My back glass cracked and I see both original and unoriginal glass battery covers selling on ebay from about 10-30usd. Anyone tried these? Replacing it on my own seems like an easy task with a guitarpick. Will the waterproofing be good after replacing?
Hope someone will get back to me
bakskj said:
My back glass cracked and I see both original and unoriginal glass battery covers selling on ebay from about 10-30usd. Anyone tried these? Replacing it on my own seems like an easy task with a guitarpick. Will the waterproofing be good after replacing?
Hope someone will get back to me
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Chances are small that the phone will be waterproof again after you did it.
I did it with the Xperia Z, you need to heat the back for a while with a hairdryer and then it shouldn't be to hard to remove the back plate without breaking it. Just make sure to remove it at all sides evenly to reduce the risk of breaking it.
Also look for the back adhesive, because once you removed it, you'll also damage the adhesive.
I never tested my XZ after I repaired it to see if it was still waterproof.
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bakskj said:
My back glass cracked and I see both original and unoriginal glass battery covers selling on ebay from about 10-30usd. Anyone tried these? Replacing it on my own seems like an easy task with a guitarpick. Will the waterproofing be good after replacing?
Hope someone will get back to me
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If you want to replace it yourself the Z3C have inbuilt waterproof (pressure) tests so you can test it afterwards yourself, so give it a try if it's cheaper than having Sony do it for you, if you want to of course.
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If you want to replace it yourself the Z3C have inbuilt waterproof (pressure) tests so you can test it afterwards yourself, so give it a try if it's cheaper than having Sony do it for you, if you want to of course.
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Nice link! Surprised to see that the pressure test says it is still waterproof even though my back is cracked. I was thinking to replace the back myself with an original cover on ebay. Should be alot cheaper? Or does anyone have experiences with how much sony charges to do this for me?
Has noone tried to replace the back on their own? removing the cover looks easy enough on youtube.
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Nice link! Surprised to see that the pressure test says it is still waterproof even though my back is cracked. I was thinking to replace the back myself with an original cover on ebay. Should be alot cheaper? Or does anyone have experiences with how much sony charges to do this for me?
Has noone tried to replace the back on their own? removing the cover looks easy enough on youtube.
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It just means that your cracked back isn't impacting the waterproof, yet at least.
Sony may do it for free unless you have dropped it etc, depends on your service center.
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It just means that your cracked back isn't impacting the waterproof, yet at least.
Sony may do it for free unless you have dropped it etc, depends on your service center.
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Can the pressure test be trusted? If the waterproofing is still there I am considering not playing around with the back-cover and just smack a case on top of it.
The cracks were my fault but does not matter with a case on, it was the waterproofing I was most worried about
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Can the pressure test be trusted? If the waterproofing is still there I am considering not playing around with the back-cover and just smack a case on top of it.
The cracks were my fault but does not matter with a case on, it was the waterproofing I was most worried about
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No clue if it can be trusted 100%. But it's there and is a test for it, if you open a flap you should see that it doesn't work anymore.
So it's up to you to gamble or not.
Just use cpuz app
Learned today that it would cost just about 85USD including parts to replace the back cover and maintaining warranty, so for me that was the best solution.
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Can the pressure test be trusted? If the waterproofing is still there I am considering not playing around with the back-cover and just smack a case on top of it.
The cracks were my fault but does not matter with a case on, it was the waterproofing I was most worried about
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The pressure test only tells you that the air cannot move freely in/outside of the phone, gives you a clue of waterproofness. If there is even a small leak on a flap the test will not work but if there is a really small leak in your back cover and say when you push on it to test it closes the leak temporarily the test will be good but your phone will not be waterproof. So be cautionous.
Replacing the cover without the original adhesive is risky and you loose the warranty but for 85$ (20% of the phone price) I would personnaly try.
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If you want to replace it yourself the Z3C have inbuilt waterproof (pressure) tests so you can test it afterwards yourself, so give it a try if it's cheaper than having Sony do it for you, if you want to of course.
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Thanks a lot for the link, could be useful one day ^^
Hi,
I did it by myself and lost pressure test passed.
I plan to do the things the right way by heating the back cover edges before placing it, which should help to pass pressure test.
I'll keep you posted ?
Jo
joconsulting said:
Hi,
I did it by myself and lost pressure test passed.
I plan to do the things the right way by heating the back cover edges before placing it, which should help to pass pressure test.
I'll keep you posted ?
