Not only Backglass unglues. - Xperia Z General

I've been using my Xperia Z with good care, used it to do alot of high-end gaming and the phone really gets hot, but one thing I love to do is listen to music, I don't use a Bluetooth connection or anything and it has apparently put straint on the phone panels.
I noticed this earlier today while plugging in my headphones, like normal.
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Sorry for the shobby picture.
So beware, it seems that the whole phone can just fall apart due to heat.

OsiBasi said:
I've been using my Xperia Z with good care, used it to do alot of high-end gaming and the phone really gets hot, but one thing I love to do is listen to music, I don't use a Bluetooth connection or anything and it has apparently put straint on the phone panels.
I noticed this earlier today while plugging in my headphones, like normal.
Sorry for the shobby picture.
So beware, it seems that the whole phone can just fall apart due to heat.
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Seriously buddy OMG...i had that top left panel unglue issue on my XZ...but this is seriously bad....

Go to Sony Service. I've read on another forum (cant' remember where) that a guy got his phone replaced for something like that.

When I read this I had to see how bad mine was since my backglass is unglued. Pulled off the headphone flap en lifted that other part up and tadaa, same issue. When I did it it made some noise like the glue fell apart.
I think you better don't try it, since it seemed to be good until I tried, lol. Gotta get my backglass repaired anyway so I'll tell them about this problem also. I hope they swap it for a new one haha.
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sandrin0 said:
When I read this I had to see how bad mine was since my backglass is unglued. Pulled off the headphone flap en lifted that other part up and tadaa, same issue. When I did it it made some noise like the glue fell apart.
I think you better don't try it, since it seemed to be good until I tried, lol. Gotta get my backglass repaired anyway so I'll tell them about this problem also. I hope they swap it for a new one haha.
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I shouldn't probably, but I'm glad I'm not the only one with this problem. I hate sending in for repair, means I'll be without a phone for a week.
I need my phone... D:

OsiBasi said:
I shouldn't probably, but I'm glad I'm not the only one with this problem. I hate sending in for repair, means I'll be without a phone for a week.
I need my phone... D:
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I know, I do too. Fortunately there is a shop here which is connected to my provider, which repairs them while you wait. I'm not sure if they will repair this also, so I call them first.
My backglass is unglued for like two months now. Last week I cycled in the rain and when I stopped and pressed my back glass there was water coming out of the phone lol. Nothing damaged though
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im not sure what im looking at

Oh gosh...evrywhere buggy gluezzz. Cant they use a proper one.
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Would definitely help if the picture is in focus...

douglam said:
Would definitely help if the picture is in focus...
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holy sh*t!

I don't get how you guys have these problems with the Z?! The only thing i can think of is harsh chemicals such as chlorine,heavy soap etc. I have taken a shower,(steamy) washed my phone with soap (SoftSoap) and don't get these problems. Allot of people that have had this happened to them was due to harsh chemicals.....BTW had my phone since March 6 months later...still going strong!!!

Teknohtc said:
I don't get how you guys have these problems with the Z?! The only thing i can think of is harsh chemicals such as chlorine,heavy soap etc. I have taken a shower,(steamy) washed my phone with soap (SoftSoap) and don't get these problems. Allot of people that have had this happened to them was due to harsh chemicals.....BTW had my phone since March 6 months later...still going strong!!!
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I haven't used any chemical substances at all. I've used my phone like you should.
This is just weak glue, due to phone getting very warm, and while I listen to music the flap rests on the panel, which makes it open.
Why would anyone use chlorine on their phone
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If it doesn't come up by itself don't try force it people. Sticking you fingernail under it will make it come off really easy. Doesn't happen just by headphone port. Happens by micro SD port to where the charging dock connectors are.
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Since I'm going for a warranty repair anyway, I tried it and yes, you're right. I could open it too, if I gave it some force, but it still sticks fine , and doesn't constantly opening by itself - you really do have to force it

OsiBasi said:
I haven't used any chemical substances at all. I've used my phone like you should.
This is just weak glue, due to phone getting very warm, and while I listen to music the flap rests on the panel, which makes it open.
Why would anyone use chlorine on their phone
Since I'm going for a warranty repair anyway, I tried it and yes, you're right. I could open it too, if I gave it some force, but it still sticks fine , and doesn't constantly opening by itself - you really do have to force it
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sorry i meant to say swimming pool

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New design on case. Cracks no more!!!

