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[Q] Changing the battery for Acer A500

Batteries performance degrade overtime so are we able to change A500 battery if it is degraded or can we even upgrade it with a higher capcity in order to achive better performance?
Is their a tutorial for such procedure?
UPDATE: I would like to thank bvdrax for his help we are one stop closer to understanding our tablets

majidessa said:
Batteries performance degrade overtime so are we able to change A500 battery if it is degraded or can we even upgrade it with a higher capcity in order to achive better performance?
Is their a tutorial for such procedure?
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I was thinking about that this past weekend. That's one of the few things that I would like, that it currently doesn't have (a user replaceable battery). Although, I would imagine that we could find a battery that would work with it and replace it, if we didn't mind opening it up and voiding the warranty!

JackMetal said:
I was thinking about that this past weekend. That's one of the few things that I would like, that it currently doesn't have (a user replaceable battery). Although, I would imagine that we could find a battery that would work with it and replace it, if we didn't mind opening it up and voiding the warranty!
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Of course the battery may be soldered in, at which point even if getting the case apart without an issue is easy enough a soldering job would be needed. I would guess the warranty would be long since over by the time our batteries start going.
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google openiong iconia or something like that
There is a walk thru I Sen a week or so ago on replacing battery and so on. I think this device snaps together at the seems at top and bottom. Ibhave notices the button of mine is a bit wider crack then the top. So I do think this makes sense.

By the time my A500's battery dies enough for me to care, I fully expect to have replaced the tablet itself. My Droid's 2yo battery hilds up fine still under much harder use (including hotter processor and case temps from overclocking and from living in a car mount.)

There is a post on androidtablets.net that shows the tablet partly dissembled. I can't post the link because I don't have 8 posts.

I pulled the battery out of mine just now. It is not soldered in. The case came apart very easily using a pampered chef plastic orange peeler, and just easing it into the seam and following it around.
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bvdrax said:
I pulled the battery out of mine just now. It is not soldered in. The case came apart very easily using a pampered chef plastic orange peeler, and just easing it into the seam and following it around.
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The back of my box said 3260mAh x 2 ( 24.1 Wh ) ... is there 2 batteries ??
you mind taking pictures showing the steps of dissecting this baby ??
BTW ... that attached pic is way too small to see anything ( at least I saw the plug...that's a good thing )

Once I find the good camera I will take some better pics of how to tear it apart.
Try the link below for a better pic.
I am pretty sure this little plastic job has 2 batteries in it, as it looks to be segmented into two compartments. Also, the leads seam to indicate two batteries.
HTML:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tCpBFxsk1gBKpCr9vN-Z38CHbw16BN85JIFK8cJrdOQ?feat=directlink

^ 2 cells, not 2 batteries. A battery is merely the word for a collection of cells.

Here is a quick video of me cracking my A500 apart. Also, I have some better pictures of the inside with and without the battery and the battery itself.
http://youtu.be/MIvbWo_p3KI
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/AywLT6kob_wkcgtmStMZp8CHbw16BN85JIFK8cJrdOQ?feat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nOaHYqR0esfx-X7H1L_r6MCHbw16BN85JIFK8cJrdOQ?feat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5TUY_BB_osgg7HeN_wj8h8CHbw16BN85JIFK8cJrdOQ?feat=directlink

Thanks for the pic/video bvdrax
still not seeing 2x battery ... and it said Lithium Ion on the battery ...while it said Lithium Polymer on the box ..etc
Li-Ion & Li-Polymer are similar but different.
Whatever
at least it's not solder on.

bvdrax said:
Here is a quick video of me cracking my A500 apart. Also, I have some better pictures of the inside with and without the battery and the battery itself.
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Thank you in behalf of all the Acer Iconia owners who are curious to see how we can crack this one open. You are one brave individual for trying and succeeding and making it possible for us to see how easy it is to do so. More reason to love the Iconia, replaceable battery!

Let us know if you find a Mini PCI-E slot while you're digging in there.

thanks BVDRAX! Great job man!

