=)
No such thing with mine.
its right where the back cover and edge of screen meet on the side with volume buttons
i bought it from best buy and there out of stock so i need to wait. luckily i have a 45 day return policy on it
nothing wrong with mine. Very solid
Swap it out. I just checked mine and it is clean and tight.
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I bought my xoom on launch day and love it but on the left side next to the volume buttons i get a creak sound and a loose feeling like the back cover is loose its right under the volume down button
i looked it up on google and saw someone else have the same problem but im not sure if i get another if its gonna feel the same way
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No such issue here. Go check a demo unit to compare. I think you need to return it.
Plastic on top bends and creeks on mine...
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Saw this in a search, same problem here. Is this really not a common issue? It's terrible when you pick up your $800 tablet and it makes an awful noise like it's going to break.
Just got mine out my bag to check but it's solid.
Noticed a gap in mine today before seeing this thread. What bothers me most is the creak/crack if I press a particular part of the screen. (Jump button in Cordy) .
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Noticed a gap in mine today before seeing this thread. What bothers me most is the creak/crack if I press a particular part of the screen. (Jump button in Cordy) .
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The creak is absolutely annoying.
I think i may just buy a transformer and take the xoom back and save $400.
Sigh.
i have also noticed mine has started doing this...
I know mine has made this noise before but it comes and goes. Its a bit annoying but doesn't seem to be consistently happening.
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I know mine has made this noise before but it comes and goes. Its a bit annoying but doesn't seem to be consistently happening.
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If you find the area, you won't be able to ignore it.
Try this: Go to the metal part on the left side where it starts below the volume/plastic, put your thumb on the edge and "pry" that area away from the glass (towards the back) report back with noise.
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If you find the area, you won't be able to ignore it.
Try this: Go to the metal part on the left side where it starts below the volume/plastic, put your thumb on the edge and "pry" that area away from the glass (towards the back) report back with noise.
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Turns out it didn't matter. I ended up taking my wifi xoom back and exchanged it for another one. My original started showing dust under the screen! Looked on here and seems to be one of many occurrences...
Mine also!
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Turns out it didn't matter. I ended up taking my wifi xoom back and exchanged it for another one. My original started showing dust under the screen! Looked on here and seems to be one of many occurrences...
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Nice, my power button only works 1/3 of the time at the most, so it's likely getting exchanged anyway, maybe returned.
Same here creak/crack from left side,
Does anyone's transformer feel lose in the lower right corner (where the clock it)?
when i squeeze the corner, it sort of "pops" like the tab is broken or not flush.
i tried to call asus but the phone number doesnt work???
1-888-678-3688
I am in the US. I got the number from http://service.asus.com/callus.html
What is the return policy of the retailer you bought it from? If you are not satisfied, I'd suggest exploring that.
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finally got the number to work, OMG, LONG HOLD for 7am EST
Let me know how it goes. I have the same problem.
mines is like that in the top left where thew volume button etc is but i can live with it
Mine creaks and flexes in the upper right corner area, but I only notice it when I hold it with one hand in that area (not often). Sucks that it's not flawless, but I figured there'd be a few things off at this price point, and luckily this is the only thing so far for me.
Yes, please let us know how it goes because mine is loose on the bottom right corner too. I've concidered just crazy gluing it because I figure its not really a defect since it doesn't directly affect the device.
I get the feeling that the edges of the plastic backing are "floating" and the mounts are farther in because around the edges I can feel the backing flex but the bezel is rigid. Im thinking the plastic backing is just a cover and doesnt provide anything structurally.
Just got mine today and the whole right side is movable to a rather high degree. Gonna see if I can get a replacement since it is a little more than what I am comfortable with.
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mines is like that in the top left where thew volume button etc is but i can live with it
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I have the exact same problem. Its not worth the hasstle of getting it repaired.
I had the same issue on the left top where the volume and power buttons are. I fixed it by applying pressure with my fingers. there has to be a plasic tab or something cheap that holds it in.I know people got it open by running a guitar pick around the bezel.just try and push the edge thats loose till the tab catches it. be careful!
I also noticed that the plastic "bracket" around the rim of the device is loose on the lower right corner very shortly after I got it. Its a little disapointing, but honestly I forgot about it untill just now when I saw the title for this post, so as long as it doesn't get worse I don't really mind.
I wish mine was just that. I can actually look inside mine while holding with a decent grip if I don't have my MicroSD in. Oh well, Amazon said they will replace it when they are back in stock.
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not in stock any longer with target. i got a smoking deal on mine so i wont return it (only looking for an exchange)
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I also noticed that the plastic "bracket" around the rim of the device is loose on the lower right corner very shortly after I got it. Its a little disapointing, but honestly I forgot about it untill just now when I saw the title for this post, so as long as it doesn't get worse I don't really mind.
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sounds like we had the same assembler. heh.
i just keep clicking it because its on my mind.
i called and got hung up on. ill try again tomorrow.
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Mine creaks and flexes in the upper right corner area, but I only notice it when I hold it with one hand in that area (not often). Sucks that it's not flawless, but I figured there'd be a few things off at this price point, and luckily this is the only thing so far for me.
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Yep same for me as well
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I and my brother have the same problem, on the left side of tablet, half way down from the top. Mine is not too bad, my brother's is pretty noticeable. He feels it isn't worth returning it, but it's definitely there. As much as I love this thing, I gotta say, quality control on this is horrendous. I expect much more from Asus.