yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Thenits:
At this stage any small rf coax cable is worth a try. Most rf coax cables of the type we are talking about have a nominal impedence of approx. 50ohms and handle frequencies from DC to 3Ghz. (http://www.gradconn.com/rf-cable/ufl-connectors.asp refers)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wgr73:
Gotcha, I see. Ok give me some time. I have to run an errand!

Sweet! Were at 43k hits on this thread. Watch it blow up!! :D hahahaha
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blinky44:
This is finally starting to make sense from where we were a few days ago, the tabs to the cover always seemed like a ground to me and the only thing that was confusing was why the GPS antenna path seemed so long and the main wifi path was so short but then I am not that type of engineer. So at the end of all of this has anyone ever connected jumpers between the pogo pins and the copper pad (from the display side to the cover side) for all 3 antenna's and stuffed the wires back into the case and validated that it is the same, better or worse with the case closed as much as it could be or wrapped it in tin foil or whatever. My hot point has always been the pogo pins or contamination because too many people have good devices in the same series of Primes to blame it on the case. I suppose it could be a bad batch of components but it still seems to random for that. Especially since we have people getting new Primes from RMA that are much better with the same case. Sure we don't know what ASUS is doing inside but I suspect it is pretty close to the same design. Until Gary gives us something on what is really the issue with WIFI and the update today was not that informative we don't know if we are just enjoying a pretty good thread.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
I bought this cable for my Futuba RC 2.4ghtz receiver.

http://www.rfmall.com/mm5/merchant....=RM&Product_Code=cb113_2ipx_24&Category_Code=
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
This issue is not "fixed" by any means.. I think that is a poor title change move. Misleading. Great thread, greta research, great efforts, not fixed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
And what... prey tell do you plan on using this for? There are no U.fl connectors as far as GPS or Primary WiFi are concerned.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
OP, could you also update the first post with the info found and what you have done so people won't have to search as hard to find the info since this thread is cruising through pages. Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Guys should we social media attack them again but this time about the hardware! We did it before I know and we got their response within 48 hours!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkey10120:
Finally open my prime. Was easy once you get the opening started. Used lamented cards to open it actually. As soon as it was open I got 1 sat indoors. Then I touched my screwdriver to the pogo and got 6 sat.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Thenits:
That would do it aznmode.

Its a pity that U9707 is not a u.fl male or plug. (the female being a socket) I am trying to get more info on what U9707 is. Using a connector minimizes interference.

In any event and if you want to try it, you could cut-off the connectors on both ends of your cable and do the following for both ends - cut off the outer sheath exposing the sheild/braid by 10mm. pull the braid together to form a twisted conductor. Expose the inner signal conductor by 2mm. Solder the inner conductor to the wifi pogopin and solder the coax braid to a single core hook-up wire that can be used to connect/soldered to a known ground point. Do the same for the antenna end and solder the braid to the grounding tab and the signal conductor to where the pogopin would normally contact the antenna pcb. The main aim is to cover the coax's inner conductor and ground as much of the shield as possible. Minimizing the exposed inner signal conductor.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
Its still a coax so would the wire work?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xxgmon3yxx:
So basically the case is making contact with the cable? or whats the problem?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ride525:
Delete delete

(Why can't I find a delete button?)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Thenits:
anzmode...yes the wire is rf coaxial (coax) cable...it will work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
K thanks. I still have half of it so I might experiment over the weekend.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ride525:
Attack if you want, but Asus is aware of these problems... And is working to fix them.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
Thanks. Didnt see your post for some reason. I'll try it over the weekend. Just having a hard time opening the dang thing since I dont have the proper tool. Tried shaving down a piece of hard plastic last night and could not get it in there enough to create enough gap to stick a credit card in.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flub:
I think op means lightbleed fixed

May I suggest as title to thread

Opened my Prime! - GPS, WIFI Discussion on hardware mods and fixes (Light Bleed Fixed)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] faxmonkey:
I personally like...

This issue is not "fixed" by any means.. Some think it was a poor title change move. Misleading. Great thread, great research, great efforts, not fixed. Ohh and by the way i was able to fix the lightbleed problem.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
currently uploading a 12 minute video of me opening the Prime with details as to where each tape point is and other such loveliness. Stay tuned.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Erusman:
Corrected. I agree.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Skullmonkey:
I think a lot more people will plunge in when this video gets up. I will definitely be watching it a couple of times even though my TFP is in Texas >_>
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Apparently not fast enough! They never even said they where fixing hardware issues ever! And for dead pixels their service sucks ass!

