I did try and search for this but it didn't seem to have been posted before. First of all my tablet dock has a label saying TF201 on it, is that normal?
The main issue though is that when I open the screen/tablet so that it leans back, quite often the rear of the dock seems to pry apart, and I have to squeeze the dock to clip it back together. It's not always this happens, and I'm not sure if it's just because I'm pushing the screen back too much. Should I return it or is this just normal???
courtn00b said:
I did try and search for this but it didn't seem to have been posted before. First of all my tablet dock has a label saying TF201 on it, is that normal?
The main issue though is that when I open the screen/tablet so that it leans back, quite often the rear of the dock seems to pry apart, and I have to squeeze the dock to clip it back together. It's not always this happens, and I'm not sure if it's just because I'm pushing the screen back too much. Should I return it or is this just normal???
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The label is normal. For the second issue, when you docked your tablet, did you make sure that the lock button is slided all the way to the right? If the lock button slided to the right and your tablet stills slip out of the dock then there is a problem with the dock's locking mechanism, you should return it. It's not normal.
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The label is normal. For the second issue, when you docked your tablet, did you make sure that the lock button is slided all the way to the right? If the lock button slided to the right and your tablet stills slip out of the dock then there is a problem with the dock's locking mechanism, you should return it. It's not normal.
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Its not the screen falling out, its that when i recline the screen fully the rear of the dock sometimes clicks and prises open. The tablet part is not the issue. Ill try over in tf201 land if its the same dock.
My TF700 dock does that as well. Too much weight on the back and the plastic snaps come apart. It's annoying but so far it doesn't seem to affect anything.
I had the same problem but I fixed it. I peeled off the closest rubber foot and discovered that the screw had come loose, very loose. Almost 3-5 full turns. Now, No more clicks
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hashish16 said:
I had the same problem but I fixed it. I peeled off the closest rubber foot and discovered that the screw had come loose, very loose. Almost 3-5 full turns. Now, No more clicks
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This! I had the same issue with my dock and after removing the rubber foots I found the screws to be loose. The two back screws were actually completely off! After screwing it tightly I never had any issues with the dock.
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The ipad has this nifty feature... close the case, screen shuts off. Any way to do this with the transformer?
-J
miatawnt2b said:
The ipad has this nifty feature... close the case, screen shuts off. Any way to do this with the transformer?
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This is basically a service or app that runs in the background that works with the device's proximity or light sensor. So when something comes up very closely to the sensor, it assumes a lid of some sort is being closed so the display is then disabled.
There's a free Android app that may work out:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.itsme4ucz.screenoff&feature=search_result​
It looks like people have gotten it to work with the HTC Flyer and the Motorola Xoom.
You could attach a small magnet where it is positioned 1.875 from the right side of the pad and .5 above the clock. This would shut the screen off like the dock does.
-Mark
xdadevelopers1222 said:
This is basically a service or app that runs in the background that works with the device's proximity or light sensor. So when something comes up very closely to the sensor, it assumes a lid of some sort is being closed so the display is then disabled.
There's a free Android app that may work out:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.itsme4ucz.screenoff&feature=search_result​
It looks like people have gotten it to work with the HTC Flyer and the Motorola Xoom.
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This worked a couple of times but too flakey. The folio case has magnets along the edge flap but this magnets maybe not strong enough. I don't have the dock but didn't know there was a mag on the tablet to auto shut off when it closes with the dock.
Learn something new everyday.
Tera Tike said:
You could attach a small magnet where it is positioned 1.875 from the right side of the pad and .5 above the clock. This would shut the screen off like the dock does.
-Mark
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I tried this but it doesn't work. Do you need a strong magnet for it to work? I used the one from one of my old cellphone cases.
Did you flip it over and check to see if the polarity makes a difference?
Yes you need a 1/4x1/8 rare earth magnet not a standard one. I have put that size one in my wife's folio case and it works. Also move it around in that area for the exact trigger point.
-Mark
Tera Tike said:
Yes you need a 1/4x1/8 rare earth magnet not a standard one. I have put that size one in my wife's folio case and it works. Also move it around in that area for the exact trigger point.
-Mark
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Would this work? Can you show pics of how you attached the magnet on the folio case, I see some glue or sewing required.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/super-strong-rare-earth-re-magnets-8mm-20-pack-4248
Just curious this only turns off the device how about like the Ipad 2 when the flap is opened would it turn the device on?
If no, since the sensor to shut off the device is already on the tablet can this be tweeked to have it turned on? Oh, Asus . . .
That looks like it should work.
ASUS designed the dock with a magnet to trip the hall sensor in the Pad.
I have been playing with another Pad and his does not trip without having the dock but mine and my wife's does. His is a new B50 Pad and we have B40 Pads the very first ones and I have tinkered with them. There seems that there is a change somewhere or rooting did something butI don't think so.