The average Li-on battery carries a ~3 year useful life. More likely than not, three years from now most of us will have a different tab and you'll still be able to use yours over a/c.

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Let us know if you find a Mini PCI-E slot while you're digging in there.
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If you look at the 3rd link (or second link in the stills) there is a spot for a standard mini pci-e card, however there is no socket installed and looks like there is a number of electronic compnents missing which are associated with it

You are a brave soul. Thanks for risking your warranty to show us how to do this!

thx bvdrax!

Wow, great video and pics. Thanks a lot, good to know whats in there and how to get there.

Anyone thinking about lenovo ideapad k1

Is anyone thinking of jumping ship to lenovo ideapad k1? Looks like a nice device almost similar to the tab in specs, less expensive, has netflix app support. Only thing is I don't know how much thicker it is compared to the tab. It also comes with a custom launcher but has an option to disable it.
Suppose to be available from jul 28th, below is the engadget article with video.
http://tinyurl.com/3g3pb3s
Edit: Netflix now works with tab 10.1 as well. Apk can be found on the other thread or google it
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I'm about to pre-order one from Lenovo as we speak. I was debating between this and Galaxy Tab, but I'm pretty sure that the build quality of Lenovo's offering will be superior. The only thing that troubles me is the battery life. I've owned two Lenovo noteboks in the past 3 years and, while I enjoy the hardware, the battery life is the weakest feature and definitely lags behind the competition in that department. Maybe they did some tweaking when it comes to tablets, but be warned.

That thing is hideous! Pass!

I don't think lenovo has the good built quality as samsung anymore. They used to have when under IBM. Not anymore.
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it looks gigantic! I guess one could calculate the thickness based on the 3.5 mm jack plug.
EDIT: it's 13.3 mm

Anyone that gets it, please see if you can pull the Netflix APK and share.

the build-quality seems to be quite good, but the overall design of the pad is pretty ugly

I sawt hat this morning, is it me or does something look a little off with the bevel? so yea - pass.

I won't be changing my 10.1 for one.

Just as a quick update to this thread, there is now a working Netflix APK released in the wild for the samsung galaxy tab 10.1. The link is in a thread on these forums, posted today.

This tablet is going to be an instant failure. Its ridiculously THICK at 13.3mm. Its even thicker than the xoom.

brobits said:
Just as a quick update to this thread, there is now a working Netflix APK released in the wild for the samsung galaxy tab 10.1. The link is in a thread on these forums, posted today.
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Yeah saw that and updated op ... Thanks
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looks thick and heavy

it's nice so far. it does not feel cheap in my hand like some other tabs i played with. it was a toss up between this and the transformer. this won because of native netflix support.
sent from my K1

zylandros said:
it's nice so far. it does not feel cheap in my hand like some other tabs i played with. it was a toss up between this and the transformer. this won because of native netflix support.
sent from my K1
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Wait, where did you get one?

^^ you already have a k1? How did you manager to get it?
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Picked it up from OfficeDepot. I called ahead to see if they had it and the associate said they did. I asked specifically if it was a sellable unit. He said yes. Then when I went in to buy it the manager said thy were out of stock. I pitched a little bit of a fit and got them to dismantle the display they just set up the day before.
Wanna buy it ;-)
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Pics? Can you put a review up? Removable back/battery? Etc?

