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I'm guessing others have suffered from annoying, unresponsive joystick problems as much as I have. I read elsewhere online about using a drop of WD-40 lubricant on the joystick to solve the problem. I just wanted to let others here know that I tried this, and while at first it seemed like it didn't help or perhaps even made the problem worse, I've noticed that now my joystick responds *perfectly* - perhaps even better than when I first got it (I bought mine used).
I used these instructions to disassemble my SDA. I used the T6 Torx screwdriver included in this kit found at Dealextreme.com for US$2.65 with free international shipping.
Remove the plastic top from the joystick mechanism and let one drop of WD-40 soak into it. Move the joystick around (as if navigating on your phone) for about a minute to spread the WD-40 around.
Again, my experience was that at first it seemed to make it worse, but after the first day it got better and better. It's now gone one month without any problems.
Update: 8 months later and my joystick is still working perfectly, without any additional lubrication. I definitely recommend this process, though as usual with anything like this, attempt it at your own risk.
Hi,
KONTAKT working too
I didn't even take my spv c600 apart.
Just took the battery out.
Sprayed WD40 around the joystick and wiggled it about for a couple of mins ...
Then left it to dry.
Result = Perfect Joystick
Hey, my left softkey is not so responsive.
What could be the remedy? Mind showing the contacts between the keypad and the circuit board?
Thanks for the tip! I was hoping I wasn't going to have to take my phone apart though.
Cool, thank you! I had the same problem, and already bought and installed another keyboard - and got the joystick problem back after few months. Now I just sprayed WD40 around the joystick, wiggled it for a while, and it works like new! ) THANKS!
Just a warning: if you do this without disassembling the phone be very careful to only do ONE or TWO drops and sparingly. Although I thought I only did a couple, I now have a nice discolored "blob" going up through my lcd, not that it doesnt personalize it a bit, but not quite what I was going for
I just used to take a drop of alcohol on a little piece of paper tissue, with a toothpick carefully cleaning the base of the joystick around. This has always helped for 2-3 months.
Well, I always used deodorant spray when my joystick was not responsive (with phone closed, tilt the joystick both up & down and then spray, just a bit - no need to disassemble the phone). No problem, no stress.
I cleaned my joy in the same way. (disassembling cover + WD-40)
This is perfect way. I did that a 2-3 month ago and joy is still working perfectly.
I made the same with my old Motorola's and their joyisticks are working perfectly for about year now
Ps. WD-40 need some time to start working. Next day after cleaning everything should work very nice
Ps2. I don't recommend spraying WD-40 on non uncovered joystick. The best (and the safest) way is to spray only joy. I had to change microphone in my moto becouse of that ;P
thanks for sharing this. ill be doing it tonight!
white lithium grease in the spray can also works really well. Just take one small drop on a toothpick and pull joystick down and drop it in there.Its an easy alternative to having to take the phone apart. I did this last October and it still works great.
funny.. just seconds before i found this topic.. i put 2 drops of contactspray in the joystick. for so far it doesn't helps much..
so i am not the only one with these problems
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Mods: I'd like to suggest this thread be made a sticky.
WD-40 need some time to start working. Next day after cleaning everything should work very nice ！
I dropped my phone on concrete floor from about 4 ft high and it bounce up and bounce. luckily it is still working with some problem with power switch and few loose casing (I glued it with super glue).
To fix the unresponsive joystick I tried to open following the instructions but the screw near the power switch is not able to remove, seems something broken inside after that drop, and I could not completely open it. So, tried to put few drops of spirit on the joystick but I actually pour some. After that I thought joystick is responsive more but later it remains same. Yesterday only I found out my keypad backlight is not glowing in the dark. I don't know when the problem started, after that drop, after that spirit, or after some setting change (I flashed Kamadaze's Pro RC7).
Sorry for long story.. but someone help me .. my joystick & key backlight.
Thanks in advance.
I will try doing with some organic solvent, but first I will have to wait for my joystick to malfunction (I always use nineway keypad to keep my joystick safe though )
What is the exact name and company of WD-40. Can any one tell me its composition coz i have many chemical lab retailers around in my neighbouring city
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I will try doing with some organic solvent, but first I will have to wait for my joystick to malfunction (I always use nineway keypad to keep my joystick safe though )
What is the exact name and company of WD-40. Can any one tell me its composition coz i have many chemical lab retailers around in my neighbouring city
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http://www.wd40.com/
baron22 said:
http://www.wd40.com/
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ohh thanx lol, I saw that, butt I wonder whether it is available in Pakistan or not
dark_prince said:
ohh thanx lol, I saw that, butt I wonder whether it is available in Pakistan or not
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I would have thought a generic "maintenance spray" would do the trick.
