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Disappointment with Accessories Availability At Retail Outlets

Last night I went to Fry's Electronics to pick up a case or sleeve for my Transformer and there was absolutely nothing on the shelf for it. Next choice was to protect the screen from scratches with either a screen protector or even taking the plunge with the keyboard dock.There were plenty of accessories for the Iconia Tab, Galaxy Tab, Xoom, etc, but I am starting to become irritated with Asus' inability to provide adequate supplies. Anyone else return their other brand in favor for the Transformer and are now feeling burned?

I feel your pain. I was looking online for a case and a screen protector and could only find one style of case for the Transformer, which is also made by Asus. I was actually able to get the case through Newegg for 20.00 as it was an open box, which made me happy. I paid 9.95 with shipping for the screen protector which came with three of them through Amazon. As the Transformer is a new product I'm sure we will see more accessories come available. I love the transformer and quite honestly have no desire to give it up due to the current lack of accessories.

Think yourself lucky, in my country all high street retailers are committing commercial suicide by only stocking ipod/iphone/ipad accessories.
One day when it's far too late, will they wake up that everyone is simply shopping online to buy what they can't/won't provide...

I feel for you. I looked around and everything I saw was for iOS devices. Hardly anything for our tablet.

Your probably only choice is to buy online.
I wish there was a gel case for it but there isn't. That's probably my biggest gripe with the device and a lot of people here have dropped it and permanently recessed the power or volume buttons as a result. This could be avoided if we had a decent gel case.
For the screen protector I just buy a pack of $3.00 XOOM protectors. They don't fit flush with the screen but good enough.

Amazon is your friend!!! I would suggest eBay, but I've gotten burned to many times!!!
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Not to be a shill and I realize this is online only, but rooCASE Multi-Angle (Black) Leather Folio Case Cover for Asus Eee Pad Transformer 10.1-Inch TF101 Android Tablet Wi-Fi, is actually a fantastic case for the price. Check it out at Amazon, I'd post a link, but I have yet to meet my 8 post threshold.

Guys, wise up a little and go on a little hunt. If anyne lives in a city that's worthwhile go hit up microcenter, best buy, frys, heck even staples. Take your transformer in with you and slip it into cases until you find somthing that fits nicely. Just look for generic 10.1" netbook or tablet cases/sleeves.
I spent about 15 minutes going through the cases at my local microcenter and found a belkin case for $15 that fits the tablet and dock ****ing perfectly.
Now as far as screen protectors, cables, and anything else. the market sucks...

Just dropped my Nexus 7

So ya, I just dropped my Nexus 7 and it broke off a small corner of the digitizer and a crack through the whole screen. Now the screen is unresponsive to touch. Is there anyone that sells the digitizers? I can't seem to find them on Amazon. Is there just not any replacement parts for it? This blows. I love my N7. I really don't want to shell out $250 more. :crying::crying::crying:

EBay.
I think 159.00 get a nice case while your there.
Sorry about your tab. It does suck

Ug, for that price I may as well just get a new one and save this one for parts, minus the screen/LCD. /sigh. Turns out hte digitizer works, just above the highest point of the crack. I managed to get it into recovery and made a nandroid.
Heh, I did want to upgrade to a 32gb model, but was planning on selling this one first. Ug. Thanks man!
Maybe I'll try to part this one out and sell the parts. Though being so new, I doubt any will sell. Most are under warranty unless they are dropped and I think the screen/digitizer is the part that breaks the most.

I just dropped mine as well and the screen is cracked and unresponsive. I saw that it cost 170 for a new screen so Im just replacing it. It really sucks. Im not buying through Google again. Ive ordered it from Walmart and got the $20.00 2 year protection plan, I should be able to pick it up today.

Some people just shouldn't have nice things...those people should give that stuff to me.
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Man that sucks. I'm sooooo protective of my n7 I get super nervous when other people hold it and I keep it in two cases just in case. On topic though you might be able to get a broken one from someone on here then swap out the stuff you need. I'd just take the hit buy a new one and a couple cases. I use the OEM case from Asus and I put it in a m-edge kindle fire zipper case. It fits snug and offers great protection.
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Ryan_Shea said:
Man that sucks. I'm sooooo protective of my n7 I get super nervous when other people hold it and I keep it in two cases just in case. On topic though you might be able to get a broken one from someone on here then swap out the stuff you need. I'd just take the hit buy a new one and a couple cases. I use the OEM case from Asus and I put it in a m-edge kindle fire zipper case. It fits snug and offers great protection.
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I keep mine in 2 cases too, coincidence or what? I also wrap mine in bubble-wrap as well, it does make the screen slightly unresponsive tho
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alferret said:
I keep mine in 2 cases too, coincidence or what? I also wrap mine in bubble-wrap as well, it does make the screen slightly unresponsive tho
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lol ME TOO!
i have mine in a 7inch neoprene cover that then zips up inside a much thicker 9inch neoprene case, then gets wrapped in my chef uniform in my bag for the ride to work
my a500 lmao! 1 folio hard back cover slotted between 2 7inch neoprenes then all slide into a 10.1 neoprene..and wrapped same.
i am uber nervous :laugh:

[Q] Nexus 7 Screen cracked! Questions.