It's really a shame the XDA app FC on it though.
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Lenovo K1 Ideapad first impression
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sorry cannot post clicky links yet.
Here is a link to the initial unboxing. Overall the device is nice. No the back is not removable and it is a fixed battery. The camera takes decent enough pictures from the rear camera, though I would not want to lug this around as a camera - Droid Charge will remain camera.
The whole 13.3 mm thickness and 0.16 lbs heavier than the Transformer thing eludes me with some other posters. TBH 1.49 to 1.65 lbs is not a gamebreaker in my opinion. And the thickness difference is negligble in my opinion. Where I do see a diffrence in the pad versus others ones on the shelf is the width of the bezel. The Lenovo's bezel is definitely a tad wider. For me this is a good thing as I have big hands, though other users might find this annoying.
The touchscreen is on par with other devices I have touched. Though this is the first one I have actually brought home. The accuracy as I type this is exceptional, with the only mistypes being my own fat fingers.
Start up of the pad is fast with a quick Lenovo banner then the nVidia logo and sexy nVidia girl telling me it's nVidia powered. Once up, the preinstalled aps run crisply and smoothly. Being that this my first tablet with Honeycomb on it I am trial and erroring what apps from the market work. It seems from what I have read it is hit or missip with Honeycomb rit niw in terms if apps.I did get the Netflix app installed though it is not the native app (Lenovo has stated this is not available just yet officially) Full mirroring to the HDMI port works without a hitch and Netflix movies are clear. I am actually impressed with the sound quality as most devices of this size have skimped in terms of sound. The speakers are loud enough to listen to in the car without headphones and the sound us crisp.
Something of note - there are no USB ports or SD card slots. That said there is a SIM card slot of unknown use at this time (unlockable for cellular and 3/4g capabilities???)
My first impression is that getting past the initial transitional from GB to HC will take me some time. The device itself has met or exceeded my expectations in every area I have used it in over the last 24 hours. And, I can see the pad becoming part of my everyday life.
I will post some more pictures of it when I get home.
-Z

Iconia A501 64Gb real unboxing

Recently my Acer Iconia 64Gb was dropped, it flew about 5-7 meters (16.4-22 feet) - down onto the iced concrete.
The edge got damaged it remained on though.
One way to fix the the dent on the side was to open up the case and sharpen it.
So I took a flat headed screw driver and proceeded to open from the docking side at the bottom.
I took some photos with my SGSII, sorry for the quality it was dark and I really wanted to get it fixed ASAP.
here is the damaged edge if it can be seen..
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here is the mighty screw driver
here is a closer look of the insides
I then closed it all together.. I was having problem though... closing as I didnt take out my extra MicroSD card and my SIM card... So dont forget to remove that if you decide to open up
Any how the edge is still not totally recovered but better then it was.
PS: Dont leave your Iconia sitting at a dangerous place without your supervision!

@RiceDie, Iconias don't make good hockey pucks! iPads are much better.
Dude, get a case for your poor tab next time you take it out for a "curling" match

Moscow Desire I guess the official Acer case would of saved my Tab but I had a classy leather one climing on a RMG crane at a port, I left it in an unsafe place that it fell off while I was walking the stair ways!
Yeah those iGadgets would be better off either dusting shelves or getting played on ice
Any how I still adore my A501 !
Never had so much fun with any gadgets I ever had Android FTW!
Moscow Desire said:
@RiceDie, Iconias don't make good hockey pucks! iPads are much better.
Dude, get a case for your poor tab next time you take it out for a "curling" match
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Wow. 16 ft drop and that's the only damage? I dropped mine 3ft while it was in a leather case and got that much damage. In fact, that corner of my tablet looks exactly the same.
Great job fixing it. I need to do the same to mine.
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So glad tablet is ok. You got very lucky.i to have a corner damaged on mine from a drop of the Coffee table .Well it was pushed by the cat Making more room to nap. I Do think the alum design looks nice but Is not as strong as a well made plastic case that has some bounce.
No i did not kill the cat . I just keep my tablet out of her way.
Nice story. thanks for sharing .

Nice to hear that Im lucky by such little damage
Thanks for sharing your stories too guys and girls
I think I might open it once more to get the edge perfect looking
Euclid's Brother said:
Wow. 16 ft drop and that's the only damage? I dropped mine 3ft while it was in a leather case and got that much damage. In fact, that corner of my tablet looks exactly the same.
Great job fixing it. I need to do the same to mine.
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erica_renee said:
So glad tablet is ok. You got very lucky.i to have a corner damaged on mine from a drop of the Coffee table .Well it was pushed by the cat Making more room to nap. I Do think the alum design looks nice but Is not as strong as a well made plastic case that has some bounce.
No i did not kill the cat . I just keep my tablet out of her way.
Nice story. thanks for sharing .
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[POOL] Does your Nexus 7 have defects?