Don't know if this is old news but I just have to speak out my joy. Got my phone back after replacing my case the second time. And finally they have redesigned the case. Hopfully there will be no more cracks on this spot anymore
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what awful crack!...
Strange that the "new" redesigned case has date of manufacture -> 08w39 and the "old" cracked one is -> 08w44... Could it be that they knew it all the time that these cracks will be happening, but instead of mass recall the "cracky" cases they sold all of that saying "What will be will be...."
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Strange that the "new" redesigned case has date of manufacture -> 08w39 and the "old" cracked one is -> 08w44... Could it be that they knew it all the time that these cracks will be happening, but instead of mass recall the "cracky" cases they sold all of that saying "What will be will be...."
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Thats because it is a sticker on the phone. Not the case.
somehow i dont think its the redesign issue, something else thats unknown must be the problem, my xperia date is 09W08 with the same design as the second pic, still no cracks...
Uh... where's the difference in the design? Can't really tell.
Had a crack in the same place, and now also have the "new" redesign case replacement.
MattKeating said:
Had a crack in the same place, and now also have the "new" redesign case replacement.
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When was this?
ipporek said:
Uh... where's the difference in the design? Can't really tell.
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No sharp corner in the new design. The first thing you learn to not have when you study design. Everyone learns that except the tossers at SE
Paitor said:
No sharp corner in the new design. The first thing you learn to not have when you study design. Everyone learns that except the tossers at SE
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yeah bro SE has the worst designs...
Does somebody have the old design on pic without the crack so it will be easier to see?
Edit: Fixed it. Nobody can miss the difference now.
if you look closely you can see the difference. the corner where the crack starts is different from the one without the crack. the corner is filleted (ie. rounded) where as the corner with the crack is pointed.
i was gonna wait before i send my x1 to get the housing replaced. i didn't see why people would send the phone in for repairs when SE haven't even come up with a redesigned housing yet and just end up getting cracks all over again. but now, it seems like a good time to do so. btw, i've counted a total of 8 cracks on my x1.
azian_advanced said:
if you look closely you can see the difference. the corner where the crack starts is different from the one without the crack. the corner is filleted (ie. rounded) where as the corner with the crack is pointed.
i was gonna wait before i send my x1 to get the housing replaced. i didn't see why people would send the phone in for repairs when SE haven't even come up with a redesigned housing yet and just end up getting cracks all over again. but now, it seems like a good time to do so. btw, i've counted a total of 8 cracks on my x1.
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Good choice. This was my second time I had it on service for a cracked case and if you put it all togehter (had it on service three times) I have had my phone on service for 63 days. That's 2 months on a phone that isn't a year old yet.
time to repair
I have the problem where my phone won't charge unless it's turned off.
But now I also have the cracked case problem.... So I think it is time to repair.
I really love the phone... but at that price, I expect better quality. I just hope they don't keep it too long.
spikegotti said:
somehow i dont think its the redesign issue, something else thats unknown must be the problem, my xperia date is 09W08 with the same design as the second pic, still no cracks...
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When did u purchase ur X1...!!!
Even im Curious to purchase a Black X1 , and when ever i see the issues of cracks i step back.
Waiting for ur advise and suggestions .
Plz guide me coz after such an investment issue's like cracks will be very troublesome.
Thanx
JackBenson
looks like I have the "old" design and no cracks in almost 5 months
lol I see no difference whatsoever. BTW, your's new Xperia has chrome chipping off of it.
poetryrocksalot said:
lol I see no difference whatsoever. BTW, your's new Xperia has chrome chipping off of it.
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It is two pictures of two old xperia phones. One pic that i found on this forum and one that i shoot of mine, with the new case, in almost the same angel so it would be easy to see the difference.
It amazes me that you cant see the rounded corner in the middle of the lower picture
DatDereX1 said:
looks like I have the "old" design and no cracks in almost 5 months
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You are a lucky man. Please tell my how you do it. Is your phone always lying on a pillow on your desk with a bluetooth headset connected to it? Have you not even once dropped it 2 decimeters onto a soft rug?
Paitor said:
You are a lucky man. Please tell my how you do it. Is your phone always lying on a pillow on your desk with a bluetooth headset connected to it? Have you not even once dropped it 2 decimeters onto a soft rug?
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I have the old design.
I have dropped mine more than 10 times. 3 of them hard falls. Not a crack or a scratch on it. I use it all the time, in my pocket, on the desk, in my hand, etc.

