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check your inspires...maybe bad device

so after a week of wondering why my phone was off when i took it out pocket, i figured it out. for some reason if i push on the middle of the lcd and the middle of the back, the phone turns off! with little to moderate force. tried it on my friends inspire and it did the same thing. now i know not every inspire has this problem but test yours to find out.

no problem here

How hard are you pushing on it? I'm too afraid to apply force to it but I've never had any issues with mine turning off.
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akira02rex said:
How hard are you pushing on it? I'm too afraid to apply force to it but I've never had any issues with mine turning off.
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with very little to average force. its only in the center on mine... just wanted to let you guys know.

I just tried it pushing kind of hard. No problem here and it was right dead in the center although I did just get a new inspire through warrenty yesterday. So maybe its just the first couple of them

I would guess that it's a loose battery connection. Pushing it as you do is likely flexing it enough to break contact. Mine doesn't do this.

No problem here either.
It might be loosing battery connection just like Gene said.

Mine doesn't do this. Did u check how secure the battery cover was?
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Well I haven't had my phone for more that 30 days so I'm going to take it into at&t and have them replace it.
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Also I don't even think the phone turns off! When I push it the screen goes off but I cant turn it back on via the power button. I have to take out the battery and put it back in. Also when it turns off, I tried connecting my charger. The orange light came on but the screen never does.
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has anyone noticed the little dots on the screen (under the glass) in the sun? I came from the galaxy S and i know it's AMOLED so i'm just wondering if that is normal on LCD?
It has to be out in the sunlight with the screen off to see them..

elijahblake said:
has anyone noticed the little dots on the screen (under the glass) in the sun? I came from the galaxy S and i know it's AMOLED so i'm just wondering if that is normal on LCD?
It has to be out in the sunlight with the screen off to see them..
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This is normal

elijahblake said:
has anyone noticed the little dots on the screen (under the glass) in the sun? I came from the galaxy S and i know it's AMOLED so i'm just wondering if that is normal on LCD?
It has to be out in the sunlight with the screen off to see them..
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Yeah its normal
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Bricked ONE X - ATT

I JUst opened the rear plastic case and put it back again. The phone is not turning on after that. Pls Help

x017in said:
I JUst opened the rear plastic case and put it back again. The phone is not turning on after that. Pls Help
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Unclip the sides and take off the backing. Manually press the popbutton at the top and see if it boots. It should. If it does, then you didn't reseat it properly while putting the casing back on.

Did that. No effect. If I connect the USB I hear the connection alert repeatedly. Any idea what it means?
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x017in said:
Did that. No effect. If I connect the USB I hear the connection alert repeatedly. Any idea what it means?
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You may have shorted something out... How did you open it, and what did you use. If you forced the corners you may have broken something.

Something is not connected/seated properly.
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HI, i solved it...
i just connected it to the charger, and it booted after abt 2 minutes.. And NO, battery was not discharged.
Anyway mods please close thread.

Anyone replace the charging port yet?

so i've gotten my hands on a galaxy s3, which i'm super pumped about, but it had a bad charge port. seems to have been corroded with sweat (the woman ran with it in her shirt lol) so i cleaned it up hardcore with some rubbing alch etc, but i cannot get it to charge correctly anymore. basically, it might charge half a percent per every hour or so....like, something incredibly slow. last night i left it on from 8pm until 10am the next day, and it only went up about 26%.
when plugged into PC, the comp tells me unrecognized USB device, blah blah blah, can't install drivers..so clearly there's something up with the charge port. now i've found a replacement on ebay for only 5 bucks, which is awesome..however, i don't know what kind of task it would be to replace the charge port, as i've never done it before.
anyone have any experience, or have any better methods to clean out the current port? i've used a toothbrush with rubbing alch, and then a toothpick to fine clean it in there, and then i blow it out with compressed air after i let it sit a bit just to fully dry it out. again, it'll charge, but so horribly slow...and thing is, it even says AC charging, too.
here's a pic as an example:

Why wouldn't you just go to Verizon and get a replacement? or even a 14 day swap if you're in the 14 days?

lol bc it's not my phone..i bought it off a customer at my store since it was busted (she bought another one lol) and either way, we can't warranty it because she has two small cracks in the two corners..she's obviously dropped it within the 1 week she had it anyway.

