[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Danny-B-:
This guide is aimed at people who have just bought/recieved their New prime. What to look out for, what to test to make sure you have a decent device.

This isnt a "Fixit" thread, so i'll try to steer away from how to fix issues you have, there are plenty other threads on fixes.

If you manage to tick all these off your list without issue, then Congratulations ! You have a Good device.

Good should mean normal, unfortunatly at the moment at least, there are many with manufacturing issues!.

Light Bleed

Check the screen for Light bleed round the edges. You more than likely will have a small degree of light bleed, but it should not be obvious in normal display view. On a solid black/blue background its easier to spot.

^^ Picture from an iPad2 (couldnt find a prime example <-- Yeah i did say that ) but its the same idea.

Dead Pixels

You may have a dead/stuck pixel or two, and most places refuse to accept a device as faulty unless it has a significant amount of dead pixels. 1 or two is generally acceptible

------[Ok]-----------------------------[ Not Ok ]--------------

You can also use the Dead Pixel app to test for dead pixels

Dead Pixel Test QR

Serial Number - not found

Check that your prime has its serial number in Settings > About Tablet

If "UNKNOWN" is shown instead of the serial number your not alone! However, dont worry .. there is now an unofficial fix for this issue (and not from Asus i might add !! ) This fix may void warranty as you need to root

Serial Not found fix! (Ratchet)

GPS Reception

Asus has taken the GPS functionality off the specs for the prime, however its still there, if you want to test yours, download GPS Test from the market GPS Test

Turn WiFi off, take your tablet outside (some report it working indoors but outside is the only real way to test) and check to see of you can get any. Testing GPS with WiFi on gives false results as the GPS function uses assisted GPS through Wifi location.

Alt app GPS Status

GPS Test QR

Wifi Reception

Wifi has been reported to be weak with the prime (wasnt with mine) so to test yours, download WiFi Analyser from the market and check the reception in different rooms round your home, if possible compared to another device your used to.

If Wifi is dropping out a few meters from the router/AP, its reported that Wireless N could be the cause, try enabling Wireless G mode only on the router.

Wifi Analyzer QR

Dock/Keyboard connection

The newer Champagne models have had a few reports (mine included) of faulty docks. The keyboard will not function 90% of the time. Plug the prime into the keyboard dock and check its status says connected and that it can type. for example ... the top row of keys sometimes worked on mine but none of the keys below would work, including the trackpad. Serial numbers

C10KAS are the newer batch

Gyroscope

Gyroscope functionality was also faulty on my model, Its probs worth while checking to see if yours is ok too.

For me i couldnt use autorotate on the normal desktop, it always just sat in landscape mode despite rotating the tablet all ways. Glowball game wouldnt respond to any movements and riptide wouldnt respond either.

Battery Conditioning

When you first get your tablet, a charge period of 8Hrs is recommended, which should calibrate the battery sensors and condition the battery to achieve maximum life/power.

You can use the tablet while its charging.

Haptic Feedback

You hopefully notice when you turn the TFP on that it has a slight vibration (haptic feedback), some people report either very week vibration/no vibration or very loud vibration, almost sounding like a duck! Double check that its working as it should.

Youll feel the vibration when turning the TFP on or off.

Firmware Updates

When the tablet is connected to wifi and after a while an update notification will be displayed at the bottom right, there may be a couple of updates to apply ( eg The new Ice cream sandwitch update then the camera update) You can normally postpone updates a maximum of 3 times before they have to be applied.

Once started, allow the update to finish, Do NOT interupt by turning off. Always try to make sure you have 50%+ battery life before applying an update, best idea is to connect the AC adapter.

More to come ... Suggestions welcome.

Images robbed from google image search