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[One (M8) Accessories] neilrl79:
Looking a little closer the bottom grill seems like it may be depressed in one spot more than the rest of it. It looks like they are flush with the screen but I have a .33mm tempered glass screen protector on it so it would be hard to be 100% positive.

IR Blaster works perfectly. Power and volume buttons are nice and tight and they stick out just a bit more than OEM which makes it a little easier to feel them when not looking directly at the phone. When I bought my M8 the buttons were almost too flush with the body. The front camera glass is adhered to the camera with some adhesive tape but the new grill came with a new lens already loaded with the adhesive tape so I replaced it. I'm assuming you could leave the old one on if you wanted to.

I didn't really have any dents in my old cover, it was just scratched up. But I'll post some pics anyway.

Scratches

Inside old cover

New Grills and Cover
[One (M8) Accessories] n1234d:
Well, congrats! That is one of the neatest repair jobs I've ever seen! :)
[One (M8) Accessories] simplylester:
Awesome replacement! Doesn't look too hard to do if I ever need to do it and the quality looks great
[One (M8) Accessories] xHighAlert:
The black band you see in the old cover, with gold contact pads, is the NFC antenna (Surrounding the camera ring). The older HTC Sensation had a similar setup with the shell for practically all of it's antennas.

Shouldn't you transplant that? Is that even a possibility?

Try using NFC with this replacement cover. Unfortunately, I'd bet you any money you no longer have NFC capabilities. :(
[One (M8) Accessories] neilrl79:
LoL. Good catch! Never even noticed it. It looks like it may be removable with a heat gun and some patience but I went ahead and ordered a new NFC antenna. I can't remember the last time I used NFC.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-AT-T-HT...NFC-ANTENNA-FLEX-CABLE-ORIGINAL-/161394718926

I'll update the OP to give anyone that might want to try it a heads up.
[One (M8) Accessories] RiotShielder:
Replace Cover

Are there any companies out there that do this for you? I have a Harmon/Kardon edition and I'd like to have the gunmetal gray back/speaker grills instead of the gold/black combo. I'd do it myself but I feel that I'd do something wrong with it.
[One (M8) Accessories] jmwils3:
Agreed, though id do it in reverse, the black amd gold look cool to me. :)
[One (M8) Accessories] otariq:
Are you serious? I love that color
[One (M8) Accessories] neilrl79:
Update: even though I ordered an NFC antenna from eBay I got bored and figured I'd see how hard it is to remove the one from my old battery cover. With a little love from a heat gun(hair dryer would work) the antenna peeled up very easily with absolutely no damage. I then opened my phone back up, installed the antenna, and buttoned it back up with no issues at all. NFC works once again.
[One (M8) Accessories] bpdev:
[MENTION=2847771]neilrl79[/MENTION] How hard was it to detach the rear housing? Is it held in with clips. I also managed to scratch mine up and am planning on doing the same thing.
[One (M8) Accessories] otariq:
ifixit has a nice guide. You have to remove the two grills which are glued on. Then there's a number of screws you need to remove. Once you do that I think all you have to do is use a guitar pick or something similar and stick it between the black plastic border around the screen and metal housing and basically pry it open.
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
I'll do this as soon as I find a red housing without Verizon branding :)
[One (M8) Accessories] jmwils3:
If you find one, let us know where, that sounds awesome
[One (M8) Accessories] Oditius:
I wonder if it is strong enough to be chromed? Think I might ask around a bit... :confused:
[One (M8) Accessories] dianestory2:
awesome repair!!!
[One (M8) Accessories] galexandr:
Hey man, great tutorial... I have only one question, there is black lip right next to the battery cover, when tried to remove the grilles it got damaged, does the new back cover come with this lip? Is it at all replaceable? I started taking it apart, but after i damaged the lip i quickly stopped.

Thanks so much for your help
[One (M8) Accessories] neilrl79:
That black lip is part of the internal framework.
[One (M8) Accessories] galexandr:
Is there any way to replace it? And what tool do you suggest to remove the screen from the back plate?
[One (M8) Accessories] chuck24:
Im so glad i ran across this. i was about to shell out 175 on another m8 for my camera glass being cracked. how long was shipping from hong kong?
[One (M8) Accessories] bpdev:
I'd recomend etradesupply they have it for about the same price and have some of them in stock in the us.
[One (M8) Accessories] chuck24:
Order has been placed... Thanks man
[One (M8) Accessories] galexandr:
Great repair. I had to take mine apart to replace the LENS. But as mentioned above, i damaged the black lip (lining) that is on the outside of the phone frame, so when you would run your finger you can feel it being bumpy and it also is very noticeable.

