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[Q] Centimeter sized scratch in the middle

Today was the first day that I really cleaned my screen on transformer. I have had for three weeks and am very careful with it. Today I noticed a centimeter sized scratch in the middle. Here is my question. I am a hella lot rougher with my droidx and it never gotten a scratch on the screen. The droid x I have now is about 6 months old still nothing. Aren't they supposed to have the same screen. Gorilla glass I think. Did anyone else notice a scratch on theirs? I can't return it because I got it from Tiger Direct. Honestly it ins't a big deal I am just picky. I do have one coming from amazon this week though. Hmm...
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Anyone else?

I bet its not a scratch, as I've thought the same thing before. Take your nail and put it over a microfiber cloth, then try to scratch it off. I bet its build up
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If it is a scratch, you need to think about removing your Mr. T gold bling jewellery before you use your tablet. Diamonds, etc don't play nice with gorilla glass.

If you only noticed the scratch AFTER you had cleaned the screen, could be that you scratched it with the cleaning cloth.

I don't wear jewelry.
It's really a scratch too. I tried scraping it off with my finger nail. I honestly have no clue how I got it. Maybe they don't use as thick as screen as my droid x. I really baby my transformer and bam a scratch.

Itaintrite said:
If you only noticed the scratch AFTER you had cleaned the screen, could be that you scratched it with the cleaning cloth.
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I doubt it. I actually used wipes made for electronics. I meant as in its the first time i got rid of my finger prints.

I also had a tiny scratch in the center of mine that I did not notice until I turned it off and cleaned it. Everything else came off the screen. It also was in the middle of the screen. Mine was only a day old, so I called BJ's Wholesale and returned it. I wouldn't have cared if it was anywhere else on the screen. It was so small it was hard to tell if it was a scratch or possibly an imperfection under the screen. I am hoping my next one won't have the same thing.

See, to those people who say "Gorilla Glass doesn't scratch"!
Still need a screen protector.

Gbcue said:
See, to those people who say "Gorilla Glass doesn't scratch"!
Still need a screen protector.
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I was a firm believer of that because my droid x never had a scratch.
So i'm guessing no but can this be covered under asus' warranty?

Probably not because it isn't a manufacturing defect.

Gbcue said:
Probably not because it isn't a manufacturing defect.
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Didn't think so.. Still might try. The body cracks like when I hold it. I noticed it from using it in the sun. It heated up and got loose. I don't know if you know what I mean but it is like it melted the glue.

Digitizer and back covery replacement parts

Hey guys,
Just in case you need to replace your digitizer (glass) or back battery cover you can get them here: digitizer is $68.99 and the back battery cover is $39.99
http://cnn.cn/shop/sensation-digitizer-p-11676.html
http://cnn.cn/shop/sensation-housing-p-12347.html

Nice find! It's pretty nice that a new "battery cover" refreshes the entire phone body.

I'm waiting for some custom backings since it is basically the whole body. I'm thinking dark red on the metal and the black plastic used in the bottom half for both
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Flippy125 said:
I'm waiting for some custom backings since it is basically the whole body. I'm thinking dark red on the metal and the black plastic used in the bottom half for both
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I wouldn't mind that.
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Flippy125 said:
I'm waiting for some custom backings since it is basically the whole body. I'm thinking dark red on the metal and the black plastic used in the bottom half for both
EDIT: Crude Photoshop of what I want
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That's actually pretty sweet. I burgundy/wine is one of my favorite colors I think I would go for that color or the all black one with chrome/silver middle piece like the one in the other thread

Looks good flippy I wouldnt mind that color or in white

Poor me. I just dropped my Sensation and the glass shattered. Is there any experience with this only shop in terms of speed of shipping and reliability?
Does anyone know if it's do-able to replace the screen by yourself?

emzed said:
Poor me. I just dropped my Sensation and the glass shattered. Is there any experience with this only shop in terms of speed of shipping and reliability?
Does anyone know if it's do-able to replace the screen by yourself?
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Oh man, really feel for you. Have a look on Desire forums for tutorial, obviously it's going to be different, but at least it'll give you some idea. It is doable.

Thanks man. I'll have a look on the Desire forum, I owned one before so I'm kinda familiar there.
I'll also browse youtube for Desire digitizer replacements.

New sources...
It would be sweet to modify a back cover...I found this on Amazon for the back cover and front bezel but the prices are pretty expensive...
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Genu...85?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1310748109&sr=1-185
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Genu...86?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1310748851&sr=1-186

Very nice find.

