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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Where can I get LCD panel for Galaxy Tab 2 7.0?

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:41:59 -0700

My GT 2 7.0 digitizer was broken, so I replaced it using heating gun. But after the replacement my lcd panel does not show any pictures. (I still can listen sounds when I touch the screen so new digitizer works). I guess I broke the lcd panel when I was replacing the digitizer. The problem is I cannot find where to buy LCD panel for GT 2 7.0. There are so many posts about GT 2 10.1 but 7.0 and I only can find new digitizers, not LCD panel itself for GT 2 7.0.

Can anybody send me the link? (Amazon is preferable)

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Can I remove the plastic cover on back?

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:26:51 -0700

The back of the note 10 has a plastic covering with some openings in it that differ from the thin protective tear offs that were all around it when I purchased the note. Is there any reason not to remove it? It's getting rather tattered in places and feels raggedy. Thanks.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Why wont my tab charge?

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:10:52 -0700

When I plug in my tab to charge there is an X over the energy symbol if there is more than 50% of charge left. I have to restart my tab when it shows it is less than 50% charged then plug it in then it will start to charge. If i dont restart it there is an X over the energy symbol. If the battery is completely depleted it will charge butvety slowly.

⟐ Commented May 22, 2013 at 10:10 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: forgot screen lock pattern

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:27:32 -0700

galaxy tab p1000. i have forgotten my unlock pattern .can any one help please ?

⟐ Commented May 21, 2013 at 3:27 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Digitizer not working after tear down

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:13:48 -0700

After tear down and replacement of the glass/digitizer the digitizer isn't working. Any ideas or things I could check would be appreciated. I've already checked the cable which is seated fully.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Where is a trusted OEM digitizer available from?

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:44:58 -0700

Where do you recommend we buy the digitizer from?

⟐ Answered May 14, 2013 at 10:44 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: mass storage problem...please help

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:53:30 -0700

it doesn't connect to my pc anymore.... it doesn't even show when connected..before when connected to my pc, there's a cross X sign on it... now it show the charge icon and doesn't go to mass storage mode... i'm outta ideas...

⟐ Commented May 13, 2013 at 11:53 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: What should I do,if I cannot power on my samsung tablet device

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:40:02 -0700

how to fix my samsung tablet device since i cannot power on .I was watching in you tube and then it suddenly hangs up and i tried to power off my device and yet it does, but sad to say that until now i cannot open my device nothing will appear in the screen. I have no idea how to fix it. I really need your help.Thank you

⟐ Answered May 13, 2013 at 11:40 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Samsung Galaxy Tab powers on then powers off?

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:42:31 -0700

My galaxy tab has suddenly stopped turning on. The samsung screen turns on but then turns off. I have done research including trying the power + volume up and all that does is show me the battery symbol on the screen but its gray and completely empty. If I do power + volume down all it does is downloading...do not turn off target. I have insurance but I would basically have to pay $150 for a refurbished one which I don't want to do. Especially since I originally paid $199 for it. Will removing the battery or even replacing it help? I would love some advice...

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Why does my tablet respond to S-Pen but not my fingers?

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:54:51 -0700

I just finished repairing one problem I had, where the screen gets all discolored. Once I closed it up and started it, it would not respond to my touch, nothing. I tried the S-Pen and it worked fine. Does anyone know what could have caused this? I reopened it and check the ribbon connections, the only one that looks questionable was the central ribbon cable. Now, I don't know much about electronics, but I noticed that on all the other connectors for the ribbon cables, there was a locking switch. I don't think the connection this ribbon cable has one, and I fear that out of ignorance I may have damaged the connector attempting to flip the non-existent locking mechanism. I believe this to be the cable that connects to the front screen (Not the LCD), and is what is used to communicate the touch input. So I think this is where my problem lies. Can someone enlighten me with their perspective on this issue? I think it must be a damaged connector (requiring me to get a replacement motherboard), the ribbon cable isn't fully connected (tried my best), or something else I am not seeing. Hopefully it is fixable, I would hate to have to scrap a tablet just after 5 months of use. Could it possibly be a broken or damaged digitizer? I have dropped it a few times.

⟐ Commented May 9, 2013 at 11:54 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: My screen is all wonky?