SOLUTION:

Went to the garage, and found my Headlight repair kit, it comes with a set of sand paper cut outs, took one of the sand paper cut outs, the only one i had, and ran along the bottom and top of the phone. What i ended up doing... i filed the lip down to nothing, so its basically flushed with the speaker grilles... I have to say, it came out quiet well. No bumps and no more ugly scratched up look.

If you guys want pictures, i can provide some tomorrow.

Also, to best remove the grilles, after many attempts, I found that if you take a needle and stick it in the corder for the grille, right at the end of the screen, and slightly pry it up, of course you must pre-heat, it will come right off. Unfortunately I learned this trick after I ended up damaging both the grilles and the phone :mad:

Thanks all
[One (M8) Accessories] old.splatterhand:
Of course, always. :laugh:
[One (M8) Accessories] galexandr:
I will provide pictures when I get to work. I have a bigger problem now... my GPS stopped working, anyone has any ideas?
[One (M8) Accessories] boJob:
I found two red housings but sadly they are not in stock.

http://www.mytrendyphone.nl/shop/htc-one-m8-135115p.html

http://www.giga-tel.com/item-16809-htc-one-m8-battery-cover-red.html
[One (M8) Accessories] otariq:
Has anyone found a black housing like the one on the h/k edition? Imo that's the best color
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
There're plenty of them on aliexpress/ebay/taobao

It looks promising, but no way I'm spending 56€ on a red housing while all the other colors cost about 25-30€ :silly:
[One (M8) Accessories] chuck24:
Not exactly the red housing but the red slickwrap is pretty sick.
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
So, I have a crack in the top left portion of my M8 and whilst it is not debilitating my usage, it's annoying me! So I've decided to have a go at swapping out. However, I've not gone 'like-for-like'. I've ordered the following:

Black Rear Housing:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/OEM-...ousing-with-Camera-Lens-Black/2026985133.html

Black SD Card Tray, Black SIM Tray and Silver Speaker Grills from etradesupply.com

Going for the Harmon Kardon black look without the branding.

I'll report back how I get on once the items work their way from the East.
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
Awesome :cowboy: but there was some sellers $10 cheaper

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Blac...era-Lens-Button-Gunmetal-Free/2037161447.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...in-mobile-phone-free-shipiing/1932715045.html
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
First one I missed, but only equates to a few £'s cheaper so I won't lose sleep.

Second I did see, but looks to be without HTC logo so avoided.
[One (M8) Accessories] zaydaboss:
Question? I ordered from the same seller does it include sim tray and Sd card tray. I'm switching from gunmetal to gold since tmobile doesn't carry gold. Also my main reasoning for swapping is the camera lens which I assume is included
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
To be honest I don't know if the sim card and memory card trays come with. So I ordered them anyway. Hopefully they do though, I'll eBay the others if not or just keep as spares.

Pretty sure camera lens comes with.

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Question to the OP:

When removing the speaker grilles, would it be at all possible to reuse them? Do they come off in a for state for reuse?
[One (M8) Accessories] k818mn1:
Another question to the OP:

After unscrewing the screws underneath the speaker covers, I'm not keen on inserting a knife blade/guitar pick between the edge of the screen and the edge of the battery cover, it seems a really tight fit. Are there really clips that need to be released or is the battery cover held on with adhesive?

If it's just adhesive, then maybe this tool http://www.hytparts.com/001228-iscl...ipad-ipod-samsung-sony-lg-mobile-devices.html will allow the cover to be pulled free?
[One (M8) Accessories] jshamlet:
Look for the HTC One M8 teardown on iFixit. They literally show you how to get the case apart. I'm not sure about XDA's policy on external links, but it's not hard to find.
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
Couple of questions few posts back if you don't mind please OP.
[One (M8) Accessories] neilrl79:
Speaker grills can be reused, there was enough usable adhesive that they would have stuck just fine.

