how are the screws safed (warranty) - Galaxy S I9000 General

hi,
how are the screws safed by samsung?
exactly what i want to know is how are the screws safed by unscrewing the first time to save the warranty?!
if i open the phone how can samsung see that? is there something special to the screws e.g. some lacquer on the screws that they can see you have opened your phone?
thanks in advance!

Not sure but I'll will warn you that taking it apart even after removing all the screws is a huge pain, it doesn't just come apart it's still snapped together all the way around.
I didn't worry about mine because it was already apart for warranty repair (and not put back together right, left a gap, which is why I took it apart).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gydoCVSTNFc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt9XNnjAcBc&
i asked because they use the same screws for disassembling no paint... nothing

Eww that vid with the creepy nails again
Let me tell you without the freak nails (or some special tool?) getting that plastic off is a pain. I used a tiny screw driver and worked at it for a while.

I've opened mine and there are some kind of paint at the tip of the screw (see the picture below). I don't know if that is for waranty propose but i think it is not, because let say if you take your phone to a service center, they take the screws off, the same thing happens, the paint is take away. So there is no way for them to note it.
But there is a bigger problem ) I'm sure when you try to take the scews off, you will damage some of them. So there will be a clear sign that you opened you phone.
And finally I recommand you to take it to a service center if it is under waranty. It is pain in the ... to open the back plate.

The blue material is 'loctite' type stuff to help secure the screws from loosening, not related to any kind of 'intrusion detection'.
What is your reason for wanting to open it anyways? There's not much to do in there except break it and possibly void the warranty.

Perhaps to fix your GPS antenna ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878970

Only way we know is if the screws are slighty rounded off as we replaced them after each time we open them.
The colour on screws is just to fasten them nothing special.
mid section comes off with ease just start at the bottom of the phone and move the bezel off the sides of the phone a bit and yay almost drops off.

ok thank you! this means they can´t see it if we dont damage the screws.
2 of my screws are a little bit scratched since it was in repair.... i never opened them myself.

iammodo said:
Only way we know is if the screws are slighty rounded off as we replaced them after each time we open them.
The colour on screws is just to fasten them nothing special.
mid section comes off with ease just start at the bottom of the phone and move the bezel off the sides of the phone a bit and yay almost drops off.
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Hi, can you tell me where can I get some replacement screws?
I've got an issue with my camera (black blurry dots on pictures) and i opened mine and cleaned it up but the problem seemed to be a hardware one.
Now i have to take it to waranty for them to replace the camera. I'm looking for replacements screws cause I rounded and scratched mine and you can clearly see it. There is no way they gonna accepts it for waranty like that

elviroo said:
ok thank you! this means they can´t see it if we dont damage the screws.
2 of my screws are a little bit scratched since it was in repair.... i never opened them myself.
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Just don't damage them anymore scrathes are fine only rounding off is a bit Sign.
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dukuletz said:
Hi, can you tell me where can I get some replacement screws?
I've got an issue with my camera (black blurry dots on pictures) and i opened mine and cleaned it up but the problem seems to be a hardware one.
Now i have to take it to waranty for them to replace the camera. I'm looking for replacements screws cause I rounded and scratched mine and you can clearly see it. There is no way they gonna accepts it for waranty like that
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Ebay would be best. I order mine from Samsung so never needed to look around.
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maybe here but dont know this shop.
http://www.mobilephone-spares.com/Samsung-I9000-Galaxy-S-wholesale-parts-supplier.html

I searched on ebays but couldn't find any. A link to where i can buy it would be great.
Or if you are kind, can you help me out with some? I will pay you, there is no problems.
I have a friend living in London, I think shipping is not an issue.
Many thanks!
@elviroo: I found that site too, but they are wholesale

then call http://www.samsungparts.com them
i think there you will get them.
edit: in the service manual exploted view QCR101 SCREW-MACHINE 6001-002005
http://www.samsungparts.com/PartsList.aspx?Catalog=Parts_and_Accessories&PartSearch=6001-002005
this should be the screws!

sry for double posting but i couldnt edit an attachment to my other post

Thanks for the links, but that is not a solution for me. The shipping cost is too much 38$ only for shipping. I can just buy a new camera module with that money and replace it

dukuletz said:
Thanks for the links, but that is not a solution for me. The shipping cost is too much 38$ only for shipping. I can just buy a new camera module with that money and replace it
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Where are you located?
Can't see into as using xda app.
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I'm from Romania. I see that you are in UK, I have a friend living in London, I will be greatful if you can help me.

dukuletz said:
I'm from Romania. I see that you are in UK, I have a friend living in London, I will be greatful if you can help me.
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Pm me their address. Ill post some screws.
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Anyone open the bottom? My USB port has been sort of spread too wide and it's loose.

