yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bwhitfield24:
I had the Moshi on my Vivid and loved it so I bought it for my Note. After taking it off a couple of times I realized just how much it degrades the screen quality that I ordered the SGP Ultra Crystal cover based on reviews here and on Amazon. I installed the SGP this week and removed it within 5 minutes of putting it on, I just could not stand the way it felt under the S Pen.... I'm wishing Moshi would make a crystal clear version of the cover as I love how easy it is to take off and put on, sits perfectly every time and the feel of the cover under my fingers and under the S Pen is great, in my opinion.

If anyone has any suggestions for a screen protector that feels like the Moshi under your finger, is as easy to install, remove, and clean, and is crystal clear, please let me know!! Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SteveSlimer:
I got the moshi today and it's alright, but I do notice that the screen I'd absolutely horrible in daylight. Right now, in lower light, it's fine, but earlier today, I had a tough time seeing anything.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkey10120:
I am just wondering how many people ejected their sd card on accident because of how far it sticks out from the edge. I already had mine pop out in my bag. Scared the hell out of me because it is a 16gb card!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] samgt13:
Had mine fall out and didn't even realize, someone just happened to walk by and saw an sd card on the floor, I would have definitely lost it if they never saw it...thinking of trying some tape to keep it in there
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CrunchyDoodle:
Nope. Mine stays in. I am aware that due to the slopping edge of the Prime, the microSD card does stick out a little more than it should. I don't touch it.

Bye.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Blairware:
Me too

Mine stays in too. Just be cognizant of the fact that it can get ejected if you bump it, or sit the tablet on that edge (why anyone would rest the left edge of the tablet on anything is beyond me. Then, don't bump it. If you DO bump it, get your card, cause it just fell out. Basic rules of observation and taking cautions with an obviously compromised bit of design. They could have easily had the slot/socket mounted a tiny bit deeper.

Oh, and if someone tell it its a great idea to file down the edge of a Micro SD card, say, a 32 Gb Class 10? Just a LITTLE? And while you are doing it you immediately see a it of copper exposed? That's a bad thing. Do not ask how I come upon this information. I do NOT want to talk about it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vdelab:
Hello,

I read on another thread that it could be efficient to put some silicone (after the SD is in of course), just on the outlet of the hole.

When it dries, it can be peeled and taken of, and it put a little more strength for holding the microSD in place...

Has anyone tried?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jaypm:
discussion thread for this issue is here, along with some proposed workarounds:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1436546
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] LiLChris06:
You have been living under a rock...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Noz85:
Late to the party aren't we.

sent from the Dark Obelisk.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] notsointeresting:
Very very late
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Thegodfather156:
My night is complete now lol

Galaxy S II
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Smacdallas:
0: oh wow!!! Thanks for sharing!! Lol...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] getbuzzin:
What happened? When? nooooooo!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] justin860:
Sorry I have a life you pussys I use it maybe once or twice a month there is no development being done on the current rom that I am using
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] AntwanL:
Does your extravagant life involve a 100% disconnect? Because it was all over the news everywhere.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nyydynasty:
wow....

10char
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] tylerdurdin:
Well Reds gonna love closing this thread.

And BTW justin if you're the guy giving my mom anal .....your a dead man.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] justin860:
I'm 6'2 235 former marine mixed martial arts brazilian jujitsu
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
i like how you can say anything on the internet

i'm a ninja

umadbro?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] schmidtmj:
He's friends with a 5'10" (no way I'm giving weight away, I don't want to die) former female Marine who's also 8 months pregnant.

Pregnant female Marine > MMA Marine with something to compensate for.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] tylerdurdin:
Me and my wife are ****ting our pants right now.....f'n hilarious. :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
yeah, i like how even an MMA marine cant stop a bullet without some pain....

bro, umad?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] justin860:
Look me up Justin Melendez on facebook I have no need to lie
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] schmidtmj:
ya, hemadbro
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] justin860:
I'm not worried I have my concealed weapons permit I'd never stay shot
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] justin860:
okay I'm done with you I'm going back to f****** your mom I hope she kisses you goodnight after I'm done
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] schmidtmj:
You wouldn't stay shot? WTF does that mean?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
http://www.facebook.com/justin.melendez2

totally scared now, brah

http://florida.arrests.org/Arrests/Justin_Melendez_2342331/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Divine_Madcat:
Nope.. this one is mine tonight...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] :
Nowimmadbro!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] :
I'm a 5'11 Jedi Master with TWO lightsabers... and of course, the Force.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
[GUIDE/DISCUSSION] How to Disassemble Prime / GPS, WiFi, Light Bleed "Fixes"

HOW TO DISASSEMBLE THE ASUS TRANSFORMER PRIME

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!!!DO NOT APPLY A HEAT GUN TO YOUR PRIME!!!