Jo
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Can you please post instructions and which back cover you bought? My back glass just shattered yesterday and nobody in my city can repair the Z3c yet, so I want to do it myself.
Hi,
I bought from etradesupply and you can also find it at rounded.
I followed instructions from YouTube video under "Sony Xperia Z3 Compact D5803, D5833 disassembly".
Regards
Jo
I replaced the back my z3 with back from witrigs. witrigs.com/custom-back-cover-for-sony-xperia-z3-compact-orange
I tried twice and both time the adhesive peeled off after a couple days. Make sure you are getting the right adhesive with the back cover.
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I replaced the back my z3 with back from witrigs. witrigs.com/custom-back-cover-for-sony-xperia-z3-compact-orange
I tried twice and both time the adhesive peeled off after a couple days. Make sure you are getting the right adhesive with the back cover.
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Seems you're experienced in that, so what is the "right adhesive" to be used then?
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Seems you're experienced in that, so what is the "right adhesive" to be used then?
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It's hard to know what you are getting from the replacement parts companies. 3M or OEM should be what to look for, but you have to trust the retailer since you can't verify it.
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It's hard to know what you are getting from the replacement parts companies. 3M or OEM should be what to look for, but you have to trust the retailer since you can't verify it.
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Well, 3M is probably producing a 1000 different adhesives and OEMs are using 100 different adhesives for/in their products. Hence, this is not getting us anywhere.
Anyone in possession of a repair manual? It should be specified in there.
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sxtester said:
Well, 3M is probably producing a 1000 different adhesives and OEMs are using 100 different adhesives for/in their products. Hence, this is not getting us anywhere.
Anyone in possession of a repair manual? It should be specified in there.
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I seriously doubt you would be able to find a sony repair manual that would give details about the parts. The OEMs want to repair their own phones, and not some repair shop. I have a five-pack of back cover adhesives on order from ebay. They should arrive on monday, will report back if they are indeed OEM as the seller indicated.
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I seriously doubt you would be able to find a sony repair manual that would give details about the parts. The OEMs want to repair their own phones, and not some repair shop. I have a five-pack of back cover adhesives on order from ebay. They should arrive on monday, will report back if they are indeed OEM as the seller indicated.
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Yeah, but you know, in the end it really doesn't matter THAT much if it's OEM or not.
Because look, even the phones we have, made in a factory have chances of leakage and what not.
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Well, today is a sad day My acer Iconia A500 is now in a tablet coma.
The screen is broken, not the glass (Oddly) just the LCD panel. I thought I'd ask you guys if it was worth getting fixed or trying to fix it myself. (I assume that parts are hard, if not impossible to order)
You guys have any recommendations?
It still boots? If so consider donating it to a dev. Or sell it on ebay. You can probably find a screen that'd fit and match specs but it's way beyond my skill level to replace one.
Why not send it to them? You have 1 year Parts & Labor as outlined in the warranty agreement.
Screen broken as I looks funny.or physically cracked.I had a issue with the video connector took it apart and pushed it in properly
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Screen broken as I looks funny.or physically cracked.I had a issue with the video connector took it apart and pushed it in properly
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The LCD it's self is actually physically cracked, the glass is still ok believe it or not. I will post a picture later.
That could actually be covered under warranty.if the outer glass is unharmed.
but then again what do I know
Ya, I'm not sure either. Seems to me there would be no way the glass (LCD panel, outer glass or otherwise) would crack under 'normal operating use'. But if there are no outward signs of being dropped or flexed, maybe they would cover it.
If there was, maybe, some insight as to how it happened it would help.
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Ya, I'm not sure either. Seems to me there would be no way the glass (LCD panel, outer glass or otherwise) would crack under 'normal operating use'. But if there are no outward signs of being dropped or flexed, maybe they would cover it.
If there was, maybe, some insight as to how it happened it would help.
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I believe that I put slighting to much stress on the case causing the LCD inside to break. But the outside glass and case look almost perfect. (Wouldn't have ever thought that it would break like that)
One other thing that I've thought about is square trade's warranty. (only $100 for accidental warranty)
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I believe that I put slighting to much stress on the case causing the LCD inside to break. But the outside glass and case look almost perfect. (Wouldn't have ever thought that it would break like that)
One other thing that I've thought about is square trade's warranty. (only $100 for accidental warranty)
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Good point - As I understand it, our tabs have Gorilla glass which allows for some level of flex without shattering. So I guess it would be easy to flex the tab too much and crack the LCD panel while not damaging the outer glass. However, doing this without some sign of flex/distortion of the frame seems unlikely. Though still possible I suppose.
