[Q] SDCard cover loose - Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just got a refurb nook color from B&N and noticed that the door that covers the sdcard is loose. If partially flips open if you hold the nook with the screen pointing up. Are there any easy remedies to help it stay close? The magnet is there, but it doesn't seem to be doing anything.

mwalt2 said:
I just got a refurb nook color from B&N and noticed that the door that covers the sdcard is loose. If partially flips open if you hold the nook with the screen pointing up. Are there any easy remedies to help it stay close? The magnet is there, but it doesn't seem to be doing anything.
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Whoever designed the uSD access needs to be smacked up side the head IMHO. Most definitely NOT designed for ease of access!
If it were my unit I would return to get a better unit. More annoying than anything.
Duct tape? lol

Maybe the magnet is a dud? Looking at mine, the magnet seems to be working with something ferrous in the frame, so there's not much that could go missing on the unit itself. You could try another neodymium magnet in the same location on the frame to see if it grips. If so, replace the one on the cover.
I just did a quick test, and my magnet sticks to the frame with either polarity. You don't need to worry about putting a replacement magnet in facing the right way. Always embarrassing to have your cover hover away from the unit!

bobstro said:
Maybe the magnet is a dud? Looking at mine, the magnet seems to be working with something ferrous in the frame, so there's not much that could go missing on the unit itself. You could try another neodymium magnet in the same location on the frame to see if it grips. If so, replace the one on the cover.
I just did a quick test, and my magnet sticks to the frame with either polarity. You don't need to worry about putting a replacement magnet in facing the right way. Always embarrassing to have your cover hover away from the unit!
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Thanks. I'm am looking for an easy fix (like replacing the magnet), rather than an RMA because the nook has been great so far. The back cover on my other nook color (also refurb) creaks a lot, so who knows what another refurb would get me. The magnet doesn't seem to stick to anything, so it probably is defective. I had no idea that you could easily get small magnets like that, but a quick search on amazon showed lots of neodymium magnets...now I just need to measure it so I get one close to the same size.

I picked up 100 of the bloody things for 8 bucks from amazingmagnets.com for hobby purposes. Unfortunately, they're not the right size, or I'd mail you one.

bobstro said:
I picked up 100 of the bloody things for 8 bucks from amazingmagnets.com for hobby purposes. Unfortunately, they're not the right size, or I'd mail you one.
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Thanks for the offer, but it looks like the magnet is fine...so whatever is inside the nook must be missing on this refurb. I ended up just using two small pieces of friction tape stuck on either side of the flap. It holds it shut fine and you can't see the tape unless the flap is open. I'll probably end up getting a folio case, so it won't really matter either way.

mwalt2 said:
Thanks for the offer, but it looks like the magnet is fine...so whatever is inside the nook must be missing on this refurb. I ended up just using two small pieces of friction tape stuck on either side of the flap. It holds it shut fine and you can't see the tape unless the flap is open. I'll probably end up getting a folio case, so it won't really matter either way.
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Nice fix! Way to go.