A wtf over my DHD screen...What should I do?

Hey guys,I just discovered that something has appeared on the upper left corner of my DHD,thankfully over the screen(Look at the attached images).
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It looks like the black whatever-the-hell-it-is behind the screen glass is broken at that point.From what I recall,I have only dropped it one time,but it was from like 40cm onto a wool carpet,so no damage there.The only "experience" that might have something to do with it is that my pal tried to punch me on the leg,and the bastard hit my pocket,where my phone was(the shock I was in was unbelievable!But his hand was aching for like 2 days! ).I cannot know where he hit it,but if it was the upper left corner,then this might be the answer.
I would have known earlier,but I only noticed that some days ago when I watched a movie on my phone in a dark room.In bright light it's not so easily seen.It is,however,annoying to see because it catches my eye(I can't help looking at it when I know it's there)and I am constantly afraid it might expand and cause a serious problem.
Given that there is always the chance it's a manufacturing defect,should I return it?I mean,it's not that big a problem,but it is a flaw in a rather flawless phone!
What would you guys do?Is it worth the trouble?I could always wait and see if it gets worse and get used to it on the way.
Any opinion/help welcome!
EDIT:I forgot to mention that it is only observable when the screen is on,so the light comes from within the device.That's what led me to the conclusion that it's an internal fracture.
Sorry mate but I really can't see **** from your photos. I think you really need to adjust the expose settings on the camera or just use a better camera to begin with... Happy to comment when I can see the problem
Same here man, would love to help but i can't see anything. Better pictures would help.
If some one hit me hard on my leg pfff... If some one hit me hard on my phone, he will be searching for his teeth now....
Jokes apart, it could well do some damage to the phone, it wasn't meant to sustain this abuse on the screen.
Take a better photo where you actually have some back light. I can't see jack in the photos.
I have this too, but to a lesser extent.I don't know what caused this but it was there when I got the phone.It's like a small dot of light leaking.You should take better pictures so we can see better.
At the very least use a paint program to circle what you're trying to show because I'm with the others above and can't see what you're trying to show at all.
Ok,you're all right,pictures are ****,but the only camera I had available atm was my Desire,so you can understand!
Anyway,will take better ones and upload them.Until then,if someone wants to search for the problem,it is a lit scratch-like thing on the upper left corner of the screen's black surrounding!
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MadeInRu said:
Same here man, would love to help but i can't see anything. Better pictures would help.
If some one hit me hard on my leg pfff... If some one hit me hard on my phone, he will be searching for his teeth now....
Jokes apart, it could well do some damage to the phone, it wasn't meant to sustain this abuse on the screen.
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Well,his hand was in pain for two days and his head for like 5 minutes(second was obviously my work! ),so that's punishment enough I think!
Btw,to avoid misunderstandings,the punch hit the phone's back,probably around the speaker(can't be sure about that though),not the screen(which appears very sturdy btw,doesn't need protection).
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Well,these shots are taken with my sister's Lumix,I circled the wtf and now I hope you can see it without problems!
Thanks for your replies guys!
It looks like the screen got loose from the main body of the phone a bit. Speaker is less or more on tho opposite side of that place. My best suggestion is it got ''loose'? Not sure if it's the right word. I doubt it's possible to fix it anywhere except at HTC service center man.
I think its the black finish inside is slightly off. I also think I have the same thing but never noticed it till I compared my display to your pics. Honestly, it does not look like a problem.
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Weird, I had such a problem with my Galaxy S, which has Gorilla glass. It started small, but grew little by little. It even cornered! When you pressed the glass, it became clearer, indicating it was on the inner side of the phone.
My guess: some sort of cutting of the black mask damaged the surface and weakened it.
So I' ve bought a DHD and sent the SGS back for repair under warranty.
archie_658 said:
Weird, I had such a problem with my Galaxy S, which has Gorilla glass. It started small, but grew little by little. It even cornered! When you pressed the glass, it became clearer, indicating it was on the inner side of the phone.
My guess: some sort of cutting of the black mask damaged the surface and weakened it.
So I' ve bought a DHD and sent the SGS back for repair under warranty.
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Well...Holy ****!I can't part with my DHD!Isn't it just better than everything else?
Fun aside,I think I'll leave it as is for now and sent it for warranty repair when I root it(so titanium backup saves everything for me ) or,even better,when I buy a new one.That is,unless it expands and becomes a problem!
Anyway,many thanks guys!
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I've the same problem guys. :-(
I think all the Desire HD have the same problem, and then I don't think it can be solved.
So we will have to live with that "wtf" ...
Excuse my English.
P.S : I'm in France.
You should replace it if you can.
lalgeri1 said:
I've the same problem guys. :-(
I think all the Desire HD have the same problem, and then I don't think it can be solved.
So we will have to live with that "wtf" ...
Excuse my English.
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Well,glad I'm not the only wtf owner!

