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How's your sliding mech. holding up?

It seems that lately, when the phone slide is closed, I am able to separate the phone from itself by about 1mm to 1 1/2 mm...seems as if the sliding mech. is losing its hold on the phone (even by a bit)...
when I use the screen to type, I hear it clicking/taping against itself--
anyone else having this situation arise?
Slowly evolving into a tilt here...

Same here, it sucks. I will probably sell it before it is too much and then buy a Touch Pro 2. But Mine is loose on the side where there is no slide (left), it is still strong on the right side.

Mine's still good and pretty snug. I baby it tho. Still wondering for that first drop. I hate dropping my babies. Lol.

yea, mine is doing great,
Ive dropped it a couple of times, yet it still seems as strong as it was when i got it. I also have a snug fitting plastic cover on mine, so that helps it even more.

Service Manual for the HTC Touch Pro/Raphael
Mine got a bit funny too - after it came back from HTC service center for screen replacement. However, I'm planning on dissmanteling my Raph and check for loosen screws.
If you guys wanna give it a try too, I'm attaching a link for official Service Manual for the HTC Touch Pro/Raphael - it's a hardcore, step-by-step how to dissmantle Raphael down to the smallest pieces ....have fun!
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3IOVUX7P
Original link and credit goes to:
http://htcwinmobile.blogspot.com/2009/03/htc-raphaeltouch-pro-service-manual.html

i guess if push comes to shove I'll rip this baby apart and see if I need to tighten up some of the lose parts-IF it gets bad.
I baby my phone as well, and have only had it for 4 months.
Eh, if it's put back together, and it works, then that means these extra screws weren't that important to begin with.

First was buggy, now cool
My first fuze made a weird sound but i replaced it and I haven't heard anything from this one

I don't think screws would be the culprit. The slider is on rails isn't it? So the fix would be to bend/tighten/replace the rails?
Mine is getting a little sloppy. I hate having the volume buttons on the top screen portion too. Every time I try to press it, the phone will more apt to try to open then press the button in.

sometimes my sliding mechanism is a bit slow to catch up with the body i.e it can slide out ok, but if you look at the back of the screen when the kb is open, there's a small rectangle i guess where the ?cables go. sometimes mine stays there for a few seconds, then goes down. if this makes sense to people.
bauerpavel: that's my blog you quoted. another

Screen (Slider) Way Too Loose [SOLVED]

My fuze screen has became way to loose in the closed position. To provide a better example its like its got a hinge and wants to flip open rather then slide open. There is way too much up/down movement that way. Its so loose that when it vibrates the screen will vibrate on the casing and it makes or horrible rattle sound that makes me cringe every time I hear it. I have to hold the phone tight in my hand to stop the rattle. The weight of the screen will actually cause it to partly open by just flipping the phone over and holding the back.
Aside from duct tape, any good ways to fix this or tighten the mechanism that holds it position?

I have a similar problem but not as severe. Mine is just a smidge loose and when I press down on the side of the screen it slides a few millimeters and it's really annoying when I hold the phone. Any help fixing would be appreciated.

yea same here, it's not annoying but I don't trust it

qtipextra said:
Aside from duct tape, any good ways to fix this or tighten the mechanism that holds it position?
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When I originally mentioned duct tape, I was being sarcastic. Ironically, however, this is my fix to this problem.
I used the Gorilla Tape brand, because that's what I had. All I did was put three pieces of black gorilla tape on the back of the slider. This tightened it up, and stopped my annoying rattle. Pretty simple and easy fix.
Also, it made the snap feel when it slides out much more firm, and I really enjoy the feel of it much more now.

Sleep (Power) Button needs more force to work(to be pressed)

Good day,
after 3 month of being mine, the Desire S's power (or wake/sleep) button started to need more force (power) to be pressed. The perfect "click" feedback under my finger disappeared too. I had the same feeling, like there would be a particle under the button of laptop's keyboard, or something like that, if you know what I mean. It happened once, I flicked it with a finger and it got better. The last time it stayed temporarily. I decided to disassemble the phone to check, whether it is a dust or a particle indeed. But it wasn't. The worst of all, the button is located on the mainboard (well, this is what I saw, it would be great, if it were not, correct me, if I'm wrong).I assembled the phone again, after moving the button a little, trying to make it be easier to press. Now the question: Are there same situations among you, dear members, any chances to fix it or to buy a new motherboard? Or should I just wait, until it stops pressing and change the phone? I like it very much. Thanks.