I was thinking maybe I could take off that bottom "HTC" cover and gently pinch the sleeve of the USB connector back together. Anyone successfully done this?
Thanks!
this is exactly why i use the dock & WANT the car dock..
It just pops off, Google for a tear down.
I'm in the middle of taking mine apart to clean dust from the screen. Can't get a warranty replacement cause the phone is rooted. The bottom piece is a real pain to take off, but can be done with some patience. Just make sure to use a plastic tool and not a screwdriver. I used the ifixit teardown guide and a youtube teardown guide.
Quick question, how long was it before you got dust under the screen? Also did you notice any signs such as the screen not being totally flush with the housing? I really need to know because I'd like to root my N1 but it's only been a month. Also from what I've seen around the forum there is a gentlemen that can help you get a warranty from HTC but idk about now that you've opened the phone
dhendrix11 said:
I'm in the middle of taking mine apart to clean dust from the screen. Can't get a warranty replacement cause the phone is rooted. The bottom piece is a real pain to take off, but can be done with some patience. Just make sure to use a plastic tool and not a screwdriver. I used the ifixit teardown guide and a youtube teardown guide.
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Did you try to get a replacement and were refused because you are rooted or did you not try because you knew you would be refused?
mafaesto said:
Quick question, how long was it before you got dust under the screen? Also did you notice any signs such as the screen not being totally flush with the housing? I really need to know because I'd like to root my N1 but it's only been a month. Also from what I've seen around the forum there is a gentlemen that can help you get a warranty from HTC but idk about now that you've opened the phone
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Had my phone a couple months before I noticed any dust. The bottom left corner (where there was dust) seems like maybe it's sealed as 100% as the other corners, but nothing obvious at all and no clicking sound type stuff that others have reported. I posted some pictures in the dust thread.
irishrally said:
Did you try to get a replacement and were refused because you are rooted or did you not try because you knew you would be refused?
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I told them I'd rooted and they guy said my warranty was void. Said I could send it in and there's a chance that they would take it, but also that they could charge me for a board swap, which is $196. He couldn't give me a certain answer how it would be handled. Said that they take care of the warranty service in their Houston location, which wasn't where he was at, so he couldn't find out for sure.
I have dust on the side of my screen. One white speck just to annoy me. I wouldnt mess with taking it apart in fear that i might add even more dust underneath
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I told them I'd rooted and they guy said my warranty was void. Said I could send it in and there's a chance that they would take it, but also that they could charge me for a board swap, which is $196. He couldn't give me a certain answer how it would be handled. Said that they take care of the warranty service in their Houston location, which wasn't where he was at, so he couldn't find out for sure.
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I dont get why people are doing this. If it was me, I'd keep quiet about the bootloader's status and see if they notice.
It's not like you can hide the telltale padlock.. It's there for a reason. HTC made it easy too see if you voided the warranty.
Indeed you can't, but the technicians may not care, or even be paying attention when it boots up and miss it, or even not bothering to turn it on for something like a dusty screen.
Rusty! said:
I dont get why people are doing this. If it was me, I'd keep quiet about the bootloader's status and see if they notice.
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I was told that if they notice, they'd likely charge my card $196 to replace the main PCB. The other alternative was that they'd call me back and tell me the warranty was void and send my original phone back and have me send back the replacement. Either way, I have to wait til that all plays out before I could root the replacement phone and get it set back up like my original. Instead, I spent two hours with the phone I've got and the screen looks like new.
dhendrix11 said:
Had my phone a couple months before I noticed any dust. The bottom left corner (where there was dust) seems like maybe it's sealed as 100% as the other corners, but nothing obvious at all and no clicking sound type stuff that others have reported. I posted some pictures in the dust thread.
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I appreciate the response I'll check it out, I am just extremely worried. At the same time, I have never had my phone replaced. I usually just work on them myself for all those simple problems. I don't know that my screen is sealed properly, it clicks occasionally but hasn't been lately. But it definitely doesn't sit flush with the right side..
starkruzr said:
I was thinking maybe I could take off that bottom "HTC" cover and gently pinch the sleeve of the USB connector back together. Anyone successfully done this?
Thanks!
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Maybe this would help , if you dont fix it ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nexus-One-Port-...ZViewItemQQptZCell_Phones?hash=item5886e20fb8
Good luck ...
50 bucks for a standard micro USB port? That's daylight robbery, any electronics supplier will have for peanuts!

