Hey guys, I was using my B70 rooted Transformer on Revolver 3.9.5 with blades2 kernel this morning, just browsing net and checking market. Out of nowhere the screen goes black and dead. I tried holding power for varying amounts of time, tried holding volume up and down etc. and even went into apx mode on the pc before realising that sbk2 can't use nvflash. Is there any other way to unbrick my tablet. Also what would make it **** itself out of nowhere like that (I have oc'd to 1.232 but I thought that was fairly mild?). Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!
Have you tried connecting the HDMI port to a monitor/TV? Perhaps it is the display that is gone.
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Have you tried connecting the HDMI port to a monitor/TV? Perhaps it is the display that is gone.
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Good idea but no luck, I gave it a try but I don't get any sound either so its not a display issue...
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Hooked up the usb and tried apx mode?
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Hooked up the usb and tried apx mode?
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I can get into apx mode and nvflash but I read that nvflash doesn't work with b70 transformers?
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Doesn't sound software issue to me. When you plug the tf into the computer, does the comp recognize the tf? This sounds like a hardware issue.
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I can get into apx mode and nvflash but I read that nvflash doesn't work with b70 transformers?
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Some early build B70 work with NVFlash..
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Doesn't sound software issue to me. When you plug the tf into the computer, does the comp recognize the tf? This sounds like a hardware issue.
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It just finds an unspecified apx device :-s and in nvflash it gets up to 'waiting for bootloader to initialize'. Sigh, its still under asus warranty, would I be able to send it back or will they know its rooted?
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You wouldn't believe it, left it alone for a few hours, came back and held power for a while (10 seconds, and I swear I held it for longer earlier today!) and it came back on! Still concerned about the hardware reliability coz I only got one year warranty. Should I call Asus anyway and see what they say?
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I can't get my computer to detect my phone very well, running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit when I plug it in nothing at all happens on the computer. When I go into device manager it doesn't see anything no matter what port I choose. Installed two different versions of LG drivers, tried a handful of USB cables, tried having debugging off/on, doing it with stock, cm7, phoenix ICS rom with PTP/MTP chosen and I'm out of ideas. I've searched multiple times for other solutions only finding what I've tried.
On a rare occasion it will see my phone but once I unplug it it quits again and have to start over until I get lucky again
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Are you using only one port or multiple?
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Tried all of them, reinstalling the drivers and rebooting my computer every time, computer sees my friends Epic 4G instantly along with every other USB device
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that's a good process, but that doesn't answer my question. Lol.
How did that not answer your question? Unless I'm not sure what you meant by using one port or multiple, assuming you meant the USB ports and I've tried using the same port over and over no luck so I switched ports and same results
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How did that not answer your question? Unless I'm not sure what you meant by using one port or multiple, assuming you meant the USB ports and I've tried using the same port over and over no luck so I switched ports and same results
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Holy poop, sorry I didn't read it very well apparently! Other then that, searching on Google I guess I'd do it to help but I feel extremely lazy and tired lol, got another 12 hours to pull tomorrow if nothing is reported I'll search on my way to work for tips.
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On a rare occasion it will see my phone but once I unplug it it quits again and have to start over until I get lucky again
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Could your problem be physical, rather than about drivers? Check to see if your USB cable stays at the correct angle when you plug it in. I had a problem with a cable that sagged a bit and the connection to my PC was intermittent, I bought another cable that stayed put and the problem went away.
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Could your problem be physical, rather than about drivers? Check to see if your USB cable stays at the correct angle when you plug it in. I had a problem with a cable that sagged a bit and the connection to my PC was intermittent, I bought another cable that stayed put and the problem went away.
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Or the phones data port is messed up. He did say that he tried multiple cables. Try someone else's computer instead?
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Turn on your USB debugging (or ADB debugging) before you plug your phone it. When you plug it in, it should prompt you to mount the phone....i keep mine on all the time because i had the same problem
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Turn on your USB debugging (or ADB debugging) before you plug your phone it. When you plug it in, it should prompt you to mount the phone....i keep mine on all the time because i had the same problem
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He has already tried that. Weird cause if not that and different ports then I don't know. Hmmmmmmm
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Totally missed that line when reading the original post ....im stumped too
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I can't get my computer to detect my phone very well, running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit when I plug it in nothing at all happens on the computer. When I go into device manager it doesn't see anything no matter what port I choose. Installed two different versions of LG drivers, tried a handful of USB cables, tried having debugging off/on, doing it with stock, cm7, phoenix ICS rom with PTP/MTP chosen and I'm out of ideas. I've searched multiple times for other solutions only finding what I've tried.
