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Broken Tf101

The transformer took a spill and the screen now has a hole in it and the internals are visible. The screen turns on but doesn't work. My best betc fixing it myself or sending it to Asus. I need the digitilizer and what else?
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No one has been able to find a digitizer that i recall.

Would I need screen PR screen and digitizer
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nick1217 said:
The transformer took a spill and the screen now has a hole in it and the internals are visible. The screen turns on but doesn't work. My best betc fixing it myself or sending it to Asus. I need the digitilizer and what else?
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I can contribute pretty much everything but the digitizer glass. Just hit me a pm of what you need.
I'll be honest. You're not going to find the digitizer anywhere. The only way to get a digitizer is you have to order them at least 10 at a time from the manufacturer (corning). I haven't figured out who decided to not let the digitizer be in the wild for regular joes like you and I.
Here is my honest opinion. Put your TF on ebay as an as-is item. A TF with broken glass these days will go for $180 or so. Usually, it's the salvagers who will be bidding. They will take them apart and resell the pieces, making a small profit.

TF700T Screen hinge tightness

Hello,
I just got my Transformer Infinity TF700T. I tested it over an hour and am frankly quite happy with it, except one minor issue.
The hinge near the lower left corner is not tight, i can easily press it down a bit. It did pop up a little. There's no gap between the silver back cover and the front screen, it's just the back cover which doesn't firmly attach to the main body i believe.
Can other TF700T owners verify this issue ? Is it a manufacturer's defect ?
Thank you.

I'm a little bit confused by your post.. Are you referring to the hinge with the dock or just the corner of the tablet itself?
I have no gaps or "pops" when I press around the edges of my tablet. Maybe if you take a picture or give some more details I can confirm again for you if I have, or not, experienced the same.
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My TF700 is pretty snug in the hinge that makes the screen able to 'clamshell' with the dock. There is a little leeway in pulling and jerking, but not too much, so I'd call it secure. Since it has to be nice to the connecting sockets as well, I do not know if a a really tight connection could be feasible; I'd imagine you'd need a least a minimal amount of wiggle room.

I just checked my own. I see what you mean. Im able to press the screen down 1mm right around that spot. The rest of the frame is solid.
Would be nice if more people checked this spot and posted results.
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Well, mine is as tight on the left as on the right -- I really can't spot any difference. There's less leeway than I originally thought (I didn't have the dock with me at that particular moment, so I posted off of memory). It's pretty tight. Does the locking mechanism go all the way to the right for you?

I don't have a dock yet.
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Same thing here all around the edge press it down and kinda float up and down meaning it is not firmly attached and it has been on a not stable mount or uneven surface.
Glue?
Interesting because I noticed it as soon as I opened the package.
What's with the QC of the products..

Screen hinge tightness
fool2x said:
Same thing here all around the edge press it down and kinda float up and down meaning it is not firmly attached and it has been on a not stable mount or uneven surface.
Glue?
Interesting because I noticed it as soon as I opened the package.
What's with the QC of the products..
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I gotta be honest..I'm really confused. Reading the title, "Screen hinge tightness" .. are you (collectively, all of you) talking about the dock hinge, the display, or something else? Thank you in advance for helping me to understand.

fool2x said:
Same thing here all around the edge press it down and kinda float up and down meaning it is not firmly attached and it has been on a not stable mount or uneven surface.
Glue?
Interesting because I noticed it as soon as I opened the package.
What's with the QC of the products..
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I'm 'glad' that i'm not the only person I intended to send it back but there's no guarantee that the replacement will not have the same issue.
To be fair, i would expect a much more solid product for such amount of cash

edrodata said:
I gotta be honest..I'm really confused. Reading the title, "Screen hinge tightness" .. are you (collectively, all of you) talking about the dock hinge, the display, or something else? Thank you in advance for helping me to understand.
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The 'hinge' i refered to was between the back (gray/gold) cover and the screen. I can press the screen down a little bit at the edge of the tablet.
I believe at least 3 other owners have reported the same issue, particularly in the same place as well.