Related

My case Dilemma- need ur thoughts

OK managed to snatch one of the only/few tilts available in my area last Friday and now, after a week of use I've noticed I hate the ATT case I bought: The leather, plastic clip, top-loading case, SUCKS!
I work in an ER so speed, quality, ease of use is paramount. My major problem with this case is that 1. I press buttons trying to pull it out and 2. the belt clip is not centered well so when I try to orient it horizontally on my scrubs the opening end tips downward toward the floor.
SO, I've been searching around the forums, looked at a TON of different cases. So far I like the look of this: http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=6562
BUT I don't like the plastic over the keyboard and how annoying is that flap when you're trying to talk on the phone? I don't want to be fiddling with a GD flap while talking. Does the flap flip all the way back on itself?
SO, I need a well-balanced, high quality plastic clip (quick releases are good), that does not have cumbersome flaps (or at least has flaps that fold back on the case/go away when used as a phone).
Thoughts?
Thanks
Does this case work for you?
http://www.boxwave.com/products/dlsleeve/htc-kaiser-designio-leather-sleeve_2642.htm
I received mine this week and am satisfied. There is no hole to access the reset button, but that's a minor issue.
skins07 said:
Does this case work for you?
http://www.boxwave.com/products/dlsleeve/htc-kaiser-designio-leather-sleeve_2642.htm
I received mine this week and am satisfied. There is no hole to access the reset button, but that's a minor issue.
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It seems that you can't slide the keyboard out when using this case... am I mistaken?
h0mersimps0n said:
SO, I've been searching around the forums, looked at a TON of different cases. So far I like the look of this: http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=6562
BUT I don't like the plastic over the keyboard and how annoying is that flap when you're trying to talk on the phone? I don't want to be fiddling with a GD flap while talking. Does the flap flip all the way back on itself?
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I don't know about the book-style case, but I have the PDAir flip case, which has the flap hinge at the bottom. On that case, the front flap folds back very nicely. The snap strap on the top that holds the front flap closed doesn't fold back so well, but I've only had the case 2 weeks so it'll probably loosen up a bit over time.
dweinstock said:
It seems that you can't slide the keyboard out when using this case... am I mistaken?
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To slide the keyboard, you do need to unsnap the cover and fold it back. The phone can still be left in the case. I rarely use the keyboard, but this could be a major issue for those that do.
skins07 said:
Does this case work for you?
http://www.boxwave.com/products/dlsleeve/htc-kaiser-designio-leather-sleeve_2642.htm
I received mine this week and am satisfied. There is no hole to access the reset button, but that's a minor issue.
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Do you have any pics with your phone in it?
Have you had any problems with the belt clip screw coming loose?
I think I need something that protects the screen too... I'll have to think it over...
3WAYGEEK- thank you for the reply- that's exactly the info I was looking for, now I just need to find someone who has the side flap...
Thanks guys
h0mersimps0n said:
Do you have any pics with your phone in it?
Have you had any problems with the belt clip screw coming loose?
I think I need something that protects the screen too... I'll have to think it over...
3WAYGEEK- thank you for the reply- that's exactly the info I was looking for, now I just need to find someone who has the side flap...
Thanks guys
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Sorry, I have no pictures. There are images without the phone on the Boxwave site.
There have not been any problems with the clip and screw.
I do use a screen protector, but this case does leave the screen open, a feature I was seeking.