What??? Jayochs! Sorry I don't have anything to contribute but there is a thread on here of a guy who disassembled a GS3 so maybe that will help you get an idea?
Here's the link to that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29166420
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thanks man! ugh, that charge port looks horrible to have to replace.... i might screw the phone up.

jayochs said:
thanks man! ugh, that charge port looks horrible to have to replace.... i might screw the phone up.
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NP man. Maybe the OP of that thread may have some tips. Its worth a shot.
Good luck and see you around!
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that's IF i can get this thing repaired lol

so i got the charge port today finally....i also got an external battery charger and 2 aftermarket batteries in the mean time (problem is it takes like 10 hours to charge from 0 to 100%......crappy charger)
so now i have this tinyyy little USB port, and i've never really taken a phone apart before, especially doing soldering work on a PCB.
does anyone have any experience or anything replacing it on this phone yet? i'm scared to do it myself, but i absolutely need to fix this charge port so i can charge normally and root, etc

damn, nevermind...just read that you need a hot air soldering gun to do it, and i don't have one of those. i guess there's nothing left to do but just swap batteries in and out of it..no root for me

jayochs said:
damn, nevermind...just read that you need a hot air soldering gun to do it, and i don't have one of those. i guess there's nothing left to do but just swap batteries in and out of it..no root for me
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You could always take it to a pc repair shop. They'll probably charge you $20 to do it, especially if the phone is already taken apart.
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jayochs said:
damn, nevermind...just read that you need a hot air soldering gun to do it, and i don't have one of those. i guess there's nothing left to do but just swap batteries in and out of it..no root for me
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Stop being a baby. Sell the rezound and buy an S3! Aren't you in jersey? If so I have a guy just over the border in PA that could do the repair if you can get the parts.
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joebrady119 said:
Stop being a baby. Sell the rezound and buy an S3! Aren't you in jersey? If so I have a guy just over the border in PA that could do the repair if you can get the parts.
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lol why would i sell the rezound to get ANOTHER s3? i arleady have one just gotta fix the port. it's been active on my acct for like a week already lol i use it everyday, i just have 3 batteries to swap in/out

*sigh* you're here too? This is going to be the rezound forum all over again lol...
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I would gladly fix your charge port for a price. The main thing about diy is do not be afraid of breaking something, your s3 and other electronics are built sturdier than people think...... Think how hard people drop em and they still work. But don't just go taking on stuff, be careful just don't be afraid and renege where everything went and in what order. Its really simple. I've been working on phone hardware and xboxs, ps3s etc for a few years now..... I'm just not getting into the software stuff
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If you are really worried about doing the repair your self, and can't find someone to do it at a reasonable price......I would just do the palm stone wireless charging mod.
The needed parts are ten bucks on Amazon

jayochs said:
lol why would i sell the rezound to get ANOTHER s3? i arleady have one just gotta fix the port. it's been active on my acct for like a week already lol i use it everyday, i just have 3 batteries to swap in/out
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There is a guy in red bank
that replaces ports for like $60. He was going to repair my GS2 (my last phone) but I just bought a phone with a cracked screen and swapped the board instead. PM me if you would like his number but he advertises on craigslist.

awesome, thanks for the info! the only real reason i want this port working is so i can root, so that wireless charging method isn't really for me, but thanks for suggestions guys!

Charging port repair
So what is the guys ph # for repairs? or do you have a link to a DIY video so I can see it and adventure myself into it.??
Thank you kindly
Bill
FormulaLT1 said:
There is a guy in red bank
that replaces ports for like $60. He was going to repair my GS2 (my last phone) but I just bought a phone with a cracked screen and swapped the board instead. PM me if you would like his number but he advertises on craigslist.
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I plan to use this video to reference how to fix my gs3 should anything go wrong with my device in the future. I found this video on YouTube which explains disassembly and reassembly really well. Looks like the charging port is soldered to the main board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo93EF7rVIw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Vidurg said:
I plan to use this video to reference how to fix my gs3 should anything go wrong with my device in the future. I found this video on YouTube which explains disassembly and reassembly really well. Looks like the charging port is soldered to the main board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo93EF7rVIw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Charge ports four everything are soldered to the motherboard
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[Q] New LCD and Digitizer DOA?? Help please!

So I ordered a new LCD and digitizer from new harbor via amazon.
I took the phone apart, installed the new array, and powered it on, and the screen is great (maybe even brighter than the last one) but it just has zero touch input.
The last screen worked fine, but the LCD was broken. I could have it acknowledge touches so I dont think that the motherboard or anything else is broken, so I wonder what may have went wrong.
Should I take this mofo apart again and see if I have a loose connection? Maybe the ribbon cable is not connected right?
Probably the past is DOA?
Help please! thanks.

