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Metal contacts on Backdoor?

The door/battery cover or whatever you call it has like two copper plates that touch metal contacts in the phone when you close it, what are those?
My friend thinks its for the nfc sensor but I'm pretty sure they wouldnt put that in the removable door.
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It's the NFC antenna.
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-S-Teardown/4365/1

So if I lose the door I no longer have nfc??
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AlexRamallo said:
So if I lose the door I no longer have nfc??
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Planning to steal one from a Best Buy kiosk?

How do you clean the screen edges on the Nexus S?

Hi guys, I have been getting some dust stuck in the crevice between the edge of the screen and the casing of the phone. It's quite a narrow space and I was wondering if you have any advice on how to get the dust out?
Thanks!
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bojackson63044 said:
Hi guys, I have been getting some dust stuck in the crevice between the edge of the screen and the casing of the phone. It's quite a narrow space and I was wondering if you have any advice on how to get the dust out?
Thanks!
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Get a regular white printing paper and stick it in between the edges. It works (yes, I'm not kidding!)

jungbum said:
Get a regular white printing paper and stick it in between the edges. It works (yes, I'm not kidding!)
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Yeah I do this too.
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A thin toothpick is what I use.

The paper idea is good, but I've used an old toothbrush whenever necessary. Works well.
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Sowing needle for me
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I do the paper idea as well LOL but I fold it first then use the folded side to run along the edges. That way the dirt gets in the pocket. X)
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Thanks guys, I decided to try the printer paper method. Everything was going well until the edge of the piece of paper I was using broke off and got jammed in the space. Looks like I'll need to find the smallest needle I can get to get it out.

Canned air
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I use similar type of this, different brand but functionally the same
http://officesupplygeek.com/desk-accessories/organizing/cyber-clean-keyboard-cleaner-putty/

a paint brush #1

Bumper Defect?

I had my bumper off my phone while I was having ghost armor installed on it, the bumper was in my pocket and I tend to be one of those people who fiddles with things in their pocket while they wait.
I was just pushing on it lightly, when I realized that the hard plastic easily came apart from the rubber. I thought maybe I just pushed too hard, but when I started inspecting it around the sides, I realized that there were many spots where it would happen with very little force.
Is this supposed to happen or is it some sort of defect in my bumper?

AgentBEATS said:
Is this supposed to happen or is it some sort of defect in my bumper?
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I don't think it's meant to be separable but you might want to email Google support. They can probably answer this question better than XDA members imo.
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jimmygoska said:
I don't think it's meant to be separable but you might want to email Google support. They can probably answer this question better than XDA members imo.
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That was the first thing I did. Just thought I'd ask if anyone else had this happen as well.

Judging from this bumper unboxing/review... it's supposed to be like that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEVBn2M1QFw&feature=related

Most bumpers are 2 parts

Mine does the same thing around some areas of the bumper.
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EDIT: I don't think it can come all the way apart, there is glue holding parts of the bumper.

My bumper is the same...its perfectly normal.
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[Q] Nexus 5 creaking gap around Camara lens!

Hello everyone who has a nexus 5 I was wondering if you Guys are experiencing creaking around the flash area of the phone. I also noticed a gap between the lens and the back plate and I wanted to know if this is just me or everyone.

jonv3232 said:
Hello everyone who has a nexus 5 I was wondering if you Guys are experiencing creaking around the flash area of the phone. I also noticed a gap between the lens and the back plate and I wanted to know if this is just me or everyone.
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I also had this issue, very annoying but however mine dissapeard magically. It doesn't crack anymore and it's true that there is a little gap between that spot.

Thank you for letting me know but mine still creaks and its really annoying
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jonv3232 said:
Thank you for letting me know but mine still creaks and its really annoying
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I think that it has to get used to it's bezel. Mine dissapeared after some time ofcourse, there's nothing to worry about. Just be gently with it :laugh:

Maybe the for the tips
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Replaceing the speaker grill

Hello, i ordered the one replacemant lcd+frame, but the grill is missing.
Can i take it from the old sceen and place it in the new without taking the frame out?
Thanks
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havlaz said:
Hello, i ordered the one replacemant lcd+frame, but the grill is missing.
Can i take it from the old sceen and place it in the new without taking the frame out?
Thanks
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No. The earpiece grille is sandwiched between the screen and the frame.