CREAKING/CLICKING SOUNDS on the LOWER LEFT CORNER

ugotproblemz · Nov 30, 2012

So i was doing a final check before i go ahead and unlock bootloader and start flashing since unlocking voids your warranty with google.

upon inspections, i found out that when i PUSH on the lower left corner on the phone, it creaks PRETTY loudly, it almost sounded like im clicking on my mouse....

Anyone else got this!??!?!

ceejay83 · Nov 30, 2012

look at the frame of your phone. mine wasn't flush where the chrome and rubber frames met, and had to rma it

ugotproblemz · Nov 30, 2012

no, everything look uniform. Same color and all. it just clicks when i push out.

Also not when i plug in my charger and wiggle it a bit. it makes some noise....i know its not my charging cord cuz i use like 3 different ones.

Thanks,

kchino · Nov 30, 2012

You can relock the bootloader that's a non issue. I have the creaking clicking sound too but on the left side above the volume rocker. I was going to exchange it but went to the T-Mobile store and the sales reps N4 and the display unit do the same thing. No unevenness in the bezel to case on any of them either. I decided there are worse problems in the world.

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chiensibut · Nov 30, 2012

i dont have this issue, phone really feel solid!

CrAYoN_EaTeR · Nov 30, 2012

Have the same thing on the left side of the USB port looks flush but I can push it in a little and it makes a noise doesn't seem to be doing any hard and it doesn't look off so I'm fine with it

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nyijedi · Nov 30, 2012

I have the same creaking in the bottom left corner, right below the speaker. It creaks if I squeeze the two ends of the glass, or if I squeeze the bezel in that area. I'm slightly nervous that this may contribute to the back glass cracking, but I think that's probably being overly paranoid. I actually ordered a torx T5 screwdriver to see if loosening and tightening the screw in that area makes a difference. I'll post back here once I get the screwdriver and try it out.

SefEXE · Nov 30, 2012

nyijedi said:
I have the same creaking in the bottom left corner, right below the speaker. It creaks if I squeeze the two ends of the glass, or if I squeeze the bezel in that area. I'm slightly nervous that this may contribute to the back glass cracking, but I think that's probably being overly paranoid. I actually ordered a torx T5 screwdriver to see if loosening and tightening the screw in that area makes a difference. I'll post back here once I get the screwdriver and try it out.

Please do. I'm a sufferer as well and just thought a few minutes ago if tightening the screws could help. Because if that's all it is, then... BALLIN'.

But seriously, even if it doesn't help, I think I'll be able to live with it. I mean I don't normally squeeze the bottom of the phone like that.

Perf_white_gt · Nov 30, 2012

Patently waiting for a reply

nyijedi · Dec 1, 2012

I should have the screwdriver by Wednesday, according to USPS. I will update everyone once I get it.

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illmatic416 · Dec 1, 2012

nyijedi said:
I should have the screwdriver by Wednesday, according to USPS. I will update everyone once I get it.

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I have tried the Torx screwdriver for this issue. It doesn't do anything. My first Nexus was really bad with this problem, picking it up would cause a creak...you could even push the bezel at the bottom left corner and it would feel "mushy", as there was some slight give. I got an RMA and the replacement unit arrived yesterday. Same issue, but not as bad as the first one...there's no give on the bezel, but squeezing that left corner can produce a creak. Looking at the teardown on iFixit, I don't see what would cause this other than glue from the back or pressure on the speaker unit.

ugotproblemz · Dec 1, 2012

oh damn, that issue is worst than mines. Good luck on it bro

mines is just pushing in on the corner...i can pretty much live with it since i have my bumper on 24/7 but im thinking about getting a rma.

what do you guys think? rma or no?

nyijedi · Dec 1, 2012

ugotproblemz said:
oh damn, that issue is worst than mines. Good luck on it bro

mines is just pushing in on the corner...i can pretty much live with it since i have my bumper on 24/7 but im thinking about getting a rma.

what do you guys think? rma or no?

If that's the only issue, and it's not that bad, I wouldn't rma it. The chances of getting one with something else wrong make it not worth it in my view.

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ugotproblemz · Dec 1, 2012

yea, besides the corner issue, i have the buzzing from the earpiece as well..but other than that. everything else is perfect.

thanks

nyijedi · Dec 11, 2012

The creaking in the lower left of my N4 seems to have gotten worse. It's not a huge deal, especially since I normally keep my N4 in a TPU case, but it is annoying. Anyone else notice the same thing? I'm tempted to put a very small amount of crazy glue near where the glass and plastic meet in that corner (ever since a tiny amount of crazy glue completely fixed the screen lift problem with my N7, it's been on my mind for various fixes).

late8 · Dec 12, 2012

I have the same thing on the upper left corner just above the volume button. Again this is on the plastic surround. If I hold in landscape for example the area my left thumb goes lands right there and it creaks hell. However it won't do it again unless I press slightly on the glass in the same area and it clicks.

These all sound like clips or something not clicking into place.

My volume rocker was loose from day one, now the power button is getting loose the more I use it.

Poor BQ IMO.

daddioj · Dec 12, 2012

I need to stay out of these forums you guys are making me paranoid looking for things I shouldn't. like squeezing my phone and doing all sorts of strange things lmao

Locksmith81 · Dec 12, 2012

daddioj said:
I need to stay out of these forums you guys are making me paranoid looking for things I shouldn't. like squeezing my phone and doing all sorts of strange things lmao

Every time I grope my phone it makes a noise

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nyijedi · Dec 12, 2012

daddioj said:
I need to stay out of these forums you guys are making me paranoid looking for things I shouldn't. like squeezing my phone and doing all sorts of strange things lmao

Haha. Don't go too crazy. The creaking, at least in my case, is a minor annoyance. It's not a big deal. I've learned a long time ago that there's no such thing as a perfect phone.

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fresh_TD · Dec 13, 2012

nyijedi said:
Haha. Don't go too crazy. The creaking, at least in my case, is a minor annoyance. It's not a big deal. I've learned a long time ago that there's no such thing as a perfect phone.

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You guys are crazy.. you paid $300/$350 for this device, why would you settle for something that has defects?? Get a replacement from Google.. Cmon man

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