On a rare occasion it will see my phone but once I unplug it it quits again and have to start over until I get lucky again
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could be the physical port on the phone itself.
do you ever have issues with the phone not charging?
is there alot of crap (lint, dust, dirt, ect...) in the port?
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Try someone else's computer instead?
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I tried it on my laptop and my other computer both using Windows 7 64bit
The only time I've had any constant success with having the phone connected was when I rooted it a few months back on my old PC that had XP 32bit. I don't see why that would be causing the trouble though I've tried using VMWare and XP Mode to see if it showed up there but still no luck. I don't have access to a computer with XP anymore to try it out. I wouldn't really want to have to resort to using an old computer just to connect my phone to it either though lol
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could be the physical port on the phone itself.
do you ever have issues with the phone not charging?
is there alot of crap (lint, dust, dirt, ect...) in the port?
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No, charges perfectly fine from what I have seen, I can jiggle the cable gently around and it doesn't lose the charge still.
I'm considering buying a gs 4g from an ad on craigslist. seller says he or a friend bricked it by flashing the wrong kernel or something and now it wont boot. from the ad "I tried to have my friend flash/root it, but he accidentally used the wrong program to flash my kernel, now it won't boot up"
Does this sound fixable? or is there no way to know for sure without having the device. He's selling for $75 obo, i think if i could get it for 50 it would be a good deal
I'm not extremely tech savvy but I'm sure it's fixable. We got plenty of helpful people here that are willing to take their time to help(i hope). Don't get me wrong but 50 bucks is a darn good price for this device. You should also consider asking about the physical condition of the phone. Best of luck if you decide to buy!
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I'm considering buying a gs 4g from an ad on craigslist. seller says he or a friend bricked it by flashing the wrong kernel or something and now it wont boot. from the ad "I tried to have my friend flash/root it, but he accidentally used the wrong program to flash my kernel, now it won't boot up"
Does this sound fixable? or is there no way to know for sure without having the device. He's selling for $75 obo, i think if i could get it for 50 it would be a good deal
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All him if it will go to download mode. (volume up + volume down and insert USB cable) if it well then it's fixable
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All him if it will go to download mode. (volume up + volume down and insert USB cable) if it well then it's fixable
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does the other end of the usb cable need to be plugged into anything?
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does the other end of the usb cable need to be plugged into anything?
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Your computer.
FBis251 said:
Your computer.
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Lol. Good call. I forgot to mention that.
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All him if it will go to download mode. (volume up + volume down and insert USB cable) if it well then it's fixable
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Ya, like he said, I think it will work for you, as I bricked my phone once (it even couldn't boot to download mode, googled around hopelessly and I just riskily tried odin (try to hold buttons to download mode) and magically, odin still recognized it and then, with 2 times one-click KJ6 (to have bootloader), it was on (I think you just keep patient and w a little hope and carefulness, everything will be ok )
Yep. Same as above for me. It didn't even look like my phone was booting into download mode, the screen was just black. I tried over and over with my phone plugged in, and odin finally detected it and I was able to fix it.
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I'd go for it. This device seams to be pretty hard to permanent brick. Odin seems to save me from any issues.
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Even if it's hard bricked it would be worth it... JTAG repair runs around $40 to $50 dollars or you can do what I did and perform the unbrickable mod...
bought it knowing it was boot looping. i've fixed numerous ones in the past so i figured this one would be no different.
needless to say the volume down/power button yielded nothing. i got the android and open box but it still boot loops.
was going to try nvflash but my computer won't pick it up. and no, its not the computer or cable as its the same ones i've used 6 times before and they all found the phone fine!
also don't think its the charging port as it charges while off.
what are my others choices to revive it?
buuuuuuuump
This might sound stupid, but after reading your post it just came to me. It's probably completely unrelated, but have you tried a different battery?
Maybe try the freezer trick? I think nvflash is the best way to revive but if it's not talking then...well...
When you plug it in using the 3 button combo does anything show up on your device manager?
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This might sound stupid, but after reading your post it just came to me. It's probably completely unrelated, but have you tried a different battery?
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yeah tried that with my current battery. if i could just get the damn thing to be seen on my computer i'd be good. not sure why this one is giving me fits.
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Maybe try the freezer trick? I think nvflash is the best way to revive but if it's not talking then...well...
When you plug it in using the 3 button combo does anything show up on your device manager?
