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hello all.
just bought a new galaxy tab for the price of $750 here in Baghdad today. it was brought over from UAE and has full Arabic and the best android 2.2 system.
i am extremely happy to have it however the happiness stops to when the spec of dust appeared to my eyes. right under the sticker that comes on the screen appeared a white dot to the very right of the screen. however when i use the unit the although not apparent it looks like a dead pixel rather than a spec of dust because it looks to mix colors. (i would take a picture later and attach it to this post) -- the area i am talking about can be shown here. its on the very top right hand corner of the center image in step 18; http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-Teardown/4103/3
i am considering tearing the unit apart and blowing some air under the screen this is if the item is dust.. is it easy? i am looking over some videos to take it apart. -- according to the steps from the link above step 18 requires a heat gun and that i am not too good with.
OR
shall i just ignore it?
Any experiences with things like this?
thanks!
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there was an article that showed the teardown of a tab. They said it took an extream amount of heat to seperate the glass from the screen.
I would send it back to Samsung for replacement or try and ignor it.
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dboppc130 said:
there was an article that showed the teardown of a tab. They said it took an extream amount of heat to seperate the glass from the screen.
I would send it back to Samsung for replacement or try and ignor it.
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+1 for sending it back to Samsung, a device this expensive shouldn't come with any dead pixels! If you open it to try and fix it yourself you'll invalidate your warranty and then will really be stuck with it!!
bdl1969 said:
+1 for sending it back to Samsung, a device this expensive shouldn't come with any dead pixels! If you open it to try and fix it yourself you'll invalidate your warranty and then will really be stuck with it!!
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thanks for the response guys.
that option really isnt valid here where i am. i tried with the shop i bought it from but now i am deciding to just put up with it. oh well.
perhaps those dead / stuck pixel fixers or something...
Try this Pixel Fixer program. I had two stuck pixels on my DroidX when I got it. This fixed it.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.uk-co-technicalmargaret-game-pixelfixer-jmn.aspx
specmac said:
Try this Pixel Fixer program. I had two stuck pixels on my DroidX when I got it. This fixed it.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.uk-co-technicalmargaret-game-pixelfixer-jmn.aspx
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thanks.
i tried jpixel fixer (i forgot the name) and all it did for 10mins was make the screen look like an old TV. so i stopped it. it didnt get rid of that one dreaded dot.
i'll try your suggestion
cylent said:
thanks.
i tried jpixel fixer (i forgot the name) and all it did for 10mins was make the screen look like an old TV. so i stopped it. it didnt get rid of that one dreaded dot.
i'll try your suggestion
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Don't give up after one try. It took several attempts over a number of days using Pixel fixer to clear up my stuck pixels.
I bought a used nexus S today. and surpringly i found that an area (vertical rectangle) on the left side of the screen is not sensitive at all.
The screen is totally unresponsive on this area. So can you please help and tell me if it's a hardware problem or not? (no warrantly as it is a used phone)
morpheus302 said:
I bought a used nexus S today. and surpringly i found that an area (vertical rectangle) on the left side of the screen is not sensitive at all.
The screen is totally unresponsive on this area. So can you please help and tell me if it's a hardware problem or not? (no warrantly as it is a used phone)
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Most likely hardware problem try and flash different rom and see if it fixes problem.if not its probably the digitizer that is causing the problem
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rumor:
i have seen a problem very much like yours in other forum , in which , someone gave an answer and worked , but , i am not for if it is real or they were just bullshitting
get a lighter , you should have one if you smoke , take out that part which make fire , i dont know how exactly call it .
one way to identify it is what i want to say. if you put your finger over it , you should feel small electrical shock when you push the button
find that part , and shock the screen where unresponsive with it ...
don't ask me how is it works , i dont know ... you can either ignore me or take a shot...
good luck to you
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you may not have warranty , but i think you can find some mobile shop to fix it , of course , you need to pay for it...
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one thing i can tell you
in China , replace SLCD screen needs about 600 CNY , which means about 100 USD
SA creen nees about 900 CNY , about 150 USD ...
qtwrk said:
get a lighter , you should have one if you smoke , take out that part which make fire , i dont know how exactly call it .
