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Succesfully replaced bottom n1 cover (updated links)

I had chip on my bottom cover and replaced it for $12. The repair part is real easy though i got a cut lol. One thing i forgot to put in was the dock connector from the previous cover to new one so now i have a n1 with 4 holes rather than 1. And u dont have to void ur warranty for replacing as u dont have to remove and void sticker
here are the links to the things i bought, seems oem and really high grade
http://bit.ly/ctStMp http://bit.ly/bDqrtl

Were you able to take any pictures of the process? Also, where did you get the actual part? I've been contemplating buying a spare bottom rubber thing and battery back, as they are really the most likely places to get scratched. Oh, and congrats on succeeding!

No pictures of the process but u have to open 2 clips one at center n one at right n pull. Assembly is real easy but I forgot to put in dock connectors. They have to removed from previous cover. In the process destroyed a plastic clip opener, older bottom n also cut my finger. No damage to phone though

I'm going to attempt this soon. I ordered the bottom cover from here. They have another bottom cover "with small accessories on their site but I'm not sure what these "accessories" are so I ordered the tools from here.
From my reading, removing the bottom cover can be quite a challenging task.
I also have a new battery cover which I received free from HTC when I called them a few months ago to report it had been scratched. They said they would send me both parts (battery cover and bottom cover) but there was only the one piece. When I called back, they said I would need to send in my phone to have the bottom cover replaced and there would, of course, be a charge.

Finally got the bottom cover in the mail.. it looks as good as the original.
I successfully removed the old one with some precision screwdrivers since my iPod tools haven't come in yet and I couldn't wait. Once I got one of the corner tabs lifted, the cover came right off. Installing the new one was extremely easy.
I wasn't going to replace the battery cover with the new one I had received from HTC but the battery cover had a reddish tint to it so it didn't really match the new bottom cover which is gray. Installed the new one and the phone looks brand spanking new.

did u put in the dock connectors?

charnsingh_online said:
did u put in the dock connectors?
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They were part of the replacement cover and they're spring-loaded contacts so there was nothing to worry about.

I'm in the process of attempting this
Sent from my Nexus One

[Q] Z3 Parts

Hi
I dropped my phone getting out of my car, wounded. I look at the phone hoping the screen wasn't broke, it wasn't thank god. The back class was broke but instantly thought well its a cheap fix and i am buying a durable case.
However, imagine place the phone (screen side down) then look at the bottom corner, not directly underneath but the opposite corner, this was the crumple zone. The corner casing has also bent a little bit upwards and it now has a sharp edge?
Would anyone know how i could get this part or better still name the part so i can do a better search?
thanks

Z5 Frame Corner Housing Replacement

Hello.
Has some of you replaced the original corners? I'm really thinking about doing it since the one at the top left got damaged and it looks very bad, haha.
I may buy them from Witrigs, since I have already bought from there.
What I'm a little worried about is: is it safe and easy to change those parts by myself? And will I lose water resistance?

Nayibmc said:
Hello.
Has some of you replaced the original corners? I'm really thinking about doing it since the one at the top left got damaged and it looks very bad, haha.
I may buy them from Witrigs, since I have already bought from there.
What I'm a little worried about is: is it safe and easy to change those parts by myself? And will I lose water resistance?
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Mine too is slightly dented/damage (same as yours, top left corner), and I was wondering the same... Does replacing that teflon corner affects the phone (water resistance) ?

Based on this video:
, water resistance might not be affected. The corners seem to be on top of a kind of internal frame

I guess we'll find out soon enough how it went and how it looks like once replaced. Doesn't look too difficult though judging by the video you posted, as long as you have some basic manual skills
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I will implement same thing I bought one piece middle frame corner from Aliexpress. I wanna ask that will this process damage water resistance of phone or not?

Phazonclash said:
Mine too is slightly dented/damage (same as yours, top left corner), and I was wondering the same... Does replacing that teflon corner affects the phone (water resistance) ?
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I am wondering why the top left corner of Xperia Z5 is so sensitive and weak. Now my phone is very ugly while seeing from left side.
Not sure if Sony Warranty can replace it, of course with additional fees.

Quick heads up. I don't have my Z5 anymore (gave it to my fiancée and got a S7 Edge), but I managed to repair the corner.
It requires patience and precision, but it's quite easy
I removed the damaged corner using a hair dryer and a pair of very thin long nose pliers. The glue became very soft and the corner came easily. I then used lighter fluid to clean the remaining glue and stuck the new corner with 2 droplets of crazy glue.
Looks like new now! Just don't overheat the phone with the hair dryer, and make sure you don't blow hot air directly on the display. I will post pics if you want.