Hi to everyone whats up i have some Q and i think this is for DEV section, here is the tHing i opened my phone to clean it all and i have make ONE BIG mistake i acidently broke two small peaces ( look at picture i marked it with red circle and here is link to biger picture so you can see beter http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/nvbKG1sC1T3xY66q.huge ). Now all work fine but Camera, actually it is working butt when i take picture it doesn't save picture it just show me a gray instead of PIC and just FC/Camera stop working and funny thing is when i use camcorder it works and make a movie and after stop it also close cam FC/etc BUT IT SAVES MOVIE and i cam watch it so PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT PIC AND PLEASE A LEAST IF YOU KNOW WHAT THIS PARTS IS I MEAN WHAT IS THE NAME OT THEM WRITE IT DOWN ON THREAD OR PM ME SO I CAN FIND THEM OR TAKE THEM FROM OTHER MOBO AND SOLDER THEM TO MY MOBO AGAIN THANKS ALLOT
update info
Following picture helps to indicate tantalum capacitors and other types:
1. Tantalum; 2. Tantalum; 3. Electrolytic Capacitor; 4. Electrolytic Capacitor; 5. 0805 Ceramic; 6. 1206 Ceramic; 7. 1210 Ceramic; 8 . High Q Porcelin RF; 9. Variable Trimmer; and 1/4 Watt leaded resistor as reference
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SOLDER THEM AGAIN AND AS I CAN SEE IN MY CASE THERE IS No 5, 6 OR 7 I THINK AND AM SURE No 5 IS THIS SMALL ONE BUTT WHAT ABOUT BIGGER ONE CLOSER TO THIS HOLE ON MY MOBO AND THOSE I NEED ARE Non-Polarized Capacitor SO I THINK THAT SIDE OF EACH ONE WHEN SOLDERING ISNT MATER IF NOT PLEASE CORECT ME AND I FAUND THIS AS AM ASUMING THAT THIS IS CAUSING MY PROBLEM ACTUALY IT IS THOSE TWO CAPACITORS ARE FOR POWER MENAGMENT OF PRIMARY CAMERA ND I FIND THIS SITE SOME ONE TAKE A PART PHONE MOBO AND WRITE DOWN EWERY THING WHAT IS ON MOBO SO HERE IS WHAT I FAUND :
Location-Primary Camera Module
Function-User Interface
Comp Family-Passive
Comp Tipe-Capacitor
Qty-2
Component Description-Ceramic Multilayer - X5R/X7R
Markings-Brown
Form-0402
Caunt-2
Length- 1.00 mm[
Width- 0.50mm
and here is complete web page with table with all parts on mobo and other and i think that some one will find this useful http://www2.electronicproducts.com/Samsung_Google_Nexus_S_GT_I9020T-whatsinside_text-115.aspx THIS IS HUGE :laugh:
AND YUP ITS THE WAY I WANTED TO DO HERE IS VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWeAOemTY_E and now i need to find this small pices of S******* ahhahahaha
Maybe Adam Outler it's your guy!!!
Sent from my Nexus S
Wisemath said:
Maybe Adam Outler it's your guy!!!
Sent from my Nexus S
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hehehe nope am on my own on this thing as a can see and i didnt spend 3 hours on this and to not find and learn what to do NO WAY AM SMART GUY hehehe am IT Tec and not MOB tec but its almost the samE procedure just little smaller BUT I WILL TRY WITH HIM IF I FAIL
I was have the same problem with pictures (gray). I've renamed "DCIM" and "Camera" folders in SDCard for backup it, and pictures now works fine. Maybe you should try it, before do some hardware things .
Good luck! Hope you get it fixed. This thread belongs to the Q&A section, this isn't android development is it?
Sent from my Nexus S
If you already identified the component and have the necessary equipment (the thinnest solder iron and tweezer that you can find, as well as steady hands), all that's left is a good luck, man.
RL77LUC said:
I was have the same problem with pictures (gray). I've renamed "DCIM" and "Camera" folders in SDCard for backup it, and pictures now works fine. Maybe you should try it, before do some hardware things .