The camera lens did come with mine.

The Sim and SD trays did not come with mine.
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
Appreciate your replying, many thanks. Can I also ask, in your repair, did you use a heat gun, hairdryer or heat pad to soften speaker grille adhesive?

Thanks!
[One (M8) Accessories] neilrl79:
I used a heat gun they sell at craft stores.
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
Thanks. Was it a variable temp type? Just wondering what temp is a safe temp. I have access to a variable temp heat gun.
[One (M8) Accessories] neilrl79:
Mine is not variable temp, it doesn't take a whole lot of heat. I covered the screen with a towel to limit any direct heat on it.
[One (M8) Accessories] bpdev:
What did you use to remove the grill covers and did you cause any damage to the black lip?
[One (M8) Accessories] neilrl79:
I used a razor blade to get in and uder the speaker grills to lift and remove them. No damage to the black lip but that would be easy to do so being careful if a necessity.
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
I'm going to see if I can lift them off with either strong sticky tape or tiny suction cup once heated.
[One (M8) Accessories] zaydaboss:
I got the same speaker grills as op but in gold. For whatever the front camera and the lens are causing the speaker grill to not sit flush. What have I done wrong?
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
Grills come with a lens. I expect on removal of the old grill, the lens remained (happened to me) and you placed the new grill complete with another lens over the top.

My black case finally arrived today from Aliexpress. Result:

Apologies for poor quality photos, had to use works cheap Lumia...

Love the new color! I'm now rocking gun metal grills with a black housing. I had ordered silver grills but the existing gun metal ones matched the accents on the rear better. There was enough adhesive left for the old ones to sit nicely back in place.

Whole procedure was pretty easy. Hardest part was getting the old grills off. Took quite a bit of heat and perseverance. Actually found my nails to be ideal for getting between, under and lifting off. Main rear camera I opted to use the original lens as it has no silver ring around it and I preferred it black. Only casualties were my screen protector (had to go to make getting at grills easier) and the Nilkin camera protector for top rear camera.

Really happy :)
[One (M8) Accessories] otariq:
What did you do about NFC? Did you get a new antenna?
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
No. Just used hairdryer on old one, removed it and applied to new case.
[One (M8) Accessories] otariq:
Is there a metal contact on the NFC that connects to the phone motherboard? I'm a little confused on how the NFC actually works with the phone. Is it really that simple, just remove it from one case and put it on the replacement lol
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
Yeah exactly that mate. It's just a flat sticky backed circuit with contacts. Just have to make sure you stick it down correctly. They must be cheap as chips components. I used to have a Galaxy Note 2 and you could buy different rear housings off the shelf with another NFC chip already inside. You could pick those cases up dirt cheap too.
[One (M8) Accessories] Fadakar:
Where is the NFC antenna located? I can't seem to find any pictures singling it out.
[One (M8) Accessories] otariq:
It's the black rectangle sticker around the primary camera lens
[One (M8) Accessories] Fadakar:
Thank you very much!
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
Hey everybody, I finally found a RED housing on Aliexpress after multiple requests to sellers. :D

Here is a link http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...One-M8-Red-Color-Free/836688_32225467677.html
[One (M8) Accessories] xxquicksh0txx:
100% original without HTC branding?
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
On aliexpress most of the time they remove logos from pictures because they aren't allowed to display them :)

Sometimes they upload picture like that, so you know the real logo is still here

Don't worry you will receive it with logo, If you are worried about that ask the seller for a picture with logo.

I already ordered mine :cowboy:
[One (M8) Accessories] old.splatterhand:
We hope you share some pictures (and experience) with us ;)
[One (M8) Accessories] n1234d:
Please do share all of your experiences. I was considering getting the h/k black housing, it looks so hwwwttt!! :D :D :D

I'm gonna search locally, might just find one like I did last year ;)
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
Don't worry about that, I'll share everything here as soon as I receive it :good:
[One (M8) Accessories] gustav30:
Hi all,

What kind of adhesive is holding the camera lens cover on the camera module itself and also the speaker grills? I'm looking to at some point replace the back camera lens cover.
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
When you buy it adhesive is supposed to be there already ;)

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/for-...ent-Spare-Parts-Free-Shipping/2004383112.html
[One (M8) Accessories] asianrage:
How does one buy from aliexpress? I tried to go through the normal process and it told me that it can't ship to my state?
[One (M8) Accessories] gustav30:
As far as putting grills back on that are not new, is it best to use a tape adhesive or a glue adhesive? Should any areas under the grills be avoided getting adhesive on?
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
When I removed my existing grills, very little adhesive remained on the phone. Most of it came up with the grills. I was able to simply reuse the grills without having to add any more adhesive.

