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[Asus Transformer TF701] AngryDinosaur:
thats unfortunate, good luck with the trio good sir :good:
[Asus Transformer TF701] dragon_rckr:
I've been reading mixed reviews on the tab, some good and some bad... could be that quality checks are inconstant.

Amazon has set the release of the dock for 11/17, could be that Asus is fixing up the issue that some have reported on here and hopefully this is the case. I'll a few months for the "bad" build and bugs to be sorted out before getting it.

It's awesome that a root method and now CWM recovery is out :cool:
[Asus Transformer TF701] aznmode:
I'm trying to figure out if I have a connector problem by connecting to my PC but I won't install the drivers. I didn't think I needed a new driver since I can connect my TF700. Is there a new driver?
[Asus Transformer TF701] good4y0u:
Is This a good model ?#
[Asus Transformer TF701] Aaroneious:
It was the cable!

I got my replacement TF701 from Amazon and was able to have both the return and the replacement at the same time. Turns out my non-charging issue actually was due to a bad cable. I didn't see that comin'. Nearly 20 years fixing PCs and very rarely do you see a cable go bad that hasn't been abused or at least used for a good long time. I thought for sure, with all the connector issues being reported, that mine was going to be connector-related as well. The cable being bad less than a week after getting the tablet doesn't fill me with a lot of confidence either, especially considering the lack of 3rd party accessories this early in the 701's life cycle.
[Asus Transformer TF701] xRevilatioNx:
Did you smell anything, prior to your return, during charging? Or that your device, was unusually warm during charging, as well?
[Asus Transformer TF701] Aaroneious:
No, nothing. I plugged it in and noticed the green light didn't come on. Tried a different wall plug from my TF700, tried a different outlet and still nada. Got my replacement from amazon and the cable from that one did charge the original TF701, so it was a bad cable, which is really odd.
[Asus Transformer TF701] xRevilatioNx:
Odd indeed..

The aforementioned is what I'm experiencing and now has me worried. I had a light burning smell coming from the adaptor and warmth from the tablet while charging (even with the device off)...

What's the first 4 numbers on your serial number.(After the letters) That's when the device was built. Mine starts with 0728, thus being manufactured in July. They should have batches coming from 09 - September.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Today I had again tel. contact with the store in Holland (Tabletcenter) and they again stated to me that ASUS is aware of the connection problem with the dock and the this only was a problem with the first batch and indeed they kept it on hold till they were sure the second batch is ok.

The next batch they said wouldn't have the connection problem anymore and next Monday I can exchange my TF701 for a new combo again.

I hope ASUS is right!!

Will check the build numbers after this second return.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Ruud Westerhout:
Please state the buildnr. You have and receive new, I want to compare with mine.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
The 2 I had:

1 x D9OKCY147409

1 x D9OKCY147513

New one I will give next week.
[Asus Transformer TF701] EasyOne:
I also gave up on the TF701 until they get this issue fixed. Bought a Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), bloody hell is that thing fast! Can't wait for the developers to make a debloated rom for it. :good:
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
For me the Note isn't a alternative.

I need the dock because I use the TF701 (just as the TF700) in 90% of the cases I would use my laptop.

While travelling (long flights) and in Hotels it is very very convenient to have a dock with keyboard and have the extra battery power.

In meetings it is very handy to carry the combo with you because it's formfactor with dock is so much better than carry a bulky laptop.

On long flights (10-12hrs) I use it to watch movies and have enough juice for the whole trip.

Next to that the 701 is in several tests faster than the Note so no reason to switch it for that.

So it is very very fast, comes with the dock with extra batt power and is cheaper than the Note.

What you want more??
[Asus Transformer TF701] Aaroneious:
The digits of the one I returned were 010521

Replacement serial ends with 072259
[Asus Transformer TF701] xRevilatioNx:
Boom! Snah001 drops the dynoooomite! ;)
[Asus Transformer TF701] Ruud Westerhout:
Wow, I am even earlier than You are

D9OKCY147226, not really giving me a calm feeling.

Send from my TF701T with Tapatalk.
[Asus Transformer TF701] stanglifemike:
Thinking about selling my TF700 and getting a TF701. I don't ever use the dock, didn't with my Prime (TF201) or my Infinity (TF700). I'm concerned with going from the TF700 to the TF701 seeing as there are already issues though. Maybe the newer batches will be problem free, I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Think I'm good roll the dice anyway, an put my TF700 on eBay and Craigslist tonight. I rarely even use my Infinity since I got the N7 FHD when it launched (2 days before the official launch date actually), but really like having a 10" tablet as well! The 7" N7 FHD is great for portability, but the 10" Infinity is much better for gaming and reading my Google Play magazine subscriptions! Plus, the HDMI port on the Infinity is awesome for playing games and using my PS3 controller with the Sixaxis app!

SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Well the tablet itself it's flawless, no build quality issues here (2 devices) and it is super fast, no lags and battery time is very good and you can forget the dock connection issue.
[Asus Transformer TF701] xRevilatioNx:
Same here. My device is amazing. Especially after owning the TF700T from last year. It's night and day!
[Asus Transformer TF701] csetera:
I just requested an exchange from Amazon for my first tablet. The glass along the left edge didn't seem to be correctly attached and there was too much "give" to make me comfortable. I figured it was worth getting an exchange while I still can.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Wise decision when you still can get an immediate replacement :good:
[Asus Transformer TF701] csetera:
Exactly. I have to say that I'm really impressed with Amazon's exchange process. It was completely painless. I really like the 701 and hopefully the replacement will be flawless. Given that I don't use a dock, I'm not concerned at all about the dock issues I've been reading about.
[Asus Transformer TF701] good4y0u:
Anyone else having their screen disconnect... much like a TV when it makes all the bars across a screen. Or a stepped on laptop screen.... I am going to have to return to amazon I think for this.... ( it does it when it unlocks from deep sleep. Then when I relock and unlock it goes away). Thoughts?
[Asus Transformer TF701] Rikodu:
I don't know if its the same case as yours but someone on Amazon.co.uk stated that he had some artifacts and then after updating to 4.3 the artifacts have gone. try to do the same the same and then see if it corrects the problem otherwise just send it back to amazon.
[Asus Transformer TF701] good4y0u:
Thanks! Ill try... ( I just tried, it won't connect to their servers....)
[Asus Transformer TF701] Rikodu:
Download it manually from their website !
[Asus Transformer TF701] MikeCruise:
Hi Snah001,

Interested to hear what you get today and indeed if the problem has been rectified. I still have to return my second unit, but prefer to only go once more to the shop.

You have posted the serial numbers, can you also share the hardware information?

I have

Seial number: D9OKCY147206

Pad EC version: PAD-EC32T-0310

MobileDock version: DOCK-EC32T-0205

I would also expect a change in these. Unfortunately, I don't have the details of my first unit.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Just received my third unit.

Looks if nothing has changed what the dock connection concerns.

Serialnr. D9OKCY147509

Dock: EC32T-0203

This is even a lower serial number I had compared to my first replacement.....

Build quality is for the rest very good.

Well lets see what will happen with the dock connection the coming days.
[Asus Transformer TF701] sbdags:
My TF701T details (arrived on SAT 16/11 in UK) so far no issues with dock or unit

SSN: DAOKCY170249

Dock: EC32T-0205
[Asus Transformer TF701] good4y0u:
Found that I have artifacting on start after latest update, however its gone from the sleep mode
[Asus Transformer TF701] berndblb:
Artifacting????? Could you explain?
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
You mean a garbled screen during booting or when boot is complete?
[Asus Transformer TF701] good4y0u:
I mean like during boot random lines that are purple... but it only happens 1/10 of the time...
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
I don't have it or had it at all (and this is my third unit).

Because it doesn't happen constantly I would keep an eye on it and when it get worse I would return the unit.

But when you really not comfortable with it I would return it now for another new unit.
[Asus Transformer TF701] improvius:
Just received my dock today, and the fit is terrible. There is lots of play, very wiggly when docked. It feels terribly cheap. And it disconnects from the dock whenever I move it. The hinge also seems very stiff.

The first part of the S/N is the same on both dock and tablet: DAOKCY. Date is 2013.10 on both as well. Purchased dock from Provantage and tablet from Newegg. Dock shipped out of Indiana, tablet shipped out of NJ.
[Asus Transformer TF701] aznmode:
Can you replicate it if you flex the tablet

---------- Post added at 04:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:20 PM ----------

I wonder who tests the hardware on Asus side to let things like this happen. I guess they didn't catch it when they initially redesigned it? I'm still holding off getting a dock because of the the dock issues.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
You just shattered my hope that with a newer build than 2013-09 the dock problems were solved.

Mmmm, maybe they will cure it in the 2013-11 batch because TF701 came available in mid October.

For sure build of 2013-09 and 2013-10 have the connection problem.
[Asus Transformer TF701] aznmode:
Doesn't seem like they're selling the dock as much so everyone is still getting the 1st batches. Hope this changes soon. Can't stand not having a dock.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Today I was in contact again with the Shop where I bought my tablet in Holland (Tabletcenter part of Coolblue organisation) to inform them that my third TF701 had still the dock connection issue.

They have the policy that swapping for another new one is possible within 14 days after invoice. The third one I now registered for another swap (because it is within the 14 days since my last swap) but they don't have a newer batch.