If your tab outwardly shows no signs of flex or distortion then all the better.
This is all hypothetical of course. You still haven't mentioned how it cracked or the story behind it. Just that it's cracked. Did you sit on it?
At this point...
What do you have to loose by sending it back to Acer under 1 yr. Parts warentee? Worst case outcome: you don't get it fixed and end up right where you started with a broken a500.
Aside from that, sorry your tab broke / you broke your tab which one is it, and let's see some sexy broken a500 pics plz lol
Can you still use the hdmi? If so you should be able to use it with a flat screen tv/monitor. So it's not totally trashed.
Here is a picture https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NvEjWbzgIjlRZ5uzvOO_OqkhQOs07vwbc7vFCfJjvnw?feat=directlink
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Can you still use the hdmi? If so you should be able to use it with a flat screen tv/monitor. So it's not totally trashed.
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This is a good point.
If you use your credit card to pay for the a500, it might be cover by a extended warranty (check your credit card agreement papers or give them a call ).
patof said:
If you use your credit card to pay for the a500, it might be cover by a extended warranty (check your credit card agreement papers or give them a call ).
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Unfortunately I paid with cash..........
Click HERE for some more info on a possible source for a replacement LCD.
I suspect that you would have a much better chance finding a replacement LCD than finding a replacement touch panel.
internetpilot said:
Click HERE for some more info on a possible source for a replacement LCD.
I suspect that you would have a much better chance finding a replacement LCD than finding a replacement touch panel.
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Unfortunately they wont ship to the US, I don't think i'm quite skilled enough to put a new one on anyway. Thank you though!
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Unfortunately I paid with cash..........
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if you are still reading the forum, and haven't found a solution, here is a replacement off ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-AC...437?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415d318c05
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Long story short I got a replacement back from ebay that does not have any of the built in antenna/contact points installed, is this normal for a replacement back? How would this be beneficial for replacement of a broken back glass if it cant function the same as the previous one for NFC wireless etc.? Can the antenna's be replaced or should I say something to the seller about issuing a refund?
Get the refund.
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Get the refund.
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I'm hoping I can get the seller to offer me a refund but I bought it as a guest with ebay/paypal and didn't register so I don't seem to have a lot of power in the resolution department with them (ebay). I have emailed the seller asking for a RMA to get my money back or to be provided a cover that includes the antenna's, we shall see what they say, but my question still is this....
Has anyone here bought a cover that did NOT include the antenna's and what did you do with the situation (buy new antenna and from where, somehow move the old antenna and how, etc.)
I'm just looking for more options in case the seller gives me a hard time.
Thanks again for anyone's input that can help me out!
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I'm hoping I can get the seller to offer me a refund but I bought it as a guest with ebay/paypal and didn't register so I don't seem to have a lot of power in the resolution department with them (ebay). I have emailed the seller asking for a RMA to get my money back or to be provided a cover that includes the antenna's, we shall see what they say, but my question still is this....
Has anyone here bought a cover that did NOT include the antenna's and what did you do with the situation (buy new antenna and from where, somehow move the old antenna and how, etc.)
I'm just looking for more options in case the seller gives me a hard time.
Thanks again for anyone's input that can help me out!
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You can open resolution case withpaypal which actually works faster most of the time.
Use the antennas from the old cover
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Use the antennas from the old cover
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I would but they don't seem reliably removable from the case they are glued in I believe and pretty much made of paper. I'm afraid that in trying to remove they will tear or break. Has anyone else had to move the antenna before? Any advice on how best to do it?
Use a heat gun on low or a hair dryer on medium heat and use it to warm up the glue holding the antennas on. Hold the gun/drier about 6-8 inches from the antennas moving up and down the back cover to get even heating. After about 10-15 seconds try to carefully peel them up. If it feels like its going to tear stop peeling and continue applying heat. Don't get them too hot as you'll run the risk of them melting.
Once out transfer them to the replacing aw quickly as possible to not let the glue reset.
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Hey All,
The other night my phone back glass panel shattered while inside my pocket. I'm not sure when/how it happened. Now, I have a solid red light when charging and the phone will not turn on. I've tried various combinations of holding power + volume down, but to no avail.
I've got a ton of pictures and some saved games data I'm trying to get off the phone. Is there any way to do this?
