tf300TG disassembly... very important - Transformer TF300T General

Hey im just a huge fan of electronics, so recently i got a tf300tg.
But now im bored and i want to make some mods.
SO IF U FU*K UP YOUR TRANSFORMER IT IS YOUR FAULT, NOT MINE.....
Basically ifu want to take it apart first the keyboard dock.
Screws are under all pads-legs not like tf300t (had only 2 screws)
Also it has sqrews UNDER MOUSE BUTTONS..... like wtf...
Please use something thats made of plastic to remove mouse buttons....
That shiny stuff is not meant to be scratched...
And aso those 2 visible sqrews under the dock , DO NOT LOSE THEM ,EVEN BETTER TRY TO TAKE THEM OUT UNSCRATCHED.
For better appearance and im sure u want to put them back in later.....
Start opening from the rear end.... watch this video it shows how.... search from youtube: How to open asus transformer docking station
Inside it looks like some free space for a hdd......
So if i do something with it i will let u know..... right now i just opened it... successfully thank god....
Planning to put some led-s ang later on payday hdd also... bye
IF THIS POST IS IN A WRONG TOPIC OR WRONG PLACE PLEASE LET ME KNOW....
and if u want to say something : [email protected]

Man could you see if there is something wrong with microphone? Because while recording something there is a strange white noise and it become louder while pressing the screen (you can listen to this noise not while recording but when you re-listen your videos or audio). If you connect the charger and start recording something, the noise magically disappear. Could you control if the microphone is connected propely? Thanks in advice

solefero69 said:
Man could you see if there is something wrong with microphone? Because while recording something there is a strange white noise and it become louder while pressing the screen (you can listen to this noise not while recording but when you re-listen your videos or audio). If you connect the charger and start recording something, the noise magically disappear. Could you control if the microphone is connected propely? Thanks in advice
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havent opened the pad yet...
tried recording and re-listening but i have no noise... even with earbuds....

interesting post... keep it up
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Soooo... i have finished my dock mod...
the purpose was to get more light for midnight webcam chatting...
i have successfully completed my mod... and also discovered that there is more than enough room for 2,5 in. hdd
or for 1 or 2 battery cells
i also made a video showing led-s and how it is turned on and off...
the place for led-s is somewhat hitten and not noticeable at first sight...
but light reflecting in the night hours is enough to show my face to the camera instead of just black eyeholes....
and it does not shine disturbingly bright light into my eyes also...
used 3 bright led-s some tape and a switch from keychain flashlight also some soldering was made but i forgot to take pics.
power source is usb port (found some extra 4 holes that were meant to be usb port holes in the middle of the "motherboard" that is inside the dock
also noticed connecting cables from dock to pad were meant for tf 201
also power save feature .... if i take away the pad... dock cuts the power from usb- ports... discovered when my phone was not charging from usb anymore
so no power drain....
i'll add a hdd mod later.... about 2TB hdd should be enough.....
ANY QUESTIONS .... be my guest....