[Q] Shake your Xperia Play

Hey Folks
As a nooby I must admit I'm quite intimidated by the video I was subjected to at registration but I've worked up the courage to start up a new thread
My Xperia play has an audible rattle when it is shook even lightly.I'm trying to firgure out what this is as it does not happen to my brothers.Another thing is that there is no rattle when the phone is open in controller mode but only when it is closed.
I'm wondering if this is normal with x amount of phones or whether or not its dodgy.It must be something to do with the hinges as far as I can see because it does not make a sound when it is open.Any response would be greatly appreciated
I've seen a thread similar to this on these forums as I've been lurking for a while.I'm just wondering how common if at all common is this?
If I shake mine up&down fast enough, it makes a small rattle. Doesn't seem harmful, and my phone's been working perfectly for months.
Gave mine a little shake up and down and it rattles a little. My phone is fine. Never noticed because I never shaked it before.
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Yep, mine rattles when the gamepad is closed, but doesn't when it's open. It sounded like it could be the buttons but I shook it while holding different variations (of buttons) but it still rattles. It must be something inside that becomes taut when you open the gamepad.
Out of interest, why were you shaking your phone?
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Also, I don't have to shake it much, and it rattles when shook in any direction, more so when up and down though.
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Has anybody else noticed that, whilst typing, the two halves of the phone sometimes hit against each other?
Hey guys thanks for the replies.
I always get all ocd with my new gadgets .I wasn't sure if this was a widespread minor annoyance or a defected handset.I got a flashlight widget which requires a shake to switch on and off so that's how I discovered it.
To milkyJoe.that problem drove me absolutely insane so I had to come up with a solution.i'll post it tomorrow when i've more time pal
MilkyJoePD said:
Has anybody else noticed that, whilst typing, the two halves of the phone sometimes hit against each other?
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Yeah mine does that, annoys the hell out of me. I thought about going into Verizon and seeing if they can do anything. My screen half has become more loose than I think is acceptable.
XperianceIT
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there was a thread about this a while back and i think that they found out the reason it does this is because of a cable or a loose piece of plastic in all xperia plays. it's perfectly normal and nothing is wrong.
MilkyJoePD said:
Yep, mine rattles when the gamepad is closed, but doesn't when it's open. It sounded like it could be the buttons but I shook it while holding different variations (of buttons) but it still rattles. It must be something inside that becomes taught when you open the gamepad.
Out of interest, why were you shaking your phone?
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Same here!
Whats more important is the fact that the slide mechanism scratches the deck pad near the select button after repeated open and close
It's a manufacturing defect and I've seen it twice on 2 different models of Xperia
So I know it's not a coincidence.
My newest one has a rubber protector over it I made to stop the scratching and the "jiggle" the OP is talking about
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xrishox said:
there was a thread about this a while back and i think that they found out the reason it does this is because of a cable or a loose piece of plastic in all xperia plays. it's perfectly normal and nothing is wrong.
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hell it could be the loose end of the hdmi port sony decided to cut off
I thought that would be the gyroscopic sensor, isn't it like a little ball or something?
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Patient: My arm hurts when I hold it over my head like this.
Doctor: Don't do that...
Do you not feel that having a rattling phone makes it feel cheap
Hogwarts said:
Whats more important is the fact that the slide mechanism scratches the deck pad near the select button after repeated open and close
It's a manufacturing defect and I've seen it twice on 2 different models of Xperia
So I know it's not a coincidence.
My newest one has a rubber protector over it I made to stop the scratching and the "jiggle" the OP is talking about
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Man that is genius! I should look into that, although I haven't really gotten any scratches from the slider yet and I've had it since June.
I took it apart thoroughly and there are several loose parts inside, but I'm pretty sure it's the power/lock button. The flat cable that slides is not going to make a sound like that and the headphone jack and front-camera didn't seem nearly as problematic.
Hogwarts said:
Whats more important is the fact that the slide mechanism scratches the deck pad near the select button after repeated open and close
It's a manufacturing defect and I've seen it twice on 2 different models of Xperia
So I know it's not a coincidence.
My newest one has a rubber protector over it I made to stop the scratching and the "jiggle" the OP is talking about
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On my third one and I just put clear tape over it. My first one didn't show wear nearly as fast. I disassembled the second and saw that the Teflon (or whatever it is) dome nub/button was kinda creased and had collected contamination, though the damage was already visible while the phone was otherwise pristine and new (hardly even a speck of pocket lint!). It wipes right off and, honestly, I think it was the metallic paint that it was scrubbing off and not externally acquired dirt or dust. My second one also quickly developed a scratch on the underside of the top piece from a screw on the bottom that was screwed in too far and protruding. This was before I took it apart, so I am not to blame!