[Q] Taking apart tips

this goes out to people who have had any experience taking the hd2 apart, not interested in other comments thanks,
Basically im gonna rip it open tonight and attempt to fix my micro usb charger port, phone isnt being used i have a sgs2 now, so its no hassle if it dont work ill claim on my insurance, so looking for tips and advice on what to and what not to do when taking this beast apart please.
thanks in advance
cant send it to HTC because they already sent it back to me,
These are the YouTube videos I followed when I swapped my digitizer/LCD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL-jnUKufC4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Q7mXdcJ54
The only thing I encountered with my TMOUS HD2 is that one of the four torx screws that you have to remove to get into the unit has a "VOID" sticker that is exactly the size of the screw head and it came apart when I attempted to remove it. I don't know how this will affect an insurance claim if you pursue this yourself.
Also, pay close attention when moving/pulling wires. You have to put them back in the right order and pathways so that the phone closes properly. The volume up/down button is also a bit tricky when reassembling. I found it easiest to place it in the housing and keep it level so it doesn't misalign when putting the housing back on.
Good luck!
With the VOID stickers if you are extremely careful and steady handed you can remove them with a toothpick. What I did is take a toothpick and run it around the edges of the stickers to kind of loosen it up. If you are very careful you can kind of push the sticker around a little just enough to loosen it up then you can get the toothpick under it and pull up the sticker without tearing it. Just take your time it is not that easy but it isn't that hard either.
Aww man bsbokc, I wish I had you around when i worked on mine. I tried with a safety pin and I guess it was too sharp and it just tore right through it. I didn't think to trace the edge, I simply tried grabbing an edge and pulling across it. Fail.
A little heat might help soften the adhesive too. Just not too much to damage the phone though!
apalileo said:
Aww man bsbokc, I wish I had you around when i worked on mine. I tried with a safety pin and I guess it was too sharp and it just tore right through it. I didn't think to trace the edge, I simply tried grabbing an edge and pulling across it. Fail.
A little heat might help soften the adhesive too. Just not too much to damage the phone though!
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I personally won't do anything with heat with my phones. But since I am posting here I guess I will ask you guys a quick question so I don't have to open a thread. Do all of the TMOUS HD2's have just one void sticker on the bottom right hand screw or are there two stickers each on the bottom screws?
I have a phone I have to send into HTC and I pulled one sticker from my myTouch but I thought there were two stickers on the HD2 can someone please look and tell me?
Just follow the videos carefully and pause often. Make sure you have all equipment and take
your time..
good luck
Thanks for the video links they were a great help
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bsbokc said:
I thought there were two stickers on the HD2 can someone please look and tell me?
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I've worked on mine and two of my friends' TMOUS HD2s. It's always been one void sticker on the bottom right (volume button side).
The simplest way of taking you phone apart.... Get a credit card... American express proffered because it is hard..... Use a rzor blade and remove void stickers careful.. Open scrues gently... Makesure not to leave any mark on the screw...... Take the credit card and force it in the joint on the right side of the headphone part... Then gently push borax from battery compartment area.... Also help you self a bit by prying the lcm with the credit card... Once it is out a bit... Do same thing for other side... Don't slide it to the other side... You may damage you head phone..... Once it is out a bit from top... Slide the card the sides until it opens up... Warning don't. Slide near the keypad.... You might damage the copper connector for antenna. And whether phone is out... You volume key will pppout too :F
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Well guys I got it apart and back together,
little damage to the case trying to open it as it never went back together properly when it was sent away last time.
I would say, make sure you have a stiff plectrum (guitar pic) so much easier
take your time,
and if you get stressed take a break.
I got it all back together again, couldn't get a new micro usb connector on as the main board is screwed.