The adhesive looks like a very thin double sided strong adhesive tape cut to fit the grills.
[One (M8) Accessories] G1_enthusiast:
I would have drill some holes in the back for heat escape... maybe where the lettering is?
[One (M8) Accessories] simone87stilo:
hello,

if I wanted to change the body and buy a new NFC antenna to stick on the new body where can I find? On ebay can not find it. thanks
[One (M8) Accessories] PcFish:
I use 3M 300LSE to fix my phones/tablets.

http://www.amazon.com/super-strong-...ie=UTF8&qid=1415902981&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+lse
[One (M8) Accessories] n1234d:
Hey!, can you post some more better pics? ;)

Thanks
[One (M8) Accessories] flayzeraynx:
is the new back case comes with power button and volume rockers?

my m8's volume buttons fall off and this is why i would like to have replace the case if it comes with the buttons on the new case

thank you
[One (M8) Accessories] HC4Life:
Anyone knows where i can find an Harman Kardon back housing? I love the color...:D
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
Yes. Just doesn't come with SIM and memory card trays.

Got mine from Aliexpress.

Soon as I get the opportunity I will mate
[One (M8) Accessories] HC4Life:
This one?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Blac...era-Lens-Button-Gunmetal-Free/2037161447.html
[One (M8) Accessories] n1234d:
So you ordered sim/SD trays too? Or used the grey ones? Pictures of those too when you get the time ;) If you've got a beautiful phone, might as well put it up there in the spotlight ;)
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
Some sellers sells them with sim/sd trays, just ask. The red housing I ordered is suppose to come with them.
[One (M8) Accessories] n1234d:
So I made a really interesting discovery today.. The m8 eye on display in the local electronic shop has black speaker grilles :D pity we couldn't have an entirely black stock phone.. Here are some comparison pictures, not taken too well, coz I looked like a lunatic standing there with two m8s side by side taking pictures with a third m8 :P

Last two pictures show absence of the small vertical line on the back body, and the code of the phone.. Tell me what you guys think!

Edit: so after googling a bit, I saw that all the m8 eyes have black speakers, even the silver ones! Also, the silver eye has black plastic inserts unlike the original m8
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
Yeah. I got the back from Aliexpress. I got the grills and trays from etradesupply.

Keep meaning to take photos in daylight for best results

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Hmm really want some black grills. Hope etradesupply get them in.
[One (M8) Accessories] Scorpion747:
Definitely I will love those black speaker grills!!
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
I received my red housing last week

And here's how my glacial silver looks like after a red transformation :highfive:

Easy process with basic tools, if you have questions just ask
[One (M8) Accessories] bloodhawk:
Hey!

That looks pretty awesome. Can you post the link as to where you got the housing from ? I couldn't find red on ebay.
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
Red on gunmetal would look great with the black edging
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
I actually prefer the white edges and it makes the phone unique. Also, every people I met think it looks awesome :cowboy:

I bought it on Aliexpress

Here (cheaper) but you have to ask for red color as a comment while ordering

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...using-Replacement-Repair-Part/2047384058.html (sim card/sd card trays are included)

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...-Cover-Bezel-Housing-Gunmetal/2039385419.html

Or you can order here (more expensive + I don't know if trays are included):

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-...or-HTC-One-M8-Red-Color-Free/32225467677.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Repa...ng-Cover-For-HTC-One-M8-Free/32234168901.html
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
Oh I wasn't saying it looked anything but good! Was just expressing I'd like it in red and black [emoji1]
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
That's what I understood don't worry, color is very subjective and I'm glad you liked the red/white/black combo
[One (M8) Accessories] gustav30:
Looks great.

Looks really great in the red!

Can you comment on :

Did you use hair dryer or heat gun? If hair dryer, how long to heat up?

What did you use to pry speaker covers off? Metal tool or plastic?

Is there a particular area or edge that is best to start to pry speaker covers off?