Body Glove Case Issues

Anyone else buy and have problems with it? I searched around after thinking I saw a complaint on it like I've got but couldn't find.
Basicly, I put it on started noticing the top was putting pressure onto the screen I think. THe touch screen got extremely laggy, unresponsivess, and just seemed to go crazy. I'm going to try sanding it down on the inside but I think that just sucks.
On top of that the phone fell out of the back/belt clip half one night and caused a nice freakin dent in my phone and allowed the battery to flip out almost down a sewer.
Anyone care to give me a positive review so I don't just throw this thing out?
Also - is it possible to buy a new physical case to replace a scratched/dented case? Not the body glove I mean the actual phone casing.
chibahawk said:
Anyone else buy and have problems with it? I searched around after thinking I saw a complaint on it like I've got but couldn't find.
Basicly, I put it on started noticing the top was putting pressure onto the screen I think. THe touch screen got extremely laggy, unresponsivess, and just seemed to go crazy. I'm going to try sanding it down on the inside but I think that just sucks.
On top of that the phone fell out of the back/belt clip half one night and caused a nice freakin dent in my phone and allowed the battery to flip out almost down a sewer.
Anyone care to give me a positive review so I don't just throw this thing out?
Also - is it possible to buy a new physical case to replace a scratched/dented case? Not the body glove I mean the actual phone casing.
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I have this case and had the same problem. I have read that many others have had it too. Honestly I dont know why a company would put out a product like this. They all should be recalled, however me being me decided to just fix it by Taking a dremel tool and shaving some of the inside part of the screen protector off, making it put less pressure on the screen. It fixed it immediately. The case does a great job in protecting the phone, just a major flaw that can be fixed if you have the time and tools. If you dont, ***** to the company and get your money back and try something else.
Praygo said:
I have this case and had the same problem. I have read that many others have had it too. Honestly I dont know why a company would put out a product like this. They all should be recalled, however me being me decided to just fix it by Taking a dremel tool and shaving some of the inside part of the screen protector off, making it put less pressure on the screen. It fixed it immediately. The case does a great job in protecting the phone, just a major flaw that can be fixed if you have the time and tools. If you dont, ***** to the company and get your money back and try something else.
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Yes I could see that the inside casing was a bit rough so sanding should stop the problem - but seriously that's a major issue.
Have you found that it holds the phone well though? Because I'm very upset that my phone fell out of it once already but maybe it was an error on my part and it wasn't secure enough...
I've never had the phone fall out of the body glove case.
i mangled my body glove case.
someone bumped into me and the phone fell out of the case AGAIN.
i ripped it to shreds and left it on the side of the road to rot into plastic hell.
i dont recommend this product.
I returned mine. I had the exact same issues (screen and phone falling out). It also didn't attach properly on the top left corner, it was always bowed out. I don't recommend it either.
Anyone got any else to share?
I was THIS CLOSE ( || ) to buying it. lol
Is there anything out there that's similar to it in design, but better?
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When all the way snapped on, mine pushed the top left corner so hard the entire screen would not respond to touch. Returned it.
My friend and i had the same issue. We just took it off messed around with it and put it back and it works fine, SOMETIMES it happens again but we just take it off and put it on.
Since there is not any other case that provides this type of protection we are keeping it. I rather my phone be safe than anything else.
I just ordered mine yesterday so I'm anxiously awaiting its arrival.
What exactly did you have to mod to get it to work? According to my readings, you just need to sand down the edges that connect with the screen right?
I may just buy the case and sand down what was mentioned. I like the design of the case..only one so far I really like.
I've been using one for about two weeks and am very happy with it. Had read about the screen pressure issue on other posts (searching helps folks), and scraped down the top corners before I put it on. Don't need a dremel tool or sandpaper. No problems, fits perfectly. The only warning is that it's a little dicey to take off once it's on -- it really fits snugly.
Yout're talking about the "sand texture" clip-on case, right? If so, yes, I bought the case too. The top cover was too tight and caused the screen issue people are mentioning. That was an easy fix by shaving down the edges that were pressing too hard (actually, I just cleaned off the coating from the plastic that was causing it... The bottom of the case however wouldn't fit at all. no matter what I tried, I couldn't get all of the clips to lock over the edges of the phone. I removed the felt lining and still had issues. I got around it by using thin double sided tape (for a temporary fix until I got a new case). I wouldn't trust the belt clip with the double stick tape though. I ordered the rubberized case on ebay and the fit is perfect. Just get that one. I sent an e-mail in to Body Glove and have had no response yet. We should all get our money back on these cases, or at least a redesigned bottom case that fits correctly. Right now it was just a complete waste of money. It's a shame, because I really liked the feel of the case.
Torkrench said:
Yout're talking about the "sand texture" clip-on case, right? If so, yes, I bought the case too. The top cover was too tight and caused the screen issue people are mentioning. That was an easy fix by shaving down the edges that were pressing too hard (actually, I just cleaned off the coating from the plastic that was causing it... The bottom of the case however wouldn't fit at all. no matter what I tried, I couldn't get all of the clips to lock over the edges of the phone. I removed the felt lining and still had issues. I got around it by using thin double sided tape (for a temporary fix until I got a new case). I wouldn't trust the belt clip with the double stick tape though. I ordered the rubberized case on ebay and the fit is perfect. Just get that one. I sent an e-mail in to Body Glove and have had no response yet. We should all get our money back on these cases, or at least a redesigned bottom case that fits correctly. Right now it was just a complete waste of money. It's a shame, because I really liked the feel of the case.
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Could you give us the link for the ebay one please!
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-RUBBERIZED-...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50
That is the one I ordered, and the fit is perfect. The only thing I wish it had was the belt clip insert for the case included. I don't know where to find one, but I mostly keep it in my pocket anyway.
you guys want a good case that protects? check out the monaco aluminum case, it comes with a clear lens on it which I haven't removed but you could if you wanted quick access to the touchscreen. I work in the construction field and have yet to have it fall off my clip. I also dropped my tilt (when I used it) from about 8" off a ladder and it was perfectly fine. The aluminum case for the fuze isn't any more bulky than the body glove case either.
bilbobrian said:
check out the monaco aluminum case
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I've got one of these as well...and while it does protect the phone very well it will also lower your signal strength. I've had these type cases for the Wizard and Tilt and now the Fuze...whenever I'm in an area where the signal was a little iffy to begin with I WILL either drop the call or be unable to answer with the metal case. So, stay away from the aluminum ones if you go into lower coverage areas (and no...the slots they cut in the back to help improve the signal don't actually help.)