Okay so it's been less than a f***ing week and I've managed to crack my Nexus 7 32GB 3G. Hell yeah. Fell on a bathroom ceramic tile from 4 foot high and the corner bit chipped off. The entire touch screen works though, it's just the corner bit cracked.
SO ANYWAYS! I have a few questions for those smart guys out there that know about displays.
First of all, I've found out from the internet, that because the LCD and the Digitiser are glued together, I'd need to buy them together. Otherwise known as a Nexus 7 Display Assembly.
Few questions:
1) If I buy a display assembly from ebay for example, will it be of less quality than ASUS's original screen, or will it probably just be a part from ASUS anyways?
2) If I do buy this display assembly, will it still have the same number of Pixels as the original screen?
3) Will it have the same brightness, same touch responsiveness, same all that **** as the original screen?
If not, I may consider just repairing directly from ASUS, so...
4) How much does it cost in pounds(£) to repair the N7 Screen all in, taking into account my shipping fees from the UK?
Seriously need someone who has any experience of this whatsoever
I'm considering if I should repair this with the 3rd party screen and sell it privately if it's not the same quality, then buy a brand new one for myself. What's your guys thoughts on this? I really need some of your expert advice

I JUST replaced the screen on my nexus. I bought the display assembly from powerbookmedic.com, and the tools I needed from iFixit.com. All in all, it cost me around $200 in the States. The repair process was pretty easy, and the screen looks and functions exactly the same as the original screen. My only suggestion would be to make sure you have some good adhesive. I have a little screen lift now because the adhesive lost its traction when I took the cracked screen off the upper casing. Good luck!
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jwilkins3691 said:
I JUST replaced the screen on my nexus. I bought the display assembly from powerbookmedic.com, and the tools I needed from iFixit.com. All in all, it cost me around $200 in the States. The repair process was pretty easy, and the screen looks and functions exactly the same as the original screen. My only suggestion would be to make sure you have some good adhesive. I have a little screen lift now because the adhesive lost its traction when I took the cracked screen off the upper casing. Good luck!
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Huh? Adhesive? We have to add adhesive? I thought adhesive was only to the digitiser + the lcd screen? I thought that it already comes assembled when you buy the part, because apparently you have to buy it together? If it isn't used for digitiser/lcd screen, then what did you use adhesive for?

The digitizer is indeed fused to the glass, but the silver ring you see around your screen is also fixed to the glass with adhesive, and that part doesn't come with the LCD/digitizer assembly.
The screen affixed itself to this upper casing on mine okay, but I do have about a millimeter or so of screen lift now which I didn't have before.
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jwilkins3691 said:
The digitizer is indeed fused to the glass, but the silver ring you see around your screen is also fixed to the glass with adhesive, and that part doesn't come with the LCD/digitizer assembly.
The screen affixed itself to this upper casing on mine okay, but I do have about a millimeter or so of screen lift now which I didn't have before.
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LOL wanna do an ASUS Warranty job! LMAO!

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The best way to attach the new display is to use very thin two sided tape. you cut it in 1/8 inch strips. Apple it all the way around the bezel. then with a sharp knife run it along the inside bezel. Pay close attention to the thin bezel area on the left side ({where screen lift occurs) To be sure you do have it perfect in that area.. Ithe screen face down on cloth . Push the bezel onto the sticky tape (with film removed of course.. Turn device over and put back together.. LEAVING OUT THE TWO CENTER SCREWS or leave then very loose on the left side.(if you have a newer model of nexus these screws will be gone anyway). I have done many phone /tablet screens . If you can get it apart and back together you can replace the screen assembly..
No real need to send it to someone else nexus is easy to dissemble reassemble
Good Luck... Buy a full working 8 gb from ebay for 150.00 might be your best best....

Any clue How to detach the broken glass\digitazer\lcd from this aluminiun bezel?

I recently broke my screen as well. I saw on ebay only 2 options. First option is a screen only for about $50 which doesn't look like it will do anything for me. You the second option is a digitizer for around $300. $300 clearly exceeds the cost of a brand new device so that wouldn't make any sense at all. Even $200 doesn't make sense as I can buy a 8gb device for that and swap screens. I have the 16gb model. Does anyone have any cheaper sources for screen/digitizer that make economic sense?
Thanks,
Dan
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found the replacement screen at Taobao together with instruction (written in Simplified/Handicap Chinese), it costs roughly HK$950 (i.e. US$120)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=...416_2297358_8935934:1355472362_4k4_1264543304