Late night Web cam chats? lol
Seriously this is way cool, there is so much room in there. Great work OP keep us updated.
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Finally uploaded a video that i talked about before...... youtube.com/watch?v=xt4Vs9mLUhM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
No further mods or disassembly will be done before payday...... about 2 weeks or so.... then i will show u full video from start to finish
inserting and connecting-soldering tha 2 TB HDD....... will be bad ass....
also i want to make a camera light for the backside camera....
enjoy yer pint fellas.....
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Ok, **** hapen
I forgot my tf101 on my car roof before going on..
So all my fault, now my tf 101 is dead, it has been passed over by a car at least before i was able to retrieve my tf101..
The tablet is still working fine, i just can,t see anything, because the screen is only showing line of color. Nothing readable.
So when using it with hdmi, everything is ok. I just have to figure out where to tap.
I will reset everything on it and might try to sell it for part.
I also have the docking keyboard which is not broken. It was at home when my misadventure hapened.
So i have make the jump on the tf300.
So far it is working great. With the exception being that the vpn l2tp shared key is also not working on the tf300. I,m still waiting for that.
Dock?
can i hvae your dock too your tf101? i live in canada in london and i can not find it any where...gah
So you're glass isn't broken? the only obvious issue is the lcd doesn't display anything? Personally I would take it apart and check for broken or disconnected wire.
You could always hook it up through hdmi and have yourself a little media player for your TV.
gottahavit said:
So you're glass isn't broken? the only obvious issue is the lcd doesn't display anything? Personally I would take it apart and check for broken or disconnected wire.
You could always hook it up through hdmi and have yourself a little media player for your TV.
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The glass is broken and has some crack but holding on. Like a broken windshield.
karlr30 said:
The glass is broken and has some crack but holding on. Like a broken windshield.
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There was another case like this early on..
I think he posted pics..
And may have even fixed it with a new screen..
I think goodintentions had a part in it..
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Bummer man. :crying:
I left mine on the hood of my Jeep when I went to take the trash out one morning, thanks to the silicon case it stayed put until I hit about 40 MPH, then it went airborne over the roof of the car. I managed to stop and pick it up before anyone ran it over though, the case took the brunt of the impact. The screen stayed intact, the only damage was one or two of the tabs that hold the back cover on broke so it protrudes from the corner now.
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Bummer man. :crying:
I left mine on the hood of my Jeep when I went to take the trash out one morning, thanks to the silicon case it stayed put until I hit about 40 MPH, then it went airborne over the roof of the car. I managed to stop and pick it up before anyone ran it over though, the case took the brunt of the impact. The screen stayed intact, the only damage was one or two of the tabs that hold the back cover on broke so it protrudes from the corner now.
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Holy crap.. I use this thing every day.. My heart would have went flying out of the car with it..
Have you guys ever seen that review where they did a drop test of the iphone and some other android phone.. I can't remember, but it's good to know that my transformer can survive a drop from a 40MPH moving car and survive..
Rockin..
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Nonek said:
Holy crap.. I use this thing every day.. My heart would have went flying out of the car with it..
Have you guys ever seen that review where they did a drop test of the iphone and some other android phone.. I can't remember, but it's good to know that my transformer can survive a drop from a 40MPH moving car and survive..
Rockin..
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium
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I nearly crapped myself, I love my TF. I was heartbroken thinking that it was dead as I ran back up the road to get it. I expected the screen to be destroyed, no joke it flew over the roof of my Jeep at 40mph and it was fine. That Gorilla Glass is no freaking joke.
Just hope you guys make your kids wear crash helmets when your out on the road......just incase youve forgot to put them in the car hehe
karlr30 said:
Ok, **** hapen
I forgot my tf101 on my car roof before going on..
So all my fault, now my tf 101 is dead, it has been passed over by a car at least before i was able to retrieve my tf101..
The tablet is still working fine, i just can,t see anything, because the screen is only showing line of color. Nothing readable.
So when using it with hdmi, everything is ok. I just have to figure out where to tap.
I will reset everything on it and might try to sell it for part.
I also have the docking keyboard which is not broken. It was at home when my misadventure hapened.
So i have make the jump on the tf300.
So far it is working great. With the exception being that the vpn l2tp shared key is also not working on the tf300. I,m still waiting for that.
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Sorry to hear about your tablet man. To solve your issue of not knowing where to touch, you can turn on the show touches feature in the development options. I use it on all of my ICS devices.
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DangKid said:
Sorry to hear about your tablet man. To solve your issue of not knowing where to touch, you can turn on the show touches feature in the development options. I use it on all of my ICS devices.
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Thanks, I'll try that

[POLL]Which way do you hold your s3 when recording/watching video landscape style?