Original credit to Erusman and his bravery to be the first among many to disassemble his Prime in search for the answers we all want. Click his name, keep up with OP, and give THANKS!

Additional credit to jdudb, wgr73, Doktaphex, jupppo, Wordlywisewiz, aznmode, and all other commentators and contributors.

THIS IS FOR EDUCATIONAL/DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY! MYSELF AND ALL CONTRIBUTORS TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DEVICES HARMED WHILE TRYING TO RECREATE THE FOLLOWING SCENARIOS/MODIFICATIONS

I DID NOT PERFORM NOR OTHERWISE CONTRIBUTE TO ANY OF THIS WORK - PLEASE GIVE THANKS WHERE IT'S DUE

I think the correct way of opening is from the bottom first. Unlatch the 2 bottom latch first then work your way up from the side.

The catches are operated through the dock slots and are there for all to see.

Video courtesy of aznmode.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MrGiggles:
I like the Card printer test card.. Looks like a Fargo DTC515 or 525 or a Magicard test card ;)

Just so people know that card is 30mils thick CR80 card stock
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xxgmon3yxx:
How did u fix the lightbleed?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Getting there, sorry. After disassembled, just reseat the screws surrounding the screen and only tighten them enough to hold. The usual issue is too much/uneven pressure.

*EDIT: And I didn't!!!! Lol, credit given at top. Will edit so no one could possibly miss who to really thank
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
LOOKS great so far. Also try to add in pics showing close up of pogo pins and the pics showing the different ways they attached/soldered the wires to pins/PCB OG test. Maybe also along with those the screenshots showing how much better the signals increased from doing it. DIFFERENT theories n findings people had the seem very plausible.

Very important, add a disclaimer at the bottom saying this is a do at your own risk. You or others involved with compiling info for this thread assume no responsibility for any possible damages. If you proceed to try this, do with extreme caution and if you don't know what you doing or not confident, best not to try this at home ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
For the reserved ;) Taking my time, but I'm having to go through the entire thread two more times to ensure accuracy, and proper quoting/credit. It will certainly be done before midnight (10 PM now), so keep refreshing and you'll see me changing it lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Great job..Appreciate it!

Thanks for putting all of this together. I would have but as you see you've done it alot faster than I could on the prime alone with no dock. Once the bulk stuff or initial stuff is done, it'll be easy to update. The other thread could be the research thread n this one the actual guide n findings from research.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Lol, it's no issue. I've no life, so my Androids keep me company; gotta do 'em justice ;)

Plus, the easier it is for you all to find and understand the easier I can get help also understanding lol

*EDIT: And two 22" monitors can help :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
To quote a famous philosopher:

Beer, beer, beer.... bed, bed, bed!

Homer J. Simpson
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Okay. Bulk work done, pictures all resized and just waiting for the site to update them.

Please let me know if anything's out of order/missing or if something can be scratched. I'll of course be keeping up with this thread, and will also be monitoring the original.

Good luck everyone, and thank you!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wgr73:
Cool thread, this really combines all of the test data. I should have some more btw pretty soon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Wonderful! Can't wait! I'm tearing mine down this afternoon.

Be sure to keep using Erusman's original thread for your general R&D, we'll use this to post it after and hopefully help spread the load of questions from over there.

Soon as I've got this laptop all put together and a bill ready for it, I'll hop back on to look over what's been being discussed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bumble-Bee:
Just to add to this, my prime doesn't seem to have any GPS issues.

Indoors (ground floor)

Indoors (First Floor)

Outside
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theandies:
I admire your work and would try this if I had crappy WiFi but mine works great. I don't have GPS but if I ever use my prime for navigation I'll use my BT GPS receiver. I just can't put my $500 tablet under the knife at this point

GOOD JOB! I'll definitely use this if I grow a set of stones to take my Prime apart.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdrussell:
Veeerrryyy tempted to tear this thing apart. Thanks guys for your bravery :D

TF201 | XDA Premium
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Reignzone:
This is a pretty "ballsy" move to make... and I approve of this message... and of the methods used here to disassemble our tablets.