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I HAVE TRIED THAT NO LUCK ahhahah and i know that i broke my board part so i only need to se which part it is and now i knoc couse my face front cam is working and camcoder also but primary cam wont save pic and there say that those broken pieces are for primary cam so i ONLY need to solder them back if some one have some god advice please write it down
Just solder them with a fine tip on a 15/30w soldering iron. Done it a few times, SMD components are small, but not impossible. Have something to hold the component down and a magnifying glass will help.
AlenKing said:
... so i ONLY need to solder them back if some one have some god advice please write it down
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How about this:
Take a piece of copper wire about 1mm in diameter.
Wrap it around the soldering iron end.
Wait until it heats up enough.
Now you have your own micro-soldering iron!
Fraser34 said:
How about this:
Take a piece of copper wire about 1mm in diameter.
Wrap it around the soldering iron end.
Wait until it heats up enough.
Now you have your own micro-soldering iron!
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Hmmm nice one but i have seen something like soldering paste you put it under smd and just put it in place and when you heat it up with hot air it solder hehe this one is best for small things like those
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Hi again i have one problem more now i know what tipe of SMD are those two but i dont know on which to chose OK this small one is x5r 6.3-10v and biger one x7r is from 10-200v i think size of both are the same just this small one is gray and other is brown, but there is allot other parameters and i dont know which is the right one (here is the datasheet of those and please have a look and if you know which i need write it down thanks http://www.yageo.ru/pdf/HighCaps.pdf I REALLY NEEEEEED MY CAMERA hahahaha)CAN I JUST TAKE THEM BY THIS INFO THAT I HAVE NOW IS THAT ENOUGH
You really shouldn't be playing around with the motherboard if you aren't 100% sure what you're doing. But seeing as you already have, the best bet would be try contacting Samsung and if if they'll fix it under warranty. Just be sure not to say that YOU messed with it. Just put everything back to where it was and make it look like you didn't open it or touch it. I just got mine back from warranty for a faulty motherboard so I know they can replace it easy.
Good luck,
Regards,
Bomboholic
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You really shouldn't be playing around with the motherboard if you aren't 100% sure what you're doing. But seeing as you already have, the best bet would be try contacting Samsung and if if they'll fix it under warranty. Just be sure not to say that YOU messed with it. Just put everything back to where it was and make it look like you didn't open it or touch it. I just got mine back from warranty for a faulty motherboard so I know they can replace it easy.
Good luck,
Regards,
Bomboholic
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hmmm as you can imagine this phone i a bit old hehehe so... and am IT so i have done this allot on comp mobos and other electronic stuff but now i dont know which tipe of those smds i need and when i find that i will solder them nice
AlenKing said:
hmmm as you can imagine this phone i a bit old hehehe so... and am IT so i have done this allot on comp mobos and other electronic stuff but now i dont know which tipe of those smds i need and when i find that i will solder them nice
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Oh well thats nice. If you're an IT then you know what you're doing haha. Good luck on finding the sparts you need though!
Regardss,
Bomboholic
Assalam o alaikum!
This is for all those who are facing screen burn in in lg v20 display.( This tutorial has also worked for many other devices so if you're facing the same issue just give it a try to see whether it works for you or not)
This tutorial will also increase the color vibrance of display.
The only things You gonna need are
1 a custom kernel supporting Kcal
2 kernal auditor app or Simply Color control apk
3 apply these values and use your phone for around 10 to 20 mins and screen burn in Gone (in sha Allah)
Red 240
Green 240
Blue 240
Minimum 35
Saturation 50-65(depending upon your choice of color viberancy)
Value 130
Contrast 130
Hue 1520
*For more warmer and Super amoled like color, also Go to settings>Display> comfort view and set it to low* and you're good to go ?
[<WORKING ON OREO TOO>](as reported by an oreo user)
Hit thanks if it helped
Hello, with the rom stock I can not configure? only with root? any alternative via ADB?
Seems to work!
Thanks for that fix. I had read another fix had to do with physically replacing the thermal past inside the screen. This was much easier, but I am curious as to why this works. And will there be any consequence? Will it use more power or anything like that? The only value that was far from default was Hue.
Looks like its working on my G5.
DaVinniCode said:
Thanks for that fix. I had read another fix had to do with physically replacing the thermal past inside the screen. This was much easier, but I am curious as to why this works. And will there be any consequence? Will it use more power or anything like that? The only value that was far from default was Hue.
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I actually looked into this and did it myself. Was quite easy as long as you're comfortable with tiny screws and parts. As far as phones go, there certainly isn't and probably never will be an easier phone to repair...