anybody tried opening the tab 7.7

Does anyone here tried opening their tab or is there any link about the disassembly . I've looked everywhere but just cant seems to find any .
Where's an iFixit teardown when you need one?
I guess these things are too expensive to be guinea pigs and the process is probably like the later Samsung tablets -- no screws, all snap together and with the aluminum back a high risk of damage.
Same here. Can't find a thing on them.
I'm going to attempt to open the one I have here. If I figure it out, I'll let you guys know how to do it.
Wish me luck!
You can find complete instructions to open in samfirmware site.
Done!
It just snaps apart. The screen lifts from the housing. It's very tight though, be prepared to spend about 10 minutes (and a few hand cramps!) separating all 22 clips on each side. Phew. It's also easiest to lift from the bottom, near the charging port so you don't damage the headset jack.
Voila!
Good luck everyone. If you have any questions, I'd be glad to help.
Did you get it back together with no issues or scratches?
Yep! Very easy. It just snaps back together.
Slide the screen into the top part of the housing first, realigning the chrome headset jack cover so it doesn't slip (that thing is a pain!), then snap the rest back into place.
NaeNegriTech said:
Done!
It just snaps apart. The screen lifts from the housing. It's very tight though, be prepared to spend about 10 minutes (and a few hand cramps!) separating all 22 clips on each side. Phew. It's also easiest to lift from the bottom, near the charging port so you don't damage the headset jack.
Voila!
Good luck everyone. If you have any questions, I'd be glad to help.
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Your awesome Nae how did you open it can you give me some instruction i mean a video on how you open it?
Got it removed men that was nerve wracking. The problem is i forgot to remove my 32gb microsd next thing i know is that my card was cut into half , oh well.
Reason why i want it open is because i want to remove the small ding on the case. After removing the case i put a small magnet and small metal screw on the otherside to pinpoint the dent then i start rubbing it using the screw drivers handle and after a minute the dent is gone! Yesssssss thanks again for the instruction.
It wasnt that hard. I used the bigger part from my simcard you know ehere you have to press out your tiny sim. Put my nail between screen and case en the inserted the card and pushed it deep then wikkle it around and the case is loose 30sec work.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-P6800 met Tapatalk
NaeNegriTech said:
Done!
It just snaps apart. The screen lifts from the housing. It's very tight though, be prepared to spend about 10 minutes (and a few hand cramps!) separating all 22 clips on each side. Phew. It's also easiest to lift from the bottom, near the charging port so you don't damage the headset jack.
Voila!
Good luck everyone. If you have any questions, I'd be glad to help.
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I'm wondering whether we can change the back panel? Mine has drop down, it become really bad behind. I'm looking to change it if possible
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You may be able to find a part online. I'm really not sure..
This is good to know if I ever need to replace the battery..
Inside the GT
Here is a link to Samsung Tomorrow where they open the GT LTE.
Looks pretty interesting even if they do not do a step by step dis-assembly.
http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=13163
joseph168 said:
I'm wondering whether we can change the back panel? Mine has drop down, it become really bad behind. I'm looking to change it if possible
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You can use this Blue Plastic Opener to easily separate the screen and the panel.
http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Phone-Cover-Plastic-Opener/dp/B0055B3QL4
The back cover can be changed. It is available through a Samsung Service provider in your region. I guess it cost about US$ 25.
photos of how to open
My english is unfortunately not as good to understand what exactly to do to open the 7.7.
Can Somebody post some fotos of describing what is the easiest way to open the tab?
Thanks very much.

Nexus 4 Back glass shattered, won't power on.