I had to pay shipping to them for their devective product! Why of you buy a laptop from them and its under warranty they pay shipping why is the tablet diffrent? Huh? Its bull****!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
Extremely good point my friend! It is bullsh#t.

EDIT: P.S. I'm having a hard time creating and uploading the video. It will be here soon. :D

It's actually not that great anyway, but you'll all see for yourselves soon enough.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SUBrina:
First of all I have to admit that I have not been reading the last 10 pages as the post are increasing in numbers faster than I can read.

But I have noticed something that maybe can help to find a clu?!

When charging the TFP I can feel a very weak vibration on the metal. It is the same feeling as on a "Touch-it-lamp" - which is controled by (surprise) just touching it ;-)

So I would guess that there is some (unintented) current going to the back cover.

Sorry if my text is not 100% perfect in vocabulary but I am neither native English, nor technician, nor male :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tedr108:
Reverse your plug in the A/C outlet, and this electrical feeling will stop. Yes, I know it looks upside down when plugged in that way!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
You Americans and your crazy electrical system. I do despair somewhat. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
SUBrina is implying that an unintended current seems to flow through the back cover and may be causing wireless interference issues with wifi or GPS.

Lovin this thread. It has come along way with some great discoveries in a short period of time. Someone here will think r come up with a solution. Only a matter of time. This thread should become a sticky n all findings n developments consolidated into the OG post along with pics n diagrams. It'll be easier to look at all of it as a whole n see what's been or not been done already.

Great work people...greatly appreciated!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
It's what you've all been waiting for folks :d

So here is the long awaited proper "opening the Prime" video!

I know you have all been waiting for it. :D :D :D

[YOUTUBE]1zu0hnc3H30[/YOUTUBE]

Enjoy the video and the tunes!!! :D

ERUSMAN: It might be an idea to stick this video in the first post so that folk get an idea of what is involved.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] micaman:
You need to change the settings of your video to public, currently set to private.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Indeed, and I think it will get stickied. It may, however, need to wait for a new thread to be created for it.

Erusman is a busy individual and not in the position to monitor such an influx of information. A mod or someone with plenty of time to update the OP should take over for the fella.

Again, I'm trying to compile a lot of this, along with pictures and links to videos, into something semi-intelligible and -navigable. But I'm not the best at organization or motivation and doubt I'll be done before anyone else (such as you demandarin, who I believe has been steadily storing all the important stuff), but if so then I'll make the new one.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bbschizo:
so i just read about 20 pages and didnt see where the lightbleed fixed was mentioned. did it actually fixed it completly? and was it fixed because it was opened? thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkey10120:
it wont let me play it, youtube says its private. i also tried logging it and it didnt help
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
^^^^x2. It won't let us view it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
Thanks dude, stupid iMovie and it's default settings. It's now public and available for all to see. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Okay yes I agree this thread needs to be started over demandarian I think you should do it.. Compile info links and pics...

I plan on making a social media attack again tomorow!

We should expect a response faster than last time because it seems like asus hired some community managers if you look at twitter they respond to people now and make random posts about battlefield!

So 24 hours for them to release some sort of trade in program of somesort and also give us a bootloader date!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
I agree! About demandarin anyway lol my head is swimming trying to go through it all a third time and trying to move everything from chronological order to something a little more understandable. There's also the question whether to include a lot of the searching and guessing to help people see how you all are coming to the conclusions you are. I'm as noob as ever, especially considering all the wireless tech.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
HAHAHA... you have a British accent... it's funny and cool at the same time! :p:p

Say something Austin Powers like next time... :p

Thanks for the video though.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ilostmypistons:
Do not piss this guy off Asus you remember what happened last time.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
We got promised a boot loader unlock???
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
This month :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
This is an awful idea, there is simply no need to draw more attention to something that I and many others are sure that ASUS already know about. We already know that the bootloader unlock is coming in this 1st half of Feb, and they are actively working on other faults that people have.

Just be patient, I know GPS ain't gonna be fixed be software, and to this end neither is WiFi for those who have issues, however, they are working on something.

If, when they bring their solution to the table, it is inadequate, then launch a campain. But only then should you even contemplate it.

If you have never bought a launch product before, welcome to the world of consumer BETA testing, yes it sucks sometimes, and yes it shouldn't exist, but it is what it is, get used to it.

:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
ha your right they got killed!

Yes we did eta of February

Edit

Why we should have to attack them before they release it that way they release a quality fix for us!