How hard is it to fit the digitizer? I dropped mine today and it's shattered - very disappointed, the first time I've dropped a phone in two years and this happens.

hjkl;' why no delete?

Found the digitizer on eBay for $30 delivered

Been dealing with cnn.cn since my Sony Ericsson days. Closest thing to OEM IMO sans pricing lol.
I got a digitizer for a sony ericsson phone years ago and it's spot on, just my error in putting that crap back without the proper adhesive was my issue lol.
They didn't have installation instructions at all, you have to go online to see if anyone has done it yet and do a write up in a forum or youtube, not sure if that changed though.

tangcla said:
Found the digitizer on eBay for $30 delivered
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Hey man ! sorry for bringing up an old thread, Did you get the digitizer of ebay ? What was / is it like, Have you fitted it ?
Can you notice thats its an after-market product or is it exactly the same ?
Got my misses the sensation 2 weeks ago, She dropped it today and smashed the screen, The phone is still useable, its just the outer glass is shattered. And i am thinking of fixing it myself on the cheap.
She complains all the time about wanting a nice new phone. I get her one and she thinks its a bouncy ball !!

When I dropped my HD2 a while back, I sent it to someone to have it fixed, for a little over $80 USD. They did a splendid job and return shipping was free, although I had to ship it to them. Took them 1 day to fix, and I got my phone back in 2 days.

Screen not glass?!?!?

Please Close.
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That's sort of how my dell streak 5 felt and it too had gorilla glass.

Gorilla Glass is chemically altered to allow it to flex which helps absorb energy and keeps it from breaking as easily.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ope6uViLcEY&feature=related

Towle said:
There is no way my screen is glass. When I push somewhat hard in the center, you can see it bending... And when you tap it with your fingernail it sounds like plastic! Anyone else?
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Yes....it's all lies..... Just some cheap plastic....they fooled us again.
Gorilla Glass is not normal glass.... All ya have to do is look at one of the 100 videos showing it bending and not "sounding" like typical glass.....because it's not

Hoggles said:
Yes....it's all lies..... Just some cheap plastic....they fooled us again.
Gorilla Glass is not normal glass.... All ya have to do is look at one of the 100 videos showing it bending and not "sounding" like typical glass.....because it's not
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Yes ,we may as well stamp Samsung on the front of it...lol

Removed by me.

When boot loaders are locked...
Fantastic threads like this start up. Yes the screen is technically glass. Do some research next time maybe? While you're at it why don't you try pressing down harder on your screen to see what happens. To the guy who commented on Samsung - They use the same glass.
Stop getting high kids, it takes the wind out of your sail.

Wow this sensation forum is full of love!!!

Paging Dr B said:
Fantastic threads like this start up. Yes the screen is technically glass. Do some research next time maybe? While you're at it why don't you try pressing down harder on your screen to see what happens. To the guy who commented on Samsung - They use the same glass.
Stop getting high kids, it takes the wind out of your sail.
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I agree with the title of your post 100%!. But I think he was making a joke/reference that samsung makes cheap plastic phones....
and stop getting high? hahah maybe your next post should be even more condescending

Not trying to be a ****, but it would have taken less time to find out the phone has Gorilla Glass than it did for you to post (and then monitor) this thread, which would have saved you from the snarky replies

It's plastic. Glass doesn't have this much flexibility to bend and absorb pressure.
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this is my favorite gorilla glass demo. *CAUTION* phone abuse ahead.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2EYnUGUti0

Tell this guy its not glass:
" Dropped phone and it cracked the screen...how do I replace the screen digitizer?"

Who wants glass anyway. One nice good drop and that's it.
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Why you think it is not glass?

Just see the picture..
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Paging Dr B; said:
While you're at it why don't you try pressing down harder on your screen to see what happens.
Stop getting high kids, it takes the wind out of your sail.
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LOL... There may be no love but there is some comedy...
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Removed by me.

Ouch! What a sad picture!

Light emitting from bottom right corner

hey guys, I just got my replacement after my screeen went blank. The new phone after only using it for about 2 days I just notice a small light from the touch menus being emitted from the right corner. It seems the plastic strip sorrounding the outter is loose. I just cant help stare at the defective corner that keeps brighting my attention.. I believe its defective because my first phone didnt do this.. Before I call tmobile can anyone tell me if its normal?
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NOT NORMAL.
I would get it replaced asap.