We are going to explore this some more as he want his to trip with the folio cover.
-Mark
Any news about this???
Would be handy if I open/close my luvtab case the screen goes on/off
regards
Kef
I bought my tablet with the TF201 keyboard a while back since its identical to the TF700 keyboard. It's always connected and locked, but every once in a while i notice my external mouse, which is plugged into the usb port of the keyboard, stops working due to the fact that the keyboard magically unlocks itself from the tablet. the lock bar or whatever it's called doesn't retract though so I can never tell unless I try to slightly lift the tablet away from the keyboard and lo and behold it comes right off. I noticed this tends to happen more often when the tablet is opened about 100 or so degrees from the keyboard.
Do you think I may have a faulty keyboard or has this happened to others?
Mine locks properly, so I can at least say it's not normal.
Mine locks safely too. But I do have to push relatively hard until it "clicks" into the dock and to be extra safe I tend to slide the lock slider all the way to the right.
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+1. I've had my TF700 + dock since July 16, 2012. No issues as far as connections between them are concerned, though the tab sits a little loose. The clasps don't grab the tablet tightly anymore. There is some play about 5 degrees. Anyone knows how it can be tightened again?
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Mine locks safely too. But I do have to push relatively hard until it "clicks" into the dock and to be extra safe I tend to slide the lock slider all the way to the right.
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That's the weird thing though, mine clicks and locks but i can only push the slider to the mid point.
My Transformer doesn't stay tight on the dock any more, because the tiny little clip inside the tablet itself has broken on one side (I think). The result is that it seem to clip in correctly, but then I can rotate it to the right and the left clip come free without any resistance.
I've done quick searches to find people with similar problems, but haven't found anyone else yet. Doesn't look very fixable, due to the size of the small clip. Don't know if you've got the same issue, but to check, look where the dock latches onto the tablet with a good light and see if your clips are still there.
oblib__ said:
My Transformer doesn't stay tight on the dock any more, because the tiny little clip inside the tablet itself has broken on one side (I think). The result is that it seem to clip in correctly, but then I can rotate it to the right and the left clip come free without any resistance.
I've done quick searches to find people with similar problems, but haven't found anyone else yet. Doesn't look very fixable, due to the size of the small clip. Don't know if you've got the same issue, but to check, look where the dock latches onto the tablet with a good light and see if your clips are still there.
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Amazing... we both post on the same day... could be this is the start of an epidemic of broken platic clips inside the tablet section. Not sure if they are plastic or metal but they do look plastic and in any case clearly are not fit for purpose of docking/undocking dozens of times a day.
I sent mine back... see my post. They are blaming me! I barely had it 6 weeks and it never left my house. Never dropped. Only ocassionally used extra force to dock it because if you don't then the locking tab does not click!!!! SIGH
the only problem that i have with the dock is that the spring in the hinge has gotten loose
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Amazing... we both post on the same day... could be this is the start of an epidemic of broken platic clips inside the tablet section. Not sure if they are plastic or metal but they do look plastic and in any case clearly are not fit for purpose of docking/undocking dozens of times a day.
I sent mine back... see my post. They are blaming me! I barely had it 6 weeks and it never left my house. Never dropped. Only ocassionally used extra force to dock it because if you don't then the locking tab does not click!!!! SIGH
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I posted in your thread as well -- locking pin snapped off yesterday. It is plastic, which makes it a Prime example <pun intended> of use of plastic in places that could do with metal. :S I'm going to take it up with ASUS Netherlands once my blood pressure comes within more or less normal limits.
MartyHulskemper said:
I posted in your thread as well -- locking pin snapped off yesterday. It is plastic, which makes it a Prime example <pun intended> of use of plastic in places that could do with metal. :S I'm going to take it up with ASUS Netherlands once my blood pressure comes within more or less normal limits.
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We should track our own and any subsequent replies over time ... as long as it takes ... really ASUS should consider recalling these to reinforce the pins. Its highly likely some will witness their tablet fall off the dock and smash in front of their eyes... while assuming they forgot to secure it properly!
I have confirmed that It was plastic materials.
When it first happened to me about 1.5 months ago, ( at that Time, I didn't know why it was doing that)
I noticed that my Tf700 does not lock properly, doesn't make a clicking sound, doesn't hold the device in place,,,and etc.
So at that point, i decided to pull it out of the key board ( i always had it with my keyboard as it was mostly used for my university lectures)
As soon as I pulled it out, i noticed that plastic pieces about ~5mm fall out.
So as of now, my solution was to have an armour-like screen protector and skinomi carbon series (to add a bit of bulk).
It doesn't lock in, but it s enough to have friction to hold it in place a lil more nicely.
I used quite a few strips of heavy-duty doublesided tape.
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I have confirmed that It was plastic materials.
