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Complete shell replacement now available

Found a site that has the complete shell for sale for all those that have already dropped and dinged our beloved Tb's.
"NEW OEM HTC Thunderbolt 4G with Google Full Housing Case shell Replacement"
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http://www.lingosbox.com/htc-thunderbolt-4g-with-google-full-housing-case-shell-replacement.html

I kind of just want to buy it to see if I can flip the kickstand around.
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Wow - way cheaper than I expected...especially this early.
Thanks!

lippstuh said:
I kind of just want to buy it to see if I can flip the kickstand around.
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if you do.... you let me know...
and then, you will be considered a super hero

drewfinkel said:
if you do.... you let me know...
and then, you will be considered a super hero
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i just need a picture of the tear down to see if switching it would interfere with the chip
edit: they probably couldn't put the kickstand on the other side because the screws for the hinge will hit the micro-usb charge port

Volc0m23 said:
Wow - way cheaper than I expected...especially this early.
Thanks!
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Your very welcome sir!

Doesn't look good
Check out the site a little bit before you order, people. The ratings for this site don't look very good at all. I'd stay away from them and save your money.
http://www.webutation.net/go/review/lingosbox.com#
http://www.talkreviews.com/lingosbox.com
http://www.topix.com/forum/ce/tv/TTHM5K8E0NSGQ9PIU

DRLyman said:
Check out the site a little bit before you order, people. The ratings for this site don't look very good at all. I'd stay away from them and save your money.
http://www.webutation.net/go/review/lingosbox.com#
http://www.talkreviews.com/lingosbox.com
http://www.topix.com/forum/ce/tv/TTHM5K8E0NSGQ9PIU
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Yikes!!! Thank you

Ok, I found 2 more sites that don't have any bad reviews "yet"
$34.99
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-thunderbolt-front-housing-replacement.html
$55.90 but they want a minimum order of 2.
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/HTC-Verizon-Thunderbolt-Housing-p/htc742280.htm

ah i need this. the metal on my kickstand is starting to decay i guess from all the chemicals at work

i just got my thunderbolt housing case from lingosbox
i have ordered from lingosbox and got it after 13days,original quality and the price has marked down 10$,dont' care about the bad reviews,every website has some bad reviews from the unhappy customers,it's quite normal.

There are many bad reviews about lingosbox on the web - has anyone purchased from them and received it?

D3TH METAL said:
Ok, I found 2 more sites that don't have any bad reviews "yet"
$34.99
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-thunderbolt-front-housing-replacement.html
$55.90 but they want a minimum order of 2.
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/HTC-Verizon-Thunderbolt-Housing-p/htc742280.htm
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I installed the one from repairuniverse and it seems to be OEM in all ways but one. The kickstand does not seem to have the transparent coating that the original did. This is a good thing in my opinion since I spent a lot of time pealing mine off after it started to chip a month after I got the phone. Fitment was great and the rest of the look is OEM as I said before

lippstuh said:
I kind of just want to buy it to see if I can flip the kickstand around.
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You cant i tried it as well, i replaced my housing a month ago and there is no way to flip it.

xXJay_RXx said:
ah i need this. the metal on my kickstand is starting to decay i guess from all the chemicals at work
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Nah, that's just the crappy coat on the kickstand coming off. tape off around the kickstand, and take a green scrubby pad to it. a bit of metal polish, and it'll look way better than before.

Not necessarily as cheap, but a bit more established and reputable (ordered quite a few things from them for fixing BBs etc.)
http://cnn.cn/shop/adr6400-thunderbolt-c-277_1228.html

lippstuh said:
I kind of just want to buy it to see if I can flip the kickstand around.
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Looking at 2nd pic I would say no.
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xXJay_RXx said:
ah i need this. the metal on my kickstand is starting to decay i guess from all the chemicals at work
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If its the surface chiping off then not chems, mine did it 1st week and I ended up pealing the rest off over time with fingernail.

I recently bought a whole new shell and battery cover for my phone...repairsuniverse is an excellent site, thats where I bought mine and they give you the tools and it looks fantastic

Can you order one with the blue kickstand like in the first picture? that looks pretty cool.

thoward93 said:
Can you order one with the blue kickstand like in the first picture? that looks pretty cool.
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I think that's just a blue protective sticker on the kickstand. Not an actual blue kickstand.

Colored Battery Covers

Just came across these:
Anyone has any experience with them?
http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S2-i9100-BATTERY-CANDY-BACK-CASE-COVER-/260795291308?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item82647a6552#ht_8882wt_905
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P.S. I am sorry if I broke any posting rules, I don't really post that often

... you really need it ??? I don't need this stuff ... "black is beautiful"

Hehe, I actually thought the white one would look pretty neat

nemis said:
Hehe, I actually thought the white one would look pretty neat
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I'll let you know when it actually arrives
From the looks of the pics it looks like the battery cover is slightly thicker than the stock cover, so it should protect the camera lens from scratching.

thanks ! have been looking for these for a while !

I'm actually after a spare stock rear battery cover. Anyone seen them being sold online or at a shop?