fautorr said:
Good day,
after 3 month of being mine, the Desire S's power (or wake/sleep) button started to need more force (power) to be pressed. The perfect "click" feedback under my finger disappeared too. I had the same feeling, like there would be a particle under the button of laptop's keyboard, or something like that, if you know what I mean. It happened once, I flicked it with a finger and it got better. The last time it stayed temporarily. I decided to disassemble the phone to check, whether it is a dust or a particle indeed. But it wasn't. The worst of all, the button is located on the mainboard (well, this is what I saw, it would be great, if it were not, correct me, if I'm wrong).I assembled the phone again, after moving the button a little, trying to make it be easier to press. Now the question: Are there same situations among you, dear members, any chances to fix it or to buy a new motherboard? Or should I just wait, until it stops pressing and change the phone? I like it very much. Thanks.
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this happens when the phone's power button is "abused" if you understand me.........idk you can try putting a small bob of sillicone betwen the plastic button and the one on the mainboard to keep them sticked togheder.....don t use glue or something else cuz it will damage your phone's mainboard.HOPE I HELPED!

Tank you for your reply.
The worst of all is, that the contact between the button from outside and the one which is on a mainboard is fine. I'm afraid, the button on the mainboard is worn out....

I am sorry to hear that......you can try going to a gsm service and replace that button or replace the phone's mainboard.

Yes, I'm afraid, this will be the only solution. Except of one idea. I'm going to try it now. If it'll work, I'll post the instruction to solve it. And by the way, excuse me for the bad English

Guess what?? I´ve repaired it!!!! It works great, the "click" feeling is back and the button needs less force to be pressed now. Just like it was at the beginning! If someone needs the instruction, how it had worked for me, here you go, but first, I'll try to explain, what was the reason of this symptom.
The button on the motherboard has a form of a russian letter " Г ". The problem was, the upper (horizontal) part of this button (it may actually be called lever, cz it looks rather like lever)was broken. After it was broken, it looked like an english letter " I ". Surely, the silicone bob, which was fixed on the button outside wasn't enough any more, to press the lever on the motherboard. Also, the broken part of the lever, which stayed, got sharp and it cut in the silicone bob while pressing a button. So this is how I fixed it:
- I disassembled the phone first (there are several videos on YouTube, how it has to be done, but be very careful- Warranty will avoid and you may destroy your good phone). If you have a trouble like this, still having a warranty, you shouldn't even try to fix it on your own. Contact your dealer, please.
- then I picked out the power button, which is from metal, by the way
- the little silicone bob had to be cut away, because it was too small to press the lever on the mainboard. The reason could differ from mine, maybe it just worn out on your phone.
- after that I glued a tiny piece of my bicycle's brake shoe. It has to be small enough to fit there, but in the same time, it has to be bigger, than the one which was already there. The material seemed to be fine for that, because it is softer than plastic and less soft that a silicon. To create the click feeling by pressing the button, I had to pick something harder than the silicone.
- Certainly,everything depends on the size of this tiny little piece, which supplies the contact while pressing the button. You probably will have to cut couple of them, or correct the one, until it fits right. The thickness of my bob had to be aprox. 0,5 mm. After assembling the phone, it worked perfectly. I'm sure it will hold quite long, because the material of the brake shoe is known as something made for... emmm.... made to hold quite long
Maybe absolutely crazy solution, but it worked! May work for someone else. Welcome, if I did help.

[Q] Button problem (read to get an idea)

So there is this thin plastic-ish strip on top of the button ic but under the physical button, just open your back cover and you'll have an idea of what i am talking about, it has this black center and is goldenish color the rest.
So, I was opening the cover and that 'thing' from the power button and volume + button fell off, I didnt pay much attention, but now those 2 buttons wont work on there own, still I can get them to work by opening the cover and using something pointed, so as far as the IC or the chip or whatever it is, is still fine.
I need some suggestions on some makeshift ideas on how to fix it so the buttons will work with the cover on. Also if possible, anybody know if the mobile guys fix it and how much it costs? Dont worry about where you live, I just want to have a rough idea I dont like walking in to a mobile mall and feeling all dumb
Thanks in advance, and the other thanks you'll all receive anyway for helping