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nope. don't even get the pop up in the system tray. but sure as the world i can use the same computer and cable and hook mine up and it picks it right up.
While mines in the shop for a cracked screen due to a 4yr old... nuff said lol
Since its used try using compressed air and a tooth brush to clean the USB port. Some people have tried that on other phones when it seems like PC and cable are ruled out due to dirt causing a bad connection.
Or try
Remove battery
USB cable removed
Hold volume +/- *No power button* keep them pressed
Plug USB cable *s/w upgrade should show up*
If you get there NV flasher should work as per instructions on it.
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fabricatedhero said:
While mines in the shop for a cracked screen due to a 4yr old... nuff said lol
Since its used try using compressed air and a tooth brush to clean the USB port. Some people have tried that on other phones when it seems like PC and cable are ruled out due to dirt causing a bad connection.
Or try
Remove battery
USB cable removed
Hold volume +/- *No power button* keep them pressed
Plug USB cable *s/w upgrade should show up*
If you get there NV flasher should work as per instructions on it.
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yeah if i can just get the computer to see it im gravy!
i'll give the compressed air a whirl later today along with a cleaning of the usb. just weird that it picks up the usb while charging on a wall outlet
the only other thing i can think of that could be wrong is that one of the power buttons doesn't work. ergo the vol up/down wouldn't work.
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yeah if i can just get the computer to see it im gravy!
i'll give the compressed air a whirl later today along with a cleaning of the usb. just weird that it picks up the usb while charging on a wall outlet
the only other thing i can think of that could be wrong is that one of the power buttons doesn't work. ergo the vol up/down wouldn't work.
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Mine wouldnt see it either it turn out to be alot of build up of dirt and cloth inside the charge port due to keeping it in my pocket all the time.. I cleaned it all out with a sewing needle.. the other thing that would happen was the charger would pop out easily if touched... worth a try. After cleaning it my computer picked up the phone immediately.
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sadly, still nothing. although now my phone is minty fresh from the toothbrush
im still bumfuzzled why i can get to the open box and android via power/vol down, yet it doesn't work?
oh well. guess i'll cut my loses and ebay it!
i feel that im so close yet i can't put all the pieces together on it
Damn dude I was rooting for you! Have you opened it up and checked if someone was screwing around in there?
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Damn dude I was rooting for you! Have you opened it up and checked if someone was screwing around in there?
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yeah i took it all apart and nothing seemed amiss
The driver doesnt work because theres a hidden driver from tegra that deals with connecting to nvflash. Try searching up nvflash and how to, I think you download the hidden driver. I hope this helps cause i got the same experience as you do
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The driver doesnt work because theres a hidden driver from tegra that deals with connecting to nvflash. Try searching up nvflash and how to, I think you download the hidden driver. I hope this helps cause i got the same experience as you do
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thanks or the tip, but again im using the same computer with the same driver i have with the other 5 g2x's i've had and the computer recognized those. not to mention it sees my g2x when i plug it in. so i can't foresee this being a driver problem.
Theres another driver that recognizes on nvflash
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Theres another driver that recognizes on nvflash
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got a link to said driver? of all the time i've spent here i've never heard of a hidden driver for nvflash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057849
I remember the driver is called apx driver that help you detect the nvflash. Follow the steps and you'll be fine.
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xmagiicsx said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057849
I remember the driver is called apx driver that help you detect the nvflash. Follow the steps and you'll be fine.
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says i already have the latest version installed. guess i did that with one of the others i've fixed.
but alas, still nothing on this one particular phone.
oh well. thanks for the help. its going on ebay tonight for someone else to have better luck :laugh:
I was experiencing the same issues as you. The phone was a hit and miss. According to the Tmobile rep it could be a short circuit or a bad motherboard. Getting a warranty replacement sent. Best of luck!
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says i already have the latest version installed. guess i did that with one of the others i've fixed.
but alas, still nothing on this one particular phone.
oh well. thanks for the help. its going on ebay tonight for someone else to have better luck :laugh:
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Hey guys I'm not currently home and don't have my tablet on me I will be tonight. Last night my tablet I power it on and only come to a black lit up screen I reboot and the same thing I can't get into the bootloader just a black lit screen. Does this mean I'm bricked ? I haven't tried hooking it up to the pc yet.
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Guess no one knows
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Hey guys I'm not currently home and don't have my tablet on me I will be tonight. Last night my tablet I power it on and only come to a black lit up screen I reboot and the same thing I can't get into the bootloader just a black lit screen. Does this mean I'm bricked ? I haven't tried hooking it up to the pc yet.