Now they gave me the opportunity to get my money back or send it in later with a RMA because they have no newer batch without the problem available.

I told them that I want a swap for a new one when there is a batch without the connecting problem available but they hesitated because it can take longer than the 14 days. I have to send it then in as a repair and then wait till it is repaired.

Again told them this is unacceptable for me just because I can't swap because of the fact that ASUS can't provide a product at the moment without the problem.

So I demanded a free swap of the product that doesn't have the problem, even when it takes 2 months.

Now they will come back later to me about it because they don't have an answer to that now.

Maybe a case for my laywer....
[Asus Transformer TF701] berndblb:
At this point I would ask for my money back and wait for a few months. The TF701 is not going to get more expensive - so what have you got to loose?

Sounds like a great supplier though! They stand behind the product they sell! I would return it for a full refund and buy from the same store again next spring or so...
[Asus Transformer TF701] MikeCruise:
The problem is we want the new TF701 noew - especially after having used the TF701!

I have the same dilemma as Snah001. I just returned my second unit within the 14 day grace period and don't want another one until the problem is fixed. As Snah001 says, this will be at least a 2013-11 build. What do we do in the mean time?

The nicest option would be if ASUS agrees to let us keep our faulty unit and use it until a replacement becomes available and then swap it.

I elected to return it within the 14 grace period to avoid problems and will get a refund - will I wait for a new one or have ASUS lost a sale?

I'm back on my old TF700 and it aint fun anymore after having used the TF701
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
That is exactly what I proposed to them in a letter to the manager of Customer Service going out today.

An other way is to exchange it every 14 days with a new one till problem is solved or money back.

When they not agree with my proposal I probably will use the option for a refund.
[Asus Transformer TF701] wagz:
Couldn't we just exchange our units later using the warranty from Asus? This is what I was hoping because I knew the RMA opportunity would expire before build issues were worked out. I find it's not the dock that's the problem but the connector itself on the tablet. Look to earlier posts to test to verify. THough I have been using the tablet with vdi for work and while being annoying, the issue hasn't really interfered. BUt I was hoping to use the warranty to swap later on.
[Asus Transformer TF701] improvius:
I hope it isn't just the connection port on the tablet. It shouldn't be relying on the port for stability while docked. The other tabs and the fit of the docking slot should be doing the hard work in keeping everything in place. If a "good" docking connection is still as wobbly as what I'm experiencing, I think I'll just pass on it.
[Asus Transformer TF701] berndblb:
The warranty will cover repairs - not returns or exchanges. And Asus does not have a very good track record on owning up to design faults. On the TF700 the plastic tabs locking the tablet to the dock break very easily - even with careful use. According to Asus it was always "user induced damage".

I highly doubt they will let you "swap later on"....
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Well it is in Holland depending on the reseller because there is the reseller responsible for the warranty. Not Asus directly. So they can even use warranty terms ( following the European law) that are different from the manufacturer.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
I created a Poll about Build Quality Issues.

Please make a choice so we can see how many users are troubled by them. :good:
[Asus Transformer TF701] Aaroneious:
Only problem with your poll is that I was only able to choose one item... I had both the connector/dock issue, the fluctuating lighting issue, and my very first 701 came with a bad charging cable of all things. It also has some display sensitivity issues, like a tap gets registered as a swipe with a sensitivity no other android device I've used exhibited. Also, sometimes taps don't get registered at all, especially on the lower part of the display. My second unit isn't as bad as my first with the screen issues, but they're still there. I'll be returning this one for a third... Thanks Amazon.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
I will get my next replacement this week due to the connection problem, my fourth tf701.

When you have more issues by the way you can choose others.

Sent from my superfast Asus Infinity TF701with Dock
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Today I received an answer on my request to keep my current TF701 with dock connection issues till ASUS comes up with a hardware change.

They informed me that this is impossible and that when I want I can return it and get my money back.

I think this is the best solution and will wait till ASUS will eventually comes with a changed tablet-Dock connection and a cure of the flex between the two.

I will return it end of the week so for now bye bye TF701, back to my TF700.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Ruud Westerhout:
Great service nonetheless. Hope to see You back.

Send from my TF701T with Tapatalk.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Thanks, hope so too.

The poll i started must be corrected because you have to add 3 more to the connection trouble choice because I am at my fourth tablet now!!

Only means that nearly 75% of the tablets here have build quality issues.

Hope that the same percentage will be returned faulty to Asus so they wil for sure wake up soon!

They must sack the responsible person for quality inspection for sure.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Ruud Westerhout:
Nah, that's the percentage of the users who answered the poll, the happy users do mostly not go there. I am using Tapatalk and do not even know where to find the poll.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Today I received an email from Asus in Holland regarding my questions about the connection problems.