Took mine apart, saw a Reddit post about the thermal paste issue. It doesn't surprise me, these big companies always cheep out on thermal compound *cough Intel*. It's 21 screws, pop a few connectors, then the board comes out. Clean the old pink goo off, replace with good stuff (I use Arctic MX-4). So far seems ok, still noticed the retention but I'm hoping it will disappear.
Sounds like LCD displays are prone to getting hot which contributes to the image retention. I'm not an expert though, just what I read.
orlandofc said:
Hello, with the rom stock I can not configure? only with root? any alternative via ADB?
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Yes definitely Root is required and also a custom kernal supporting KCAL
Because stock kernal doesn't support the Kcal
bond32 said:
I actually looked into this and did it myself. Was quite easy as long as you're comfortable with tiny screws and parts. As far as phones go, there certainly isn't and probably never will be an easier phone to repair...
Took mine apart, saw a Reddit post about the thermal paste issue. It doesn't surprise me, these big companies always cheep out on thermal compound *cough Intel*. It's 21 screws, pop a few connectors, then the board comes out. Clean the old pink goo off, replace with good stuff (I use Arctic MX-4). So far seems ok, still noticed the retention but I'm hoping it will disappear.
Sounds like LCD displays are prone to getting hot which contributes to the image retention. I'm not an expert though, just what I read.
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Have you tried this method?
This method removes the retention ? percent ?
maxi65 said:
Have you tried this method?
This method removes the retention ? percent ?
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I did. So far nothing changed. I used MX-4 thermal paste which has never disappointed. I will give it a few days, see what happens.
bond32 said:
I did. So far nothing changed. I used MX-4 thermal paste which has never disappointed. I will give it a few days, see what happens.
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May be Your paste has made this method useless for your phone because for most of the people it worked
DaVinniCode said:
Thanks for that fix. I had read another fix had to do with physically replacing the thermal past inside the screen. This was much easier, but I am curious as to why this works. And will there be any consequence? Will it use more power or anything like that? The only value that was far from default was Hue.
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bond32 said:
I actually looked into this and did it myself. Was quite easy as long as you're comfortable with tiny screws and parts. As far as phones go, there certainly isn't and probably never will be an easier phone to repair...
Took mine apart, saw a Reddit post about the thermal paste issue. It doesn't surprise me, these big companies always cheep out on thermal compound *cough Intel*. It's 21 screws, pop a few connectors, then the board comes out. Clean the old pink goo off, replace with good stuff (I use Arctic MX-4). So far seems ok, still noticed the retention but I'm hoping it will disappear.
Sounds like LCD displays are prone to getting hot which contributes to the image retention. I'm not an expert though, just what I read.
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Do you have a tutorial or couple of photos showing where exactly the CPU is? I see some silver plates on the circuit board but not sure if I need to remove any of those to reveal the chip undercover. I applied a similar fix to a V10 but this one looks different inside. I'd love to spare some of the heat too.
I did the settings suggested by OP and looks fine so far, so shokran ya habbibi!
mustasusi said:
Do you have a tutorial or couple of photos showing where exactly the CPU is? I see some silver plates on the circuit board but not sure if I need to remove any of those to reveal the chip undercover. I applied a similar fix to a V10 but this one looks different inside. I'd love to spare some of the heat too.
I did the settings suggested by OP and looks fine so far, so shokran ya habbibi!
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I didn't take any pictures. What I found was on Reddit in the LGV20 subReddit and there was a good video showing disassembly. If I find it ill link it here.
It was really easy to get to and find. 21 screws to come out then gently take out a few components. It was pretty obvious when I found the copper heatsink. Clean, reapply, reassembly.
I did actually leave my phone off one night and checked it in the morning. I didnt have any image retention at that time. After some use it came back though.
Edit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/6y63n6/_/
Just a thought. See how thin of a foam sheet you can find and try to fit it between the screen and board. :\ Im having the same issue but, it start after staying on an image for a second. I literally test how long it takes. So I wonder really how big of a role heat plays in it .
Shadow Assassin said:
Just a thought. See how thin of a foam sheet you can find and try to fit it between the screen and board. :\ Im having the same issue but, it start after staying on an image for a second. I literally test how long it takes. So I wonder really how big of a role heat plays in it .
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Did you try the settings suggested above(if you're rooted)?
The settings @maxi65 posted defiantly work. I can say with confidence, the changing of the thermal paste didn't help me. There could be other cases where it does improve things, but mine didn't change.