Do not buy the acer case!

The morons at Acer designed a case that covers up the microphone (if the mic is truly where other posters have said - located between the screen and the bexel on the upper side!
I will make a little hole for it, since still less modding than trying to fit another case to the A500. Silly miss, none the less.
Might want to be sure about things before you make a bold statement about not buying the case. I'm sitting here with my case on, sitting 3 feet from the mic, in a normal voice said a sentence and it picked up every word clearly and I don't' even have the personalized Google voice recognition on.
I like it, the only thing that I really need to modify on the case is that it is extremely tight, and it covers up the micro SD card slot, so I have to cut the case open where the slot is. It's really difficult to push out of the case so I feel like I'm going to break it one of these times to change the SD card. Other than that it's put together very well.
silic0re said:
I like it, the only thing that I really need to modify on the case is that it is extremely tight, and it covers up the micro SD card slot, so I have to cut the case open where the slot is. It's really difficult to push out of the case so I feel like I'm going to break it one of these times to change the SD card. Other than that it's put together very well.
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I had a very hard time getting the sdcard in, then out when i realized it needed to be formatted first.. I thought the Nook Color was hard to get in. Thats easy compared to this, but until they make other cases, we dont really have a choice.
PDair has made a case now. Expensive but it looks good on the pictures.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=11000659_11001240_11001241
docfreed said:
The morons at Acer designed a case that covers up the microphone (if the mic is truly where other posters have said - located between the screen and the bexel on the upper side!
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I'm on the hunt for a case or cover, so big thanks for the info. I don't want to drop $120 for the pdair one right now either, so the hunt continues...
The only problem I've had with the Acer case is that the device slowly slides out of the bottom because of the orientation, but it's a terribly easy fix.
Mic and everything else have been fine.
Also, smells bad. I'm bringing it around a lot to try and force the smell out.
jai134 said:
PDair has made a case now. Expensive but it looks good on the pictures.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=11000659_11001240_11001241
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Expensive is an understatement... $119?
Give it a few weeks and we will have some Chinese knock-offs that will be better made than the Acer one at half the price.
The Acer case is a nice design; I like the fact that it's thin, tight, with a built-in stand, but it feels like it's made out of some terribly cheap material. I don't expect it to last a long time. A case just like it with better materials and magnetic closure will be a winner for sure.
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The only problem I've had with the Acer case is that the device slowly slides out of the bottom because of the orientation, but it's a terribly easy fix.
Mic and everything else have been fine.
Also, smells bad. I'm bringing it around a lot to try and force the smell out.
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What was your fix for the sliding? I like the case a lot, but the sliding is a peeve...
Simon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14423744&postcount=14
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No issues here the sliding Is annoying but easy to deal with. Got mine for 39.99
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The ony issue I found to avoid sliding is to invert the use of the tab (cover on the top).
just so you guys know roo case is coming out with some cases that actually look very nice
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Execu...IV6E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1308375584&sr=8-4
This is the one i'm waiting for
yakafaucon said:
The ony issue I found to avoid sliding is to invert the use of the tab (cover on the top).
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That's what i did also, some apps dont like it but generally its ok.. The smell is funny though.
I bring it around and people are like, what the hell is that smell... (it's new electronics...)
for me the biggest gripe is how hard it is to get the tablet out 9f the case. to the point that i'm scared of damaging the screen of the tablet by pressing it too hard to take it off the case :/
the second one would be the smell
Does anybody know EXACLTY where the recording mic is?
I plan to do some 'Rocket Surgery' to access the mike and the MicroSD card slot.
docfreed said:
The morons at Acer designed a case that covers up the microphone (if the mic is truly where other posters have said - located between the screen and the bexel on the upper side!
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Well they DID copy the Apple case from the iPad I believe.....
yakafaucon said:
The ony issue I found to avoid sliding is to invert the use of the tab (cover on the top).
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I used a piece of 3M double sided tape, they kind they sell for the various wall hooks that can be removed. It isn't perfect but it seems to have made a fair improvement dealing with the sliding.
I'm going to try the TPD case as well, since I ordered it before I tried the double sided tape, so we'll see where I finally settle.
Bad smell fix
I agree the smell of the case hits you like a ton of bricks at first - and the Acer case is a dust magnet.
Simple fix - wipe the entire case down with a warm wet sponge. No longer picks up every piece of dust / dirt it encounters and the smell dramatically decreases. The smell also goes completely away after a week or so.
Still looking for a good case with a potrait stand as I have a couple of apps that require it or just look better that way. Anyone got a tip for me?

