Hello,
I have been searching all over net and found out that the broken latch problem in docks is apparently a common problem every since the first version of the Transformer. I own a TF700 with dock and the plastic latch in my dock just broke. I've been searching around and all I can see is either you buy a new dock, send it Asus for repair or you send it back to Asus for warranty. Unfortunately, my warranty has recently lapsed and it's expensive for me also to send it to Asus for repair.
Has anyone tried to repair the broken plastic latch by their own using some alternative material? Or are there at least any existing guides to tear down the latch area of the dock?
Thank you.
lairusi said:
Hello,
I have been searching all over net and found out that the broken latch problem in docks is apparently a common problem every since the first version of the Transformer. I own a TF700 with dock and the plastic latch in my dock just broke. I've been searching around and all I can see is either you buy a new dock, send it Asus for repair or you send it back to Asus for warranty. Unfortunately, my warranty has recently lapsed and it's expensive for me also to send it to Asus for repair.
Has anyone tried to repair the broken plastic latch by their own using some alternative material? Or are there at least any existing guides to tear down the latch area of the dock?
Thank you.
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I've been hit with it, too, and I have resorted to double-sided taping the tablet insid the dock -- not a big problem, I use it in the dock exclusively anyway -- it had been removed less than a dozen times! ASUS (in the Netherlands) immediately claims user-induced damage. As much as I like(d) their motherboards and such, I'm done with ASUS -- I have since gone over to MSI, amongst others.
When my wife broke mine i took the velcro strap from her computer cord and cut the pieces i needed and glued them to the tablet and dock respectively. Now when i connect the dock i just use that to make sure it doesn't come apart. Not the prettiest thing ever but very effective. :good:
Is there a diagram or something to show how to get to the latch and adjust it?
I think this area of quality control is a weak link in Asus Transformer.
My latch performed as it should as the pad was inserted, it would snap into a fairly tight fit - but you could remove the pad without sliding the latch.
Sometimes when holding by the pad the dock would start to disengage with the other connection keeping them attached.
Today this happened and I couldn't keep my grip on the pad as the dock twisted tight on the other connection and it fell 2 feet onto it's edge.
The alum trim at the connection opening is not very wide but supports the connection somewhat, it snapped right off just at the opening (this is the connection that was holding).
But now the pad slides into the dock smoothly and the latch slides back and accepts the connection smoothly - But the pad will slide right out of the dock with no resistance.. Everything works otherwise.
Is there a diagram or something to show how to get to the latch and adjust it?
thanx
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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.
buhohitr said:
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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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?
airmark said:
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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wailim_2002 said:
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.
choiyt317 said:
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).
wailim_2002 said:
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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oblib__ said:
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...
I bought my tf700t with tf201 dock second hand some 2 months ago. Everything worked perfectly up until 2 weeks ago. The previous owner had the thing rooted (build-number: TF700 CROMi-Xenogenesis 5.2.2-10.6.1.27.5 WW DEODEX). There are lots of people on the internet with the same kind of problems on unrooted tf700's so I don't expect it to be a problem with rooting.
What happens?
- The connection between dock and tablet seems to get lost, found again, get lost again etc. within minutes.
- I have a SD-card fitted in the dock and on the bottom of the screen I get messages that tell me he has found a SD-card. Then apparently it loses it again because a few minutes later the same message pops up again and again etc.
- In the beginning (and according to other people on the web still continuing) the tablet would only recognize the dock when charging. Without being plugged in it wouldn't be recognized at all. I opened up the dock and sprayed some contactspray where the cables come out of the hinge and want to connect to the small cable plugs on the dock, That seems to at least have worked to a certain extent, tablet and dock see each other. It says the keyboard should be used but then most keys won't work nor will the trackpad. Only the top row of keys keep functioning (except only the key in the top left corner (that flips a page backwards). But then again, sometimes you can use the keyboard on the dock for a while and then it's stops again (except for the top row of keys. They always work.)