Maybe I'm being ocd with my phone and ill order a case for it to block out the lower right lighting that distracts me or replace it
Imagine you paunt a glass black then emit light under it. You look at the top surface you notice light going through at the lower right edge with a case around the glass..
Im having bad luck with phones
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Mine does it But in the bottom left corner, just noticed it today
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It's normal. I have the same issue..
I read in a review that it was a common issue or something like that...
Im looking for the review to post up the url but I can't seem to find it...
But don't worry about it, its fine
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I guess ill live with it and buy a case tomorrow online to cover the issue. Its nice to see its a common problem and IM not the only one but is it worthy of warranty?
I wont worry about it.
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Same here bottom left, thought it was the backplate at first, but its the screen, as it exists even with back cover off

It seems nobody notice until now lol
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Mine had the same issue but on the left side. It didn't feel like anything was loose or broken just an error in manufacturing. I also remember reading a review that mentioned this problem.
My biggest worry would be more dust getting in.

(Sorry guys, the forum won't allow me to post pics yet. I'll add them once I up my post count)
Hi guys, new to this site and just registered (been lurking hardcore for a while lol). I'm fortunate this thread popped up because I believe I'm having the same issue. Here's some pics, you can see the light emanating from the area that the capacitive buttons are to the left of the homescreen button (it has the same light blue color to it):
I know the pics aren't too great; it's hard to capture such a small amount of light with a P+S. I'm also wondering if because of this issue I can get the phone replaced. I know it's a small issue, but I'm paying $7.99 a month right now for TMob's Premium Handset Protection (anyone else?) which supposedly covers malfunctions. I'm just not sure if this can be called a malfunction. Lastly, I'm curious to see if I could get a replacement Sensation because I'm interested in rooting and would want to take care of this issue now before I start venturing into the warranty-killing zone.

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I had a similar problem, but from the left side. It was on my old Sensation (that I returned for other reasons) but it showed up about two weeks after I owned it. I think it's a common problem.

I have exactly the same, at the bottom right corner.
It was here since the very first day I got my Sensation.
2 months later, the size of this "light spot" hasn't increased, and most important: I have no dust under my screen (despite I used my Sensation as an hicking GPS in the Corsican mountains, touching it it with dirty hands, using it on dusty tracks, etc)
So I guess there's no need to worry about it.

I have the same thing bottom right corner speck of light. TPU case covers it though. No dust under the screen so no worries.

Mine is fine.
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No lie its stupid crap like this that would pissed me off. Id exchange right away! Everytime I read these post like this it makes me double check my phone. So far it has no problems *knocks on wood.*
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Nexus 4 Official Bumper Broke!

So I must have gotten a defect because when I went to take off the case yesterday to check to see if there was dirt under it this happened.
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(It separated into two pieces)
Contacted google and they are replacing it for me. I was really confused when this happened lol. Has anybody else had issues with the bumper?

lol i think its supposed to be like that

damon7620 said:
So I must have gotten a defect because when I went to take off the case yesterday to check to see if there was dirt under it this happened.
(It separated into two pieces)
Contacted google and they are replacing it for me. I was really confused when this happened lol. Has anybody else had issues with the bumper?
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Its not broken just put the two pieces back together

I have the bumper for the Optimus G and its like the Nexus 4. It comes apart like that...
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Did you even bother tying to put it back together?

thy shall not troll

I shudder to think how long it took you to put the bumper on

tuanster1119 said:
Did you even bother tying to put it back together?
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phobium said:
I shudder to think how long it took you to put the bumper on
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OP, bow your head in shame.
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Did they say you have to return the "broken" one? If not pm me. I will buy it
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I can't really tell if this is serious or not. It comes off like that, just put the aluminum part around the plastic. Problem solved...if you can even call it a problem:what:
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No its not supposed to come apart like that. It's heavy duty double sided taped together and it came apart. If I put it back together the plastic falls off while the phone is in my pocket. Also when I called google the guy said its not supposed to come apart EVER! So no I'm not trolling but thanks!

Also the power button fell off of the plastic so thats pretty cool.

its suppose to come apart..

Wow, that is how you put it on the phone. U take the ring off, pop phone into the plastic part, the push the ring back in till it snaps.
Not sure if serious???
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it's not suppose to come apart. Mine does not come apart at all.

kcbboy said:
it's not suppose to come apart. Mine does not come apart at all.
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Excatly!
ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO COME APART!

lol yeah its definitely not supposed to come apart.

Correct, it does not come apart. I had two of them and both were pretty much solid, meaning not apart.

It seems to be that many people are confused on whether it comes apart or not. I, for one, would not want a product that falls apart in such a way and I, too, would make Google replace it.
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I'm now sure who are the real trolls. The OP or the people saying it's suppose to come apart.