As posted i'm curious which way you tilt the phone when recording a video (or even watching a video). Does the 'home button' rest in your right hand or your left hand?
Recording - Right. Videos - Keep switching but mainly Right hand.
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Riverriz said:
Recording - Right. Videos - Keep switching but mainly Right hand.
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When you say keep switching do you mean like during a movie, or are you talking about switching between landscape and portrait (phone like you'd normally hold it with 1 hand) ?
and p.s. there is a reason i'm asking this its not just a stupid poll
Recording video, home button in my right hand, because I like to use my right thumb to start/stop the recording.
Watching video without headphones, I use either way.
Watching video with headphones, home button in my left hand so that there is space for the headphone plug to clear my hand (it gets in the way if you have the home button in the right hand).
Sleepycat3 said:
Recording video, home button in my right hand, because I like to use my right thumb to start/stop the recording.
Watching video without headphones, I use either way.
Watching video with headphones, home button in my left hand so that there is space for the headphone plug to clear my hand (it gets in the way if you have the home button in the right hand).
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+1 Very comfortable
Thanks guys..
Thanks for the response guys..
The reason i've been asking is that I also hold the 'home' button in my right hand when recording (i've come to find recordings are upside down if i swap it over to the left hand).. when I record like this i've noticed that the stereo mics are BACKWARDS as they record...
My example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9RD2HN--UY
I recorded this card going from the left side of the screen to the right, but if you listen very carefully in headphones (or some of you may even notice in your speakers) the sound of the car is going from the RIGHT side to the LEFT, if you swap your headphones into the other ears, it will sound correct....
Does anyone else notice this weirdness going on? IF i flip the phone over so the home button is in my LEFT hand (but the image is upside down)( the microphones seem to be correctly placed to the left and right) .. Am i just crazy here?
Electricview said:
When you say keep switching do you mean like during a movie, or are you talking about switching between landscape and portrait (phone like you'd normally hold it with 1 hand) ?
and p.s. there is a reason i'm asking this its not just a stupid poll
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I mean switching left to right lol
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Electricview said:
Thanks for the response guys..
The reason i've been asking is that I also hold the 'home' button in my right hand when recording (i've come to find recordings are upside down if i swap it over to the left hand).. when I record like this i've noticed that the stereo mics are BACKWARDS as they record...
My example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9RD2HN--UY
I recorded this card going from the left side of the screen to the right, but if you listen very carefully in headphones (or some of you may even notice in your speakers) the sound of the car is going from the RIGHT side to the LEFT, if you swap your headphones into the other ears, it will sound correct....
Does anyone else notice this weirdness going on? IF i flip the phone over so the home button is in my LEFT hand (but the image is upside down)( the microphones seem to be correctly placed to the left and right) .. Am i just crazy here?
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Nice catch ! But I need to test it in my phone also. Just in case is something "locally"
demlasjr said:
Nice catch ! But I need to test it in my phone also. Just in case is something "locally"
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that would be much appreciated! Let me know if you find similar findings.
Okay...just tested my phone. You're right, I have the same issue. The bug is confirmed.
Intl. Samsung Galaxy S3 Pebble Blue
I9300XXLH1 (ICS)
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demlasjr said:
Okay...just tested my phone. You're right, I have the same issue. The bug is confirmed.
Intl. Samsung Galaxy S3 Pebble Blue
I9300XXLH1 (ICS)
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Thank you!
Is there somewhere we can submit these bugs to samsung ?
right handed people here so you know the answer
Electricview said:
Thank you!
Is there somewhere we can submit these bugs to samsung ?
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Pretty hard to report bugs to Sammy but we can try here:
http://innovator.samsungmobile.com/...00&parentCategoryId=4&platformId=1&nacode=uk#.
And here in case isn't a device specific bug. However, maybe somebody from Samsung will see it.
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/list
I'm pretty curious if the issue persists in Jelly Bean. Hope somebody with jelly bean will share his review about this issue.
Post in those two locations and let me know so I will reply there and confirm the bug. More people we complain, faster the fix will come. Also post a ticket to samsung.
Cheers.
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i hope the leak 4.2.1 ROM already corrected this stereo recording bug

[Q] Nexus 4 all known hardware issue?