When it first happened to me about 1.5 months ago, ( at that Time, I didn't know why it was doing that)
I noticed that my Tf700 does not lock properly, doesn't make a clicking sound, doesn't hold the device in place,,,and etc.
So at that point, i decided to pull it out of the key board ( i always had it with my keyboard as it was mostly used for my university lectures)
As soon as I pulled it out, i noticed that plastic pieces about ~5mm fall out.
So as of now, my solution was to have an armour-like screen protector and skinomi carbon series (to add a bit of bulk).
It doesn't lock in, but it s enough to have friction to hold it in place a lil more nicely.
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Yep, I found the piece of plastic too, which is what made me look for where it came from.
I have gotten into contact with ASUS Support in the Netherlands, and without even seeing what the issue is, they said that as far as they are concerned, it is user-induced damage and therefore not covered by warranty. I am planning of getting into contact with my lawyers and just have a talk if this is something they'd be able to crack open. I'll let you guys know the outcome of said talk.
Sent from a comfortable chair from the outer ring of Purgatory. The red guy asked me to say 'hi'.
the problem i started having with my dock is ill clip it in and close it. when i come back to it and open it up the screen doesnt want to come on even if i press the power button. if anyone knows a solution for this let me know please it would be greatly appreciated.
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With regards to the broken/insecure docking issue, I've posted a POLL in the transformer forum:
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...snapped-off-poll-you-affected.html#post257185
I would like to see how many people are affected.
oblib__ said:
My Transformer doesn't stay tight on the dock any more, because the tiny little clip inside the tablet itself has broken on one side (I think). The result is that it seem to clip in correctly, but then I can rotate it to the right and the left clip come free without any resistance.
I've done quick searches to find people with similar problems, but haven't found anyone else yet. Doesn't look very fixable, due to the size of the small clip. Don't know if you've got the same issue, but to check, look where the dock latches onto the tablet with a good light and see if your clips are still there.
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When you say rotate it to the right do you mean lift the right side and turn the tablet anti-clockwise and then the left clip comes free...
or do you mean lift the left side and rotate it clockwise (right) and the left clip comes free? :cyclops:
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When you say rotate it to the right do you mean lift the right side and turn the tablet anti-clockwise and then the left clip comes free...
or do you mean lift the left side and rotate it clockwise (right) and the left clip comes free? :cyclops:
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Choice 2. My left clip is broken, so the left side can lift free. Doing so causes it to rotate clockwise (right).
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When you say rotate it to the right do you mean lift the right side and turn the tablet anti-clockwise and then the left clip comes free...
or do you mean lift the left side and rotate it clockwise (right) and the left clip comes free? :cyclops:
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Choice 2. My left clip is broken, so the left side can lift free. Doing so causes it to rotate clockwise (right).
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On mine, both clips have degraded severely. However, the release from the dock is right side first.
Broken left clip here... I noticed it today. And I'm pissed. What a BIG FAIL from Asus. I won't even bother trying to get it repaired, it's unlocked anyway.
I was beginning to love this thing since I installed CleanROM Inheritence... It's was a nice and fast tab. Well, now it's a broken and fast tab. I'm thinking of selling it before it falls into pieces. It's sad because I love the size, the keyboard, Android, etc.
The right clip will probably fail soon too. What a let down...
It seems my Keyboard dock is falling apart. I keep it well looked after, but despite that the top is coming away from the bottom on the top right corner. Is this happening to anyone else? I can get it replaced (good old john Lewis) if it gets worse, but i haven't heard of this anywhere else.
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Mine was loose around the dock area. Would make a loud click if pressed, like something wasn't screwed tight.
Sent it back to Asus and they sent out a new one. You might as well get it replaced now
Odp: Keyboard falling apart?
You're not the only one. I noticed the same fault yesterday, also the top right part. I wonder if it can be fixed without sending back the device.
Guys - carefully peel off the top 2 rubber feet - carefully - you will see two lose screws fall out. :silly:
Tighten them up and I suspect your issue will be resolved.
I have no idea how this got through Asus Q&A but everyone seems to have the same problem.
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I have no idea how this got through Asus Q&A but everyone seems to have the same problem.
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Nothing here... No clicks, no loose screws, no friction, nothing..
I dropped my keyboard once...bent the metal around the power input. I had to pry it back into place to get the charger to go back in :crying: now it doesn't really fit together at the top left side near the dock. I'm really bummed out about it. I wonder if square trade would consider it as part of the infinity in my warranty.
My TF700 dock has a similar problem. The only difference is that problematic area is along the docking port. Has anyone disassembled a dock and knows whether that area is held together with screws or just some plastic tabs?