It is inaceptable!

Look at their slogan

"inspiring innovation persistant perfection"

Is that lie or what!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Erusman:
Done, Awesome job!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
Well, if we're talking about perfection, then why do you have the word "inaceptable" in your sentence! :D

Surely you mean "unacceptable".... right? :rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I think you should wordwisely. Your media attack thread was very well put together. For other reasons look below

If I had access to regular PC I would. I use my prime for everything. Before prime, I used my Ipad. The desktop PC I have hear is an 8yr. Old Compaq that takes forever to boot up n even longer to load up web pages..lmfao. it doesn't even have wifi or Bluetooth so no internet connection to it. Unless I tether but still, the PC is a joke n need to throw it out.

I could try to do it with my prime like I did my tegra3 gamer thread. But cutting n pasting everything is a chore..lol. plus for the longest time I've been trying to figure out how to embed YouTube view into the posts like y'all have. I have saved most pictures into my prime n favorite videos posted here. I really think someone else could put it all together better though. Ill look into it although I think wordwisely should since his media attack thread was compiled together pretty well. I figure you used a PC to do it.

Appreciate the nomination though..lol. ill think on it. Alot of info, pics, n view to put together only using the prime. If I had the laptop dock it would make it alot easier. Ill see ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Maybe just some input after it's created then, as I'll absolutely be missing some things. Namely links as I've just been copy/pasting relevant remarks and cross-referencing them with downloaded images, but I'll *through* up a bit of a rough draft before the night's done.

*throw* tellin' ya, just swimmin' haha
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
You know that you can embed them into the forum?

You just take the actual youtube ID.... for example "dr4056ght" .... then stick it in a youtube tag from the advanced post menu. :D

Profit for everyone.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PolishPoet:
Seems like Asus would be busting their butt to get the unlocked boot loader voids the warranty. Esasy way out with everything that's going on.

Proud owner of a Transformer Prime on Tapatalk.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Erusman:
Got it, lol i PM'd you about that just after you posted this. :p Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Thanks

Well guess what I did the whole attack from my phone/prime it wasn't bad at all... I edited once on my computer to style it with color and bold and text size!

But yes I will start a thread tomorow morning I can almost basically copy and paste the content from the previous one and edit a few things... Like links and the first paragraph or 2

Just to keep the nice layout...

If I am gonna do that we need to start a new thread on here for this one so I can link to it or one of you could post below and reserve a spot on it... As I would not be able to manage the attack and coordination of the info
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] killermojo:
ASUS needs to fix this before it gets ugly.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Just a test to see if I finally figured out how to embed YouTube video...very funny

[YOUTUBE]EF8GhC-T_Mo[/YOUTUBE]

[YOUTUBE]QW-EVqsQrgY[/YOUTUBE]

Edit: yes, I got it now..lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
Hey, you haven't mentioned in the credit line on the videos that I'm drunk every time.

If it wasn't for beer, and you guys, I don't think I would have made it. God Bless You Booze..... We love you!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Lol.

Currently compiling a How to Disassemble with Discussion beneath. Sound adequate?

WiFi would be considered very important due to the mis-manufactured PCB right? Then move on to GPS and the cover?

*EDIT http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22154816#post22154816
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blairware:
Non sequiter? Maybe... But certainly interesting.

Not sure how or if this helps, but since several time people have popped into the thread to discuss the "current" or "buzz" that runs through the casing when power supply is not "upside down" (TF101 did exactly the same thing for me, all 3 of them I had.) and as we have noted, this has NOTHING to do with poor signal reception.

It IS interesting though, and perhaps a solid, seperate thread should be tried (again) to delve into this bit of weirdness. One INTERESTING OBSERVATION. Someone said it feels the same as a touch lamp does (that you touch to power on) I HAVE a touch lamp, a small 60 watt 3 way touch lamp. Get this: When I plug in my Prime Power suplly to an extension cord that runs to the outlet that the lamp is in (in the OTHER socket of the two socket outlet) The freaking lam turns ON.

I said it was weird. I didn;t even TRY to say what it means, cause I have no freaking clue. But I don't. Like. It. Asus! Make it stop! :eek:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sympl3x:
So did anyone confirm if the primary wifi pcb board was in fact connected properly or not? I've read so much the last hour or so my mind is scrambling with posts.

I have my prime taken apart in front of me and am trying to think of anything I can do.

