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A hairy situation

Not long took delivery of my nice new TF 101 (I think that's the model), everything's going swimmingly and very pleased with my new toy, until. I happened to notice what appears to be a small hair/glue strand hanging down from the top left corner of the screen. Its about 3mm in from the top and the same down the side so in the very corner and about the same in length, it even dissapears if I hold the screen upside down and give it a tap, but shows up again soon after righting. Question is can I get it out or is it a major to get at?. Someone must have had this sucker open at some point. Any ideas are good ideas, cheers guys.
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Google for one of the many Asus Transformer "Tear-downs" for instructions on taking it apart... but its pretty easy. There are only two small screws near the charging port that hold the bezel to the internals. Compressed air should do the rest.

Cheers just need to pluck up some courage now.
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Odd, I have the same problem in the same spot...

Must be a production thing, its not a problem if I am honest. I am just a little particular. Let me know if you take the plunge and do anything about it. Would love to know how you got on, like wise I will do the same if I do.
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couldn't you just chop it off with some scissors?

Lol yeah i figure so, only its stuck behindthe glass.
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stigslim said:
Must be a production thing, its not a problem if I am honest. I am just a little particular. Let me know if you take the plunge and do anything about it. Would love to know how you got on, like wise I will do the same if I do.
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I'm not touching it, sending mine in for screen problems soon and hopefully if they replace the LCD it will go away, if not I'll open it up - I just don't want to void my warranty before I get the screen replaced.

What screen probs have you noticed?.
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Hey dude, have you sorted this out? I'll see if I can 'string up a fix for it

stigslim said:
What screen probs have you noticed?.
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I dropped it and there's little blotches of backlight bleeding in part of the screen, the panel isn't cracked or anything, but since there was some slight backlight bleeding when I purchased it anyway, I'm going to send it in for a replacement.

Xoom rattling noise

Hi folks,
I've had my Xoom for around a three weeks now, I've rooted it and so far so good, loving it!
However yesterday it developed a rattling sound at the bottom of the device, I've not dropped the device and I haven't done anything that would cause it to have internal damage.
I'm thinking I should return it in case this issue progresses further in the future and I have more issues with it.
If anyone has experienced this issues please could you advise me on what you did?

Hi there, it could be anything from something in your cpu, camera or power button...
Does it still rattle when you gently tap your tablet?
Have you overclocked it? Maybe too much?
If you still have warranty just ask for replacement...

That is right. Get it replaced thru warranty but first you need to unroot it and lock your bootloader.
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I got it replaced, the only thing I did with it was root and put the TeamEOS Wingray ROM on it. So I doubt that could have been the cause. This tablet has a similar issue too, it's no really loud. It does take a fair bit of shaking to produce the sound, but I will be using it in my car every so often so I'm not sure if it would interfere.
I'm dead please the the XOOM in general, it's spot on. I think I'll get it in the car through the week and see if it is a problem, if not I'll leave it be.

That rattle is the power button. Its not really the most solid button ever, but compared to the rest of the tablet its the only not-so-well made piece.
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Eun-Hjzjined said:
That rattle is the power button. Its not really the most solid button ever, but compared to the rest of the tablet its the only not-so-well made piece.
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That would be the noise!
I'll get something to cushion it whilst using it in the car, it seems applying the smallest amount of pressure stops it!
I'm still glad I got it swapped, the previous one did originally looked like it had been opened and returned, this one did look new.
Thanks for all the help!

loose power button

Hello Peeps,
Have any of you noticed that your power button is loose or wiggly?
I just noticed it on mine, my phone is only two weeks old and I just noticed this issue.
I am pretty bummed about it cause I just achieved root on it.
I suppose if I were to try to take it back, they would not exchange it because of it being rooted.
Any thoughts on this?
The power button is working just fine, I just do not like that it is so loose.
I did a google search and I see that some other people have reported the same issue.
Thank you,

Its normal, hell mine fell off one day.
I use a case so its no longer an issue.
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Beeg Boy said:
Hello Peeps,
Have any of you noticed that your power button is loose or wiggly?
I just noticed it on mine, my phone is only two weeks old and I just noticed this issue.
I am pretty bummed about it cause I just achieved root on it.
I suppose if I were to try to take it back, they would not exchange it because of it being rooted.
Any thoughts on this?
The power button is working just fine, I just do not like that it is so loose.
I did a google search and I see that some other people have reported the same issue.
Thank you,
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Ya I think it is a pretty common problem but as long as it does not fall out then you are fine it's just one of those "build quality" issues that Samsung seems to have on all of their phones... Gotta LOVE plastic...

Yeah its just a poorly designed button to begin with. More of it "hangs out" of the case in the back than in the front, which makes it easy to apply too much pressure to certain areas. I definitely see how snapping it off could be a very easy thing to do, so my best suggestion would be to get a case or something. If you're that worried about losing it, you could always ODIN your phone back to stock and take it back to Verizon.
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I took mine in to the verizon store, and the reps said that it was normal. I think it's just designed that way.

Definitely normal. My brand new one had a loose power button, and the replacement I got for a different problem, also brand new, has a loose power button.
I love my GS3 but wish it was made a little better, with higher quality materials. Like aluminum, and glass.
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Mine is loose as well. As long as it.works your fine
Even the s3 I had with sprint was loose.
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Hello Peeps,
Thank you for weighing in on my post.
From what I have found, it is pretty common.
I have a case on my phone and I found an app for a lock screen widget, so I am trying to take it easy on my power button.
I agree, worse case scenario I can always revert back to stock and take it back.
Thank you,

My power and volume button are a bit loose too.
My t-mobile galaxy s3 is firm and tight. *that's what she said*

My power button does not wiggle, my volume rocker is loose
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There's a little wiggle to my power button and I still use it constantly during the day, usually for turning off the display before waiting on a timeout.
It's been solid in its slight looseness.
- ooofest

Yeah buddy mines is gone , nothing a little improvising couldn't handle though.:thumbup:
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Power and volume buttons as tight as a drum here.
Hopefully didn't jinx anything
I did return my 1st S3 due to a possible antenna issue.
That S3 had a power button that was flush with the frame of the phone, and you had to 'search' around for it to feel where it was.
This S3s power button protrudes slightly, as it should.