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:12:14 -0700

While browsing Instagram, I went to my friend's page. All of a sudden, the device froze. I pressed the power button to turn it off, then tried to turn it back on. It didn't turn on, but I could faintly see an outline of the items I had been looking at. When I hold the power button for a moment, it flashes, but goes back to black. What does that mean?

⟐ Answered May 8, 2013 at 6:12 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: My galaxy tab the screen was hang

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:58:51 -0700

sometimes when i using the galaxy tab its stuck the sceen was hang.i try to turn off but doesnt work.i bought less than 1 week but already have problem im charging only 3 hrs and befor charge i make sure it already drain the battery.

⟐ Answered May 2, 2013 at 9:58 pm -0700

Samsung E60: How can I fix a garbled e-ink screen?

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:59:49 -0700

I have a Samsung ereader E60 bought in the UK which uses e-ink for display. Afte carrying it around for a day in jacket pocket (soft down jacket) I noticed the screen was garbled and though the unit was powering on (a blue LED comes on) and parts of the screen flashed (the whole screen normally flashed 4 times while powering on) the display was bands of grey. The position of the bands have been static, but the grayscale within the bands change over time, and varied from reboot to reboot. Sometimes part of a band dispays some characters and sometimes not. The characters are from file names of documents in the device memory, and I have chekced this through USB.

My feeling is that either the display is malfunctioning or the display addressing hardware or software. The bands tend to lead me towards the former explanation. I have located the Samsung service manual for this product but its somewhat cryptic (I guess its not for Samsung engineers, as they are familiar with the board and wiring nomenclatures). I am technically knowledgable enought o take apart the device, but would really appreciate guidance in isolating the problem. Thanks

⟐ Edited May 2, 2013 at 3:59 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: The device is not recognising the inserted SIM

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:35:10 -0700

Took the device to the service centre, they claim that the pins are broken, is it possible? is it so weak? Is there a solution, need help.

⟐ Edited April 24, 2013 at 5:35 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Why Samsung home application has stopped unexpectedly?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:21:52 -0700

process com.sec.android.app.twlauncher

⟐ Answered April 23, 2013 at 3:21 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: My phone doesn't charge unless it is completely shutdown

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:01:46 -0700

it doesn,t charge if it is on

it must be completely off to charge

please help me

⟐ Answer edited April 22, 2013 at 9:01 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: The mobile does not charge unless it is completely shutdown

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:37:13 -0700

when i use the mobile it doesnot charge at all so i shutdown the mobile to charge it and wasit for 6 hours to get full battery

⟐ Marked as duplicate April 22, 2013 at 8:37 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Sim Slot Damaged Help?

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:57:56 -0700

my kid inserted the sim the wrong way and now its not even recognising the sim ,it does show signal bars and just says not registered on network ? is it the slot or is it software related .

⟐ Answer deleted April 19, 2013 at 9:57 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Can I fix charging port?

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:09:47 -0700

I dropped my tablet on it's corner. The screen didn't break and everything works fine but it won't charge now. Can I replace the charging port, should I pay someone else to, or should I just watch for a replacement tablet?

⟐ Answered April 17, 2013 at 1:09 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: My Galaxy tab 2 7 inc dead

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:10:32 -0700

samsung galaxy tab2 7 inch, total dead due to hit the water, when I connect the laptop sometimes disjointed and broken again, what should I do for my galaxy, .....

thank you

⟐ Commented April 14, 2013 at 9:10 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Wont turn on and says download custom OS

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:28:53 -0700

One day it turned off and I tried holding down the power and volume up it says it needed to download a custom OS or press down on the volume button for restart and everytime I go to restart it just stays at the 'samsung' screen and when I go to download it will just stay on the screen of the android character and says downloading but will just stay like that until it turns off, please someone help

⟐ Answer edited April 7, 2013 at 6:28 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Why can't I connect to a wifi network?

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:02:56 -0700

my Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet suddenly stopped connecting to my wifi modem. I get momentarily connected with an excellent signal, but the tablet keeps trying to reconnect and doesn't stay on.

Samsung service says that they can fix it remotely, for $100. for a month of coverage.

⟐ Answered April 4, 2013 at 12:02 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Half my screen is covered with colored lines. Can I fix this?