Also, I called google and they are sending me a new one, but I didn't mention the broken glass. Do you think this will be an issue? I've also had it rooted for about 1 month now.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Hey All,
The other night my phone back glass panel shattered while inside my pocket. I'm not sure when/how it happened. Now, I have a solid red light when charging and the phone will not turn on. I've tried various combinations of holding power + volume down, but to no avail.
I've got a ton of pictures and some saved games data I'm trying to get off the phone. Is there any way to do this?
Also, I called google and they are sending me a new one, but I didn't mention the broken glass. Do you think this will be an issue? I've also had it rooted for about 1 month now.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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You will need to open the back cover and unscrew the two screw pins that are holding the battery. Flip the plate over and put it back in and screw them back together. You will need a T5 torque screwdriver and small philip screwdriver. The phone should power on now.
scream4cheese said:
You will need to open the back cover and unscrew the two screw pins that are holding the battery. Flip the plate over and put it back in and screw them back together. You will need a T5 torque screwdriver and small philip screwdriver. The phone should power on now.
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Arg, T5 of course! I've got a T6. I just ordered a set on Amazon and it should come Tuesday. I'll let you know how it works out!
Thanks for your help.
BNCole said:
Arg, T5 of course! I've got a T6. I just ordered a set on Amazon and it should come Tuesday. I'll let you know how it works out!
Thanks for your help.
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So do you still have to return the phone for the replacement? LOL
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So do you still have to return the phone for the replacement? LOL
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Yeah, I'm not really sure. If I fix it myself... they might not take it. But I really want those pics off so I'm going to give it a shot anyhow.
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Yeah, I'm not really sure. If I fix it myself... they might not take it. But I really want those pics off so I'm going to give it a shot anyhow.
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Try this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4
I don't see any reason why they shouldn't charge you for the second phone: the screen on the first shattered - mechanical damage, it has been opened - this is not allowed. All these will leave you without warranty.
fatum2002 said:
I don't see any reason why they shouldn't charge you for the second phone: the screen on the first shattered - mechanical damage, it has been opened - this is not allowed. All these will leave you without warranty.
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The black glass shattered while it was in my pocket. The screen is fine. It sounds like a manufacturers defect to me.
BNCole said:
The black glass shattered while it was in my pocket. The screen is fine. It sounds like a manufacturers defect to me.
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Im sure once they see the shattered glass they'll charge you for the replacement..should of told them from the begining what happened and atleast tried to explain. :/
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drmclove69 said:
Im sure once they see the shattered glass they'll charge you for the replacement..should of told them from the begining what happened and atleast tried to explain. :/
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Oh I did. The lady said broken glass voided the warranty. So I hung up and called back and just didn't mention it.
I don't get it, whats the warranty good for if shattered glass voids the warranty?...
the whole phone is practically a glass statue.
Nirkon said:
I don't get it, whats the warranty good for if shattered glass voids the warranty?...
the whole phone is practically a glass statue.
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Exactly. The glass breaking randomly should be covered by the warranty, since it's the damn problem. They even updated the design to include nubs on the bottom of newer models to prevent the glass from touching any surfaces 100% flat.
I had to order some plastic tools to open the case. They should come tomorrow. The new phone hasn't came either, ordered Friday night.
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The black glass shattered while it was in my pocket. The screen is fine. It sounds like a manufacturers defect to me.
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it may be a manufacturers defect, but the fact the device is going to be tampered with, and opened up; at least from a business standpoint, they shouldnt have to replace it. i hope it all works out for you, but on their end, giving you the refund/replacement would be questionable business practice. they lose money from it but gain customer satisfaction... tough call lol.
Update:
My pry tools came into today and I was able to remove the back. I then removed 1 battery screw and I cannot remove the second one. It is so ridiculously tight that it started to strip the screw. I switched to a flat head that fit exactly and the screw bent the flat head. (cheap metal i guess)
So my plan now is to go to the hardware store and get a brand name 1.0 precision flat head which will hopefully work. If that doesn't work I think I have a small enough drill head to drill the screw out.
One problem after another... this phone is really pissing me off.
It seems there is no end to the z5 misfortunes. For me, it's like 5 min I decide to order the compact, then I read another piece of bad news. Then I think it can't be that bad and what other choice of compact waterproof phone do I have, then I read another piece of bad news, and so on. Anyway, Verge reports a cracked back panel. Looks just like my z3 compact.
www.theverge.com/2015/10/8/9480135/sony-xperia-z5-broken-glass-back
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The Z5C doesn't have a glass back, so happy days.
radjad said:
The Z5C doesn't have a glass back, so happy days.