Mines loose. Lol. That just sounds hilarious
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mines been loose since i bought it, no big deal.

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mines been loose since i bought it, no big deal.
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+1. Mine is loose too.
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For what its worth, mines been incredibly loose since day 1. Pops off when taking my case on and off to do battery pulls sometimes. I found a site where you can order replacements for a little under 2 bucks, so I'm not worried about it (I forget what it is exactly, but its just a quick Google search away if you wanna check it out)
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real0325 said:
Yeah buddy mines is gone , nothing a little improvising couldn't handle though.:thumbup:
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Hell, my 2nd refurbished one came with the power button detached, volume rocker soon followed.
Needless to say, after talking to my business Verizon rep for a while, I've got my 4th one hiding behind an Otterbox commuter case...

Small white spot on screen?

Hey everyone, today I noticed a small white spot on my screen as I was using Google now. It doesn't just appear on light backgrounds, its always there, but more noticeable on light wallpapers.
I need to know if I would be covered by warranty and if they would replace it with this issue, or if there is a fix, that would be great. A picture is attached.
Thanks to anyone that can help and if you have questions just ask me.
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My sister's tablet did that when she accidentally shut it in the car door (didnt break GTab 2 7) but it did leave a mark similar to that.

theatomizer90 said:
My sister's tablet did that when she accidentally shut it in the car door (didnt break GTab 2 7) but it did leave a mark similar to that.
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Would they replace it? I have ocd and this is making my very agitated when I use my tablet.
My brother says they won't even see it and then they'll laugh at me.
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I do have the warranty card that says its covered for 24 months, but I haven't filled it in, will this effect me? I got or in Argos for Christmas.
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TechMitchell said:
I do have the warranty card that says its covered for 24 months, but I haven't filled it in, will this effect me? I got or in Argos for Christmas.
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No, a lack of a filled in warranty card shouldn't affect anything. Take it to Argos or send it to Samsung for repair. They will not charge you providing you didn't cause it. I've heard good things about Samsung's support.

mr.fast said:
No, a lack of a filled in warranty card shouldn't affect anything. Take it to Argos or send it to Samsung for repair. They will not charge you providing you didn't cause it. I've heard good things about Samsung's support.
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Thanks, I definitely didn't casuse it as I have never droppednit and it has a screen protector and a zenus case on, great advice
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TechMitchell said:
Thanks, I definitely didn't casuse it as I have never droppednit and it has a screen protector and a zenus case on, great advice
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No problem.
Did the issue get resolved?

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No problem.
Did the issue get resolved?
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I haven't taken it back yet as my parents don't think it's a big issue. I'm being persistent though, maybe by the time the new generation is out they'll realise how irritating it is to someone with OCD.
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TechMitchell said:
I haven't taken it back yet as my parents don't think it's a big issue. I'm being persistent though, maybe by the time the new generation is out they'll realise how irritating it is to someone with OCD.
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If it was mine I'd struggle too.

Not too sure if Samsung would fix it for you, it does seem minor. I would be affected too. I'm quite sure that whenever you turn the screen on, your eyes automatically goes to that spot.
Have you tried cleaning the screen? The spot could be there because it was rubbed too much. You can try zippo lighter fluid to clean it the whole screen. Avoid the non-glass areas though. Take it to Samsung if it doesn't work.
If Samsung refuses to fix it... I would try a screen protector.

Nikorasu said:
Not too sure if Samsung would fix it for you, it does seem minor. I would be affected too. I'm quite sure that whenever you turn the screen on, your eyes automatically goes to that spot.
Have you tried cleaning the screen? The spot could be there because it was rubbed too much. You can try zippo lighter fluid to clean it the whole screen. Avoid the non-glass areas though. Take it to Samsung if it doesn't work.
If Samsung refuses to fix it... I would try a screen protector.
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You can move the "dot" around on the screen (different locations). On my watch it comes and goes. I think it may have something to do with the fitness app. It is certainly no defect on the screen.

Note colors messed up

My wife's tablet is acting all weird. Our daughter dropped her tablet while sitting on the couch so it did not fall far and it was in a case and now all the colors look messed up. Mainly anything that was black now turned white. Is there anything I can do to fix this or is it broken inside?
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It sounds like the LCD is damaged. Is it still under warranty?
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No unfortunately. Not sure what it would cost or if its worth fixing
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note 10.1 colors messed up
I had the same problem I went into SETTINGS then into DEVICE then into ACCESSIBILITY then NEGATIVE COLORS . try that it fixed my problem.

same problem with screen on GT-N8013 Samsung tablet
ottawadad34 said:
My wife's tablet is acting all weird. Our daughter dropped her tablet while sitting on the couch so it did not fall far and it was in a case and now all the colors look messed up. Mainly anything that was black now turned white. Is there anything I can do to fix this or is it broken inside?
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I have the same problem. I was for a while, able to smack the side of the tablet with my hand to return it to normal but this doesn't work anymore. Did you find a fix? I'm sure something is just loose inside! Thanks much.

Hi, sounds like that same problem that I had.
In my case it was the Display Flex cable that slipped out of place a bit. You can find a great video on IFIXIT that explains how to get to the cable to check it.
The disassembley is really well explained in the video and it was easy to do it . My Note 10.1 works perfectly well again