The black strip above the top Speaker pops out! (Update 9-06-2019)

Hi guys, I thought of writing this as a warning for current users and future buyers to watch out for.
My beloved ROG device(6 months old now) has its plastic/glass(I believe it's plastic) black strip exactly above the top Speaker grill pop out, that strip is simply glued i believe and its not a part piece of the top bezel as I thought it was just an attached piece. I started noticing it after doing some device cleanup. If you have a look from the sides of the device on a steady balanced surface you will notice the two tips of the strip popping out slightly. But mine are really visible from the side.
It is starting to annoy me to the point where I am thinking of my next device upgrade instead of simply contacting Asus Service Repair Center. I really hate to sell this device but I want to recoup some money for my next upgrade. When I try to push down that side tip there is a little bit of give which leads me to believe it's glued!
I thought of sharing this because I haven't found anyone reporting about it yet. So my advice don't try to clean that area too much even if you find some small fibers stuck in between the edges or the glue that is holding it together might start to wear.
Update 9-06-2019:
Since my post and with each day passing by the black strip started to peal more and more due to cleaning up that area from time to time.
The phone ended up looking like in pictures(3-6).
So I was in this dilemma should I just live with it, sell it or fix it. After weighing the pros and cons of each choice the obvious choice was to send it for repairs since my phone is still covered by warranty. Lo and behold it was the best choice to make, i am currently in China and since I bought the phone from there I had to send the phone to Shanghai where their service centers are. The customer service were very polite they offered to cover the shipping fees of taking the phone from me from Beijing where I was at the time to Shanghai and vise versa, they picked up the phone from me the following day of me contacting them and the phone returned back after exactly 4 days. They took it on Friday and it returned back fixed the following Tuesday without me going anywhere all through a carrier service. The latest photos depicts how the phone is back to how it's supposed to be.
I would like to thank ASUS Service Center in Shanghai for their work and also the repair man for his repairs (He was polite enough to contact me to further understand the phone situation). I highly recommend contacting them if you are facing any issues with your phone. Photos (7-9) shows the phone after repairs.

This has happened to someone on the ASUS support forum. Stange that so far only a problem with the top speaker and not the bottom.

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This has happened to someone on the ASUS support forum. Stange that so far only a problem with the top speaker and not the bottom.
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Probably it's a design and implementation issue. The bottom strip is better sitted than the top one also it is flush straight with the bottom bezel without any side tips protruding like the top one. Anyways I dislike the idea of attaching any front piece with glue, both the top and bottom bezel should be 1 piece each but I guess they had to do it to lower the size of the bezels. I like the Nexus 6p speaker grills implementation but that phone had huge bezels.

Rashad83 said:
Probably it's a design and implementation issue. The bottom strip is better sitted than the top one also it is flush straight with the bottom bezel without any side tips protruding like the top one. Anyways I dislike the idea of attaching any front piece with glue, both the top and bottom bezel should be 1 piece each but I guess they had to do it to lower the size of the bezels. I like the Nexus 6p speaker grills implementation but that phone had huge bezels.
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For me the bottom strip is slightly protruding on the right side. Just noticed it now. The top strip is completely flush.
I hadn't even thought of this design detail before, but OP is completely right.

This happened to my phone about a month ago and it was both the bottom and top at the same time. Didn't matter that it was in a protective case either.

Same issue
Hello , is this probleme included in the warrenty ? Can I send it to vendor for repair ,i lost blavk and red parts of the top speaker (i persume the one affected by device's heat)?
Thanks

Yben2020 said:
Hello , is this probleme included in the warrenty ? Can I send it to vendor for repair ,i lost blavk and red parts of the top speaker (i persume the one affected by device's heat)?
Thanks
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Yes I think it's covered by warranty, but I would suggest you call them first to inquire just in case. So you don't waste time.

Rebuilding a51 with new middle frame bezel

Can somebody help me. I need to buy a new middle frame bezel for my a51 and the ones online on amazon appear to be missing the big black thing that attaches to the front middle half way to the top. I don’t know what is or where to find one. When the bezel is attached it will sit by the right side of the main power cable to sub. Thanks I tried replacing my screen reattached the phone. And accidentally glued that piece and pulled it apart after reddissasmbling.