My v20 was pretty bad, so bad the sizes of the screen even showed image retention. I am almost out of the 1 year warranty so I am sending mine in for repair. Very odd
bond32 said:
I didn't take any pictures. What I found was on Reddit in the LGV20 subReddit and there was a good video showing disassembly. If I find it ill link it here.
It was really easy to get to and find. 21 screws to come out then gently take out a few components. It was pretty obvious when I found the copper heatsink. Clean, reapply, reassembly.
I did actually leave my phone off one night and checked it in the morning. I didnt have any image retention at that time. After some use it came back though.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/6y63n6/_/
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Thanks. I will look into it later today. After watching several tear down videos I finally spotted the pink dot right below the camera lens as I flip over the circuit board, that's where I mostly feel hot to the touch in the first place when heavy using. Cooling it down sounds like a great idea indeed.
Edit: did it and I can't tell too much of a difference. Scored 94K in Antutu, far from the 147k the day I bought this unit.
Hope it will get better by the time. At least I don't face retention anymore.
mustasusi said:
Thanks. I will look into it later today. After watching several tear down videos I finally spotted the pink dot right below the camera lens as I flip over the circuit board, that's where I mostly feel hot to the touch in the first place when heavy using. Cooling it down sounds like a great idea indeed.
Edit: did it and I can't tell too much of a difference. Scored 94K in Antutu, far from the 147k the day I bought this unit.
Hope it will get better by the time. At least I don't face retention anymore.
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Glad you dont have any retention. LG has actually already repaired & shipped mine, I sent it in on Monday. That is a bit faster than I expected. It is scheduled to be delivered Saturday.
What is weird is what they gave as the reason for repair. Has me a bit concerned because I basically voided the warranty 2 ways via root exploit and replacing the thermal paste. But it still says they repaired it rather than replacing it.
Just a heads up to others, since I bet a lot of you purchased it near release. I was very close to being out of the 1 year warranty, so if you have serious image retention/ghosting/whatever you might just bite the bullet and send it in now.
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Glad you dont have any retention. LG has actually already repaired & shipped mine, I sent it in on Monday. That is a bit faster than I expected. It is scheduled to be delivered Saturday.
What is weird is what they gave as the reason for repair. Has me a bit concerned because I basically voided the warranty 2 ways via root exploit and replacing the thermal paste. But it still says they repaired it rather than replacing it.
Just a heads up to others, since I bet a lot of you purchased it near release. I was very close to being out of the 1 year warranty, so if you have serious image retention/ghosting/whatever you might just bite the bullet and send it in now.
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Retention is long gone now since I applied Kcal settings - the main reason to root my device for - using Werewolf kernel along with kernel auditor. The thermal paste is a tribute of appreciation to the CPU doing an amazing job by now and deserves such care from me. I'm glad you have yours repaired though I wouldn't send it in meaning I had to disband my phone for at least a couple days due to above situation.
maxi65 said:
Assalam o alaikum!
This is for all those who are facing screen burn in in lg v20 display.
This tutorial will also increase the color vibrance of display.
The only things You gonna need are
1 a custom kernel supporting Kcal
2 kernal auditor app or Simply Color control apk
3 apply these values and use your phone for around 10 to 20 mins and screen burn in Gone (in sha Allah)
Red 240
Green 240
Blue 240
Minimum 35
Saturation 50-60 (depending upon your choice of color viberancy)
Value 130
Contrast 130
Hue 1520
Hit thanks if it helped
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What about brightness? And you are saying we should keep those settings for 20mi? On what screen -> dark or bright? Doesnt matter?
Thx for your help
netgar said:
What about brightness? And you are saying we should keep those settings for 20mi? On what screen -> dark or bright? Doesnt matter?
Thx for your help
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This setting will simply work with all Conditions
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Hi all...
Could you check one thing for me pls?
Put your OP6 on a hard surface like a study table(mine is made of wood) and charge it. Take off any case etc. Also without any shoes or slippers etc.
Then run your fingers along the sides i.e. along the metal frame while it's charging.
Do you feel like a hint of current/electricity on your fingers?
I feel like the minutest of minute vibration while running my fingers.
But only when it's on a hard surface.
When I hold it in my hands, I don't feel anything.
Please kindly do this test and tell me.
Thank you.
Xebeck said:
Hi all...
Could you check one thing for me pls?
Put your OP6 on a hard surface like a study table(mine is made of wood) and charge it. Take off any case etc. Also without any shoes or slippers etc.
Then run your fingers along the sides i.e. along the metal frame while it's charging.