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Guess no one knows
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It is just hard to tell with limited information. If the screen is not turning on, it could be either its bricked, the screen is bad, or it is just PMS'ing ATM and will work later. But if you are unable to access the boot loader at all later on when you have it, yes it is bricked more then likely, but like I said it could possibly be the screen.
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Tylorw1 said:
It is just hard to tell with limited information. If the screen is not turning on, it could be either its bricked, the screen is bad, or it is just PMS'ing ATM and will work later. But if you are unable to access the boot loader at all later on when you have it, yes it is bricked more then likely, but like I said it could possibly be the screen.
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Okay thanks for the info appreciate it. I'll be able to test it out in 30 minutes. Screen powers on but all black no display but I can see that the screen is light like illuminated. That was what I got earlier today. I'll update soon when I test again.
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Still black lit up screen. When I took up the tablet to the computer it is detected. Also I think I heard the tablet make notification sounds. Any advice how I should proceed ? Does this mean the display is actually messed up ? I haven't dropped the tablet or anything.
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Also when I browse the tablet on my computer zero items show up I last had cromi 4.6 installed. Wonder if reflash the recovery or something would help or adb commands going to do some searching.
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Really sucks I've been at it for hours and really no luck. The tablet boots up there's no display besides the black lit screen. Usb debugging isn't turned on. When I reboot the device when I try to get it to to stay at fastboot the tablet just starts up because if I stay at the boot screen without pressing anything it just boots after 10 seconds and in recovery mode fastboot doesn't work. I think my only chance is getting a microsd and putting the fireware file on there and hoping it will update ? I really don't know if this a full brick or not. I can get the device to show on adb for a bit. Or if showhow it is just the display that is messed up..
Well update I don't know of this info helps nut before this device got messed up I never had the usb icon for fastboot in the bootloader options only 3 icons. Think I might just but the bullet and hope the store will do something with the in store warranty
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Really sucks I've been at it for hours and really no luck. The tablet boots up there's no display besides the black lit screen. Usb debugging isn't turned on. When I reboot the device when I try to get it to to stay at fastboot the tablet just starts up because if I stay at the boot screen without pressing anything it just boots after 10 seconds and in recovery mode fastboot doesn't work. I think my only chance is getting a microsd and putting the fireware file on there and hoping it will update ? I really don't know if this a full brick or not. I can get the device to show on adb for a bit. Or if showhow it is just the display that is messed up..
Well update I don't know of this info helps nut before this device got messed up I never had the usb icon for fastboot in the bootloader options only 3 icons. Think I might just but the bullet and hope the store will do something with the in store warranty
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If you were on the 4.2.1 boot loader, being at the screen with the 3 icons automatically activates fastboot, and it does NOT boot after 10 seconds, it only did that on the on 4.1.1 boot loaders and older. So you could try getting to fastboot? I am not sure.
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Hi I have a tf300t and just today the screen went black there is a backlight, it charges, just no picture and it's never been dropped. What could be wrong with it? Cm10.1
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applesaregoodforeating said:
Hi I have a tf300t and just today the screen went black there is a backlight, it charges, just no picture and it's never been dropped. What could be wrong with it? Cm10.1
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Most likely a SOD. When you restart it, does the screen work fine?
You could run a logcat before getting the SOD.
No picture after several hard restarts
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No picture after several hard restarts
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If you hook it up to an external TV monitor via HDMI, what happens?
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If you hook it up to an external TV monitor via HDMI, what happens?
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Nothing happened, I tried several times, and I worked before the screen went out.
Can you please pull logs from an adb connection?
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No picture after several hard restarts
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Any flashing power LED message?
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No there was no message, and I couldn't see anything with the tv or without it, however emu computer did recognize it so I could get my files off of it
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No there was no message, and I couldn't see anything with the tv or without it, however emu computer did recognize it so I could get my files off of it
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If nothing else works, you could try disconnecting and reconnecting the display wire: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Disassembling+Asus+Transformer+Pad+TF300/11794
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If nothing else works, you could try disconnecting and reconnecting the display wire: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Disassembling+Asus+Transformer+Pad+TF300/11794
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The motherboard circuit routes graphics to the HDMI port independently of the lcd cable and the lcd itself. The part that controls graphics is embedded inside the CPU. So it looks like the problem is more serious than just connections. Though I guess it doesn't hurt to try anything at this point. For the GPU to fail without any kind of physical impact is really new to me. But what do I know?