- If I charge my dock to the max and then connect it with the screen most of the time it tells you that the battery of the dock is drained. Sometimes wiggling te tablet in it's slot brings back the battery to life.
Does anybody have a (possible) solution for these problems? I would be so grateful and so would a bunch of pitiful people roaming the back alleys of the internet in the hope of salvation.
One more thing. Several complainers have swiched dock and tablets and the problem seems to be with tablet. If the tablet is ok, then you fit any keyboard. If the tablet is dodgy it won't connect properly with any dock. At least that's what I hear.
Is there anybody with the brilliant solution or a hint at least? I started writing my bestseller on this thing, but like this it's going back to the study again in stead of to a nice terrace in the sun with drinks available.
Thanks in advance for all your trouble.
It looks like the problem is solved. I took the hinge apart, tightened all screws and bolts and put it back together. That seemed to do it .
Just so people don't have to look any further, here's how you take the hinge apart:
- Take out the 2 bolts on the outside of the hinge.
- On the inside of the hinge, on 'the bottom' are 3 pieces of plastic strip or adhesive tape (one approx. 12 cm long on the left side, one approx. 4 cm on the right side and on very small piece in between of 0.5 cm). Using tweezers and/or a scalpel-like knife, carefully peel away the longest strip of plastic working from the outside inwards. You will find three screws within the first 5 cm or so. Take them out. Stop peeling, leave the plastic strip around the data connector attached and start on the other end of this plastic strip, working from right to left. You'll find a screw immediately. Take it out, leave the rest of the strip attached. The 5th screw you'll find underneath the outer end of the 4 cm strip on the right side of the hinge.
- Now you can split the hinge in 2 parts. If necessary, use a small screwdriver at the outer ends to carefully wedge the hinge apart.
- In the part that's still connected to the dock you'll find 4 screws. The outer 2 have a tendency to become loose. Tightening them 'repaired' my dock.
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.
I recently ordered an Nvidia Shield Tablet including the official Nvidia cover.
Can someone that already owns these two items test something for me please:
I want you to open the cover and hang the tablet from the cover with no other support.
I think it would it would be easiest if you placed the cover on something like a table and hung the tablet off the edge. Is the tablet held securely enough to not detach in this position?
Reason being that I want to hang my Shield like this over a stationary cycle monitor screen so I can game while I do cardio exercise. If the magnets are not secure enough to hold the Shield Tablet suspended like this then I need to purchase a case that fully encloses the Shield Tablet such as the ProCase SlimSnug Case.
Thank you!
It probably holds up, since the magnets are quite strong. I've held two shield tablets using each other's magnets, so your project might work, but I wouldn't trust it too much.
Alternatively, you can use a metal plate and attach the Shield to it, since it has quite strong magnets on its back.
I have the k1 with the original shield cover and can hang it from the cover with no problem. I also gave it a little shake and it did not detach.
I found the magnet in the K1 to be very strong as I have a metal set of draws and my Shield almost welds itself to the top of it!!
Yes it will hang alright. The 32gb original shield is significantly heavier though. I have a metal plate that I mount mine on in The office. Both the og 16gb and the k1 need no support other than some slight grain on the surface while the 32gb needs a slight support to keep it from sliding down the surface (no problems sticking). The cases work for hanging on most equipment as long as you minimize vibrations. I wouldn't trust it if the mount point has excessive vibrations as most equipment only has hard plastic or metal for a landing pad lol.
OK so ... if anyone cares
Got my Shield Tablet and the posters are correct - it will hang without detaching.
*Unfortunately* it still won't work as I wish with the official case because the bendy bits just slowly collapse and it slides off the surface of whatever it's on.
Not to worry, I suspect a keyboard type non-bendy cover will do the trick.
Indeed. You can shake it a lot without it detaching from the magnets. You would probably have to use quite a lot of force in order for it detach (i.e throwing item of similar size to hit a ranged target).