Sent from the last remaining Prime; Leader of the Autopads.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Just bumping to keep up top, can't imagine anyone really wanting to go through 50+
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Updated to the latest page of the thread, will soon start putting in links to the products underneath those latter pictures of antenna.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
OK! New suggestion from xach, and definitely the easiest and least likely to be noticed by a repair shop.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] disasterdan:
Many thanks to those brave Prime enablers that tore into there Prime's to enlighten the rest of us.

When and if I get my Prime back from RMA. I don't see Asus willing to address the problems with the authority they need. I too will be trying some of the tips listed here.

Seems like somebody would start doing Prime mods on the side for a little extra $$

We all love are primes!

Start a new fad of Customized tablets!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stephen44:
Great detail - thanks for posting this

let us know how the road trip goes ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Will contact Erusman. Could always try hopping into the original thread.

As far as I can tell, his external antenna give top-notch connection, so I don't see it having problems keeping a lock in a moving vehicle. Will also contact wgr73 to ask about driving with headphone-jack-mod.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RipplingHurst:
Just ordered this set, $1.27 Amazon, free shipping for Prime:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002EXHR1Q/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details

Can't wait to start tinkering.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Just be sure not to use any metal to pry it open, have you worked on mobile tech before? This is an easy one to get open, just be careful
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RipplingHurst:
Tks, no I know its going to be relatively easy. I'm just waiting to hopefully open only once. The metal tools above are just a bonus. The plastic tools is what I need.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Right right. Lol, I just used my fingernail and two guitar picks, worked like a charm and doesn't even think of leaving a mark.

I noticed even after the first unlocking of the tamper pins, that the entire moving bracket thing is painted black... which scrapes off easily and instantly lol. So they could still tell you've been in it, but most likely not. If you had something like silicone you could dry to the tip of a small driver, you could probably leave no mark whatsoever.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Updated with Erusman's final mod. Looks good!

My own personal idea is similar, but I'm going to try to create antenna which would retract directly into the Prime's body.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yakandu:
you dont need to buy nanything, you can open it with guitar picks! they are flexible and plastic made....

buxtahuda, i love your "terrible draw" idea, just cut a hole, stick the antenna and put both wifi and gps wires inside it soldered to the pogos... if you have enough signal just keep it inside, if you need an extra wifi reception.. tadaa!

srsly, i love it. but now we must search a thin flexible and short antena to do it.

EDIT: Maybe with an old radio retractil antenna?

Something like this, but internal, without the elbow XD
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
IMO we wouldnt be doing this if Asus just sent us good units. Anyway just to add to more "how to" videos. Here's my contribution so you dont break anything. All you really need is a credit card you no longer use, piece of cloth (I used a screen cleaning cloth), and torx screw or in my case a long thin hex screw. Again starting from the bottom is VERY VERY important. Did I say VERY important yet??

This video was supervised by an android borg to ensure proper procedure =)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEdpukpjdcE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[YOUTUBE]TEdpukpjdcE[/YOUTUBE]
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Lol, I'd already grabbed it from the other thread and put it up top :D

I try to keep up haha
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dagrim1:
Thanks, wish I had waited for this one so I wouldn't have f*cked up my prime heh... Broke a few of the latches at the top unfortunately...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Ouch, sorry to hear it!

I did try to make it so people would read before they watched the videos, I've tried keeping the safest opening methodology at the top
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
I think maybe everyone is looking at the other thread which hasn't updated the "how to" in the OP. I know you've updated yours as soon as I posted my findings a few weeks ago (prior to me making the video). You can only do so much.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dagrim1:
Nah, it's my own fault... Guess I was a bit too impatient or something and the videos at that time weren't as clear. Applied too much force (and didn't work from bottom to top wich is indeed the best way).

An expensive lesson. But too late now. No disaster, very sucky indeed though (and without result because I still have to find the best way to internally increase wifi strength which is a bit worse because it doesn;t close as well at the top now :/ )
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
That sucks. A lot. Must be a simple remedy. I'll pop it apart and start brainstorming what to do in such a situation, hopefully third parties will make some kind of replacement back, or they get cheap enough to buy for parts
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
I dont know in my experience with tabs like those is once they break there's no way to get them back as strong as they were originally. If you have a few tabs left itll be ok but if you break all of them specially the sides where the GPS and wifi are then theres a chance your signal will degrade cause the pogo pins might not touch the gps and wifi boards anymore. Thats why I reposted it twice in the other thread before but you seem to be the only one that paid attention lol. I shouldve made the video much sooner.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dagrim1:
Hehe, well... opened it for the first time a week ago so the movies around back then weren't as clear. But yeah, got myself to blame... Started at the bottom the first time but felt it bent too easily, then started at the top and first bit went easy... but then the things just snapped.