Hey All,
The other night my phone back glass panel shattered while inside my pocket. I'm not sure when/how it happened. Now, I have a solid red light when charging and the phone will not turn on. I've tried various combinations of holding power + volume down, but to no avail.
I've got a ton of pictures and some saved games data I'm trying to get off the phone. Is there any way to do this?
Also, I called google and they are sending me a new one, but I didn't mention the broken glass. Do you think this will be an issue? I've also had it rooted for about 1 month now.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
BNCole said:
Hey All,
The other night my phone back glass panel shattered while inside my pocket. I'm not sure when/how it happened. Now, I have a solid red light when charging and the phone will not turn on. I've tried various combinations of holding power + volume down, but to no avail.
I've got a ton of pictures and some saved games data I'm trying to get off the phone. Is there any way to do this?
Also, I called google and they are sending me a new one, but I didn't mention the broken glass. Do you think this will be an issue? I've also had it rooted for about 1 month now.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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You will need to open the back cover and unscrew the two screw pins that are holding the battery. Flip the plate over and put it back in and screw them back together. You will need a T5 torque screwdriver and small philip screwdriver. The phone should power on now.
scream4cheese said:
You will need to open the back cover and unscrew the two screw pins that are holding the battery. Flip the plate over and put it back in and screw them back together. You will need a T5 torque screwdriver and small philip screwdriver. The phone should power on now.
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Arg, T5 of course! I've got a T6. I just ordered a set on Amazon and it should come Tuesday. I'll let you know how it works out!
Thanks for your help.
BNCole said:
Arg, T5 of course! I've got a T6. I just ordered a set on Amazon and it should come Tuesday. I'll let you know how it works out!
Thanks for your help.
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So do you still have to return the phone for the replacement? LOL
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So do you still have to return the phone for the replacement? LOL
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Yeah, I'm not really sure. If I fix it myself... they might not take it. But I really want those pics off so I'm going to give it a shot anyhow.
BNCole said:
Yeah, I'm not really sure. If I fix it myself... they might not take it. But I really want those pics off so I'm going to give it a shot anyhow.
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Try this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4
I don't see any reason why they shouldn't charge you for the second phone: the screen on the first shattered - mechanical damage, it has been opened - this is not allowed. All these will leave you without warranty.
fatum2002 said:
I don't see any reason why they shouldn't charge you for the second phone: the screen on the first shattered - mechanical damage, it has been opened - this is not allowed. All these will leave you without warranty.
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The black glass shattered while it was in my pocket. The screen is fine. It sounds like a manufacturers defect to me.
BNCole said:
The black glass shattered while it was in my pocket. The screen is fine. It sounds like a manufacturers defect to me.
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Im sure once they see the shattered glass they'll charge you for the replacement..should of told them from the begining what happened and atleast tried to explain. :/
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drmclove69 said:
Im sure once they see the shattered glass they'll charge you for the replacement..should of told them from the begining what happened and atleast tried to explain. :/
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Oh I did. The lady said broken glass voided the warranty. So I hung up and called back and just didn't mention it.
I don't get it, whats the warranty good for if shattered glass voids the warranty?...
the whole phone is practically a glass statue.
Nirkon said:
I don't get it, whats the warranty good for if shattered glass voids the warranty?...
the whole phone is practically a glass statue.
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Exactly. The glass breaking randomly should be covered by the warranty, since it's the damn problem. They even updated the design to include nubs on the bottom of newer models to prevent the glass from touching any surfaces 100% flat.
I had to order some plastic tools to open the case. They should come tomorrow. The new phone hasn't came either, ordered Friday night.
BNCole said:
The black glass shattered while it was in my pocket. The screen is fine. It sounds like a manufacturers defect to me.
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it may be a manufacturers defect, but the fact the device is going to be tampered with, and opened up; at least from a business standpoint, they shouldnt have to replace it. i hope it all works out for you, but on their end, giving you the refund/replacement would be questionable business practice. they lose money from it but gain customer satisfaction... tough call lol.
Update:
My pry tools came into today and I was able to remove the back. I then removed 1 battery screw and I cannot remove the second one. It is so ridiculously tight that it started to strip the screw. I switched to a flat head that fit exactly and the screw bent the flat head. (cheap metal i guess)
So my plan now is to go to the hardware store and get a brand name 1.0 precision flat head which will hopefully work. If that doesn't work I think I have a small enough drill head to drill the screw out.
One problem after another... this phone is really pissing me off.

Build quality issue

Hi i have small hole in upper left corner between that chrome plastic and frame.. soo is there any way to fix it like turn some screw or glue it together? Its realy pissing me off and i dont want to be a month without it if i send it in warranty repair.
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Don't have a link handy because I didn't bookmark it, but I saw a thread on here the other day (less than a week ago) where someone posted a link to a replacement outer casing/chassis that was fairly cheap (<US$20 from memory). Might be worth looking into. Yeah, you'd have to pay for it, but as you say, anything done under warranty will take a while & you'll be without your phone.

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