Any damage at all to the black frame between speaker covers and aluminum housing when taking speaker covers off?

What tool(s) did you use to pry phone housing away from aluminum housing?

Did your replacement come with lens covers?

I think I'm mostly worried about causing damage to the black lip around phone housing when taking speaker covers off, and I know that part is mostly not replaceable.

Earlier in this thread someone had mentioned damaging that area when taking speaker covers off.
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
Finally got round to taking some better photos of the black. Still not fantastic, but best camera I've got unfortunately (really must spend some money on a decent dedicated camera).

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1xxcbLhfJQxT1ZPQjNJanh3ZWc/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1xxcbLhfJQxMVZ0cW9LTUEtUms/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1xxcbLhfJQxRFE2TGNYVE1oY1E/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1xxcbLhfJQxQk8zTGJWVVItZE0/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1xxcbLhfJQxSEJrajJnajgyY0U/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1xxcbLhfJQxM3ItVnVLckh5OGs/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1xxcbLhfJQxdml4TEY3VHN2NDA/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1xxcbLhfJQxVG1mcFBpN2VoNEU/view?usp=sharing
[One (M8) Accessories] alwin006:
1) Did you use hair dryer or heat gun? If hair dryer, how long to heat up?

I used a hair dryer for about 90secs on each speakers

2) What did you use to pry speaker covers off? Metal tool or plastic?

My plasic tools were too thick so I had to carefully use a thin razor blade. Just be patient.

3) Is there a particular area or edge that is best to start to pry speaker covers off?

I don't think there's a better area to start but I started on the left area of the speakers if that matters.

4) Any damage at all to the black frame between speaker covers and aluminum housing when taking speaker covers off?

On the Glacial Silver One M8 this frame is white but I didn't damage it. My previous top & bottom covers are also in perfect conditions.

5) What tool(s) did you use to pry phone housing away from aluminum housing?

I used regular guitar picks and some pry tool I had laying around.

6) Did your replacement come with lens covers?

Yes
[One (M8) Accessories] simone87stilo:
hello,

sorry but you took on the cover there is writing on the cover below as the original?

Those that are seen engraved backlit?

I'm waiting for my grgia taken by aliexpress

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hello,

sorry but you took on the cover there is writing on the cover below as the original?

Those that are seen engraved backlit?

I'm waiting for my grgia taken by aliexpress
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
My responses where warranted in

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[One (M8) Accessories] RedXXII:
I just wanted to say thank you for the other posters in this thread. Just ordered the red housing since i cracked my camera glass. I will post pictires when I get it.
[One (M8) Accessories] suparnemo:
Blue housings are available finally, with speaker grills, trays, and buttons too! I'm going to have to order one and give this a try.
[One (M8) Accessories] n1234d:
I think your m8 looks insane with the white edges!!! :D :D

I noticed that the grilles have a slight pinkish color compared to the rest of the body..
[One (M8) Accessories] ayyu3m:
Dude, this is just sexy as f***.

Congrats as you own an exclusive color combo. Damn awesome!!!!!
[One (M8) Accessories] SomeArabDude:
Hah! I didn't know you can replace one of those. :o
[One (M8) Accessories] y2jdmbfan:
Where at?
[One (M8) Accessories] n1234d:
Etradesupply
[One (M8) Accessories] suparnemo:
Aliexpress has them with the buttons, trays, and front speaker grills. Etradesupply has just the back.
[One (M8) Accessories] Zanketsu:
Hey guys and gals,

Can anyone who replaced their housing answer a question?

Is this slightly protruding black border/ridge around the screen part of the sceen or part of the housing? See below image:

[IMG="black border"]http://i.imgur.com/lfDaB6R.jpg[/IMG]

In a stupid freak accident involving cobblestones I've quite successfully scratched the side of the aluminum cover along with pretty much scraping off 1 cm of that black border :crying: - and I'm wondering if replacing the cover will fix both damaged areas... :confused:

anyways, thanks in advance! :)
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
Unfortunately not. The part you need is:

http://www.etradesupply.com/htc-one-m8-front-housing-without-top-and-bottom-cover-black.html

It's possible to replace but not easily
[One (M8) Accessories] Zanketsu:
Yeah, I feared as much. Thanks Chris.