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:58:07 -0700

The screen is covered on one side by colored lines. If I accurately guess where input buttons are I can still navigate via touch screen so that is still working. I just cannot see the entire desktop because of the colored lines. The system was not dropped or jarred in any way...just turned it on and half the desktop is gone. Can I repair this myself or should I take it somewhere? (I am an IT guy) If I need to take it somewhere, where can I find a list of service centers? If I can fix it myself, I would love some advise or a howto.

Regards,

Mike

⟐ Commented March 25, 2013 at 8:58 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Increase of ram memory

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 09:07:57 -0700

How can I increase ram memory in Samsung galaxy tab 2.?

My total memory I is 770MB space, but I need more memory for installing more apps. I got a 32gb external memory card also. Can anyone solve my problem?

⟐ Commented March 9, 2013 at 9:07 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: sim card tray replacement

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:06:35 -0700

hey

I just recently bought a new note 10.1 and wanted to insert my macro sim with adaptor so i can use my inlimited data on tablet .But as i removed the sim after small pieces of metal came out as well and now i need to replace the sim card tray and i cant find any directions or manuals how i will do it

⟐ Commented January 13, 2013 at 7:06 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Need more detailed specification on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:49:54 -0700

Today i found a new device on Cellhub.com. device name is Samsung Galaxy note with 2yr T-Mobile contract only $219.99. is it true ?

is it same device ?

please visit for more information - http://www.cellhub.com/t-mobile-cell-pho...

⟐ Answered January 13, 2013 at 5:49 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: The touch screen broke

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:17:47 -0700

My samsung galaxy fell on the floor and broke the screen, how to change the screen?

⟐ Answered January 12, 2013 at 2:17 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: red cross mark upon charging signal, afraid of bettry drainage

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:16:51 -0700

can u please give the solution about a red cross mark upon charging signaL, while i connect my charge the charging appears wid a red cross mark on bettry signal i tried almost every solution bt it didnt come back to the normal way to charge, plz plz plz help i eagrly await ur response.

⟐ Answered January 2, 2013 at 5:16 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Vendors for replacement battery

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:04:52 -0700

Need to replace battery for Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 in. and cannot find a vendor not even Samsung itself.

⟐ Answered December 16, 2012 at 5:04 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Samsung Galaxy Tab Screen Replacement

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:38:12 -0700

Can you make a visual step-by-step guide for The Samsung Galaxy Tab?

⟐ Answered November 13, 2012 at 6:38 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: after upgrading the internal storage has decreased?

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:01:21 -0700

I upgraded my tab 7.7 to jellybean4.1.1 the internal storage has decreased from16 to12 why?

⟐ Answered October 23, 2012 at 6:01 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Why is my tab keep on saying application Samsung Home has stopped?

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:21:36 -0700

my tab keeps saying "the application Samsung Home (process com.sec.android.app.twlauncher) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again" help me to solve it

⟐ Answer edited September 20, 2012 at 8:21 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Where to order a replacement screen?

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:27:08 -0700

I have cracked my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, so where do I go to purchase a new screen? I plan on doing the work myself.

⟐ Answered September 14, 2012 at 3:27 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Increasing RAM in Samsung Galaxy tab

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:27:25 -0700

can I increase the RAM in Samsung Galaxy Tab from 512MB to a higher value, say 1 MB or 2MB. If yes how do I do it

⟐ Answered September 7, 2012 at 11:27 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Can we replace Internal NAND flash memory of Samsung galaxy tab

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:52:02 -0700

Can we replace Internal NAND flash memory of Samsung galaxy tab 8.9 from 16GB to 32GB

⟐ Answered July 21, 2012 at 9:52 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Why does my battery have such a short life?

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:37:46 -0700

Why does the battery has to be recharged nonstop?i have the tab for less than a year.how can i fix it?

⟐ Answer deleted July 16, 2012 at 9:37 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: when removing the back cover?

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:14:45 -0700

Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1

I need to change the digitizer and when I first remove that back cover and open the tablet, must I remove anything (such as battery, cables) ? I was wondering if the heat gun would ruin any other parts due to heat?

⟐ Commented May 22, 2012 at 1:14 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1: How to disassembly Repair Digitizer in Galaxy 10.1?

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:31:55 -0700

Hello everyone,

i have been looking for video examples of how to disassembly the digitizer in a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Did any one came across with the same issue? Are there any tips of how to do this? Please reply when possible to: ozone1pt@yahoo.com

Haapy new year to everyone!!