Thanks! I'll buy the black one, because I don't want to scratch the original one.

kei_kusanagi said:
Thanks! I'll buy the black one, because I don't want to scratch the original one.
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I dont think you could scratch the original one even if you tried. Its made of perforated plastic and is rough to touch anyway.

I think these might be cool for parties etc

Depending on the price I'd love to get a yellow and green one!

Well I actually bought the white one, will post pictures/comments when I have it. If people are interested

Here you can buy an original one:
http://www.accesoriossmartphone.com/tapa-trasera-original-samsung-galaxy-sii-i9100-negra-p-1589.html

nemis said:
Well I actually bought the white one, will post pictures/comments when I have it. If people are interested
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Yes please. Im interested in the White one and would love to see how it looks in real life.

Ordered a black one just because it has the Galaxy S II logo on the back
Should look nice with my translucent black TPU case.

zkyevolved said:
Here you can buy an original one:
http://www.accesoriossmartphone.com/tapa-trasera-original-samsung-galaxy-sii-i9100-negra-p-1589.html
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Thanks for that!

Nice link, shame the only colour they seem not to do is the one I want (red)

I'd like to se e metal ones. Maybe somthing the same colour as the metal on the outer rim of the phone would look good.

I would be very interested in one if these if they played nice with the Zagg invisibleShield FULL BODY maximum coverage or easy install. The stock back has the texture which makes the invisible shields look like junk and peel.
Anyone want to be my guinea pig?? =D
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If the price was right, it would be cool to be able to switch the back cover to suit the colour of your wallpaper. $13 seems a little steep though. If it had been $6 I might have gone for a couple.
Interested to see what they look like in reality though.

aussiebum said:
From the looks of the pics it looks like the battery cover is slightly thicker than the stock cover, so it should protect the camera lens from scratching.
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Exactly

SGY Back Covers

Guys I just noticed some really good looking back cases for Galaxy Y at eBay.in
Check this out
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really awesome ones. No COD sorry.

Haha that looks awesome. I wish though we can have the official back covers sold separately or with the phone itself. Galaxy 5 had three back covers all included with the box when you purchase.
Have you seen the SGY in different colors? Awesomeness right there. Aside from the silver it comes in pink, orange and black. Wish they had green though.
I would've been contented with black too, but alas, only the silver one is sold in my country.
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Awesome
Yeah they are awesome. No questions. But those official back covers come with Galaxy Y Color Plus Sad I did not wait to buy that one at least I would have back color panels! Those phone colors are still not available in my country. Sad when I bought my phone only one color was available (Metallic Grey) or I would have bought that White one.... But I am still happy with my phone - But I am already selling my PSP. If I succeed in selling I won't stay behind to buy an HTC!

SGY is available in Pure white,Glossy Black and teh normal kind (one with grip)
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Can't find good silicone cases

hirz mine,cuztomized hardcase..

vEget7 said:
hirz mine,cuztomized hardcase..
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Cool Bro.. I guess you're an Itachi Fan! lol
Too bad, i can't take a picture of my back cover..

veget7 said:
hirz mine,cuztomized hardcase..:d
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that is awesome bro

vEget7 said:
hirz mine,cuztomized hardcase..
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Cool! Tell me, is it a sticker added or it's somehow already attached or something?

Andromeduh said:
Cool! Tell me, is it a sticker added or it's somehow already attached or something?
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it's spray paint mate..

Dang! That kicks hass!
Wait, does it peel off easily?

nope..! it has a glossy topcoat paint.. smooth as silk..

That black one is awesome
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I hav an ultraman cover xD

These are back case or case cover
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back for bigger battery
anybody found backplate for bigger battery pack?

I'm using a capdase jelly case & SGP plastic case. The capdase is more protective but the SGP is more stylish.

Cool cool =)

cool
vEget7 said:
hirz mine,cuztomized hardcase..
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Cooooolllll a mangekyou sharingannn its awesome dude......
I did rather paste mine.. I too custimised and its about YMCMB I ll POST it later

CharsiBabu said:
SGY is available in Pure white,Glossy Black and teh normal kind (one with grip)
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Can't find good silicone cases
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Mine is glossy black and it looks pretty good without the net back protector that im using to protect my beautiful black back cover from scratches

vEget7 said:
hirz mine,cuztomized hardcase..
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holy hell thats so epic bro, you should like make a business out of that idea, I'd totally buy those customized net hardcases if you would be selling em

flip cover - magnetic?

Whats the chances we will see a flip cover that attaches it self to the phone using a magnetic strip along the bezel of the phone (this is assuming the bezel is aluminium)
a bit like the surface tablet keyboard cover (without the hooks)
will the aluminium be magnetic enough to hold it?
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Aluminium is paramagnetic (=very weak magnetism), so it's probably not enough for a cover.
But maybe they install a small magnetic area somewhere inside the cover, so that the flip side can attach to it!? Who knows...

js931 said:
Aluminium is paramagnetic (=very weak magnetism), so it's probably not enough for a cover.
But maybe they install a small magnetic area somewhere inside the cover, so that the flip side can attach to it!? Who knows...
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I don't think it'll be 100% pure aluminium. Doping is always done to make such bodies durable
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I would like a flip case with a magnetic flap.
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I love this, i hope it wil come with phone.
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smnfrkn said:
I love this, i hope it wil come with phone.
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I have received one of this. And i have to say it doesn't look as nice as in the pictures. Disappointed i have to say

Can you give us a few photos with different angles? I was thinking about getting this but after what you said I'm not sure.

