the aluminum back cover was scratched really noticeable..I got the insurance that T-Mobile offers(around 10 bucks per month)Do you think they will cover that?
I have "succeded" to break the glass around the back camera of my Razr i. Now I'm looking for a replacement. Does anybody knows where I can find an original replacement for the back cover of the Razr i?
I have purchased one from Aliexpress, but its quality is worst than expected: the exterior bezel around the kevlar plate it's made completely out of plastic, instead of metal and there's no shinny glass around the camera.
So guys, avoid buying back cover replacements from Aliexpres.
I have had my back cover replaced after the original smashed. The new one wasn’t all that secure so I have ordered another one. These after market covers all seem to come with only a small strip of adhesive around the edge but the original one seemed to be secured to the large parts of the back.
Has anyone else replaced their back cover and used tape or some other adhesive to more firmly secure the new part?
So incracked the rear glass from a very small drop.. Metal is not bent.. Barely a scratch.
Is the rear glass piece full glass? Or glass over plastic? Is my phone still waterproof?
Assurance says $175 for replace the device... If crack is just esthetics only.. Then I'd just keep it until they have replacement parts.
There's one way to find out for sure
The phone is not waterproof, it is water resistant. If the back glass is cracked, I would expect that the overall integrity is compromised.
I read that back plate is glued,
and there's no way to check whether glue still intact or not.
Well the question reallyis whether the rear piece is fully glass? Or is glass over plastic./metal sheet.. If latter then I'm fine.. If prior.. Then it'll leak under water pressure..
I don't have much on the phone itself.. But id rather not be without a phone until I get replacement.
Theodric58 said:
The phone is not waterproof, it is water resistant. If the back glass is cracked, I would expect that the overall integrity is compromised.
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I'll take my chances but not with a crack seems the internal parts would get wet. Same ip rating as a lifeproof case. "Resistant" or whatever I will take a bath with it. Not because I need to but because i can. Lol
well I"ll be dunking this phone in the water this weekend.. as soon as I get this Note2 backup phone working.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eScXStdz_qM
when looking at this video, there seems to be a black film that's the glass is adhered to. it's GS6 but I don't see why it would be any different.
I'm out $175 eithways if this phone dies underwater anyways, but if I can just hold out longer knowing that that it's still going to be "WATER RESISTANT" then I'll just do a rear glass swap myself and save some $$$ and doing a insurance claim.
and here's another example of the "METAL FILM" under the glass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxHAgPu7XAc
Couldn't wait. Let my son play in the tub with it for about 15min inside the spigen clear case..
Typing on it now..
Did you end up testing it? Was it waterproof after being crack?
Hey guys i fix these phones and the back is just glass but its tempered it has a watedproof adhesive that doesnt let the water go in. I have the same question if it is waterproof or not because the only way to tell if it still is is to submerge it in water it depends on the crack. If you get it changed from a repair shop ur phone wont be waterproof because they dont have the same waterproof adhesive like samsung does
Sadly I dropped mine as well. I could pay $175 for new one through insurance, but I opted paying $80 for a life proof case. I should have got the case in the fist place.
Bump- Can anyone else confirm this?
Mine has been cracked for 2 months now and I haven't gotten it wet really except for wet hands etc.
I feel the same about the factory/OEM adhesive vs aftermarket as there are replacement parts on eBay now.
Any new insight is appreciated
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I also broke the front glass .After that i tested it underwater several times .Suprisingly, my s7 edge is still waterproof..So; i can claim that your s7 edge ll be still waterproof until the ruber seal is not broken.
so you're saying that the phone is still waterproof with a rear crack in it???
It all comes down to how big each crack is and where its placed.
repaired device is NOT water-resistant any more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNPeA4CJ7Ow
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starche_old said:
repaired device is NOT water-resistant any more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNPeA4CJ7Ow
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The guy didn't use oem adhesive around the edges of glass and took of the paint which creates a strong bond between the glass and metal frame
Samsung Galaxy S5
For those who still have one, If there is a crack then you should let water come in contact to the phone. I had the bottom of my phone cracked it fell in some water and stopped working the next day. :crying: Don't test the limits on the phone.:good:
I ordered a back on eBay for 6$
Pretty sure it's glass coated in paint ...can't or don't know how to post a pic on here... I have the same problem of cracks .. but I'm opting to fix it my self spent around 25$ for supplies
Hello there.
Can anyone let me know what is a good adhesive solution for getting the back cover back in place after you change the battery or the screen?
I know there are cheap back covers on sale with the adhesive on them but I am looking to use my original cover.
Thanks
https://www.amazon.com/ePartSolution-3X-Motorola-XT1575-Adhesive-Replacement/dp/B071LQR7X1/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1500380972&sr=1-3-fkmr1&keywords=XT1575+XT1572+Back+Cover+Door+Adhesive