I don't think much can be done about it. Tried glueing it but there just not enough surface to make a solid attachment so it seems (and I almost ended up glueing my fingers together because the parts are so damn tiny).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Lol, I wouldn't worry trying to reattach the original tabs, or even try to make new ones.

You would just have to implement a new hooking mechanism of your own, but would be simple enough.

I used Gorrilla Super Glue to put the plastic clasp-tabs back onto my HTC Vision's metal back, and I think they're stronger than they were originally! Only took the glue like 30 seconds to keep them on the curved edges on its own too, so minimum looking after it or clamping it.

But again, for the Prime and it's delicate little tabs I'd just make a different clasping place, probably just in the middle up top. Something like how velcro works but larger scale, just half a plastic loop screen-side and `()` a plastic catch case-side (almost like the twist ones they use for computer wires, but smaller).

Sorry if I'm not being clear. There's no way I'd put up with a loose top and bad connections ^.^
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PdProg:
Cleanest solution?

First: Thanks so much to those that have taken the time and risk to figure out how to open, close and modify the insides of the Prime.

From reading this thread, it seems that the most effective solution is wires out the back for both wifi and GPS. But, I like to use my tablet without a case and wires would be cumbersome. Here's how I'm thinking of proceeding:

1. Remove the cover and use a Dremel to cut several very thin, perhaps 2 inch long, slots in the back cover.

2. Solder wires as decribed in prior post. But rather than running them out holes, lay them into the slots.

3. Fill the slots with some sort of plastic/epoxy and let harden.

Thoughts on this strategy?

Also - I've seen mention that the length of the wires matters. How important is this, and is it the exposed length, or the length from the solder point?

Thanks,

Pete
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tedr108:
I do not believe this will work. Erusman (and some others, I believe) ran wires, as you know. If they placed the wires right up against the back of the Prime, there was little or no improvement in signal. Would hate to see you make this mod for nothing.

Personally, I'm leaning towards bringing some thin wires out near the top and just gluing them up against the Prime, coming over the top, then either fanning out the copper wires over the bezel area of the glass or having a little plastic antenna attached there. But, I do not know for sure this will work well. At least the wires will not be right up against the aluminum at the ends.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PdProg:
Wow. Thanks for that. You know I never read his original post, just the parts reproduced in this thread. I just went back and re-read. Indeed I don't imagine that would work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Updated OP with Erusman's instructions on how to reattach ribbon cable for the display.

Soon I'll do the SMA mod as well, I'll try and take some photos along the way whenever I get around to it.

I never did find any suitable telescopic whip antennas online, and I kind of doubt their ability to operate in the GHz frequencies. I hope someone else comes along with some interesting ideas.

Erusman's original thread is gold, so be sure to check it out and read through it if you have the time and curiosity.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
Too bad they dont have those cases like the gumdrop silicone cases available for the prime. You could do a pogo pin type contact, where the silicone case will be modded with a wire acting as an antenna with pogo pins on the insides. Then the prime could be modded to have contact points to where it is connected to the gps and wifi connection. When the prime is placed into the silicone case the pogo pins will make contact with the contacts on the modded prime.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
See, that's a great idea.

Make it have more surface area than the actual pogopins to ensure a better connection, get rid of the actual pogopins with internal wiring to the contact-points (which might could act as somewhat decent external antenna when not cased). But really, IMO, we want to move away from any quick-connecting system and go for an all-wired method to guarantee optimal connection to antenna at all times. I guess that's a pipe-dream if we're going to keep form-factor though >.>

I thought I read that GumDrop is currently producing just that?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
Damn you right gumdrop has a black case for the prime available:

http://www.gumdropcases.com/

~$60 + tax
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Yup, thought so.

Only bad part about that is there's no way to keep the case and dock. Would love to see them come out with a full-fledged solution somehow, but I guess it's not too do-able.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] drvsbsm:
This might not work with that fat style of Prime Case but you could possibly use a slimmer TPU style of case with the dock, after some modifications. Only thing is I haven't even found a really slim TPU rubber, silicone, gel style of case yet. The only case I have found so far is the case I'm using right now the Acase style. If anyone knows where I can get a TPU soft gel or similar case let me know.