Does your Nexus 7 have defects?
Also post where did you buy your Nexus 7 from.
Mine is coming soon and I will tell.

pclov3r said:
Does your Nexus 7 have defects?
Also post where did you buy your Nexus 7 from.
Mine is coming soon and I will tell.
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Mine came perfect.

The left side of my screen near the center makes a strange noise when I press down on it, almost like adhesive lifting.

This thread title has defects
No I'm sorry. I don't believe I have any dead pixels. Mind you, I didn't search for long. What freaked me out however was that I never got the USB drivers from the SDK. I'm good now though, rooted and runnin'.

100% ok here sexy n sleek
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The few bits of information about people having screens coming loose has me all paranoid. Mine makes a slight noise if the push on the lower right side of the device. But close examination makes it appear not to be the screen but the rear cover has a tiny bit of play (assume it is a slightly less than ideal retainer clip). I don't expect it to be an issue but if it does turn into one but the time I probably need to RMA it they should be further into the production cycle and hopefully past small issue like that.

There's already a thread like this
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I'm not sure I would call one dead pixel "very minor". Could absolutely ruin things depending on where it is.

C6 from Gamestop with no issues so far.

thebobp said:
I'm not sure I would call one dead pixel "very minor". Could absolutely ruin things depending on where it is.
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Yeah. I Agree with you here.

so 25% of users are reporting defects? damn.

Uh where do you get 25%?? More like 5-8%
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Uh where do you get 25%?? More like 5-8%
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add it up... about 25%... lf course the numbers aren't that great lol.

Keep in mind, I am simultaneously knocking on a huge piece of wood as I type this, but my Nexus that I purchase at Gamestop is brilliant. No issues at all to speak of. Hope it stays that way and that all of you who got defective units get them replaced soon. Cheers.

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Keep in mind, I am simultaneously knocking on a huge piece of wood as I type this
Cheers.
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TMI

This is what I'm afraid of ... had the first transformer and that device was just rubbish .
What makes me thinking is that all the issues I had on transformer are showing up with nexus .
1. Loose screen (in transformer at first no problem after a week I could feel it being loose when grabbed . After 3 weeks screen collapsed and from the top of the edge to the screen surface there was like 2-3mm difference
2. Light bleeds ... had it all over the screen. That was an IPS screen.
3. Screen not stuck properly top right corner . When looked at the screen under about 160 degrees (pretty much looking at the screen when its flat) the actual screen was off by 3-4 mm from the main glass and could see the light coming through
4. Dead pixel. One but that's it .
And that was just one single device ... makes me wonder how Asus build this one when I read all the comments
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Wha? Where did u even get those calculations???
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My left side was dodgy - but easily clicked back into place. Now it's perfect

exzacklyright said:
add it up... about 25%... lf course the numbers aren't that great lol.
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Damn right I would say 25%. I got the rising screen on the left. Read in another thread if u apply enough force it should click and stay down... pooooooooor quality control to be honest.
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MattSkeet said:
This is what I'm afraid of ... had the first transformer and that device was just rubbish .
What makes me thinking is that all the issues I had on transformer are showing up with nexus .
1. Loose screen (in transformer at first no problem after a week I could feel it being loose when grabbed . After 3 weeks screen collapsed and from the top of the edge to the screen surface there was like 2-3mm difference
2. Light bleeds ... had it all over the screen. That was an IPS screen.
3. Screen not stuck properly top right corner . When looked at the screen under about 160 degrees (pretty much looking at the screen when its flat) the actual screen was off by 3-4 mm from the main glass and could see the light coming through
4. Dead pixel. One but that's it .
And that was just one single device ... makes me wonder how Asus build this one when I read all the comments
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Yep sorry to confirm, but I have the "loose screen issue" with my Nexus 7.
It's a device from Google I/O, so it could be that this this batch was put together in a hurry, and that caused the defect, but it's still a bummer, that it's not even a month old, and this happens. There's no way of returning it, because I'm in the EU...
Oh yeah, it's one of the few ones with a white back. The white is rubbing off where it sits on the table and where you hold it with your hand. The base black is slowly emerging.
I hope the ones people actually buy will be better manufactured...