stevenjcampbell said:
So I ordered a new LCD and digitizer from new harbor via amazon.
I took the phone apart, installed the new array, and powered it on, and the screen is great (maybe even brighter than the last one) but it just has zero touch input.
The last screen worked fine, but the LCD was broken. I could have it acknowledge touches so I dont think that the motherboard or anything else is broken, so I wonder what may have went wrong.
Should I take this mofo apart again and see if I have a loose connection? Maybe the ribbon cable is not connected right?
Probably the past is DOA?
Help please! thanks.
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Try the screen calibration.
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Teichopsia said:
Try the screen calibration.
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Is this somewhere in the service menu? I can boot into its custom menu by holding down volume and power... Not sure if there's more to it.
It's rooted s-off so I get menus to get into recovery or fast boot etc
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Scratch that. Just re read your post. "Zero touch input". It's an option in the rom.
There are a few threads/posts where people have replaced the screen, either here or the dhd forum. Check what they had to say. I have absolutely no experience in that. Perhaps it's a cable as you said, but before doing that, I would research on it first. You may end up like me with 9 screws left over after taking apart my ps3 three times (screwing it up even more).
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Teichopsia said:
Scratch that. Just re read your post. "Zero touch input". It's an option in the rom.
There are a few threads/posts where people have replaced the screen, either here or the dhd forum. Check what they had to say. I have absolutely no experience in that. Perhaps it's a cable as you said, but before doing that, I would research on it first. You may end up like me with 9 screws left over after taking apart my ps3 three times (screwing it up even more).
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Removing and taking it apart isn't a problem. There are only eight screws.
This isn't fun... To be certain.
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stevenjcampbell said:
Removing and taking it apart isn't a problem. There are only eight screws.
This isn't fun... To be certain.
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Did you ever get this taken care of?

Just replaced mine. LCD intact. Touch no longer working. They aren't kidding: this phone isn't fun to work on. It's a *****. I've repaired a half dozen iPhones. This makes that stuff seem rudimentary.
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I've had my inspire apart several times. Other than removing the Flash/GPS, and separating the LCD from the frame its quite simple. If you want a pain try a slide phone.

stevenjcampbell said:
So I ordered a new LCD and digitizer from new harbor via amazon.
I took the phone apart, installed the new array, and powered it on, and the screen is great (maybe even brighter than the last one) but it just has zero touch input.
The last screen worked fine, but the LCD was broken. I could have it acknowledge touches so I dont think that the motherboard or anything else is broken, so I wonder what may have went wrong.
Should I take this mofo apart again and see if I have a loose connection? Maybe the ribbon cable is not connected right?
Probably the past is DOA?
Help please! thanks.
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Understand your pain because just recently I had to change my entire screen for my Inspire 4G. I assume that you did everything correctly but here is the video that helped me on youtube:
HTC INSPIRE Screen Repair and LCD / DIGI REPLACEMENT from phonedoctors
If you did everything correctly it could just mean that you prob got a faulty part

[HELP] LCD Problem (cracked screen)

hi guys,weeks ago i dropped my phone and the screen was cracked (the phone was dropped on the screen side hitting the floor),
yes, the phone is still working and everything seems to be fine except the screen, there was dark lines here and there inside the screen.
there is this thing that worries me that the screen might no longer going to work anymore, i dont know, maybe sooner or later because the cracks seems to becoming worst day by day.
attached together is the figure of this phone screen condition.
is there anything i can do to fix the screen?

ahmy said:
hi guys,weeks ago i dropped my phone and the screen was cracked (the phone was dropped on the screen side hitting the floor),
yes, the phone is still working and everything seems to be fine except the screen, there was dark lines here and there inside the screen.
there is this thing that worries me that the screen might no longer going to work anymore, i dont know, maybe sooner or later because the cracks seems to becoming worst day by day.
attached together is the figure of this phone screen condition.
is there anything i can do to fix the screen?
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Did you try with fridge method? Eject the battery putting the phone in a plastic bag and left it in the fridge for a night. and that try if it healed
If is not ccompletly healed that back to the fridge

Mile_zdr said:
Did you try with fridge method? Eject the battery putting the phone in a plastic bag and left it in the fridge for a night. and that try if it healed
If is not ccompletly healed that back to the fridge
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seriously? does this trick work? i'll try it,put in the freezer part or the another part?

ahmy said:
seriously? does this trick work? i'll try it,put in the freezer part or the another part?
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I haven't tried (thanks God ) but very users have confirmed that its working..you can give a try..so eject your battery put the phone in good closed plastic bag for over night that see if haves any improvements
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Mile_zdr said:
I haven't tried (thanks God ) but very users have confirmed that its working..you can give a try..so eject your battery put the phone in good closed plastic bag for over night that see if haves any improvements
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the freezer part or the normal cold ?

ahmy said:
the freezer part or the normal cold ?
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Frezer
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Nice trick :thumbup:
It worked for me long back.
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