Nexus 7 Glass Seperation

[dmmarck]

I think I might just live with it. I can deal with slight glass separation. I couldn't deal with a dead pixel or the other reported issues if I were to get a bad replacement device.

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Same boat, I reckon.

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[anon(27512)]

I'm afraid I'd break this tablet it's so small and has tiny components. I have big fingers and am clumsy lol. Not a winning combination. We shouldn't have to repair our own devices.

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[slave2theaxe]

Unfortunately the problem came back even after tightening the screws :/
I'm going to live with it until I see someone post pics or a video on how to fix.
Bummer.....

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I'll post pics when I get to work this afternoon.

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[dmmarck]

So no one has tried the loosening method?

 

[bawboh86]

I'm afraid I'd break this tablet it's so small and has tiny components. I have big fingers and am clumsy lol. Not a winning combination. We shouldn't have to repair our own devices.

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I completely agree with the "shouldn't have to repair" statement (I can't agree with the big fingers, I don't know you lol). But, the way I see it, if you want to give a self repair a shot, then why not?

 

[slave2theaxe]

OK, here's a pic of the area where the plastic tab is located. Keep in mind that mine is already removed so you just have to look in this spot for a black plastic tab.

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[dmmarck]

OK, here's a pic of the area where the plastic tab is located. Keep in mind that mine is already removed so you just have to look in this spot for a black plastic tab. Click to view quoted image


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How long have you had it without the tab? If I do anything, I want to make sure it "permanently" solves the issue, ya know?

 

[slave2theaxe]

I did mine on Friday and it is still looking good as of today. I added a pic of the left side of the screen. I know it's a tough thing to see in a picture but before I did this, from this angle, you couldn't even see the silver bezel in the middle because the screen was lifted so much. Now I can see the bezel on the entire length of the screen.

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[Larry Mahnken]

I drained the battery to dead, used a couple of binder clips and a napkin to hold the screen down, then charged it for a few hours with a towel wrapped around it, then let it cool for a couple of hours. The glue reset, and I have had zero screen separation issues since then.

 

[vzwty]

I drained the battery to dead, used a couple of binder clips and a napkin to hold the screen down, then charged it for a few hours with a towel wrapped around it, then let it cool for a couple of hours. The glue reset, and I have had zero screen separation issues since then.

Tried something similar, worked for about 24 hrsand it came back.

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[paintdrinkingpete]

It's been a while since I checked this thread, so excuse me for having not gone back to read every page...

I have this same issue with my tab (as noted way back on the first few pages)...tried the screw tightening which seemed to only temporarily improve it. I knew it wasn't a big deal as the tab worked just fine, but it still bugged the crap out of me.

While I haven't a true solution to the issue yet, I will say this: I bought one of the official cases for mine from the Google Play store, and with the way it fits over the tab, it completely eliminated the problem for me! For one, I can't see the raised edge anymore because the case covers it, and 2nd, it places a tight grip around the tablet and there is no more creaking or play when holding it either. I was always planning on using the case anyway, so for me, problem solved.

Again, I apologize if this was already mentioned, and I also realize for some this "fix" may not be acceptable based on your intended usage...but wanted to toss this out there none the less.

 

[dmmarck]

It's been a while since I checked this thread, so excuse me for having not gone back to read every page...

I have this same issue with my tab (as noted way back on the first few pages)...tried the screw tightening which seemed to only temporarily improve it. I knew it wasn't a big deal as the tab worked just fine, but it still bugged the crap out of me.

While I haven't a true solution to the issue yet, I will say this: I bought one of the official cases for mine from the Google Play store, and with the way it fits over the tab, it completely eliminated the problem for me! For one, I can't see the raised edge anymore because the case covers it, and 2nd, it places a tight grip around the tablet and there is no more creaking or play when holding it either. I was always planning on using the case anyway, so for me, problem solved.

Again, I apologize if this was already mentioned, and I also realize for some this "fix" may not be acceptable based on your intended usage...but wanted to toss this out there none the less.

Coincidentally, the only way I know about the lift is by taking my Google case off .

 

[jdfischer]

I just got one with a C90 serial number and the glass is lifting on the left side just like you guys are describing. Not sure if I should exchange it for another N7, or get the Galaxy Tab 7 instead. Seems like this is an ongoing problem with these if they haven't gotten it fixed by now.

 

[pretext]

Try your luck at getting another one, it's well worth it to get a working unit.

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[JKendall80]

T-Rex, I am telling myself that as well. I had the original 8GB and had to return due to this very issue. It's been a few months of not having one, but now with the larger capicity units I am really wanting to get one again!

 

[jdfischer]

Try your luck at getting another one, it's well worth it to get a working unit.

I am trying the easy things first I put it about a foot in front of an electric heater and got it good and warm (far warmer than it would ever get under normal operation), then clamped the screen down with a microfiber cloth between the clamp and the screen until it cooled down. So far it's holding, but it's only been an hour or so. I'll have to see how long this might work, or if it's just a placebo effect and it'll just rise up again fairly soon.