My hardware Back button came off during a long flight from NYC. I managed to find the button but can't get it to reattach. It looks as if the prongs are still in place and should stay no problem, but I can't get it to seat. Is it possible I'm trying to seat it improperly? Also, can I just buy a new one? Any help appreciated.
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I went ahead and tried to paint my phone and it came out fine but i dropped it so i went ahead to re do the paint job. In the process of disassembly somewhow the power button off of the board was knocked off leaving me completely unable to turn on my phone. Is anyone here able to take one off the sides and re solder it into position for me or perhaps point me in the direction to buy a replacement piece thank.
Today marks the second time my power button was broken ( wont turn the Wiz on or off) since I bought it used from a friend. I got it to work by eventually loading XM6 (thanks mfrazzz) ROM, and then it started to work, but after I dropped it recently, no go. Is it safe to say it's time for me to get a new phone, or try to solve this power button issue?
I think it's the problem with the power button (switch). I had this problem a few months back. Eventually I had to replace that tiny switch in the mainboard (bought a spare switch and do the soldering myself). Works perfectly afterwards.
If you're comfortable with operating the wizard yourself then, you know, go ahead.
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I think it's the problem with the power button (switch). I had this problem a few months back. Eventually I had to replace that tiny switch in the mainboard (bought a spare switch and do the soldering myself). Works perfectly afterwards.
If you're comfortable with operating the wizard yourself then, you know, go ahead.
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hi there may i ask where you bought the switch? i have some hardware problems on my wizard and i need to buy parts for it. thank you. your reply would be a great help.
Sorry I didn't mention that but I live in Viet Nam and things like that you can find easily in electric stores where they fix small devices like pda, phones, cameras...
Hi there, sorry to burden everyone with another broken hermes thread but I was wondering if I could get pushed in the right direction on something.
I started having the white screen issues that ever so popular around here. Initially I managed to fix it but it always came back. I've taken my phone apart a good few times but I think I've really done it in now. I was trying the fix from user alkizmo with the foam on the D-pad connections but upon putting the phone back together I found that it would not switch on at all. I'd put everything back in the proper place and have now since removed the foam pieces but still to no avail. Even when plugged into the wall it won't switch on. It just sits there with a RED light instead of the usual charging orange light.
I'm not sure what I've done or if it's even fixable but any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated. (Keeping in mind I'm not super tech savvy)
Thank you.
Try to reseat the connectors first. Don't think a bad flex cable or dpad would cause a red light. Sounds like the motherboard is fried. Did you ground yourself with a strap and be extra careful when taking it apart?
so here is my story... my google nexus 10 got wet, and i dissasembled the whole thing, so it could dry up. when i was assembling it, i accidentally broke the Power & Volume flex cable, which is indeed needed to power up the device... I´ve been looking for the part on ebay, amazon.I found it in powermedicbook.com and rounded.com but it is out of stock. I´ve been looking also in my town for the part, but i can´t find it... I´m losing hopes,:crying: well is there a way to actually power up my device from my laptop ? maybe by plug it in and use some software.. jeeez I want to use my Nexus, i miss it:crying: any help will be greatly aprreciated.
Going out on a limb and saying no.
It'd have to be at the kernel level where you have a magnetic trigger to input the screen to wake but not if your device is powered off and unable to be powered on to install the kernel.
Hope you find a power button and try to stay away from areas where your tablet can be dropped in water?
Good luck.
Found one on ebay if it helps you.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Google-Ne...ablet_eReader_Accessories&hash=item27e0847758
Hello,
I acquired an HTC one M9 to replace my dead M8 that I caused (funny story at the end). The headphone jack was wonky, and since I had disassembled and reassembled an iPhone 4S in the past I thought I could try my hand at this. The hardest part was getting the M8 out of its metal shell, and I think that's when I may have damaged something. I was able tot get it back together, but it will not power on.
I can plug it in to a charger and I see the screen come on showing that it charges and that there is a healthy power level to begin with. I can no longer find the plastic power button though, so I have to use a screwdriver tip or a spudger to press the sensor to turn it on. I've held it down for 30 seconds, 1 min, held it and the volume down button for the same amount of time, and tried the same with the volume up button, but no luck. I keep the shell off of it when I attempt to revive it, if that makes a difference (slightly easier to reach the power on button at the top). I can possibly put it back in the metal case and try to hold down all three buttons, but it's a ***** to get back out of the case.
I remember reading a few threads here or elsewhere regarding the ability to jump start a dead phone or android device, perhaps it was a Nexus 7. Is there anything like that in the development package or a standalone program where I can connect it via USB and jump start it that way? Or is it pretty much toast at this point? I see replacement power buttons and power button boards on eBay for under $20, but with my (lack of) skills I believe I'll just damage it more. What are your thought and what are my options?
(Funny story). I purchased my HTC One M8 from an eBay seller, yet when I got it, the power button was not on top but on the right. I'm thinking, "okay, didnt know I'll have to start looking for alternate M8 cases...". When I called Sprint to activate it and provided the information, they said it was actually an M9! So the reviews aren't as favorable towards the M9 as they are the M8, but I love it nonetheless. And of course if anything needs replaced I'm just going to take it to a brick-and-mortar shop to have them do it, save my spudgers for working on laptops.
Thank you for the help and advice!
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I can plug it in to a charger and I see the screen come on showing that it charges and that there is a healthy power level to begin with. I can no longer find the plastic power button though, so I have to use a screwdriver tip or a spudger to press the sensor to turn it on. I've held it down for 30 seconds, 1 min, held it and the volume down button for the same amount of time, and tried the same with the volume up button, but no luck. I keep the shell off of it when I attempt to revive it, if that makes a difference (slightly easier to reach the power on button at the top). I can possibly put it back in the metal case and try to hold down all three buttons, but it's a ***** to get back out of the case.
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Unbelievable i pretty much have the same problem since yesterday.
Ok i try to write this as short as possible.
My Headphone Jack was also broken so i bought a new USB/HJ/MIC part.
After putting it in i wasnt able to load my phone anymore with the new piece so i tried back the original one with the dead HJ and it worked again. So i let it inside, contacted the seller to send me a new one. Which is not here yet, but he doesnt want the first one he sent me back, which is quite fortunate.
However yesterday i dropped my phone on high grass - it was completely dead so i couldnt call it using another phone thus i wasnt able to find it for like 1hour, it was dark, and very cold(-2°C) and also wet and i think this is how i broke my M8. But im not sure yet. I used a flashlight and apparently found it after some help of a friendly lady.
When i was back home it didnt start. Not even when charging. Then i thought myself i will try the new part again with the "broken" USB Jack and pretty funny it somehow works. BUT: Charging it turns on the screen instantly, gets me into recovery (always did that, never startet directly into CM13 which is use) but after like 15seconds it just turns off and starts again, showing me the dead battery icon at first, then the recovery. Im not able to turn it on using the power button (didnt loose mine ) it just turns it off because it starts by itself when chagrer is plugged in. I dont know what to do now: i dont have enough time inside my recovery (CWM) to reset it or something and im not really sure if it is a software or hardware problem but i speculated its the battery which is broken now. (?) However when i put the charger in to make it start, then pull it is able to hold itself for the same duration as if i was charging, but only sometimes. This really confuses me.
I dont think i broke mine during the repetetive change of the part, but im not able to exclude it in my troubleshooting. I know i didnt help you at all probably i just wanted to share my very same problem because no one else responded and i might also get help.