What are all known hardware issue to the nexus 4? Like the rattling sound , some little creaking sound and such.. and does it exist only on very few units? and does anyone here experience screen flickering?
Well I'm on my 4th one now....
1. Screen issues
2. USB connector faulty , and overall construction didn't seam to be sturdy ..
3. Volume and power buttons squeaky
My 4th nexus is fine but not perfect
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MattSkeet said:
Well I'm on my 4th one now....
1. Screen issues
2. USB connector faulty , and overall construction didn't seam to be sturdy ..
3. Volume and power buttons squeaky
My 4th nexus is fine but not perfect
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You have such a special talent that attract broken devices.
Maybe those QA depts can offer you a job.
Proximity sensor and ear piece buzzing while screen off
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When I went to Carphone Warehouse to see a Nexus in person I WISH I listened to the guy.
He said LG are know for poor build quality - they get a lot of complaints and returns. He liked the Nexus but didn't think it will be smooth going being a LG phone and said I should wait....
He was right...
My nexus has loose buttons (power button has become loose with use), The side creaks/snaps as if something wasn't put together correctly.
The Sound quality from the mics on videos IS APPALLING !
Rear speaker is tinny, wosre than any phone I have heard TBH.
The camera could be better
The Battery is crap (if you use the features you are supposed to use like Google Now, Location etc)
The WiFi reception pickup is worse than any device I have owned.
The ear-peace has processor noise on it- especially bad when you take a call.
I really don't know what to make of the phone. It has its advantages too but in fairness its just not the golden ticket it was made out to be.
My FFC has dust in it....so many hardware issues.
What are the screen issues? I'm planning on buying this since I don't live in US i would ship it in my country but it looks like I need a warranty for this device maybe a used galaxy s3 better to buy then?
What are the screen issues? I'm planning on buying this since I don't live in US i would ship it in my country but it looks like I need a warranty for this device maybe a used galaxy s3 better to buy then?
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yellow blobs when you play a game for few minutes (after phone heats up)
screen is generally yellow, this (4th) device is nearly white, previous ones I had to calibrate screen like 225/230/255, my latest is about 255/238/255
You have such a special talent that attract broken devices.
Maybe those QA depts can offer you a job.
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Trust me I didnt ask for faulty devices, and yes if they would offer me a job none of them would pass if it wasnt perfect.
My 4th device is nearly OK, but there is some creaking and that rubbery frame in some places hase a little "give",
Any device that has any creaking, screen problems, loose parts etc shouldnt go throu QC
MattSkeet said:
Well I'm on my 4th one now....
1. Screen issues
2. USB connector faulty , and overall construction didn't seam to be sturdy ..
3. Volume and power buttons squeaky
My 4th nexus is fine but not perfect
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You returned it due to squeaky buttons? Really?
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Eric-1987 said:
You returned it due to squeaky buttons? Really?
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My £30 2 year old Xbox 360 controller doesnt squeak. Its a brand new £400 device, not used or refurb, there should be no build quality issues. And try using most used buttons on the device when wvery single time you can hear and feel it being not right. Previous device didnt have it so why should I accept that one?
Look at iPhone or Lumia, from build quality view these are perfect devices, and fault ratio is a lot lower than e.g Nexus4.
I had GNexus (3 of them) one had screen issues, second was clicking like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxGhlnRCneY
after couple of days.... is this acceptable in your opinion?
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What are all known hardware issue to the nexus 4? Like the rattling sound , some little creaking sound and such.. and does it exist only on very few units? and does anyone here experience screen flickering?
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Screen freeze when trying to unlock.
For example: Screen is off, wants to unlock phone, turn screen on with power button, screen is on, but doesnt respond to any touch (cant swipe to unlock).
Turn screen off, then turn it back on, now touch is not frozen and unlock is possible.
What batch is it from?
What batch does your current nexus 4 is from? I heard there is some kind of batch the first released ones and the second one is after the sold out?
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Screen freeze when trying to unlock.
For example: Screen is off, wants to unlock phone, turn screen on with power button, screen is on, but doesnt respond to any touch (cant swipe to unlock).
Turn screen off, then turn it back on, now touch is not frozen and unlock is possible.
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It is not hardware issue...
unfaix said:
Screen freeze when trying to unlock.
For example: Screen is off, wants to unlock phone, turn screen on with power button, screen is on, but doesnt respond to any touch (cant swipe to unlock).
Turn screen off, then turn it back on, now touch is not frozen and unlock is possible.
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This will propably software issue. ashirviskas overtook me.
I have an issue with a rattling sound coming from the top of the device, it sounds like something is loose or disconnected on the inside. Maybe the headphone jack? Or the earpiece speaker? I wasn't looking for anything wrong with the device, its just that I noticed it when I put my phone down on the table. It sounded broke in some way. I kinda looked at it funny and said to myself, "That isn't right?". So I picked it up and tapped on the phone (lightly) and definatly noticed there is something loose on the inside. Is this a reason for a return. I have had phone for 10 days and this my first time noticing this. I have not dropped, put down hard or, anything of that manner to the phone.
For those that came in here that haven't purchased a N4 yet, let me tell you there are many people, like myself and my wife, who received phones without any of the issues listed above.
People with issues are louder than those of us without, so while it may look like the N4 is riddled with issues...it is not as bad as it sounds in this thread.
We both have 16Gb versions, one ordered in the first batch, and one in the 2nd.
- Neither screen has yellowing of any sorts, even after playing games or watching movies for a period of time.
- Neither has creaks, squeaks, or rattles
- Neither has soft or loose buttons
- Neither has poor speakers (back or ear)
- Neither has had freezing issues on the OS or apps
- Neither has had the screen flicker
- Neither gets abnormally hot during use
- USB and 3.5mm headphone connectors are solid
- Battery lasts all day with typical use (for instance, yesterday while waiting for the Hobbit to start, I was streaming music and browsing the web for just over an hour. During that time the battery dropped 8%. To me, that's pretty damn good) (and yes, I have Google Now turned on, with the unwanted services turned off)
all that said...I'd expect my experience is pretty normal, where as those posing issues were the unlucky ones. Don't let these reviews scare you out of buying a really great device.
So does the 16 gb is enought to you? Do you think it is enough if I plan on installing like only 3 Graphic intense games then 2 to 3 HD movie length videos, productivity apps like a reader for ms word,powerpoint, camera apps, video player and such (but i think those apps does not consume much space?) then a lot of picture but would occasionally (like every 3 months) store them on PC?
my back speaker pops something serious at random times when all the way up but dear god this screen is beautiful
Rattling sound + i dont believe volume buttons will live long .....but haters gonna hate... Still best phone ever had
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How S-Pen really works [use your Note2 without touching the screen at all]