akka243 said:
The 'hinge' i refered to was between the back (gray/gold) cover and the screen. I can press the screen down a little bit at the edge of the tablet.
I believe at least 3 other owners have reported the same issue, particularly in the same place as well.
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That's not called a hinge
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ian1 said:
That's not called a hinge
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Of course it's NOT called a "hinge"!!! THIS is what a HINGE is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinge
Does it look anything like what you're describing here? Learn English? Maybe???

starsie said:
Of course it's NOT called a "hinge"!!! THIS is what a HINGE is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinge
Does it look anything like what you're describing here? Learn English? Maybe???
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Uhh ya that's what I just said bud
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As I said, tight as a..... well, ermmmm.... tight thingy. Please keep it on-topic, guys -- this is not an English linguistics forum, and a lot of members are from non-natively English-speaking countries (like yours truy is), so this is bound to end in an academical discussion, totally irrelevant to the (potential) issue at hand. Thank you.

MartyHulskemper said:
As I said, tight as a..... well, ermmmm.... tight thingy. Please keep it on-topic, guys -- this is not an English linguistics forum, and a lot of members are from non-natively English-speaking countries (like yours truy is), so this is bound to end in an academical discussion, totally irrelevant to the (potential) issue at hand. Thank you.
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You can actually call something that hold itself together in a loosely fashion as a "Hinge".
Which is exactly what the title of this post referring to.

I can also confirm this issue. Just got mine yesterday. I uploaded a pic of where I have to press down, just above the microHDMI port. Would be interesting to know if ASUS sees this as manufacturing defect.
Cheers,
Rich

Hmmm... At first I only had this problem down in the left corner by the docking hinge. Now I suddenly have it all along the bottom. Anyone else seen a difference over time?

fool2x said:
Same thing here all around the edge press it down and kinda float up and down meaning it is not firmly attached and it has been on a not stable mount or uneven surface.
Glue?
Interesting because I noticed it as soon as I opened the package.
What's with the QC of the products..
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You have to read the Transformer Prime area if you want to learn more about QC and Asus products. I don't think their QC line has changed at all coming from the Prime. Probably the same people.

I have this tablet for 3 weeks now and today I noticed the problem described in this topic.
I'll wait with a RMA or anything because I'm not sure if the replacement will fix this and if it will be back before my holiday. Let's hope it won't get worse.
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I have that problem near the hdmi slot and also near the power button.

SCREEN

Its this acceptable?

I'd have to say no there. That looks like it can get worse.

I don't think so, but it won't get any worse... It's just a manufacturing defect.
Let's say around 20-25% of the production have this kind of screen not firmly attached situation..

Nope. Quality control was very poor there. I'm a perfectionist. That would go back.

I would return that. Mine has a slight creak on the left bottom, but that's a whole other realm of defects
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Thanks Guys!
Is going back to Amazon
$500 is a lot of money.....

That actually looks like it doesn't fit the case properly. I have some seperation in the same spot but nothing that bad.
One question I am wondering if the serparation in this area is actually caused from the hinge on the dock when openning and closing? Anyone get seperation here who do not have the dock?

I have a slight lift and I don't have the dock yet. I don't see the inside like you can. That's bad.
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lol make amazon give you 20 $ credit for that bull man

Screen Flex

Yes yes, I know we have had threads about it before, but what exactly is the bit that is flexing? The glass flexes, but is it the adhesive that connects it to the LCD or is it the whole body that is connected through the plastic clips. Since my warranty is bugged, and the ASUS guy had to tell me that with the unlocked bootloader, I get no warranty even if its not related to the software at all, like the screen. He said unlocking it actually roots the device. Well my friend, I am pretty sure you're wrong. But anyway, enough fuming about QC, we need to be productive and try to think of a fix, aside from opening it up. I am thinking if it is connected by adhesive, and that is what is flexing (I think it would be because for the plastic clips to just break suddenly seems a it ridiculous) would it be possible to maybe heat it up with a hair dryer and then press it back down until the adhesive sticks again? Just my thoughts, can't stand this clicking. Any other ideas?
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I,d actually open it if I new how. It just bugs me so much.
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mdemons12 said:
Yes yes, I know we have had threads about it before, but what exactly is the bit that is flexing? The glass flexes, but is it the adhesive that connects it to the LCD or is it the whole body that is connected through the plastic clips. Since my warranty is bugged, and the ASUS guy had to tell me that with the unlocked bootloader, I get no warranty even if its not related to the software at all, like the screen. He said unlocking it actually roots the device. Well my friend, I am pretty sure you're wrong. But anyway, enough fuming about QC, we need to be productive and try to think of a fix, aside from opening it up. I am thinking if it is connected by adhesive, and that is what is flexing (I think it would be because for the plastic clips to just break suddenly seems a it ridiculous) would it be possible to maybe heat it up with a hair dryer and then press it back down until the adhesive sticks again? Just my thoughts, can't stand this clicking. Any other ideas?
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I have heard that leaving it in the sun until it gets pretty warm, and then putting a fairly heavy, flat object (a big art book, let's say) on it (while your tablet is lying on a blanket or something soft/smooth) may melt, re-attach the adhesive. If you do this, please be careful, lest you end up with a worse problem. And as always--I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE, blah, blah, blah.
Good luck!

