Replacing button decal?

[Phawkes]

Anyone have any info on this? My "ok" button and some of the other's decal are starting to chip off and it makes it a real pain to look at. I just want to know if i have any options on replacing these or am I doomed to keep looking at them like this till they eventually all come off.

[scgdavis]

I have the same problem! Let me know what you find out!! Thank!


Anyone have any info on this? My "ok" button and some of the other's decal are starting to chip off and it makes it a real pain to look at. I just want to know if i have any options on replacing these or am I doomed to keep looking at them like this till they eventually all come off.

[Ayodeji13]

ditto i have same issue

[Phawkes]

really hoping someone has an answer for this

[mrmikemcguire]

I'm having the same problem. I actually just noticed it the other day. Its only on my End call button and my softkey on the same side. i'm pretty sure that its from taking it out of the holster and the little metal clip rubbing against it.

[Phawkes]

ah that makes sense. i knew it was coming from the holster but i couldnt understand why, would still love to know if we can replace em

[kweng_ca]

LOL, wow i thought i was the only one. Ive never dropped my phone but my top right soft key and windows key is completely chipped off clear now....it looks kinda cool actually lol....

[jerod429]

I used to work at a T-Mo Tech Center. There were about 20 out of the couple hundred of us who owned the wing. I introduced every one to XDA and often took friends' Wings home to upgrade thier ROM's. Over half of them had chipped buttons (ie Softkeys, Start, and OK). I always thought those friends didn't take care of thier Wings...until it happened to mine, and I am overly careful with it. I think the best thing we can do is let HTC know, this way It will be taken care of on future product releases.

Interesting post and I am glad the issue is being brought to daylight. It's not fun having a $400(+) phone have a $300(-) look.

[mighty whitey]

Did you work in Frisco? I work in RP at the Jefferson Commins site.

[ahmadh007]

Add me to the list, my ok button is completely scratched off, I thought it was just me :-D

[odm420]

add me to the list also my call button is chiped off were can we buy replacemet buttons

[Phawkes]

Wow this many ppl need new button decal and we all dont have a clue where to get it... I almost went as far as trying to get a replacement phone from t-mobile just so i could get em but sadly that didnt work out...

[mrmikemcguire]

As I stated before, it really didnt pop up until about 6-8 months after starting using it. Its coming from the little magnetic clip on the holster.

If not replacing the decals....what about the buttons? Is there anywhere you can buy just the front keypad.

I know you can buy a housing for about 55 bucks, may be worth it. Pretty sure that the front keypad comes with it. I found this...


http://cnn.cn/shop/tmobile-wing-housing-p-1839.html

[blazoner]

From that page:
"The camera cover and buttons are not included"

[Phawkes]

not a bad find at all, i think the buttons they are talking about is the keyboard seeing as those are the only ones missing. And it does say it has front keypad

[dougstoner]

Yeah, add me to the list too. My end button is starting to chip. Seems like a big problem. You think they would have maybe made the buttons clear plastic and painted them from the inside so it wouldn't scratch.:confused:

[Khmer123]

Add me too!

[vinomavcin]

So I have the same problem as you guys. I know a lot of people whose buttons are completely clear now... I found this site, but i wish i could just find the buttons to buy too. Any help would be appreciated.

Http://www.gsm4world.us/shop/tmobile-wing-housing-p-938.html

[LordPhong]

that's way too much just to replace the buttons.

To the guy that thinks it's his case: It's not your case. It's these cheap ass button. I don't use a case at all and it came off. Why couldn't they make it the same quality as the send/end (green/red) buttons? I'm sure the Herald users aren't having this problem.

[holiday5804]

that's way too much just to replace the buttons.

To the guy that thinks it's his case: It's not your case. It's these cheap ass button. I don't use a case at all and it came off. Why couldn't they make it the same quality as the send/end (green/red) buttons? I'm sure the Herald users aren't having this problem.

On my first wing the send/end buttons were chipping too. Like you said, a combination of cheap and poor design.

[danielrouse]

The right soft key is starting to chip away on my Wing. I'd be interested in purchasing just replacement buttons, but it seems they are difficult to track down. I'm surprised ebay doesn't have this kind of thing.

I'd suggest painting the trouble spots back in, but it'd probably just make things look worse... :confused:

[kibbles-n-bits]

ok guys i found a housing complete with buttons.......but get out your wallet

http://www.cellulardr.com/WingHousing.htm

[Phawkes]

wow 100... for buttons? thats just to pricey for me... no way i can afford that

[prodigalsunn]

add me to that list, i'mm just going to completly remove all the coverings on the buttons so at least they match, lol. it doesn't really look that bad either

[nodwink]

My buttons started chipping about a month after I got it, like everyone else, thought it was just me. Now I've just been painting them w/ car touch up paint. I just called HTC, and asked if there is a recall or something on it because it's obviously a faulty product if there are so many ppl w/ the same problem. I was swiftly informed that there is nothing faulty about the product, there is no recall, however, if I would like for them to repair it, I can sent it in for a "cosmetic repair" and that would be $75.

[Gojoe]

My buttons started chipping about a month after I got it, like everyone else, thought it was just me. Now I've just been painting them w/ car touch up paint. I just called HTC, and asked if there is a recall or something on it because it's obviously a faulty product if there are so many ppl w/ the same problem. I was swiftly informed that there is nothing faulty about the product, there is no recall, however, if I would like for them to repair it, I can sent it in for a "cosmetic repair" and that would be $75.

I have replaced my phone 3 times through T-mobile. It was under warranty--so FREEEEE! They told me no one else has reported the problem. I have tried, on this last one, to be extra carefull and it has lasted over one month. The others didn't last that long. WOW!