Hey guys,
yesterday night while playing around with my international Note2, I found something pretty interesting, and I was able to control the entire phone WITHOUT touching the screen at all, neither with my fingers nor the S-Pen.
Basically the phone doesn't recognize the S-Pen click/tap by the contact of the pen with the screen, the phone does recognize the "tap" when the pen tip goes back.
Now try yourself: with the help of *whatever you want* ( I used a poker playing card ), bring the S-Pen near the screen, let's say over an icon, and with the object you've chosen make the pen tip go back. If you're accurate enough, you will see the icon being pressed.
Now throw the object away and use your fingers, take the pen in your hand, keep the tip pressed with your index finger and have fun.
I don't know if this might be useful for some future development or has already been posted/discovered, I'm just sharing my experience.
Best regards,
PurPLe SKy
Wo! You're right... It works!!
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hehehe
I think Almost all they know it.....
Two months before I made a video on it take a look at it.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOqPMT21NMA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you can you can update this link in OP
it is for fun only
raghavafitt said:
hehehe
I think Almost all they know it.....
Two months before I made a video on it take a look at it.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOqPMT21NMA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you can you can update this link in OP
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LOL, ok, ok
I got my Note2 less than a month ago and I discovered that just yesterday, also the title of the topic didn't match anything relevant/similar
here's a funny trick you can play on other note (2) owners if they have a somewhat flexible case: attach a magnet to the back of the phone.
it won't hurt any of the electronics, but the s-pen will refuse to write above the magnet.
I figured that out when I got a nice 360 flip case with a not so nice magnet in the back.
it took me a while to figure out there was nothing wrong with my stylus.
How to use s pen without touch to screen please reply me
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thinks for the info

Nothing is impossible - opening the HTC One. Now with video!