Do you feel like a hint of current/electricity on your fingers?
I feel like the minutest of minute vibration while running my fingers.
But only when it's on a hard surface.
When I hold it in my hands, I don't feel anything.
Please kindly do this test and tell me.
Thank you.
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Just tested it the way your described me too and didn't notice anything. Wooden desk as well.
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Just tested it the way your described me too and didn't notice anything. Wooden desk as well.
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Thanks..
But were you bare feet...
Without shoes or slippers... With slippers on, I don't feel anything as well...
And while running the fingers along the Metal frame/side.
Cheers
are you licking a 9V battery with your other hand?
cliffr39 said:
are you licking a 9V battery with your other hand?
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Was that a joke?
Of course not, I wasn't...
That happens with MacBook too! I mean thats electrical discharge / leakage. Thats pretty normal. You might get a minor shock if you lick the metallic contacts or if the same comes in contact with your sensitive areas like elbow, belly and below that
Relax!
askrpro said:
That happens with MacBook too! I mean thats electrical discharge / leakage. Thats pretty normal. You might get a minor shock if you lick the metallic contacts or if the same comes in contact with your sensitive areas like elbow, belly and below that
Relax!
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So do I need to replace it...
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So do I need to replace it...
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Not at all.
Same happens on my OP3, but it stopped after few months randomly. I think you shouldn't get the replacament unit, or at least i didn't because i don't live in a country that oneplus is officially selling devices, if you do and it's not much pida, go ahead, but you might get the same resultl lol
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Not at all.
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Same happens on my OP3, but it stopped after few months randomly. I think you shouldn't get the replacament unit, or at least i didn't because i don't live in a country that oneplus is officially selling devices, if you do and it's not much pida, go ahead, but you might get the same resultl lol
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Basically
I just wanna know if this extra current can affect my OP6 or not?
Like battery life or circuits in the mother board etc...
Cheers
I got it replaced and it's working fine now...
When I get the parts delivered I'll be doing a touchscreen and battery replacement on my TF300T. Looks a lot easier than the phones I have repaired -- more room to work -- the several videos spell it out well.
But I ask: Is it a wise idea to replace the thermal paste on the copper plate? And if so any brand recommendations or are there any incompatible thermal pastes out there to be avoided because of their composition? I notice the back of the tablet gets quite warm at times.
As for the touchscreen: I can see the screen is badly marked after close to 7 years of use. The letter "i" on the virtual keyboard is dead, and I can no longer swipe properly in twrp recovery. Swiping the wipe page will cause other partitions to be selected. Fortunately the swipe never succeeds in launching the flush or format.
Could this be a symptom of another more serious hardware issue -- the fact that the touchcreen is totally useless in twrp but only a little broken in user mode?
Thanks
Cheers
diordnAMRZAR said:
When I get the parts delivered I'll be doing a touchscreen and battery replacement on my TF300T. Looks a lot easier than the phones I have repaired -- more room to work -- the several videos spell it out well.
But I ask: Is it a wise idea to replace the thermal paste on the copper plate? And if so any brand recommendations or are there any incompatible thermal pastes out there to be avoided because of their composition? I notice the back of the tablet gets quite warm at times.
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Here we go!
Battery replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RF8Yp_xxcc
Touchscreen replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DauysmMk-7c
Wish you good luck! Please take care of correct fitting touchscreen for your tablets serial number.
ebonit said:
Here we go!
Battery replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RF8Yp_xxcc
Touchscreen replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DauysmMk-7c
Wish you good luck! Please take care of correct fitting touchscreen for your tablets serial number.
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Yeah thanks. I have seen these youtube offerings , and others. Do you have any advice about redoing the thermal paste for the processor? The tablet can get pretty warm at times.....I do not want to bork the tablet with the wrong type of thermal paste.
diordnAMRZAR said:
Yeah thanks. I have seen these youtube offerings , and others. Do you have any advice about redoing the thermal paste for the processor? The tablet can get pretty warm at times.....I do not want to bork the tablet with the wrong type of thermal paste.
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Please note, you don't need any clue because the thin copper heat sink, shown in step 1 of the video, is self-adhesive. Take off the heatsink carefully by a light spin. Some glue fixes it on the CPU. On the left and on the right site are black or grey tapes. Remove the tapes carefully. Keep all together safe during the repair.
As you can see on the video the last step will be to put the thin copper heat sink back again with a light press down. It will stick again like before.
Did you meanwhile get the touchscreen of your device replaced successfully?