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My battery cover is peeling off...

Just so you know... I don't know why or how... but it is happening... it has a thin layer on top that is peeling off...

welcome to the club
ccezar2004 said:
Just so you know... I don't know why or how... but it is happening... it has a thin layer on top that is peeling off...
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mine too:S after one month of usage:S
i'm thinking of peeling off whole cover with credit card so it will atleast look better... i don't think warranty will cover it:S

ccezar2004 said:
Just so you know... I don't know why or how... but it is happening... it has a thin layer on top that is peeling off...
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It has only recently started peeling but have had it since November.
The cover can be replaced but it is not that cheap from what I can find.

Same here, mine is half peeled now.. like paint flakes.. =/

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-HD-2-HD2-...asesPouches&hash=item35aa016725#ht_2725wt_911
I need one too

Yep, everyone's is.

not everyone's, my back cover still looks brand new nothing peeling off, and i've had my hd2 for about 8 months. Though i do keep mine in the pouch which is probably why

Pictures please!!!

Mine's fine... But covers can be had very cheap on eBay... $12 US
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No peeling on my 6mo old T9193. No pouch or any cover, either.

No problems with my battery cover. I did order a new one though, because I want to try to drill a small hole and slot in it to be able to soft reset my HD2 when necessary and take out the SD card without having to remove the battery cover

lemonspeakers said:
Pictures please!!!
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Isolated to one spot on mine as shown.

I have zagg full body protection on mine and it protect the cover to get scratched

Mine is well and truly in the transformation process...

LongZheng said:
Mine is well and truly in the transformation process...
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holy crap! that is hideous! good thing is that after it all wears down, you still have a brushed metal surface underneath.... now unless that begins to shed after the next few months....

here's mine. pictured with phone itself under terrible light.. but you can see..
damn how can i get one of these in Slovenia we don't have our ebay and shipment from US or UK costs more than actual price of cover :S
i'm even thinking of doing the chrome look on it but with real chrome, i know some people who can do that. But i'm not shure about aluminium..
any suggestions?

Christ!!!!
That's looks like someone rubbed their behind with it, then rubbed it in sand, dropped it in acid and is now well on it's way to be driven over by a truck!
Damn Son... that is bad. You really shoud give HTC a piece of your mind. That obviously looks like it might have been defective, unless you really took it to town.
Anyways here are a few links for you
Original Extended Battery Cover with Kickstand (No Battery!)
http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=195803
Standard Replacement Battery Cover
http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=195872
These are quite expensive. I'm sure you can find much cheaper alternatives on eBay. Better yet, take it down to a car garage that does repainting. I'm sure they'll be willing to give you a show quality finish.

While I am installing IPG to my phone, side of my battery is peeling off Because I think the guard did not stick very well and I tear wear too many times.

You could always try and have a silver finish to your cover like ive done
I followed this tutorial:
http://blog.whitesites.com/Chrome-HTC-HD2-Battery-Cover-Tutorial__634103488469591250_blog.htm

so i fxxxed up real bad

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What's the story?
Sent From My HTC Evo Using Tapatalk Pro!

a pictures worth a thousand words .
phone fell off seat in movie theater, like 2 feet from ground..

was it naked?

I cried a little inside when I saw this picture..

without a case ? ya

sorry.
I hate how badly HTC tempers some of their phones [screen that is]
I remember when I got my first TP2, broke screen on first drop... I had a replacement,... That I still have... I treat it like trash! And lemme tell you this thing is sturdy. My Evo... Has been abused, dropped, fell straight on the curb of the sidewalk (right onto the raised part and onto the floor). Only visible thing is a tiny dot of glass that chipped off the lower bottom right.. This one is sturdy as hell too...

this was my first time dropping the phone, I only had it for about two weeks.
The screen is like scratch proof but not shatter proof, it should be the other way around at least (hopefully both). I tried using my keys to scratch out a hole in the glass so i could take it out and see if i could get a replacement glass but the keys wouldnt even scratch as hard as i tried

i died a little inside when i saw that picture. if that happened to my phone...i would probably cry

Dang that really sux. I was so scared when I dropped my Evo at work from a height of 30 ft and lucky for me I just had sum dirt in the kick stand but that was the day I added insurance on my bill. I'm sure if u have insurance they will give u a new screen as there was a time with my instinct I broke the screen 3 times in a month and Sprint fixed it no questions asked
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felacio said:
I cried a little inside when I saw this picture..
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i LOLed really

Sporkman said:
i LOLed really
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his name or the comment?

DirtyShroomz said:
his name or the comment?
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@ the PIC why put a 500$ phone on a sent and EVEN take the chance of it falling ?

