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2011-08-03
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is it really the switch(button) worn out or just the small spring inside the housing has lost it momentum??
either way you do need to buy new housing cause the button & the spring are not sold saperately....there all come in one set....
either way you do need to buy new housing cause the button & the spring are not sold saperately....there all come in one set....
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2011-08-03
, 19:16
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or double tap power button to lock and swipe to unlock 
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2011-08-03
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@ Long Beach
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Originally Posted by pusak gaoq
The spring is fine.. its the grove/bump on the switch... but ok, thanks for the info.
is it really the switch(button) worn out or just the small spring inside the housing has lost it momentum??
either way you do need to buy new housing cause the button & the spring are not sold saperately....there all come in one set....
i'll stop looking for the switch and just buy the housing..
I will do some more reaseach, hopefully it is not too hard to replace.
Originally Posted by stew-b
i could, but I like the switch. it feels soo much faster and its fun. or double tap power button to lock and swipe to unlock
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2011-08-03
, 20:32
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yep, the raised notch on the lock slider (which one usually grabs with ones nail to unlock) has been worn away on mine. Spring still fine, so now quite finnicky to engage as your finger tends to slide off. I still tend to persevere and I'm getting better at operating it - but the double click power button and slide to unlock is my backup.
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2011-08-03
, 21:27
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Yup, time to pick up a new case on Ebay. I think I bought one for ~$15 or so.
Oh, and you can buy them in Black, White, Gold and Coffee-colored!
Oh, and you can buy them in Black, White, Gold and Coffee-colored!
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My devices: N770 + 8GB SD card soldered internally, N900 with 8GB SD card + Custom OC(125-950 typically).
OC freqs: 0:22,90 125:22,90 250:28,180 500:30,360 550:32,400 600:34,430 700:39,430 750:41,430 805:45,430 850:47,500 900:50,500 950:54,500 1000:58,500 1100:67,520 1150:71,520
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2011-08-03
, 21:43
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I usually use my fingernail on the side of the slider because the little raised notch is never enough... my finger always slips over it and the button snaps back violently
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2011-08-03
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Originally Posted by RobbieThe1st
are they any good ? considering black ebay complete case but unsure of the quality . bought various fascia/cases for my old n95 and the build was ok but always found the paintwork failed/wore out within weeks...dont want my n900 to go that way !
Yup, time to pick up a new case on Ebay. I think I bought one for ~$15 or so.
Oh, and you can buy them in Black, White, Gold and Coffee-colored!
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2011-08-03
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I don't know if it would help or not, but if you can find a can of fader lube you might try a little of that on the switch. I would recommed DeOxIt Fader lube. It is made to clean and lubricate plastic-to-plastic and plastic-to-metal contacts on items like stereos with potentiometers (turning knobs). I didn't notice where you live, but if you can find a good electronic supply store they should have some brand. Big box electronic stores (like Best Buy in the US) do not generally carry this type of stuff.
Edit : I just saw that you're in Long Beach. If you want to try this idea, I know Fry's Electronics DOES generally carry DeOxIt Fader Lube. There is a Fry's in Anaheim, and in Manhattan Beach. If you're not familiar with Fry's, www.frys.com will let you find the nearest location
Last edited by FranzDages; 2011-08-03 at 23:57.
Edit : I just saw that you're in Long Beach. If you want to try this idea, I know Fry's Electronics DOES generally carry DeOxIt Fader Lube. There is a Fry's in Anaheim, and in Manhattan Beach. If you're not familiar with Fry's, www.frys.com will let you find the nearest location
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2011-08-04
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Yeah; Fry's good, Best Buy is like Apple (no clues, no choices, and invasion of the sales zombies).
Last edited by don_falcone; 2011-08-04 at 01:22.
Last edited by don_falcone; 2011-08-04 at 01:22.
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My unlock switch's grove has now worn out. While I can still use it, it now takes a little more effort.
Does any one else have this problem?
What have been your solutions?
Hope I dont have to buy the whole housing, but it seems like I might. I cant find the switch.
http://www.totobay.com/compatible-fu...ck_p18597.html
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