[Q] Acer Protective case mod.

I have the Acer official case for the tablet. 2 things i noticed. it was really tight as everyone knows to fit the tab in the case. after a few weeks of taking it out to replace the sd card. or clean out the crap that gets in it (dust, crumbs stuff), the bottom right has torn a little bit. just enough that it does not fit well anymore and slides down as i hold it. any idea on a fix for that? and one more thing. does anyone think replacing the Velcro with small magnets will damage the tablet in any way? thanks
(if this belongs in another sub-forum, sorry, please move)
gh123man said:
I have the Acer official case for the tablet. 2 things i noticed. it was really tight as everyone knows to fit the tab in the case. after a few weeks of taking it out to replace the sd card. or clean out the crap that gets in it (dust, crumbs stuff), the bottom right has torn a little bit. just enough that it does not fit well anymore and slides down as i hold it. any idea on a fix for that? and one more thing. does anyone think replacing the Velcro with small magnets will damage the tablet in any way? thanks
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i ended up cutting a hole out for the sd card door. and i was worried about magnets too, so i ended up using a stronger velcro and it works pretty good. as far as your tear, you might try super glue to repair it, or try sewing it back together? if i think of anythingbetter ill let ya know
hey thanks! yeah my girlfriend left her sewing kit at my house. so i mite just try that. anyone know about magnets? i just wanna be sure because i feel like it would be a lot better then Velcro
My case (non an OEM case made by Navitech) has a small magnets at two corner that hold it closed. They aren't very strong, but they are strong enough to hold the case closed and I have never experienced any problems because of them.
i bought the 9$ gizmogeeks hardcase from amazon and I love it. Even has a net storage area for cables on the inside
Why are you having to take card in and out...?
shaun298 said:
Why are you having to take card in and out...?
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Some people use more than one card.
Plus the damn microphone is RIGHT THERE! Idiotic of the designers...
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Why are you having to take card in and out...?
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i only have one sd card at the moment. and im passing at between my droid, atrix, and this tab. i just ordered 2 32gb cards for the tab and atrix. does anyone think that it would be harmful to use 2 semi strong magnets right in place of the cheap Velcro? i have the magnets. but i dont know if it will affect the mic, or god knows what else is in there.
I used some 3M command double sided tape to deal with the sliding issue. It isn't too sticky, and the pull to remove with no residue makes it a non issue for getting it out of the case and off the tablet when needed.
I have multiple msdhc cards, with a 32 in both my phone and tablet, so I don't often need to switch out cards.
I'd recommend cutting a hole out in the case for it. No, wait, I'd recommend something else...
Not using micro SD cards interchangeably. I'm baffled when I read review after review of tablet or phone where the auther comments on how the SD card is buried beneath the battery or the cover for the card slot is awful and will break if used too much. Of course they are like that...SD cards are not meant to be interchangeable. If you really are moving lots of data back and forth, such as watching a ton of movies, fine, stock your tablet with a large card, but use the port that's actually meant for interchangeability: your USB port. Plus, it's much cheaper for a high capacity USB drive than it is an SD card.
And to actually answer your question, weak magnets should be okay, but it really depends on where some of the parts are inside the unit. Try looking around for other cases that are meant for the Acer and see where they put the magnets.
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i ended up cutting a hole out for the sd card door. and i was worried about magnets too, so i ended up using a stronger velcro and it works pretty good. as far as your tear, you might try super glue to repair it, or try sewing it back together? if i think of anythingbetter ill let ya know
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Would you mind putting up a picture or two?
i bought the targus leather case/stand for mine. It's $30 from best buy, but it has 3 angles for the stand and seems well built.I'd always recommend it against the official case.
okay, so first i tried superglue on the case. as soon as i slid the tablet in, it ripped open again, so that's a no go. i was going to sew it but worried that would just make it weaker or tear worse. so i used the 3m tape idea because i happen to have it laying around. works great! so thanks ... still trying to decide what to do about the crappy Velcro. :/
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Plus the damn microphone is RIGHT THERE! Idiotic of the designers...
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Actually, the mic points toward the back of the unit, not the front. Looking at it from the front though, the mic would be a little left of center according to the measurements. So, with that info in hand, looking at that location on the back of the Acer case, there are three little holes, right where the mic is at.
I call mystery solved!
under some very close inspection i found a small opening in between the glass and the top bezel that is right behind the mic, not sure if that's what it is for, but it makes sense to me.