That sucks man . Well if you don't have insurance, they sell replacement touch screen digitizers on eBay. Not sure how easy it is to replace.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Sprint-Evo-...862017?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4152abc101
I have no affiliation to that seller, just looked up the cheapest one that wasn't out of the country.
Looks like some guys just put up a repair video too and it doesn't look too difficult, but I'd be scared to do it myself lol.
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-evo-4g-glass-touch-screen-digtizer-lcd-repair-guide.html

Most sprint repair stores are stocking glass/screen replacements. Just go down there and get it fixed, generally they can do them in 15-20 minutes

actually im within the first 30 days, so im taking the phone back to a store and swapping it for a brand new one. which seems like a great deal to me.

if you are rooted you will probably have to unroot... but you already knew that

I just flashed back to the stock rom i found in the evo wiki, that should be good correct ?

rockage said:
actually im within the first 30 days, so im taking the phone back to a store and swapping it for a brand new one. which seems like a great deal to me.
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Good luck man. 30 days or not they're probably not gonna just swap an obviously damaged phone out for a new one. Not saying it wont happen, just.. good luck!
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I just flashed back to the stock rom i found in the evo wiki, that should be good correct ?
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You should be good with that. In my experience I've had no trouble taking rooted devices in to them. I always make sure at the very least it appears stock when they power it up.

I called them and they are the ones that suggested i just return it and get a new one since it's within thirty days. I called the store too, not sprint (sometimes they like to contradict each other).

DIY Acer a500 Cases, Sleeves & Covers

I know I'm not the only one to reapropriate some old leather.
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Are you working on your own DIY cover or case? Or maybe a frame?
Maybe you have some ideas but not sure how to start? Or maybe you already made one
Post'em if you got'em.

I want one how much?
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I made it for me. I'm not selling any.

Aww dang nice job though!!
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Thanks
It only took a few hours to do. While it's not protective like a hard-case, it'll keep the dust off it as a place to store. It feels nice in the hand, has a better grip than just the tablet alone and looks classy. The tablet slips in and out easily and the added moleskin elastic band helps the flap from flopping around.

Nice job, I like it! I'm going for Acer's case however

jacobras said:
Nice job, I like it! I'm going for Acer's case however
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Thanks jacobras!
I might make another one - book-style though - So I can prop it up.

just finished mine!
Forgive the poor image color.

I don't know how I missed you DIY case. Looks great and functional, well done!

My gf is knitting a custom sleeve for me, it will be similar to this one, in a slightly different colour.

Biologos said:
My gf is knitting a custom sleeve for me, it will be similar to this one, in a slightly different colour.
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That's rather neat! Tell her to knit the Acer logo into it, too!

That is neat and I bet it keeps it nice and toasty on those cold winter nights. (;

I love the knit sleeve!
My niece is a big knitter and my brother has a tablet.
I've got to show her this pic, she will go nuts.
Great ideas folks, loving the creativity!

Love the knit sleeve - I had a sleeve by Rogue Theory via Etsy for my iPad, it wasn't knit but it fit really snug which I liked.. Can't find anything like it for the Iconia, so this knit one would likely be just about perfect! I don't want a hassle with zippers or velcro!
Thanks for the great idea!

Not self made but I recycled a 10.2 inch netbook sleeping bag for my a500. I don't really care for skins, folio cases or silicon covers as I like the look and feel of my tablet so the bag works perfect for me, it's not a super snug fit but i welcome the extra space for my cleaning cloth and earbuds.
I got it for like 6 bucks at Ross
P.S.
That knitted sleeve is pretty creative but I wonder how well it would protect the tab if dropped.

Well, if it's going to get carried on the train or something like that, I put it in a netbook case, for the extra protection. But, to be honest, I don't think it makes much of a difference, so I try not to drop it at all

jacobras said:
Nice job, I like it! I'm going for Acer's case however
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The biggest problem with Acer's case is that the tab slips out of it by itself... just sitting there.

Biologos said:
My gf is knitting a custom sleeve for me, it will be similar to this one, in a slightly different colour.
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And keeps your head warm when not protecting your A500

My DIY sleeve and Stand
Hi all,
Just thought I'd share my DIY sleeve and stand with you.
The sleeve is nothing fancy but the cloth / foam / cloth sandwich construction makes it highly shock-absorbing. I used wrapping foam found in bubble wrap envelopes
the stand is a PU foam core with cloth cover. I used the official stand as a model, so the 70° "film watching" and 20° "reading" angles are the same.

Very nice, jodokus77. I especially like the matching stand.

Wear mark from Dock

Hi Folks,
Well, I've had my TF for a few weeks now and its been great !
I use my Dock almost every day, mainly to provide more juice etc ...
Anyhoo .. i also use a Poetic case on the pad which i rarely take off, even when its docked. Today though i noticed a wear mark on the rear of the tablet and couldnt figure out where it came from .. untill i noticed that its in the same place the dock bracket edge is
It seems to effect one side more then the other (Right side... Left if you look at it from the back )
Has anyone else noticed this? .. The felt inside the dock bracket is still there so i dont know why it would cause it to rub ... and its only been a few weeks !!
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rly ... remove the ASUS Model sticker

im still rocking my stickers too its been months

OP: Now that you mention it, I do notice some spots on the back of my tab that aren't as shiny as the rest of it. Thanks for pointing out something I probably would never have noticed. >.<
Seriously, though-- I don't really care at this point. Perhaps I would if it was noticeably discolored.
xyellx said:
rly ... remove the ASUS Model sticker
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Why for? I still have mine on.