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The flint???
No he's talking about an electronic lighter.
No idea how safe it is to send a shock of current through the capacitive screen though, read up more before you attempt.
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see attached picture
i said this is rumor and i am not sure if it is real or just bull****
consider thing wouldn't get any worse , you may worth to try it
Flashed different roms and results is the same.
Did someone try the lighter solution?
Is it easy to change the digitizer?
morpheus302 said:
Flashed different roms and results is the same.
Did someone try the lighter solution?
Is it easy to change the digitizer?
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No you need to seperate digitizer from the screen. Risking breaking the screen. You can buy the digizteir and screen that is preassembled buy it's pricy.
.around 100 I think. Buy the digitizer and take it to the local shop its probably cheaper that way.
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I have the same problem with the area by the backspace and "p" keys in portrait mode and along the status bar in landscape with the charging port to the right.
I went running with my phone in my waistband. Stupid I know. When I got home, my phone was soaked and the screen was 100% unresponsive and the colors would change intermittently.
I put it in a bowl of rice for a few days in a warm area of my apt, but it hasn't fully recovered two months later. You MAY consider removing the screen and checking for particulates or trapped water vapor. I've been meaning to, but haven't managed to get the tools yet.
I'd be interested to here about your solution if you find one.
Best of luck.
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yes , i saw a video someone solved this problem with lighter
qtwrk said:
yes , i saw a video someone solved this problem with lighter
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Can you please post a link to it? thanks
morpheus302 said:
Can you please post a link to it? thanks
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here is http://static.youku.com/v1.0.0192/v/swf/loader.swf?VideoIDS=XMjY3MDcwODI0&embedid=NzcuMjI4LjIwNy42MwI2Njc2NzcwNgIC
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in the first few seconds , the author demonstrated right side of his screen "number 3 6 9 " were non-responsive , and then he use that thing from lighter , shock the screen thought his finger, sure , that's gonna be little hurt...
but , be careful , i also read , this method MAY REDUCE THE LIFE OF SCREEN.
Thank you very much for your answer. As said above, things can't be worse. I'll try this method and tell you the results.
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Thank you very much for your answer. As said above, things can't be worse. I'll try this method and tell you the results.
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yep , wish you luck
Wanna know what's inside and how to take apart your Note?!
lucian777 said:
Wanna know what's inside and how to take apart your Note?!
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Hmm. That's quite interesting to read.
I was hoping to tell what GPS chipset we are using in it, but I'm not sure it's in there.
- Frank
Thus lets me know they couldve added dual speakers
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That's great !
Thank you for posting this !!
I'm trying to disassemble my Galaxy Note but don't get it. How does the second step work? How to "disjoint the hooks"? Ive been trying serveral hours now but nothing happens except for that I am damaging the plastic "metallic look" frame.
Doesnt work neither with the standard plastic opening tools nor with a credit card. Would like to see pictures or a video on how to do that.
Thank you!
lamajstro said:
I'm trying to disassemble my Galaxy Note but don't get it. How does the second step work? How to "disjoint the hooks"? Ive been trying serveral hours now but nothing happens except for that I am damaging the plastic "metallic look" frame.
Doesnt work neither with the standard plastic opening tools nor with a credit card. Would like to see pictures or a video on how to do that.
Thank you!
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Don't try to disjoint from back, whole black and gray part in the back are just 1 part actually. try it from front. i mean seperate the gray part from the front screen.
Look at sammobile.com for the servicemanuals. It tells you how!
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As I wrote above, I already have the Service Manual. However, it doesn't help, cause it only says disjoint it on different spots. There is no indication how to do that.
What do you mean by separating it from the front? Do you have a picture?
Thank you
hey guys I scratched my bezel, is it easy to replace the bezel, I am a non technical person, so is it a matter of just removing the 9 screws
Here is a good video on Youtube:
Great Info Bro!
Thanks for the posting!
And the Russian HD Version!
Hello,
So i had removed the Back Cover of my Galaxy Note to check something and now the Speakers and Mic will not work, i never touched anything to do with Mic or the Speakers,
Can someone help me please!