Dharkan said:
Can you give us a few photos with different angles? I was thinking about getting this but after what you said I'm not sure.
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Check out my post. It's #849
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187323&page=85 :good:

RyanDawson said:
Check out my post. It's #849
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187323&page=85 :good:
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I ordered this flip case before I even got the device. I still dint have the device lol. But I don't know. By looking at your pics it doesn't look bad at all.
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RyanDawson said:
Check out my post. It's #849
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187323&page=85 :good:
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Does the case cover the notification LED? I know it probably wont but its hard to tell from the pictures.

Hmm yeah, you are right. It doesn't look as good as I have imagined. I'd have to hope for a better quality flipcase. Or I'll get poetic bumpercase. Not sure.

Razwaz said:
Does the case cover the notification LED? I know it probably wont but its hard to tell from the pictures.
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I've just checked for you and it partially covers it, but it could be different with someone else as the front cover moves so it might be a slightly different fit :good:

RyanDawson said:
I've just checked for you and it partially covers it, but it could be different with someone else as the front cover moves so it might be a slightly different fit :good:
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Cheers. This could be a deal breaker for the flip case if it makes the LED redundant!

OnePlus Babyskin Black Battery Cover "Obsidian Black" Style Swap Cover

There seems to be a Baby Skin Black official battery cover shown on the Chinese OPO forums, and is recent too!
http://www.oneplusbbs.com/thread-522378-1-1.html
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Just for the people out there who are interested. If you want to grab ahold of it though, you'll have to go through Taobao.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.0.0.rNoT6H&id=39796908872&ns=1&abbucket=10#detail
If you think the translation is wrong and is still the same as Sandstone, take a look at what OnePlus lists Sandstone as:

What? It's the sandstone black one...

sn0warmy said:
What? It's the sandstone black one...
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Nope, check the screenshot.

nicholaschum said:
Nope, check the screenshot.
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I'm looking at all the pictures and all of them are of the Sandstone black one.
Don't get me wrong, I hope I'm wrong. I'd love to have more options.

sn0warmy said:
I'm looking at all the pictures and all of them are of the Sandstone black one.
Don't get me wrong, I hope I'm wrong. I'd love to have more options.
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It's black yes, but they have different textures. On the Obsidian Black version, it has the White OPO's Baby Skin texture.
Also if I was hallucinating then I would be seeing fingerprints on the Sandstone black...
...which is technically impossible on basic usage.

The texturing on that looks exactly like the sandstone black. At an angle, you can see oily smudges on the sandstone black cover.

I ordered it just now, hope it's legit!

No NFC antenna again though.

Aleemz said:
No NFC antenna again though.
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You can replace it from your own.
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hari623 said:
I ordered it just now, hope it's legit!
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Please let me know how it goes...thanks....i hope i'll get one too...i kinda like the baby skin black..but not sure how to buy on that site and ship it to italy...a little help please..

nicholaschum said:
You can replace it from your own.
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Any idea how easy this is to remove from the original? I guess heating it up with hot air then peeling carefuly. I dont know how fragile the antenna is though.

Aleemz said:
Any idea how easy this is to remove from the original? I guess heating it up with hot air then peeling carefuly. I dont know how fragile the antenna is though.
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That's not needed. Just watch the styleswap video released by OnePlus.
OnePlus How To: Change StyleSwap Cover: http://youtu.be/I8nF0eHL5cY
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nicholaschum said:
That's not needed. Just watch the styleswap video released by OnePlus.
OnePlus How To: Change StyleSwap Cover: http://youtu.be/I8nF0eHL5cY
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We were talking about the removal of the NFC antenna from the original cover, not about the removal of the cover itself.

Aleemz said:
We were talking about the removal of the NFC antenna from the original cover, not about the removal of the cover itself.
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Oh right. possibly, we'll,see.

Ordered it from user Just4U aliexpress on Dec 5th, and got it today on the 22nd. Not bad. It feels super smooth, buttons work just like the stock back, has no added thickness and the fit is perfect. Installation is simple, just followed the included instructions: remove SIM card tray, use a 3.5mm jack as leverage, use the blue tool to slide along the sides (except the SIM card side since it's fragile), pull it off, pop the new one back in and you're good to go. It comes with smooth side nano and micro SIM card trays as well. Buttons and NFC are attached to the back.
Visually it looks 99% the same. I thought they sent me the wrong one at first. I attached some pictures and tried a few times to get differing shots, but in the end it's futile. I'll let you figure out which one is which in the pictures although the markings on the back will give it away.
Is it worth the $30? For most probably not, but I work in a hospital and I want to be able to wipe it clean after every shift. The sandstone back did not allow that, so it's worth it to me.
http://imgur.com/a/k7lWO