⟐ Commented March 23, 2012 at 9:31 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Can I dismantle the camera on it!?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:38:39 -0700

I'm looking to use the galaxy tab as my in car entertainment tocuhscreen device. Not happy with the products that are there in the market. so heres wht i need to do i need to dismantle the camera that is in the rear and extend it and use it as a reverse camera for my car. where i wish to mount it on the bumper all the way from the car dashboard! Can any one help me out on this!?

Thanks,

Darrel Antony

⟐ Answered February 7, 2012 at 11:38 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: How to re-solder usb cable

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:24:29 -0700

i found out that my galaxy tab's (7" P1000) usb cable was cut off at the USB extremity (the one that goes into the PC or Charger, not the one that goes to the GTab).

And to fix it i need to know the right order to solder the wires to the usb extremity; i have blue, red, white, and green wires that goes to 4 soldering point.

i hope you understood my problem and will help me fix it,

Thanks

⟐ Answer accepted January 28, 2012 at 4:24 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Ram how to access it?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:32:22 -0700

Hi,

I have the Samsung 7" Tab and it keeps saying that it's almost out of memory how do I access it?

⟐ Answered January 16, 2012 at 6:32 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Where to buy a samsung galaxy tab's battery

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:35:25 -0700

I've seen your explanation about "Installing Samsung Galaxy Tab Battery" and I need the more important : the battery itself! may you indicate me the place or the website I can find it please.

⟐ Answered January 2, 2012 at 11:35 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Is the battery the same in the SGH-T847 as in the cdma

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:15:06 -0700

I have the Tmobile 7 inch Tab and my battery is about shot. I have looked and find tons of replacement batteries for the P1000 model but none can confirm it is the same in the Tmobile gsm modle which is model SGH-T849. Can anyone confirm all the 7 inch galaxy tabs use the same battery??

⟐ Answered December 22, 2011 at 10:15 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: does not boot up to desktop only black screen showing "samsung"

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:57:59 -0700

When I try to turn on the tab, it goes through the welcome screen only to end up stuck on a black screen showing "samung". I tried to do a reboot using the volume and power button with no luck.

⟐ Answered December 3, 2011 at 2:57 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: GPS is not working properly

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:44:49 -0700

GPS connection is very weak and once established comes on and off. Navigation is not possible.

A satelite test brought the result, that the tablet finds only one satelite while my TomTom Navi sees 5 satelites in the same place.

⟐ Answered December 1, 2011 at 4:44 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Won't restart after loading software - red screen

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:30:06 -0700

Downloaded and tried to install new software on TAB. TAB rebooted, software started to install, but then TAB display went into a "red screen" saying Kernal rejected software and stopped. I've now got a light blue glowing screen and can't turn off the TAB. I've tried holding down the Power Key but to no avail. Can't reboot it. HELP! HELP!

⟐ Answered November 14, 2011 at 8:30 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Is there FM chip in the GTab 1000?

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:56:20 -0700

Not online radio /over wifi .../ FM radio like walkman mp3 players ?

⟐ Answer edited June 16, 2011 at 3:56 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Put Micro SD card in Sim Slot, resulting in dead Galaxy Tab

Thu, 26 May 2011 17:21:16 -0700

The Micro SD card was accidently put in the wrong slot. Unable to retrieve the Galaxy Tab heated up and then stopped working totally. I expect this will not be covered by warranty. What parts do I need to replace and will dismantling the unit give me access to the sim slot.

⟐ Answer edited May 26, 2011 at 5:21 pm -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Sim card slot spoil, where can I get the spare parts

Wed, 11 May 2011 03:12:33 -0700

I accidentally put my micro sd card into sim card slot and not the sim card slot spoil, it cant read any sim card.

⟐ Commented May 11, 2011 at 3:12 am -0700

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Where is it possible to find a front panel?

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:00:02 -0700

Hello,

I just let me Galaxy Tab fall, and since the weather was very cold, the front panel gets broken. The device is still usable but I would like to be able to change the front panel. If I am able to find this piece alone, I think I would be able to follow the teardown guide.

Thanks in advance,

Pascal

⟐ Answered March 18, 2011 at 2:00 pm -0700