Thanks!
There is an ant under my screen. I am not sure how it got there and I wasn't too happy when it stopped moving... I think it's dead.
Any advice on getting it out...
I already tried a vacuum cleaner, that didn't work.
I would open the device but I am not sure if there is adhesive between the lcd and glass panel.
Oh my this looks like a job for the Ant busters who you gonna call?888888888 ANT BUSTERS.
THERE'S SOMETHING STRANGE
IN THE XDA HOOD
AND IT DON'T LOOK GOOD
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
ANT BUSTERS.
AN ANT IN A GALAXY TAB
THEY CALL IT THE 10.1 SLAB
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
ANT BUSTERS.
PLAYING AND CRAWLING AROUND
ITS BREACHED IT'S WAY INBOUND
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
ANT BUSTERS.
IT JUST DROPPED DEAD
BANG IN THE MIDDLE (ENOUGH SAID)
WHO YOU GONNA CALL
ANT BUSTERS.
I AIN'T AFRAID OF NO ANT
BECAUSE HE (ANT) HEAVY HE'S MY BROTHER.
Lmfao... I'm sorry.. This just made me laugh... I'm sorry about the ant though.. I believe you will have to take it apart if you can't shake it out. You're going to have to google a repair video for the 10.1. Lmk how it works out for you.
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Nothing productive to add just.... PMSL! ;-)
How the f&$k did it get in there? The only real place I can see on mine is the headphone socket.
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Well its scientifically proven, ants love Android.
LOL @ Ant buster...
Yeah I am guessing I will have to open it. The thing is I don't know if there is adhesive between the lcd and the glass. None of the disassemble videos I've seen removed the lcd panel. I guess I will have to do it on my own...
wish me good luck.
STUPID ANT.
I am guessing not even the ant buster could save me now.
Not really a guide, but maybe this will give you an idea: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-Samsung-Galaxy-tab-10-1-digitizer/8346/1
ROFL!
anyway, yes u have to open it. if you are unsure, watch some youtube videos on how to disassemble it. Good Luck. LOL!
This made my day XD But on a serious note, just follow the procedure of removing/fixing a screen
lol i'm sorry for no help but this is a very funny problem
Picture or it didn't happen.
djowett said:
Picture or it didn't happen.
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100%^^^^^^^^
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Poor ant
djowett said:
Picture or it didn't happen.
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I am surprised this didnt come up sooner. But yes post pics!
Dude thats the funniest thing I have ever heard....hahahaha....sorry
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Not really a guide, but maybe this will give you an idea:
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Thanks for being the only one that offered any help.
I guess the screen is glued to the LCD with adhesive...
sigh... I really don't want to go through all of that just to remove an ant.
Here are the pics
..and i thought Samsung started their organic design recently with the s3
i´m sorry
Have you tried compressed air?
I believe that this bug is fixed in the ICS upgrade.
If you have any dead pixels, or any other hardware issues send it in for that and likely Samsung will remove the bug. I've used this app to check for dead pixels on my screen and have found a couple. Wasn't worth sending it in for a repair but if I had a bug in my screen I would. Good luck.
Well i owned my G2 today and i need to ask something, the G2 is really to fragile? I saw the drop test video and that scares me, not the video but the comments below,,
PS: Srry if my english isn't perfect i still learning =D
Leiji said:
Well i owned my G2 today and i need to ask something, the G2 is really to fragile? I saw the drop test video and that scares me, not the video but the comments below,,
PS: Srry if my english isn't perfect i still learning =D
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Any phone is fragile, people are really just not careful with their belongings... Just take care of it and I guarantee itll last you until your next phone!
Get a case Waiting for my spigen to arrive. In the meantime I'm handling it with much care lol. Haven't remove the protective films on the side and the back yet. Don't wanna scratch the new toy now.
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Get a case Waiting for my spigen to arrive. In the meantime I'm handling it with much care lol. Haven't remove the protective films on the side and the back yet. Don't wanna scratch the new toy now.
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Same here. Protective films on the side and back are still intact, on top of that I'm using QuickWindow
Me too using a quick window and a screen-guard. I dropped it few times from 1.5m height. Landed on the back, bounced turned around, opened the quick window cover, hit the front and slide around 1m or little bit more on tiles.