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unixwise said:
found the replacement screen at Taobao together with instruction (written in Simplified/Handicap Chinese), it costs roughly HK$950 (i.e. US$120)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=...416_2297358_8935934:1355472362_4k4_1264543304
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Dude! That's all in chinese LOL! We can't even read any of that! Can you maybe provide video instructions of the buttons to click to buy the item? LOL

cheap nexus 7 16 gb
Umair166 said:
Dude! That's all in chinese LOL! We can't even read any of that! Can you maybe provide video instructions of the buttons to click to buy the item? LOL
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i seen a add on sears outlet website nexus 7 16 gb for 179.00 I think they are returned or refurb units..
http://www.searsoutlet.com/Google-N...rh1_md&pn=1&ps=24&pid=105502&mode=buyUsedOnly

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erica_renee said:
i seen a add on sears outlet website nexus 7 16 gb for 179.00 I think they are returned or refurb units..
http://www.searsoutlet.com/Google-N...rh1_md&pn=1&ps=24&pid=105502&mode=buyUsedOnly
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It seems pretty pointless to me why you posted that in response to my comment about the chinese website because
a) It was a chinese website... I just needed some help because of the language lol
b) It seems we're only interested in the screen which is what was being suggested... not the a full device like you said lol
c) Your price is $179... his price for the screen was ~$120... so even if I was to harnass only the screen in your one... I'm still at a loss.. lol
Thanks for the try though!

Actually $179 for an entire new (refurbished) nexus 7 with 16gb more storage than mine is a very tempting option. I may choose to do that vs spending almost the same to import a screen from China, have to go through the hassle of installing it myself and hopefully do it properly and have it look clean and factory. If I did that then I could still hang on to my broken one in hopes that in 6 months or so the screen prices might drop to a more reasonable price.
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bmwguy said:
Actually $179 for an entire new (refurbished) nexus 7 with 16gb more storage than mine is a very tempting option. I may choose to do that vs spending almost the same to import a screen from China, have to go through the hassle of installing it myself and hopefully do it properly and have it look clean and factory. If I did that then I could still hang on to my broken one in hopes that in 6 months or so the screen prices might drop to a more reasonable price.
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oh. Glad it works for you! I've got a 32GB 3G model, so it's not really much help at all for me :/

hi , does nayone one know the current price asus charge for lcd replacement ?
im fully aware of cost of buying the lcds and doing myself or a second hand unit etc, but just trying to confirm the asus repair price please in the UK

looks like there are much cheaper screens/digitizers available on ebay now. anyone try replacement yet?

Broken Digitizer

Hello guys im new to the forum i've just registered
Today i've dropped my Google Nexus 7 from maybe 40 santimeters .My tablet fell on one of its edges ,my screen was cracked not pretty bad
i can use it but actually the bottom side of the screen is cracked major and my screen isnt working around the crack.
So when i saw how much money i need to give for the digitizer with LCD display i was shocked.I cant believe how stupid this is if u crack the digitizer u need to buy whole new screen.Well i think to buy digitizer from tablet 10.1 inc and to cut off the the glass equals to the shape of my Nexus and to use the cables from my cracked digitizer to connect the new one.
Do you think this is possible or to sell it for parts ?
Sry for my bad English its not my native but i hope you help me

The digitiser for a 10" tablet is bigger than a 7" screen so you can't cut one down to fit. Look on ebay to see prices for broken Nexus 7's

You could check places like eBay or Craigslist for a cheap Nexus 7 8GB version. So you can remove the screen from it and place it on yours. If that is out of the question cause of the price it will cost.
You could easily buy a OTG cable and use a mouse on your nexus 7. You can pickup one on Amazon or Ebay for couple dollars. As long you can see what you are clicking on.
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What would you do??

So, tonight at work I cracked the screen on my OP2. It literally goes from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen, and you can feel it slightly with a fingernail.
In December, my wife says I can get a OnePlus 3T for Christmas. So my question is, would you go through the trouble of buying a screen and fixing it even though you wouldn't be using it anymore after a few months?

Price of the screen and price of the 3T?
I'd go for 3T personally if the prices are close

Screen will cost you around $200 dollars. So there's your answer.
Just put a tempered glass and deal with it.

Where'd you get $200? You can find them on eBay for around $30 for the screen and tools

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Where'd you get $200? You can find them on eBay for around $30 for the screen and tools
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Those are a hit and miss. They might or might not work. Its recommended to stick to oem replacements for screens.

utkarsh102 said:
Those are a hit and miss. They might or might not work. Its recommended to stick to oem replacements for screens.
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Is that a oneplus 2 thing or just in general I have replaced loads of screens with cheap eBay replacements and never had any issues.

pops106 said:
Is that a oneplus 2 thing or just in general I have replaced loads of screens with cheap eBay replacements and never had any issues.
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My friend replaced once. It didn't work out so well for him. Anyway, you are getting a new phone soon, so just use a tempered glass over the screen.

Posters before me are ****talkers, im currently on the 4th 20€ Aliexpress screen for my Oneplus Two (yes i drop it alot). There is nothing to worry about with those screens. Buy a 20€ screen, those come with the right tools and then also buy slim double sided adhesive tape to replant the screen into the frame. Takes about 10minutes when you know what youre doing and i mean20€? Come on. Save the money for the 3t for something more important