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Yes it does, frosted glass.
Both sides need to have plastic or temped protection cover
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Its normal you hear all this negative stuff because first thing that people do is when they find something negative and see if the problem can be fixed. When the phone is working fine those people dont care to write a topic or comment.
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Its normal you hear all this negative stuff because first thing that people do is when they find something negative and see if the problem can be fixed. When the phone is working fine those people dont care to write a topic or comment.
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That's very true but it also doesn't mean that it is not happening often. There were lots of reports with the z3 series. I was hoping that this spontaneous crack issue would be solved
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Although in this case it is unclear if it was spontaneous or not. He reports that he has an iPhone dock with metal edges on his desk and wonders if the phone might have landed partly on it at a bad angle.
Mind, cracks should still not happen even under such conditions. But it is something different than cracking on its own - this you can at least try to prevent by being careful and/or using a case.
O course, IMO a glass back is still a workbook example of form over function. I much much rather have a "non-premium" plastic back and not having to worry about the back side breaking than the reverse situation.
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Although in this case it is unclear if it was spontaneous or not. He reports that he has an iPhone dock with metal edges on his desk and wonders if the phone might have landed partly on it at a bad angle.
Mind, cracks should still not happen even under such conditions. But it is something different than cracking on its own - this you can at least try to prevent by being careful and/or using a case.
O course, IMO a glass back is still a workbook example of form over function. I much much rather have a "non-premium" plastic back and not having to worry about the back side breaking than the reverse situation.
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Yea dont know why they like to bash on sony while it could be a user that doesn't know his stuff. We all know them people at the verge are never happy with a phone unless its a iphone.
well, we had bend gate with an iphone and we have glass gate with z5c - its food for haters
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Yea dont know why they like to bash on sony while it could be a user that doesn't know his stuff. We all know them people at the verge are never happy with a phone unless its a iphone.
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Or it could be a real issue. It certainly was with the Z3c. I quite often do not agree with the reviews on verge, but automatically disqualifying something because it is posted on that site is a bit too much like fanboyism for me.
Also, someone who is "putting a phone on a table so it accidentally lands at a bad angle on another object" is for me very much not "a user that doesn't know his stuff". Sorry, but a phone which cannot take *that* without getting damaged simply has a design error.
Lets wait an see. It could be an isolated incident or it could be like with its predecessor something relatively common. I for my part will wait till at least Christmas before I but a Z5c. I really want for it to succeed - because if it doesn't we can probably say goodbye to any good android phones sub-5" - but I won't buy it if I have to be afraid it gets damaged each time I do not handle it with kids gloves.
I'm definitely a Sony Xperia fan boy. I love the compacts. I wish they would make compact waterproof phones forever. But even I confess the z3 compact cracked back panel was not just a Crackgate. It was very much real. I really hope it won't be an issue for my soon to order z5 compact.
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I'm definitely a Sony Xperia fan boy. I love the compacts. I wish they would make compact waterproof phones forever. But even I confess the z3 compact cracked back panel was not just a Crackgate. It was very much real. I really hope it won't be an issue for my soon to order z5 compact.
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new one still seem waterproof
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X2jSk_5uKY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEpNfOZ_vx4
And i got my z5c today to replace my z3c and i love it! The fingerprint scanner is such a win!
Well I just absolutely annihilated the backing on my two week old z5c.
Carrying boxes, slipped from thigh height onto cement and now looks like a bomb site.
Spiderweb cracks across half the back, glass splinters coming out everywhere.
I know concrete = bad but at least my RAZR m I'm writing from survived that for over a year, including concrete drops, before I put a case on it.
But Christ that back glass is anything but tough.
For the love of god either have insurance or put a case on it. This phone is slippery in any circumstance and one hard surface will ruin your day.
Hoping Sony will be helpful with repairs when I call tomorrow.
Love my phone, hate that they made it this fragile
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Well I just absolutely annihilated the backing on my two week old z5c.
Carrying boxes, slipped from thigh height onto cement and now looks like a bomb site.
Spiderweb cracks across half the back, glass splinters coming out everywhere.
I know concrete = bad but at least my RAZR m I'm writing from survived that for over a year, including concrete drops, before I put a case on it.
But Christ that back glass is anything but tough.
For the love of god either have insurance or put a case on it. This phone is slippery in any circumstance and one hard surface will ruin your day.
Hoping Sony will be helpful with repairs when I call tomorrow.
Love my phone, hate that they made it this fragile
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be happy its just the back tho because the back is easy to replace.