Has anyone's charging port cover broken yet?

Saw a few people over at AC say theirs had broken already! Getting my S5 today so I hope it's a bit more durable than a few days!!
no issues here...only opened it maybe 6 times though since the 11th.
No issues here either .... yet!
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Joe0113 said:
Saw a few people over at AC say theirs had broken already! Getting my S5 today so I hope it's a bit more durable than a few days!!
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I think the key to keeping it from breaking is to pull it all the way out and rotate it out of the way. Otherwise, you end up bending the little plastic arm that holds it in and it will snap.
Hasn't broke yet, but I have a feeling I will eventually break it
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cloudraker said:
I think the key to keeping it from breaking is to pull it all the way out and rotate it out of the way. Otherwise, you end up bending the little plastic arm that holds it in and it will snap.
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Yeh pulling it right out and twisting it sounds like a good idea :laugh:
Mine is still good. I just bend it far enough back to plug it in
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Hi folks this is a big pain in the arse this stupid door mines closed i get notifacations saying its still open is there any setting anywhere that i ca turn off thanks for any help
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Mine just broke!! no hard use, just opening and closing for charging!!
S5's charging port cover is curved. Be sure to pull out and push in the cover according to the shape of the hinge. If you pull/push it straight, the hinge will receive more force add more pressure.
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Do ebay sell these? Mite buy a few in case......u never know lol
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My SonyEricsson X8 has something similar on it`s charging port and it works fine for don`t know how many years now probably 3 or 4. Don`t see why we should have any issues with the Galaxy S5 cover as it`s made in the same way.
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My SonyEricsson X8 has something similar on it`s charging port and it works fine for don`t know how many years now probably 3 or 4. Don`t see why we should have any issues with the Galaxy S5 cover as it`s made in the same way.
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It depends on how you pull and push it. I personally haven't broken anything out of more than 10 phones I've ever owned and used, no scratches either.
It's a bit fragile, but it will probably last 2 or 3 years with a bit of care.
If a replacement can be bought for $5 and installed with a screwdriver.. I don't think it's of much concern.
fffft said:
It's a bit fragile, but it will probably last 2 or 3 years with a bit of care.
If a replacement can be bought for $5 and installed with a screwdriver.. I don't think it's of much concern.
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My wife's just broke after 2 months of use. TMobile refer you to Samsung who say they will fix it for free but it's a 2 week turn around. Don't know who would choose that option. They also say that fixing it yourself or another 3rd party voids the warranty.
Had it for 2 months now, no issues at least yet
gary.lavin said:
My wife's just broke after 2 months of use. TMobile refer you to Samsung who say they will fix it for free but it's a 2 week turn around. Don't know who would choose that option. They also say that fixing it yourself or another 3rd party voids the warranty.
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Some people will have bad luck or some people are harsh in how they handle equipment. Mine is three months old without the slightest sign of wear on the USB port cover. Regardless the part can now be found for less than < $1 and it only takes two minutes to install.
Voiding your warranty? Only if you told them that you did it yourself. And if you really thought that was a good approach, then you have larger issues than your phone's warranty.
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fffft said:
It's a bit fragile, but it will probably last 2 or 3 years with a bit of care.
If a replacement can be bought for $5 and installed with a screwdriver.. I don't think it's of much concern.
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That would be nice if that is the case. I hope it doesn't require a full disassemble as the S5's waterproof design is a bit of a PITA to take apart and put back together unlike the S5 that takes under 60 seconds to take apart and reassemble.
stevey500 said:
That would be nice if that is the case. I hope it doesn't require a full disassemble as the S5's waterproof design is a bit of a PITA to take apart and put back together unlike the S5 that takes under 60 seconds to take apart and reassemble.
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Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZB9aFOFqDU is a guide to replace the usb cover flap. If you use your phone with a bit if caution it will probably hold for a year until the S6 launches
gee2012 said:
Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZB9aFOFqDU is a guide to replace the usb cover flap. If you use your phone with a bit if caution it will probably hold for a year until the S6 launches
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Well, Booyah! That's simple.
Needs to be put on a sticky-thread that has all-in-one info for S5.