I have used the dock everyday for atleast 2 months, sometimes inserting and removing several times a day and I dont see anything. Guess I'm lucky
Sent from my Infuse... Love it!

saw the one at bestbuy and that one is marked pretty badly.

I have the same thing on the same side of my tablet as the OP.
My guess is that adding a little padding like a small piece from a micro-fiber cloth on each side of the dock may prevent further wear.
I know there is a felt-like material already there, but beefing up the padding may help. I haven't done anything to it
since it doesn't seem to be too severe.

Im going to do the same :-( its wierd it doesnt seem to happen with everyone though.

Small differences in manufacturing are to blame, its not really something they'd be able to see when making the device.
I also have a dock that does not lay flat when the tablet is docked and opened, it teeters a tiny bit and if it is on an uneven surface it will pivot around unless I hold it down.

Seriously... you are worried about cosmetic issues!
I'd be more concerned if my TF was overusing the battery, or the wifi reception was poor and dropping out of service.
Had it been a case of the screen was coming away from the casing or one of the ports was failing then yes I would understand.
Surely the basic operation is what you should be concerned about... not how it looks.

Beards said:
Seriously... you are worried about cosmetic issues!
I'd be more concerned if my TF was overusing the battery, or the wifi reception was poor and dropping out of service.
Had it been a case of the screen was coming away from the casing or one of the ports was failing then yes I would understand.
Surely the basic operation is what you should be concerned about... not how it looks.
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Well ... Put it this way .. When i noticed it, i wasnt shaking like a ****ting dog!.
Alls im saying is its not supposed to wear like that within a few weeks.
Its works as it should, battery life is superb etc etc...
You may not like your stuff to look good, but i prefer to keep my belongings in a decent condition also helps when/if you want to sell it on ...

Nexus 6 Drop Thread

Today I dropped my Nexus 6... And my case won't be here for another two days! The drop was from about 2 feet, the damage wasn't bad. Just a little scuffed up on the corners. Pictures below
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That just makes me cringe.

When I ordered it from sprint they told me it was gonna be 1 to 3 weeks for the phone to get there that's why I didn't order a case sooner but the phone came in within 3 days.

One drop, about 3.5 feet....

Ouch! This phone is very slippery in dry cool weather and if your skin is dry. A little moisture and hand locks on like a magnet. Regardless, I'm looking forward to my case as I cling on to my N6 with a "kung fu grip" until it arrives

I've had mine slip out of my shirt pocket two times on to a hard tile floor. It landed screen down both times. It's in a spigen slim armor case and there was no damage.

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One drop, about 3.5 feet....
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Ouch. It must of landed on a corner pretty good. I believe mine landed backside down on the asphalt and slid. Fell out of my lap when I got out of the car. Hopefully its not to expensive for you to get a replacement.

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Ouch. It must of landed on a corner pretty good. I believe mine landed backside down on the asphalt and slid. Fell out of my lap when I got out of the car. Hopefully its not to expensive for you to get a replacement.
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I don't know if getting a replacement is an option at this time. Probably putting it on ebay just to get it out of my sight.

I just gasped. I can't follow this thread anymore

Put a dark case on it and you won't see it.
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Glad I went ahead ordered my case... Got all my accessories but no phone lol.

Every new phone I decide I am going to try no case...then I come across one of these threads. Thanks, guess I am going to go check it the accessories threads now.

One benefit of being backordered is that my case came first.

Thing I love most about following new phones on XDA... Is the people that drop then within the first week. Do you guys have hands made out of butter?

Yikes. I bet quite a few people already have broken nexus 6's. Which would suck so bad.
Mine yesterday slipped out of my shirt pocket and landed on my foot. I was only getting up from my couch and the ground is soft anyway, along with my foot, so nothing at all happened.
Not gonna be putting it in this shirt pocket again. It's too big for the pocket haha

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Thing I love most about following new phones on XDA... Is the people that drop then within the first week. Do you guys have hands made out of butter?
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It's funny, i was thinking the same thing earlier today. But I was expecting to see a bunch of "Google screwed us with a cheap screen. Only cheap glass breaks like this. I've never heard of any other phone screen breaking. This is not my fault in any wayl Google made the phone slip out of my hand!". But surprisingly, every one in this thread has acted civil.

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It's funny, i was thinking the same thing earlier today. But I was expecting to see a bunch of "Google screwed us with a cheap screen. Only cheap glass breaks like this. I've never heard of any other phone screen breaking. This is not my fault in any wayl Google made the phone slip out of my hand!". But surprisingly, every one in this thread has acted civil.
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Haha yeah! Give it time.. We'll definitely have some of those.

Sucks bad for you guys.
I was just thinking about not using my Moko case when my N6 finally comes in the mail...I'm thinking again on that

Ouchies at these pics.... Can't wait till my diztronic gets here
Sent from my 1+1

I'm hoping it is built like my motox 2014. I've dropped it twice from 3.5 feet screen down onto tile floor and you can't even tell. No case