My z5c back just broke.
Took it in my hand. Did nothing.
Heard a click and there it was.
The upside of glass its alot more scratch resistance from plastic even from aluminium
the down side is more sensitive to high heat\cold changes and hits can stutter it more easily
i'vgot silicon case
Well, my Z5C back glass is now a spiderweb of shattered lines. Questions:
1. Where exactly can I get my hands on the original Sony back cover? Even though I am willing to pay Sony in the US to have it replaced, they are telling me they don't have availability to perform out-of-warranty work. They'll call me when they have availability. (Huh?!?)
2. Is the glass back itself part of the waterproofing membrane? When I watched the tear down video of the Z5C, it appears that there is a plastic membrane on the inside surface of the glass back. My basic inquiry is if the shattered back glass in itself renders the phone non-waterproof, or if it is still waterproof?
Thanks!
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Well, my Z5C back glass is now a spiderweb of shattered lines. Questions:
1. Where exactly can I get my hands on the original Sony back cover? Even though I am willing to pay Sony in the US to have it replaced, they are telling me they don't have availability to perform out-of-warranty work. They'll call me when they have availability. (Huh?!?)
2. Is the glass back itself part of the waterproofing membrane? When I watched the tear down video of the Z5C, it appears that there is a plastic membrane on the inside surface of the glass back. My basic inquiry is if the shattered back glass in itself renders the phone non-waterproof, or if it is still waterproof?
Thanks!
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1. Try Ebay. In europe they are around 10€, much cheaper if you order them from china, however i don't think they are all original. Look for the SONY logo in the middle of the glas.
2. I would say yes. The membrane you saw is probably the adhesive of the back panel https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Parts/Sony-Xperia-Z5-Compact-Back-Cover-Adhesive/IF312-102 if the glas is broken inside the adhesive it should be no more waterproof.
However you can test it by yourself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/water-resistant-waterproofing-testing-t3463969
Gewiz said:
1. Try Ebay. In europe they are around 10€, much cheaper if you order them from china, however i don't think they are all original. Look for the SONY logo in the middle of the glas.
2. I would say yes. The membrane you saw is probably the adhesive of the back panel https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Parts/Sony-Xperia-Z5-Compact-Back-Cover-Adhesive/IF312-102 if the glas is broken inside the adhesive it should be no more waterproof.
However you can test it by yourself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/water-resistant-waterproofing-testing-t3463969
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Thanks, but I am afraid to order from eBay, because based on seller reviews, there were many people complaining that they either did not get the item after purchase, or the NFC won't work. Many of the sellers blur/censor out the Sony mark. Not quite sure why, but it makes me think that these are not original items.
StHalcyon said:
Thanks, but I am afraid to order from eBay, because based on seller reviews, there were many people complaining that they either did not get the item after purchase, or the NFC won't work. Many of the sellers blur/censor out the Sony mark. Not quite sure why, but it makes me think that these are not original items.
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Never had problems on ebay, sometimes on aliexpress. But till now, everytime when the order didn't arrive, i got a full refund without any problem. So i think it worth a try.
Of course when a seller blur out the logo its normally a bad sign and i would look for another dealer.
I dropped my device so many time while waiting for Amazon to deliver the phone case, it got dainted anyways.
Anyone using without back cover?
braindeductions said:
I dropped my device so many time while waiting for Amazon to deliver the phone case, it got dainted anyways.
Anyone using without back cover?
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I use with cover and without is slippery yes. What is the purpose of this thread? I have transparent rubber cover it's great and barely noticeable
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I use with cover and without is slippery yes. What is the purpose of this thread? I have transparent rubber cover it's great and barely noticeable
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Just a general query and was curious why'd one make SUCH a slippery phone?
braindeductions said:
Just a general query and was curious why'd one make SUCH a slippery phone?
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Maybe for money reasons. If it breaks people buy a new. Xperia z3 is hilarious about this as well it's fully glass covered. First cracks back glass then it's fully glued on at the glasses. And they called engineering. Andsoonandsoforth
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Maybe for money reasons. If it breaks people buy a new. Xperia z3 is hilarious about this as well it's fully glass covered. First cracks back glass then it's fully glued on at the glasses. And they called engineering. Andsoonandsoforth
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Yes, honestly I don't think these phones are meant to survive the repairing. I have a 5 years old HTC DNA and opening the back, I could take apart almost all the modules which I need to replace. The earpiece, earphone jack and recording mic and power button have a separate module.