So glad I had a protector, or the case that it mattered. Once it popped out of the case. But that was about it.
I should also note. IT WAS THE QUICK WINDOW CASE FAULT that it dropped in the first place... I am not sure who design these things.
But my hands are not build to hold it... I still didn't figure out a way of holding it and using it properly.....
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To answer the question. No its not too fragile. Its an average phone in that department in my experience. Everything depends on the luck of the drop and protective measures if any.
I've developed the habit of hooking one of my fingers into the window case so that in the event that it slips, I'll still be grabbing it by the window. Worked so far for me!
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I dont think it's fragile at all, or it's at least as strong as it needs to be for me. The 2nd day I got my G2, my daughter got a hold of it and dropped it from about her waist level onto tile. (she's only 2 and 1/2 btw) Just a very minor nick was left on the corner but it's not noticable unless pointed out.
I have since purchaced this case from amazon LINK. And a couple days after I recieved it, the G2 accidentally went for a ride on the trunk of a friends car. It was face down so the rubberized texture surrounding the screen held it there for a few miles before it slid off. I used the android devce manager online to track it down and when I found it a couple houses down from another friends house, the phone was in the same condition. Granted, this is more of a testiment to how strong the case is, the phone probably slid off at around 45mph.
Lol the car ride..
I want to upgrade my phone it seems like the g2 has the best processor out now, u guys can recommend anything over the g2?
jiayit said:
I've developed the habit of hooking one of my fingers into the window case so that in the event that it slips, I'll still be grabbing it by the window. Worked so far for me!
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Yes, that's exactly how it fell down once. Vicious finger hook rip it out of my hands.....
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Brooklynsour said:
Lol the car ride..
I want to upgrade my phone it seems like the g2 has the best processor out now, u guys can recommend anything over the g2?
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Me personally. Maybe I would wait for the Z1S if I was in need of something new. Just personal opinion.
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I'm dying to get the z1 but its not available for contract in USA except in ohio strangely, I just don't wanna pay 650 for it
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I'm dying to get the z1 but its not available for contract in USA except in ohio strangely, I just don't wanna pay 650 for it
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Nah.. the Z1 is inferior and the display sucks just too much. Very bad viewing angels ... That's why I said Z1S amazing performance in a much smaller package that we are used to from high-end.. at least according the leaks etc...
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Yea the smaller one but it hasn't been announced for release yet... Z1 would be good enough for me with beast cam (crap software) and same chip..... G2 30$ on amazon hard to pass lol just hate the button design and mp3 on the bottom, also no SD makes it really limited and 'uncomfortable'...
I dropped my 4 days old g2 on a concrete floor from around 1.5m, landed on it's corner, the screen and the digitizer cracked, have to wait 2-4 weeks to get a replacement -_-
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Makrilli said:
I dropped my 4 days old g2 on a concrete floor from around 1.5m, landed on it's corner, the screen and the digitizer cracked, have to wait 2-4 weeks to get a replacement -_-
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Wow, that sucks. Sorry dude.
I carried mine w/out a case for a week. It made me nervous. The thin bezel on this phone makes a case a must IMO. But, it's a great phone
and it feels solid once I got the corners protected.
Brooklynsour said:
Lol the car ride..
I want to upgrade my phone it seems like the g2 has the best processor out now, u guys can recommend anything over the g2?
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For me, it was either the g2, note 3 or z1. The screen to bezel ratio and carrier availability is what won me over in comparison to the z1. And too many people had the note 3 in my area. One of my pet peeves is having the same device as everyone else. Especially when they know nothing about the tech world. Lol. So far in my area i havent run across another with the g2.
I couldnt be any more happy with the hardware performance and the UI so far. This is the first device ive ever owned in which I dont see a need for a custom rom or tweeks so far for what i use it for.
I went with the s4 for a couple months I'll have another upgrade in my account and will get something else and give s4 to my mom....
I passed the g2 cuz its battery is locked in, no SD expansion, and the terrible button design on the back which I don't like....