[whaleboner]

buttons come with NONE of the housing packs offered online.

[kelli8218]

I found buttons for sale on ebay... just search for tmobile wing buttons.... they sell em' for aBout 20 Bucks.

[D3TH METAL]

Here it is.


http://cgi.ebay.com/keyboard-buttons-key-press-for-T-MOBILE-WING-HTC-P4351_W0QQitemZ260283756149QQihZ016QQcategoryZ2033 6QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1 638Q2em118Q2el1247

[xmsleepR]

damn my buttons starting to chip too but my big concern is that keyboard is started to act up after a month of changing it where can I buy one thats not getting shipped to me from hong kong via ebay like i got this one?

[D3TH METAL]

Most if all the parts are coming from Hong Kong

[madcad]

You can buy the front buttons on this site for $9.99. Just wish they had the black ones. You can can also buy the black housing on ebay, just search HTC P4351, also found a red one.

http://cnn.cn/shop/wing-herald-c-277_387.html

[iPhone iWing]

I just took off all the paint rom the buttons... Looks great with it off.. Really good with the lights off!!! its bound to happen ne ways.... Just like paint on a car.. Gots to fade.. I can take pics to show you what now decalies looks like??

[POOPIE4279]

add me also my button decals are slowly coming off also

[rasta_yute]

i'd love pics of how the phone looks without it all, how'd you get it all off?

[nekrosoft13]

how hard is it to remove and replace the entire cover? any tutorials around?

[rasta_yute]

still no pictures, wanna stip mine off too, but scared.

[oliviakanzaki]

how hard is it to remove and replace the entire cover? any tutorials around?


Anyone possess the answer to the question???

[jonathancano]

You can buy the front buttons on this site for $9.99. Just wish they had the black ones. You can can also buy the black housing on ebay, just search HTC P4351, also found a red one.

http://cnn.cn/shop/wing-herald-c-277_387.html

I ordered these Sunday 05 October, 2008 and i got an email saying that they were shipped today. . .took more than a week before it left where it was coming from. If you may need these in the future i suggest ordering them WAY in advanced. as for me i'm missing my ok button and its driving me nuts.

[RedStar00]

http://www.gsm4world.us/t-mobile-wing-oem-black-full-housing-w-keyboard-outer-keypad-d-02464_232.html

85 bucks, and you get the black housing, black keypad and new keyboard.

[WhatzinyourphonE]

Thankyou! I had this problem happen to me after like five months of having it. Mine did the same thing, except it came all the way off. Im glad my phone broke and i got a new one. Now its back to normal. Im taking extra care of it now. Its the paint they used, theres no type of clear coat on it. so it make it easy to remove. I thought i was the only one to have that problem.

[livndeadgrl13]

i know you can replace the keys, you can find the key set on ebay, hope that helps, as far as stickers not sure if you can :)

[DJ_MiX]

I got the buttons off, but how do I put the new keys on? It's a very tight fit.
any one have any tips to get new buttons on without jamming and scratching new buttons

[aerovolce]

here's a dissassembly guide I found. Although it's for replacing the screen, it goes far enough for you to get to the buttons

http://www.modd3d.com/articles/item/how-to-replace-the-screen-in-your-t-mobile-wing

I need a button too. I just bought a wing on the cheap but missing a button. So if anyone finds a good cheap place to get one I'll be grateful. The cheapest one i found is on ebay for $16 including shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/keyboard-buttons-key-press-for-T-MOBILE-WING-HTC-P4351_W0QQitemZ250418500994QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_ Accessories?hash=item3a4e1b1582&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

[Payforfun]

here's a dissassembly guide I found. Although it's for replacing the screen, it goes far enough for you to get to the buttons

http://www.modd3d.com/articles/item/how-to-replace-the-screen-in-your-t-mobile-wing

I need a button too. I just bought a wing on the cheap but missing a button. So if anyone finds a good cheap place to get one I'll be grateful. The cheapest one i found is on ebay for $16 including shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/keyboard-buttons-key-press-for-T-MOBILE-WING-HTC-P4351_W0QQitemZ250418500994QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_ Accessories?hash=item3a4e1b1582&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50


$16 is pretty cheap. That's about what I paid for mine, and installed it about 2 weeks ago, and it makes such a difference!

Be sure to check on EBAY for the ones that come with the tool, T-5 or T-6,etc. I only had a small screwdriver, and it was a pain in the ass.

You only have to unclip the very top of the shell, to get the old buttons off.

[WhatzinyourphonE]

ok guys, so my brand new replacement wing witch has been in my hands for about four months. well it happened again. my top right soft key is chiping. its the wings design. Its usually the top softkeys, it looks like their bubbling up and ready to chip. Tmobile shud be on this! I am thinkin about getting it in all black, that housing is nice!

[isaacball123]

Infact i have them well i got them off ebay for like 4 bucks and also brought the tool but im a little scared to take my wing apart to replace them i will probabaly send it to doctor cell phone and have them do it for me thats if my phone mess's up again and need another repair im ure they will do it for free

[galino]

i finally bit the the bullet and bought replacement buttons on ebay but I just can't fit them into the housing.
Any tips/tricks out there from people who have successfully replaced their buttons because it is really is a tight fit and forcing them will make them break.

[Don420]

i finally bit the the bullet and bought replacement buttons on ebay but I just can't fit them into the housing.
Any tips/tricks out there from people who have successfully replaced their buttons because it is really is a tight fit and forcing them will make them break.


I am having the same trouble got this thing all apart in front of me but cant find hte trick to get the buttons in without breaking them any one give me a tip?

thanks
don