[Q] Bending our nexus

Hi guys, my first post here..
I bought yesterday my nexus and I am completely pleased with this great device and software.
I want to ask you about the strength of this device. I always feel a little insecure for my devices. So I "test" them to find out how durable they are. So, even if the nexus 7 seems very durable and strong, when i bend it, the screen makes some color difference at the edges. Just to notice: not at normal, but when I bend it much...
Is there any problem?

eftaxias said:
Hi guys, my first post here..
I bought yesterday my nexus and I am completely pleased with this great device and software.
I want to ask you about the strength of this device. I always feel a little insecure for my devices. So I "test" them to find out how durable they are. So, even if the nexus 7 seems very durable and strong, when i bend it, the screen makes some color difference at the edges. Just to notice: not at normal, but when I bend it much...
Is there any problem?
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You can't be serious. You are bending a $200 tablet, the reason for the discoloration is the fact you are bending the display which causes the liquid crystal to move.
If you don't want to cause permanent damage I recommend you don't purposely bend it anymore.
[Edit] I have a question, in what sensible thought would bending your device be a good way to test its durability? What kind of situation would you be in that you would accidentally bend your tablet?
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Well, glass isn't really supposed to bend...
If your device looks fine during normal usage I would say you are OK. If you notice color differences on the edges without bending, you may have an issue.
For the future, with the numerous screen lift issues I would say that the front glass on the Nexus 7 is under a bit more strain than other tablets. So don't bend it.

eftaxias said:
Hi guys, my first post here..
I bought yesterday my nexus and I am completely pleased with this great device and software.
I want to ask you about the strength of this device. I always feel a little insecure for my devices. So I "test" them to find out how durable they are. So, even if the nexus 7 seems very durable and strong, when i bend it, the screen makes some color difference at the edges. Just to notice: not at normal, but when I bend it much...
Is there any problem?
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OMG.. Im very sorry but if i ever run into you stuck and needing to use my phone. Yes because yours has a broken screen from bending it.. I will have to say NO.. Its a tablet not a yoga teacher Do not bend your tablet . If you bend your tablet it will not longer be your friend. Please do not bend your friends...
Sent from Concerned citizens against bending nexus tablets.. Time to hit up congress for a new law ...

Tablets aren't made to bend. There is probably enough give to accommodate slightly but those are in cases of an accident. I wouldn't go around intentionally trying to damage my device. The only time I would bend it was if I accidentally sat on it, and the results probably won't be good.
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Ok, clear.. I will stop it
To be serious, for the friend asking, no there is no colour problem in normal use. It also seems not to have the usual screen lift problem.

eftaxias said:
So, even if the nexus 7 seems very durable and strong, when i bend it, the screen makes some color difference at the edges. Just to notice: not at normal, but when I bend it much...
Is there any problem?
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eftaxias said:
Hi guys, my first post here..
I bought yesterday my nexus and I am completely pleased with this great device and software.
I want to ask you about the strength of this device. I always feel a little insecure for my devices. So I "test" them to find out how durable they are. So, even if the nexus 7 seems very durable and strong, when i bend it, the screen makes some color difference at the edges. Just to notice: not at normal, but when I bend it much...
Is there any problem?
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Yes. The problem is some people shouldn't be allowed around expensive electronics.
Sure as chit you'll be posting about screen, speaker or housing issues in you next post.
Rootbrain

Lmfao...is this serious?
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Mine works better when I jump on it

Dude, you're bending it the wrong way!
Mine bends completely in half the other way & fits snug into my back pocket.