Battery cover seems loose

[.PoNeH]

Anyone have the same problem? My friend just got a brand new Dash, and the battery cover on the back of the unit seems to give in a little like mine. It's very prone to opening up when taking out of your pocket. Anyone have a fix for this? I was thinking of getting a new cover from eBay, but I figured it would yield the same results.

[PhoenixAG]

I think all of the excalibur phones have the same problem because I had the same and my friend did too.

Our solution:

Open the battery cover.
Put very small pieces of scotch tape where the screws are (on the sides).
About 1cm or less should do perfectly. Stick them near the screws or on top.
See the problem disappear :)

My phone feels much more solid now that the slight give in the battery cover is gone.

Also, I got a new Mugen 1200mah battery for the phone. I noticed it was probably slightly thicker than the original, maybe 1mm or less. So I removed the scotch tape and installed it and the cover sits beautifully. No creaking at all!

Hope this helps.

[huemedia]

Yeah,

I have had the same issue.

My fix was to cut my buss. card to fit the dimensions of the battery. I then place it over the battery and then put the battery cover back on. The battery cover is much tighter and you have the added security of a buss card if your phone gets lost!!!!!!

[.PoNeH]

Wow guys, awesome tips. I'm glad to discover that I am not the only one suffering from this.

I actually just purchased the Mugen 1200mAh battery for the phone as well. I guess I'll wait for it to arrive before trying the tape and card strategies. :)

PS - BTW, do you notice a significant gain in juice with this battery? If I don't charge my phone everynight, I can expect it to die halfway between the next day. I am hoping to be able to get at least 2 full days with this battery as I do a lot of weekend traveling.

[egosumpaul]

I decide to buy one of those thin rubber covers for the S621 (5.00 bucks), fits great and protects from falling. Battery cover is permanently tight.

[PhoenixAG]

Regarding the Mugen:

Well, I just installed it yesterday so I am not sure, but I think there's a slight improvement. To tell you the truth, I am so used to charging my phone every night that I haven't really tested it.

Will give it a try and let you know.

Btw, with the Mugen, the cover now fits so well and feels so solid..its great!

[PhoenixAG]

Update:

Well, after using it for a few days, I can say that is battery is a very definite improvement over the 960mah one. I am trying to finish the 6th Harry Potter book on iSilo (reading it again to refresh my memory before the 7th comes out) and mostly, I am reading whenever I get the time to read.

That, coupled with checking mail through EDGE and lots of small calls, SMS sending, etc..

I am left with about 55-60% battery at night.
Earlier, it used to be more on the 25-35% side.

Downsides:

One day, my phone turned off on its own. This happened twice. The first time I turned it back on, my keylock was still on.
I haven't noticed the problem since that day but its something to consider. But, I had also installed Sprite Mobile Swipe and a few games on that day so maybe it was to do with them.

Anyway, its working perfectly now so I am very happy :)

[~Dragon~]

Hi All! :)
Where I can find a Mugen 1200mah? Please write a link.

[PhoenixAG]

Hi, please search for Eten Webshop in Google. It's the first link you get.
I don't know whether we are allowed to post links here.

[.PoNeH]

This battery is awesome. It is a lil thicker, as mentioned, and it does make the back cover a lot sturdier. It also adds a lot of juice over the original. Highly recommend it.