Oh and thanks for everyones contribution in this thread. I have gotten what minimal light bleed i had fixed and perfect now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
At least on some Primes (not enough data to say how common), yes, the PCB is most likely not working for the primary WLAN.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Consistent with one of the initial reviewers thoughts that only the secondary antenna was working
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Evo_Shift:
can you easily get between the screen and the glass to remove a piece of lint?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Sounds like an easy warranty or replacement claim to me. Prime is supposed to have "Working"Dual wifi antennas. One for each side of prime. Not only 1 work. No wonder some people have ****ty wifi. Dual antennas supposed to be implemented to overcome backplate. Now those with defective PCB have wifi nerfed.

Is there a way to connect it? So both work simultaneously or at least how it was supposed to work.

---------- Post added at 11:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:59 PM ----------

Might not be worth the risk of damaging the digitizer or touchscreen parts.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sympl3x:
Ok so someone please feel free to correct me if I am wrong, I know very little in electronics, but on mine there is a "gap" between were the copper pad where the pogopin hits and where the other piece of copper tape is on the screen side of the prime. pictured here

So does this mean it is not getting any connection? My wifi works fairly well though. GPS is a completely different story. However with the prime apart and touching a small screw driver to the gps pogo pin I get tons of satellites right away and have gotten a lock as accurate as 12ft.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkey10120:
what did you do to get rid of your light bleeding? i loosened some screws for the screen and it helped a little but did not remove it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sympl3x:
I just had some very minimal bleeding on the right side by the headphone jack. There is a screw right there that holds the screen on. I loosened it then gradually tightened it back to where it started bleeding again then just backed off a hair until it stopped. Now its all gone from what I can tell.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkey10120:
that is what i did because i have it in the same spot. but once i put my prime back together the bleeding came back a little bit
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sympl3x:
Let me snap mine back together real quick then I will check and let you know if any comes back.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lp_stealth:
yes it appears your antenna isn't connected as well. what is your serial number just the first half.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
That Won't help you lol they are all okas in the middle and year then month manufactured you would need to know like everything but the last 3 digits to do any comparison
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sympl3x:
bcokas150xxx

---------- Post added at 11:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:03 PM ----------

Ok i put it back together and with brightness on full and ips+ mode there is a very very slight bit of bleeding still. But you have to be really looking to notice. Really only a few pixels worth.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blairware:
So this is exactly like the OP's PCB was. But have we determined that ANY of the PCBs do NOT have this gap? I have yet to see a pic of one that doesn't, and I have read this entire, incredible, but exhausting thread, many pages several times. Aren't all the Primary WiFi connections to antenna showing this same gap?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lp_stealth:
well I was just wondering if it was a BB BC or C1 really. mine is BC0KAS088XXX I dont have teh tools to open it or i probably would to check it but it appears mine is also susceptible to this problem.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Erusman:
Yes, If someone wants to start a new thread feel free. I had no idea this thread would explode into all this useful information. And all this information needs to get to the public. I own a courier business (work 12hr+ on call), have five kids and a nagging wife!

Now leave me alone I need to stock up on beer for super bowl sunday, and play with my modded prime. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22154816#post22154816
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Erusman:
Awesome job! Thanks buxtahuda!

Now I can concentrate on drinking beer and watching the Super bowl :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
No problem! Now I probably won't even have to look when I decide to finally do mine lol

Now, if I could just get a picture of your Prime, finished, in the case? With maybe an indication of where the antenna are? Just as a conclusion to your bit of personal modding.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pileot:
RFID antenna!

Ok a few people are suggesting this, i thought of it a loooong time ago as well, why not use a RFID antenna instead of ugly wires everywhere?

Pulled my prime apart (no sweat once you figure it out) and got it all set up...

Took some doing because the glue on the back of the RFID tag was getting in the way, i had to scrape it off which was somewhat tedious. cut in some electrical tape so it doesnt short out on he back case, looped the connection around the E-tape so it connects with the stock antenna (cant hurt can it?) and routed the RFID outside the case. closed er up and whoop! sorry was too excited didnt get pics inside the thing and its not soldered or anything because i wasnt sure how it was going to work, but its working!

would also work for the wifi if i had several RFID tags handy...thats my next thing is finding more!

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zOO8fVJgVw9VzAXouJUkkiHYKhBosxfzw5riLhax8pE?feat=directlink

its not perfect but damn its a great proof of concept... with as small as RFID tags can be this means we SHOULD be able to get a reasonably well working fix!

runnung for a bit lowest accuracy i saw was 25 feet! wow!