OK, may actually try this today. Hope it all goes well:-\ I think to also add to my theory, it always seems better during the day, when its warmer. Or maybe it could be cos I have used it less.
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I tried it, not really too successful though. I don't think the pressure was applies to directly to the sport with the books, probably needs a clamp.
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mdemons12 said:
I tried it, not really too successful though. I don't think the pressure was applies to directly to the sport with the books, probably needs a clamp.
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then try the clamp. maybe put a clamp on the opposite side too.

Don't think I have one the right sport of size
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Well now there seem to be enough give in it to allow for the glass to hit the LCD and make all the colours mix like on a desktop monitor, wondering if it been this bad is going to be able to damage the LCD.

I heated mine up with a blow dryer on low, folded up a paper towel many times so it was about the size of the screen border, then used a sandwich clip on top of the folded paper towel to apply pressure and avoid scratching. Result, seems better so far but I just finished the experiement. We'll see if it holds.

CeeJayII said:
I heated mine up with a blow dryer on low, folded up a paper towel many times so it was about the size of the screen border, then used a sandwich clip on top of the folded paper towel to apply pressure and avoid scratching. Result, seems better so far but I just finished the experiement. We'll see if it holds.
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keep us posted if it holds and really works.i might do the same to see if i can get rid of the clicking noise on the right bottom corner
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Guess we're back to the drawing board. It didn't hold but I have hope now. Maybe I will heat it up a little pore next time. I was pretty cautious and didn't heat it too much the first time. It's kinda nerve racking, why the hell do I have to do this in the 1st place! I don't want to return this one, it is my 4th from Best Buy. 1st had screen bleed, 2nd had no bleed but a loud vibrator that rattled, 3rd has worse bleed than 1st, 4th has a lifted screen on left side and creeks sometime when being picked up (I think it's the camera). If this were a cheap device I would accept flaws but for $500 I expect more!

I feel your pain. Everyone I show can notice the problem but say öh, its not that bad, live with it". Its really bad when you spend over $500, you expect a lot better.

Last night i was using my TF700 before i go bed i kinda hold it on the "ASUS" front branding..then i heard a click, the screen keep making the clicking sound every time i press on the last S on the asus name. that thing bothers me the whole night. my TF700 was 3 days old.
I went to best buy today 3pm and exchange it for another one...turns out i got a bad light bleeding above the home button. so i went back to best buy around 8pm to exchange again. the lady and another guy try to look where the light bleed coming out then ending up giving me an exchange with out giving me a hard time. I open the new tf700 inside bestbuy (in-front of the bestbuy employees) i tried to see if i got more bleeding..i still seeing the light bleed near the home button. decided to go home to see if i got worst light bleeding this time... since bestbuy store is pretty bright. I got home and YES i got the worst light bleeding of all the tf700 (3) i got. i will return the tf700 tomorrow or exchange it with IPAD 3.
Sucks that i just purchased 20ft HDMI and Slim case for the TF700. thats $40 of accessories. (both on the way to me)
I Love TF700 but im tired..LOL

The people at best buy are going to think I'm insane. I returned my clicking one, just to get one with bad screen bleed in the lower left hand corner again. I know bleedless units exist, I had one. It just clicked and the screen flexed. Between the 5 units (yes 5) that I've had, not one has gotten everything right. I would have gotten a Note by now but I have a dock that I want to take advantage of. Maybe I'll just sell.... This is ridiculous. I really just want a 100% working tf700.