Do speaker grills snap back in?

I replaced my screen today and had to pull out the old front flash and the speaker grill since the replacement didn't have those.
I figured the grills would snap right in, but these definitely don't. I'm sure i can find a way to get them in there, but before i did anything somewhat drastic, was curious if anyone here has had luck getting them back in with simple snap (after the whole phone is reassembled), or if i need to go down another path.
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I replaced my screen today and had to pull out the old front flash and the speaker grill since the replacement didn't have those.
I figured the grills would snap right in, but these definitely don't. I'm sure i can find a way to get them in there, but before i did anything somewhat drastic, was curious if anyone here has had luck getting them back in with simple snap (after the whole phone is reassembled), or if i need to go down another path.
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Did you try puting them back in just like you removed them? Why cant you put them back, too big etc??
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola+Moto+X+Style(Moto+X+Pure+Edition)+Teardown/54988
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Did you try puting them back in just like you removed them? Why cant you put them back, too big etc??
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Thanks for the replies. The ifixit video doesn't seem to address the grills. What I'm actually talking about is the colored bars that sit on the speaker openings (that we can customize via motomaker). The replacement screen I bought didn't come with those (just a grill opening with two small rectangle holes in them). So, on my old screen, I was able to pop out those grill/bars. They are straight plastic bars with two tabs on them. The tabs look like they should pop right in those two holes on the replacement grill opening, but they definitely don't go in with a simple snap. I've tried pushing pretty hard to get them in, but am nervous about breaking the plastic, or worse, hurting the new screen. So, for now, they are left out- which is ok - but if i'm just doing something dumb or missing some trick, I'd definitely prefer to have them in there.
chuck-fu said:
Thanks for the replies. The ifixit video doesn't seem to address the grills. What I'm actually talking about is the colored bars that sit on the speaker openings (that we can customize via motomaker). The replacement screen I bought didn't come with those (just a grill opening with two small rectangle holes in them). So, on my old screen, I was able to pop out those grill/bars. They are straight plastic bars with two tabs on them. The tabs look like they should pop right in those two holes on the replacement grill opening, but they definitely don't go in with a simple snap. I've tried pushing pretty hard to get them in, but am nervous about breaking the plastic, or worse, hurting the new screen. So, for now, they are left out- which is ok - but if i'm just doing something dumb or missing some trick, I'd definitely prefer to have them in there.
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http://i.imgur.com/ZvOS5gq.jpg is this what you are talking about?
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http://i.imgur.com/ZvOS5gq.jpg is this what you are talking about?
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Yes! That is exactly it. Can you snap that in and out very easily? I was able to snap mine out of the old, but they definitely don't snap easily into the replacement.
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Yes! That is exactly it. Can you snap that in and out very easily? I was able to snap mine out of the old, but they definitely don't snap easily into the replacement.
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thats not my photo sadly... You tried attaching it back in after you replaced the lcd or before?
ExCuTioN said:
thats not my photo sadly... You tried attaching it back in after you replaced the lcd or before?
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After- I didn't expect it to be a problem, so i closed everything up and resealed the backing and everything. Then ran into the issue.
If someone happened to know that for some reason, they will snap in if the LCD is out, then i'd probably open things up again at some point. But that doesn't seem likely, so I'm not going to do all of that just on the odd chance it makes a difference.
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After- I didn't expect it to be a problem, so i closed everything up and resealed the backing and everything. Then ran into the issue.
If someone happened to know that for some reason, they will snap in if the LCD is out, then i'd probably open things up again at some point. But that doesn't seem likely, so I'm not going to do all of that just on the odd chance it makes a difference.
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yea thats the problem the lcd must not be attached to snap it back in, if you think about it something underneath must be holding it, so now there is no space, you must remove the frame put the protector back in and then close it
ExCuTioN said:
yea thats the problem the lcd must not be attached to snap it back in, if you think about it something underneath must be holding it, so now there is no space, you must remove the frame put the protector back in and then close it
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That's what i was afraid of- but that's exactly the info I needed. Thanks!
chuck-fu said:
That's what i was afraid of- but that's exactly the info I needed. Thanks!
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i think i remember someone on some forum saying motorola just used double sided sticky tape for the grills.... mine are also loose and wiggle about a lot and looking for a solution to make them unmovable.
My bottom one is loose. So far not to annoying but still...
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Hi, my moto X is on its way, and I fix cellphones for a living. On the Nexus 6 the grills snap in and are very difficult about it. What I do is take the grill, lign it up to the opening and then fold a micro fiber cloth or something similar, and take a curved pair of pliers and compress the grill in. I typically do this before replacing the frame assebly. I've not done a pure yet, hopefully I don't ever have to
das_webos_transformer said:
Hi, my moto X is on its way, and I fix cellphones for a living. On the Nexus 6 the grills snap in and are very difficult about it. What I do is take the grill, lign it up to the opening and then fold a micro fiber cloth or something similar, and take a curved pair of pliers and compress the grill in. I typically do this before replacing the frame assebly. I've not done a pure yet, hopefully I don't ever have to
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That worked great! Saved me from taking this thing apart again. Thanks!
das_webos_transformer said:
Hi, my moto X is on its way, and I fix cellphones for a living. On the Nexus 6 the grills snap in and are very difficult about it. What I do is take the grill, lign it up to the opening and then fold a micro fiber cloth or something similar, and take a curved pair of pliers and compress the grill in. I typically do this before replacing the frame assebly. I've not done a pure yet, hopefully I don't ever have to
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My bottom one wiggles at lot. Basically every time I use the phone the first thing i do is center it. Have you had any such experience? Should I attempt to take it off and reinsert them?
Also my top one was pretty sturdy first 3 months. Now its also moving and also rumbles/rattles a little with the music playing at full volume. If i press it down while the musics playing the rattling goes away (though i have to hold it precisely in place)
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That worked great! Saved me from taking this thing apart again. Thanks!
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Hey glad to help, those are a pain to open over and over again haha. Nothing like getting them together and totally forgetting the speaker grills haha.
faris said:
My bottom one wiggles at lot. Basically every time I use the phone the first thing i do is center it. Have you had any such experience? Should I attempt to take it off and reinsert them?
Also my top one was pretty sturdy first 3 months. Now its also moving and also rumbles/rattles a little with the music playing at full volume. If i press it down while the musics playing the rattling goes away (though i have to hold it precisely in place)
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You could try removing them and swapping them, or you could try pressing them in further with a pair of pliers as I detailed above, or possibly they're just loose, and a small dot of super glue could do the trick. Be careful taking them out, they're easily marred. Maybe provide us a picture of how they look and we can determine if they're just loose. Like a profile view a horizontal view from the left side and an isometric type photo
Do you mean the metal bar? It has barbed points that press into the matching slots. It's a one-time mating that tears open the slots when they're removed. They tend to fall out of Moto/Leno's refurbished phones and the same may happen for a salvaged screen. You can stir some Crazy Glue in the slots with a tiny steel wire until it starts to gel, then press the bar in.
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Hey glad to help, those are a pain to open over and over again haha. Nothing like getting them together and totally forgetting the speaker grills haha.
You could try removing them and swapping them, or you could try pressing them in further with a pair of pliers as I detailed above, or possibly they're just loose, and a small dot of super glue could do the trick. Be careful taking them out, they're easily marred. Maybe provide us a picture of how they look and we can determine if they're just loose. Like a profile view a horizontal view from the left side and an isometric type photo
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https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3XeEtIOm2zuUXhUb202RnhlbFk
Any other techniques for getting these things in? I cant get mine in the assembly for the life of me, no matter how much force i use.
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Would like to know as well just got my replacement screen today.

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