Hey all. One day when I picked my pad and dock up by the screen it just came apart. Thinking I might have hit the slider earlier I didn't think anything of it. Next time it happened I looked at the locking ports. It looks like there were little plastic tabs that swivel up and down inside there? I used a pin and moved to back to its horizontal position and didn't think anything of it. However a few weeks later the same thing happened and when I looked in there I could see those plastic tabs on the tablet anymore. Now it just slides off and is there something you can do or do I just never remove it from the poetic case I bought.
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Hey all. One day when I picked my pad and dock up by the screen it just came apart. Thinking I might have hit the slider earlier I didn't think anything of it. Next time it happened I looked at the locking ports. It looks like there were little plastic tabs that swivel up and down inside there? I used a pin and moved to back to its horizontal position and didn't think anything of it. However a few weeks later the same thing happened and when I looked in there I could see those plastic tabs on the tablet anymore. Now it just slides off and is there something you can do or do I just never remove it from the poetic case I bought.
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I'm not sure if this is going to help you out, but over time my dock started to hold the tablet *very* loosely. I could pull the thing out without touching the switch. I ended up putting a couple strips of electrical tape on the padding inside the clamp (stacked on top of each other). Now the connection feels as solid as ever. If something has snapped off you might be out of luck, but it's worth a shot.
FYI, I was worried at first that the tape might scuff the bezel over time. After two months it hasn't been an issue.
I have the same problem. Its a bit annoying considering the price you pay for these things.
Mine just started doing the same thing not sure tape will help in that the locking mechanism does not catch at all. Has anyone contacted asus on the issue? Haven't dealt with their support at all didn't know if it was a lost cause
Been there done that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107044
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ining-pins-snapped-off-poll-you-affected.html
Hi all,
I have been using my tf700 with the dock for more than a year now. I realize recently over time the connection between the dock and the tablet becomes rather loose and the tablet wobbles quite a bit back and forth (luckily everything is working properly). Since my tablet is out of warranty, I am thinking about fixing this myself, if possible. I know the issue of the dock becoming loose is quite common, but I have yet to see a DYI solution. Is this something I can fix myself?
Thanks a lot for your help.
huy_lonewolf said:
Hi all,
I have been using my tf700 with the dock for more than a year now. I realize recently over time the connection between the dock and the tablet becomes rather loose and the tablet wobbles quite a bit back and forth (luckily everything is working properly). Since my tablet is out of warranty, I am thinking about fixing this myself, if possible. I know the issue of the dock becoming loose is quite common, but I have yet to see a DYI solution. Is this something I can fix myself?
Thanks a lot for your help.
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Check if the screws under the 2 feet next to the hinge have come loose?
On youtube I found this video describing the tear down of the dock.
Rats, I can't post a link yet. Well, search for 'Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime Dock Tear Down'
In the comments somebody is describing how to take the hinge apart.
The screws that you can see in the hinge (not the ones under the foam strip) might be worth tinkering with. The outer two seem to be sticking out a bit in my case. In fact they scrape my tablet a bit (two silver scratches just 2 cm outside the slots where the dock connects with the tablet). It might be that they could do with some tightening. Or perhaps by loosening them a bit more the fit gets more tight. I don't know, but worth trying, I think.
Nico Stikker said:
On youtube I found this video describing the tear down of the dock.
Rats, I can't post a link yet. Well, search for 'Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime Dock Tear Down'
In the comments somebody is describing how to take the hinge apart.
The screws that you can see in the hinge (not the ones under the foam strip) might be worth tinkering with. The outer two seem to be sticking out a bit in my case. In fact they scrape my tablet a bit (two silver scratches just 2 cm outside the slots where the dock connects with the tablet). It might be that they could do with some tightening. Or perhaps by loosening them a bit more the fit gets more tight. I don't know, but worth trying, I think.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwAypkC26Cc
Thanks all for your help. I guess I now have a new plan for this weekend lol.
huy_lonewolf said:
Thanks all for your help. I guess I now have a new plan for this weekend lol.
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I just did it myself with the help from the instructions HERE. 4 possibilities: (1) The screws holding the metal frame of the clamp to the bottom (inside); (2) the screws on the outside of the bottom that sdbags mentioned; (3) the screws along the rails inside the clamp (there are 4 on the bottom underneath the 2 plastic strips); (4) the 2 nuts at both ends of the metal frame of the clamp. I just re-tightened them all. No big deal, just be gentle with the plastic tab holding the keyboard and the bottom together. Have fun.
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I just did it myself with the help from the instructions HERE. 4 possibilities: (1) The screws holding the metal frame of the clamp to the bottom (inside); (2) the screws on the outside of the bottom that sdbags mentioned; (3) the screws along the rails inside the clamp (there are 4 on the bottom underneath the 2 plastic strips); (4) the 2 nuts at both ends of the metal frame of the clamp. I just re-tightened them all. No big deal, just be gentle with the plastic tab holding the keyboard and the bottom together. Have fun.
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I did it. I followed the instructions and now the dock is like brand new. Thanks for your help.