I know too that theres a GOOD TF700 is out there... thats why im not settling for the 1 with flaw. I purchased the Note 10.1 last Aug.19 exchange it for tf700 the next day. that TF700 was GOOD until my son dropped it on a carpeted floor and then the TF700 showed some light bleeding so decide to get my money back the next day... purchased another TF700 which is the 1 that click--- Story ^ up there.

raffstyle said:
I know too that theres a GOOD TF700 is out there... thats why im not settling for the 1 with flaw. I purchased the Note 10.1 last Aug.19 exchange it for tf700 the next day. that TF700 was GOOD until my son dropped it on a carpeted floor and then the TF700 showed some light bleeding so decide to get my money back the next day... purchased another TF700 which is the 1 that click--- Story ^ up there.
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Mine is perfect, from BestBuy in Boston. It is a Amethyst Grey 32GB C7 unit . What exact model/month are the ones you are reporting with problems? That could be a clue. Like, are they 64GB? Gold? C6?

All Gray, all C, all 32gb..... Got a new one that is pretty flawless so far, knock on wood. Took long enough. No clicks, no bleed, no flex. This is what all I wanted, geez.....

It's okay guys. I'm going to be exchanging my 700t, the 7th time now.

Good luck on #7, #6 was the keeper for me. Best Buy is pretty great about returns....

CeeJayII said:
All Gray, all C, all 32gb..... Got a new one that is pretty flawless so far, knock on wood. Took long enough. No clicks, no bleed, no flex. This is what all I wanted, geez.....
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Hmmm, there goes my theory...
Anyway, so happy you got a good one!

Thinking twice about buying the dock

I'm thinking twice about buying the dock. I know its amazing but I've heard reviews about the screen breaking because of the tablet being docked. Comments and thoughts will be highly appreciated.

Its fine. I would most certainly get it. Imo these issues are from a minority of people. I for one have had no issues. I have also owned the Prime for 6 months and had no problems with the keyboard damaging my screen. Just watch what your doing and you should be fine.
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I was hesitant when I bought mine for the exact same reason. But I believe those with the issues are in the minority or Asus would have a class action lawsuit against them. And I"m sure Asus has learned from its mistakes, as the issue appears to be far more common on the Prime than the TF300 and I've yet to see a single case of it on the TF700 that wasnt caused by something else (ex. a lose screw, falling damage). Gorilla Glass 2 is supposed to be more flexible than OG Gorilla Glass, so I'm sure that also helps things.
Just make sure to open from the center and not the sides to lessen the stress on the glass, and hopefully nobody will have issues.

i think people are picking up the tablet/dock using the corner of the screen.
I can see how the weight of the dock could flex the glass enough to crack if handled this way.

Thank you all for your thoughts, will consider it now more . Also should I worry with the screen lifting issue? Is not much on mine just on one corner. And sorry if I sound like a quality control freak jajaja.

itrof61 said:
Thank you all for your thoughts, will consider it now more . Also should I worry with the screen lifting issue? Is not much on mine just on one corner. And sorry if I sound like a quality control freak jajaja.
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As long as its not starting to come apart and loosen further you should be okay. I heard that these FHD screens are thicker then your Standard screens so I guess its normal. Definitely return it is it gets worse.
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A square trade warranty makes this concern go away... the Dock is totally worth the risk even without the S.T.W.

I initially had the Transformer Prime with the dock, when I jumped ship to the Infinity I stayed with the same dock. It is working great with it, no need to force the dock, fits in perfectly. No scratches to the tablet either.
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I put the tablet with the dock in a neoprene sleeve in my backpack. I took it with me on 5 airplanes, 2 busses and all around Berlin (walking around). It's been slung up and down off my shoulder and back shoved under the seat in front of me and pressed up agains a laptop and books, headphones, bottles, etc. So far (knock on wood!) it's been fine no cracks or anything.
I do plan on getting Squaretrade though.