Fas1h said:
So there is this thin plastic-ish strip on top of the button ic but under the physical button, just open your back cover and you'll have an idea of what i am talking about, it has this black center and is goldenish color the rest.
So, I was opening the cover and that 'thing' from the power button and volume + button fell off, I didnt pay much attention, but now those 2 buttons wont work on there own, still I can get them to work by opening the cover and using something pointed, so as far as the IC or the chip or whatever it is, is still fine.
I need some suggestions on some makeshift ideas on how to fix it so the buttons will work with the cover on. Also if possible, anybody know if the mobile guys fix it and how much it costs? Dont worry about where you live, I just want to have a rough idea I dont like walking in to a mobile mall and feeling all dumb
Thanks in advance, and the other thanks you'll all receive anyway for helping
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Well, you can easily fix it yourself if you are a bit smart. Just try to stick a box shaped paper tape at that place where the plastic broke off from.
Cut tape in a small rectangle. Then cut that rectangle into many small pieces of same size and form a small rectangle. Then stick them to the place where "that thing" came off.
You can also use a double end sticky tape but usually the thickness is defined so I am not sure if that will help.
HTC Sensation is an old phone however, you should easily find old bodies/ new cases to replace your current body.
Good Luck

Thanks my explorer had a similar problem Its original back cover's buttons worn off, so I folded up a piece of paper and stuck it there and used a cover over the worn out back case. With sensation there is no way to make the paper stay in the same place, i didnt think of paper tape or double sided tape, will give it a shot.

[Q] Tapping on upper middle of screen makes rattle vibrate sound like something loose

Do any of you have this issue?
When you tap on the middle upper of the tablet a little bit hard it causes a vibrate clicky loose sound like the components behind are loose?
I only noticed it today and im sure it wasn't like this before or if it was not so prominent.
Im out of my retailers return window so if anything needs to be fixed I'll have to go to samsung.
The device functions ok but im just a little concerned the screenis coming loose or thr digitizer..thevibration clicky sound is quite annoying and i can't remember if it used to be there i think it might as directly behind where it rattles is the camera and above the battery and speakers. I just hear and feel a vibrating rattling sound which annoys me and feels like the build is poor. Can you guys try tapping the middle upper of your tablet quite hard or moderqtely and see if you have same issue?
What do you think has happend screen coming loose?

I think the resistive and conductive layers of the screen have come loose from the hard tapping.
If i hold down the middle of the screen and release it makes a 'sticky' sound. What is likely to happen if this continues?
From reading it says the resistive and conductive layers come in constant contact meaning it. Ould misinterpret commands.
Is it possible the screen is just loosened from the digitizer or is it more likely the 2 layers of resisitive and conductive layer are loose?

Does anyone know what this is?
It is so annoying in certain parts of the screen it seems to be looose hence the tapping. Is the glue loose or the screen coming apart?
If i lie it flat on a table there is less rattling when i type but when i put it in my case to hold it up the clicky rattling sound is more im just worried it's going to collapse at some point. Can anyone fathom what might be causing this?
It feels like the creen has come loose slightly in certain parts of the screen as if i tap on the opposite side across the screen it seems to c9rrect this issue for a few secs which leads me to think the screen is coming loose

Ive just realised now it's the back cover which is loose or the insides.
It seems by me pressing down on the front screen too much and the back of the tablet not completely heald down on a flat hard surface t has somehow caused the back cover to come loose of the parts inside have come loose by being forced back slightly.
Does anyone guess what is hppening?
When i flip over the tablet and press the back and tap the back cover on the right side it sounds loose and if i press on it there is some give like there is some space.

So ive identified what is thr cause of this and it's that my case which has rubber corners which hold it against the back of the backbpard leaves a gap between tge tablet and the backboard of the case cover. When i tap the screen too hard it causes a flex ehich unfortunately has caused the tablettobend and push the motherboard and insides onto the back cover which hss now flexed and stretched i presume? Or it has xaused the components to dislodge and misplace, can the back cover actually stretch this much?ithought it wad hard pladtic that retains its shape
I heard the tab s creaks also but mine is the back cover has stretched out fr8m within not holding the components snuggly if that makes sense. What is the fix for this?