After a trip to a shower my HTC One was declared dead (boot loop even after rice, humidity remover, heat, and others) I figured I would open the phone even it it meant that I could destroy it. It turns out that all you really need is patience and tools already available. Sure, I did bent the upper cover but, hey, everything else is intact.
I started by removing the volume button and started using those "guitar picks" around going down. Added some heat to unset the glue and moving slowly I started prying open the right side (when you are looking at the lcd). Than continued moving down until the left side was stuck. After that I went high on the volume button to set the whole right side open.
Now I'm using the other tool (the one that looks like a lever?) I started opening the left side. This side was a lot harder so I applied heat again. After that the glue wasn't an issue and it started to open nicely. Now I have the phone open and I'll see if I can get it working again.
Sorry for the English. I'm too excited to correct the mistakes and I'm not from an English speaking country.
Edit: added tools pictures.
The guitar picks were used to start opening the phone. The green and blue tool were used to open the left/top/bottom sides. The light blue tool was used mostly as a lever on the right side that was already open.
Edit2:
Video will be here shortly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48832250&postcount=22
Overall experience while opening the HTC One (compared to the iPad 2/iPhone 3G/S/4S/iPod touch 5th/Motorola Atrix/Transformer Prime) I would give it a 4. The iPad being a 2 (almost impossible to open without a heat source and nearly impossible to mount a new glass without issues).
Uhuhu said:
After a trip to a shower
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... Should I ask why?
To fix the purple tint caused by heat on the camera sensor. thats why.
chc31 said:
... Should I ask why?
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After dropping my an old phone in the toilet (Before I went ) never again. My phone is barred from the bathroom unless its in my pocket. I guess the OP wanted to have some alone time with his phone.........................
chc31 said:
... Should I ask why?
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TuneIn, on the upper part of the bathroom/shower (we mostly call it "box" to take a shower while listening to music.
Wow I think that this would be very usefull for other people who want open it...
Von Ropen said:
Wow I think that this would be very usefull for other people who want open it...
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Well, it clearly isint. He just wanted everyone to know that he was able to open the phone.
Ok you did a pretty amazing job. Now let's move on.
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jags_the1 said:
Well, it clearly isint. He just wanted everyone to know that he was able to open the phone.
Ok you did a pretty amazing job. Now let's move on.
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Sorry you meant he was able to break the phone
Von Ropen said:
Sorry you meant he was able to break the phone
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Phone is back. 100% working again. After opening it up I used a hairdryer on the "on/off" switch, left it open to cool down. After an hour I left it charging and left it there. It wasn't boot looping anymore and it turned on.
Uhuhu said:
Phone is back. 100% working again. After opening it up I used a hairdryer on the "on/off" switch, left it open to cool down. After an hour I left it charging and left it there. It wasn't boot looping anymore and it turned on.
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But it is the same phone? how did you repare the top right corner of the screen that was completely off centered?
Von Ropen said:
But it is the same phone? how did you repare the top right corner of the screen that was completely off centered?
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Same phone. I just glued it back to position with a superglue (superbonder is the trademark I've used). Used a toothpick to smear it gently and used some phone books to keep things in place. The top aluminum part was bent but the superglue is now holding it.
About the video, I'm not sure I'm willing to open it again. It would be awesome tho..
I have read that under the speaker grills there are screws holding it together.. did you encounter these screws?
twerg said:
I have read that under the speaker grills there are screws holding it together.. did you encounter these screws?
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Found no screws. It's stuck together in one piece by some clips on the white border only. It's also glued around the same white border.
Follow-up: The phone is still working fine but not charging anymore. I'll wait to open it again later, in about two days or so, and than I'll video the process to see if there's something wrong. Hopefully it's fixable. And I hope I can open it without issues just like the first time. If it doesn't charge I'll see if I can get a new charging port (maybe the water did some damage by rusting the contacts of the port).
It seems that the phone is playing tricks on me. It's charging today.. Go figure..
Could be the water damage. I read where people with different phones talked about the phone acting weird like it just stop charging or the screen won't come on. That would come and go without warning. Remember my father in law damaged a phone once when he was a truck driver and delivering his load in to a walk in freezer. He made many trips in and out and I guess from the extreme cold to heat made it condensate inside the phone. Where are the water damage labels on the phone beings you had it open?
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Double post.
Water labels are intact and since htc left Brazil we don't have an authorized to fix it so I opened it and saw that there is no water indicator in red. The water damage sticker is below the flash. Look at the pictures and you'll see a white sticker below the flash and another close to the usb port on the lower side of the phone. Not sure if the second one is a water damage indicator..
I'll keep using the phone till I get some alone time to open it. Tho I'm worried that I might break the phone this time (since it's working again - for no apparent reason).
So, yeah, there's an issue with the charging. Not sure if it's the port or the phone. Tested different chargers and it won't charge while it's on nor when it's off. After a day off it charged (yesterday) but now it won't charge. This sux. I have to find out what's going on. So, yes, I'll have to open it again. I can't have a phone that will be used to drive using gps all day behaving it like that. Phones won't last 4 hours on battery alone while using gps.
Added new picture with tools used..
Sorry for the double/triple post, but it's the best way to keep everyone informed..
If I helped you in any way please consider donating something so I can buy a new phone. The HTC One is dead due to an issue with the USB connector or something else that I'm still not aware. I will use this phone as a test bed from now on to see if I can fix other stuff without breaking too so I do need a new phone. You can donate here: http://bit.ly/1a9vqqg
Thanks and enjoy the video! I hope it helps a lot of people.
A video will be uploaded here: (it's 04:37am GMT -2) and still 205 minutes left to upload. Video will be 720p and it's 1.2gb so yeah, it will take a while. But now I'm off to bed. And sorry for my english. I'm ok writing but I'm so so when speaking. I said I would edit the video but since it's just shy of 19 minutes I figured I would leave it like that.
If you guys have any idea on what to do to help me fix the charging issue I would see if I can try that now that the phone can be easily opened. :fingers-crossed:

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