They wrote that they are fully aware of the problems and already received quite some tablets back.

At the moment they put this problem also on Asus their international plate but they haven't received any response regarding this problem yet.

They asked if all Dutch users are willing to send their serialnumber to them even when the tablet wasn't returned yet so they have an overview how many tables are suffering from it.

Will be continued.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Aaroneious:
Nice work hanging in there and staying with it to pontentially get something done. Hopefully it will result in the problem being fixed for everyone. Also thanks for keeping us updated. There is still hope.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Thanks, but when we do nothing many others will be affected by this.

In fact it is a shame that something like this happens with their android flagship.

Unbelievable that they already produced so many tablets with such a fragile design of the connector, even more why they didn't discovered this big failure during product testing.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Aaroneious:
It also makes me wonder what Asus will do once they recognize and fix the connector issue. So many people are suffering from it, are they going to issue a recall and offer those users a free replacement? That's what they should do, but somehow I don't see that happening and that's a shame because all those people will have to do a warranty repair if they want a working tablet/dock combo. Unless there's some legal mechanism by which Asus can be forced to make things right, but even that will likely depend on the laws of individual countries. And yes, it's a huge shame and unacceptable oversight on the part of Asus to release something so important with such an obvious flaw. I imagine, if the tablet/dock didn't have all the problems that we've been discussing here, there would already be CWM and TWRP recoveries. People see the bad press and the bad reviews and they want nothing to do with it. And that too is a shame because it really is an impressive piece of hardware. It absolutely screams compared to the clunky TF700.
[Asus Transformer TF701] TsuyoshiHariyoshi:
I figured out how to remove some of the flex between the tablet and the dock. Cutting some foam tape thin enough to squeeze into the gap.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Ruud Westerhout:
Very much interested in this, care to show some pictures?

I happen to have the issue too, just noticed only lately. Do not know if it bothers me much, keyboard seem fine only problem is SD. I definitely think this is just a mechanical issue. Move is break electrical connection.
[Asus Transformer TF701] hav0c:
I voted "Tablet - Dock connection" altough this has been fixed under warranty.
[Asus Transformer TF701] hav0c:
Why not just get it fixed properly by replacing the dock? ASUS does this under warrany you know.
[Asus Transformer TF701] berndblb:
And they should! Foam tape on a $600 tablet????
[Asus Transformer TF701] sbdags:
Can you show pictures of their fix please.
[Asus Transformer TF701] hav0c:
The dock had been replaced so there is not a lot to see. I can send you a picture when I'm at work if you want.
[Asus Transformer TF701] sbdags:
What did they do to fix it? Just narrow the connector hinge?
[Asus Transformer TF701] hav0c:
I guess so since I did not notice any difference except for the problem being solved.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Read the comment below the video!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd5BIS1623I

But for easier reading here is the text:

Update 4-DEC-2013!!!

"I called ASUS directly today and they confirmed that this keyboard has a mfg defect. I was told that they have finally corrected the problem with the connecting hardware on the keyboard. If it has a date of 2013.09 or 2013.10 on the box then it is defective. They told me that the 2013.11.and 2013.12 had the problem corrected. Amazon is currently suspending the sale of this item while they verify that they have the revised version on their shelves. I was told that it will be for sale again within a week from today."
[Asus Transformer TF701] Nixus_Maximus:
Does that mean the newer keyboards do not have a flex, or does it simply mean it does not have the disconnect issue (but is still flexing)?

Gesendet von meinem Transformer Pad Infinity TF701T
[Asus Transformer TF701] sbdags:
I have contacted Asus UK today. And they haven't got a fecking clue :rolleyes: :D

I told them I have a loose dock with flex and should it be replaced. It is dated 2013-10. They have asked me to RMA the whole device ...... I'm currently negotiating to see if I can send just the dock back as they don't need the whole tab.
[Asus Transformer TF701] Snah001:
Asus here in Holland know about the problem.

They emailed me today that they are waiting on Asus head office how to proceed.

I informed them about Asus in the US acknowledging batches 09 and 10 are defective.

Sent from my superfast Asus Infinity TF701with Dock
[Asus Transformer TF701] Ruud Westerhout:
Still do not understand, is this a repair or replacement we are looking at here. Would strongly dislike to return the whole tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF701] lpdunwell:
well on the bright side, if I need to return the entire thing (they granted warranty, even if unlocked) I might end up with another locked bootloader and as for such another attempt in rooting without unlocking... but that's a SWAG...
[Asus Transformer TF701] Ruud Westerhout:
I am still locked, really afraid they decline warranty even on this if unlocked. Hope we all get it solved within warranty.