OnePlus One Explodes in Pocket

I found this over on the OnePlus forums. There is also a nasty burn on the dudes leg.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/be-careful-my-one-has-burned.96724/
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Holy ****.. way to reinforce the stereotypical fake Chinese exploding phones LOL
Holy Cow... too sad. I hope OP folks investigate it and come to some conclusion. Btw, we have seen news of IPhones n samsungs explode as well.
Need an invite for this, to see your leg burning ?
Another reason to use a case as it could have been a lot worse.
He had a case...
roswell782 said:
He had a case...
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He's saying if he didn't have a case, it could have been much worse.
The case helped prevent it from being directly against his leg.
Yes, another misunderstanding of my part. Need to sleep more today...
Holy crap that's not good. Clearly a defective battery, the melting in the back cover is literally shaped around the battery.
says put in back pocket - may have sat on it and punctured the battery. but then said burned his leg? funny...
mydroidfren said:
says put in back pocket - may have sat on it and punctured the battery. but then said burned his leg? funny...
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He said he doesn't recall sitting on it. Just was in his back pocket at the time.
Also just in case his build date.
I placed my order on 23 July. The date on the box says 2014.07.18
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maybe Samsung/Apple will fight over this and send him a new phone and make a big thing... lol
I noticed a few things
1st He says the phone was in his rear pocket and then burn marks are of his legs.
2nd The OPO also seems like it had an impact from outside heat instead of bursting from inside.
He maybe honest but I've had a phone explode on me and the damage wasn't this severe.
This is likely simply an issue with the individual device/battery, I doubt OnePlus have cheaped out on the battery and every smartphone uses a Lithium Ion or Lithium Polymer battery. Once these batteries have heated up or malfunctioned badly, due to the high concentration of power in a small area there is nothing stopping the reaction continuing. Similar things happen regularly with Samsung phones and even iPhones.
OnePlus are going to reimburse him for the phone, his clothes, and any medical bills.
Tl;Dr - seems like a catastrophic failure that is just in the nature if Lithium Ion/polymer batteries
fake
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gd6noob said:
maybe Samsung/Apple will fight over this and send him a new phone and make a big thing... lol
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XD
nfl46 said:
Hmmmm.
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Had it in his back pocket and got burns. I keep mine in the front pocket... ouch.
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Any exposé of this nature and their forum mods come thunderously and wipe out evidence!
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Any exposé of this nature and their forum mods come thunderously and wipe out evidence!
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Wow. I didn't see that one coming.
Though the thread was getting a little out of control. Too many idiots commenting.
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mydroidfren said:
says put in back pocket - may have sat on it and punctured the battery. but then said burned his leg? funny...
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Unless your ass has a solid 90 degree angle and its edge rests dead center on the OnePlus One, and you weigh more than 300 or so pounds, you're you not going to "puncture" the battery...
venky716 said:
I noticed a few things
1st He says the phone was in his rear pocket and then burn marks are of his legs.
2nd The OPO also seems like it had an impact from outside heat instead of bursting from inside.
He maybe honest but I've had a phone explode on me and the damage wasn't this severe.
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What are you talking about, the burn marks are exactly where they should be on the side of his butt, right where the the side of the back pocket burned and the side that bursted on the OnePlus One.
The the plastic melted exactly as it should if the heat was applied from the interior of the phone too...
antiker1 said:
fake
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nfl46 said:
Hmmmm.
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Excellent work Sherlock...

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