[Q] Bricked TF101 - any way out?

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Hi

So I have totally bricked my TF101, I basically ran the ARHD Super Wipe Full script and then stupidly hit reboot, rather than actually go an install anything.

Now my TF101 is stuck on the Asus boot screen and I can't get out of it. To top it off, my power button is totally messed up and doesn't really work anymore.

When I connect the TF101 to my computer (Win7) it tries to install the Asus MTP drivers (which fail because I get error 10, the device is not working, or something like that).

I can't get the machine into APX mode (or any other mode in that case) and I can't get ADB to work on it.

Have I totally baked the machine?

[FYI I have taken it back to Asus but for them to repair it, they say they have to change the motherboard and the cost would be HK$2,400].

Thanks in advance for any tips / suggestions.

Originally Posted by browngeek

Hi

So I have totally bricked my TF101, I basically ran the ARHD Super Wipe Full script and then stupidly hit reboot, rather than actually go an install anything.

Now my TF101 is stuck on the Asus boot screen and I can't get out of it. To top it off, my power button is totally messed up and doesn't really work anymore.

When I connect the TF101 to my computer (Win7) it tries to install the Asus MTP drivers (which fail because I get error 10, the device is not working, or something like that).

I can't get the machine into APX mode (or any other mode in that case) and I can't get ADB to work on it.

Have I totally baked the machine?

[FYI I have taken it back to Asus but for them to repair it, they say they have to change the motherboard and the cost would be HK$2,400].

Thanks in advance for any tips / suggestions.

So power button doesn't work at all?

If that's the case then I'm afraid your tablet is kinda paperweight..

Try downloading universal naked drivers and install them.. that might help in installing / recognising your tablet... I'm out of suggestions....

You can try this.. let the battery drain out.. press down volume down button and then plug your tablet into power.. as soon as screen boots up hit volume up button that should take you into recovery... once in recovery do the needful.... good luck

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Did you try using compressed air on the buttons? Maybe you just have some pocket lint in there.

As a last ditch effort, you could wait for it to shut down, hold volume down, and then plug it in. If your tf boots, it will respond to the boot time commands.

APX mode might be better since you won't need any button commands once you get in. I think ASUS changes the usb ID every once in a while to keep windows users on their toes. It doesn't seem to be an issue with linux.

"As a last ditch effort, you could wait for it to shut down, hold volume down, and then plug it in. If your tf boots, it will respond to the boot time commands."

If you can do this and get into recovery you'd be closer, what recovery do you have installed? I have twrp and it supports external sd which saved me when i did this. ..

Thanks guys.

I have already tried the universal naked drivers, without luck.

I was using an old Roach recovery.

Will try the other methods. Otherwise I'm going to take it down to one of the computer centres in HK to see if these guys can do anything (and hopefully cheaper than what Asus are asking for).

Originally Posted by browngeek

Thanks guys.

I have already tried the universal naked drivers, without luck.

I was using an old Roach recovery.

Will try the other methods. Otherwise I'm going to take it down to one of the computer centres in HK to see if these guys can do anything (and hopefully cheaper than what Asus are asking for).

Dude before going try pressing volume down option what I said before...

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Originally Posted by udupa82

Dude before going try pressing volume down option what I said before...

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Hi, yep, tried your suggestion, however its not getting past the boot screen. It does make a little clicking sound, but won't budge.

Originally Posted by browngeek

Hi, yep, tried your suggestion, however its not getting past the boot screen. It does make a little clicking sound, but won't budge.

I hope u can fix it.. good luck...

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OK, so opened up the Bezel, following this guide:

http://www.transformerforums.com/for...on-issues.html

Seems my power button is totally fried as even with the bezel open it doesn't work at all.

It should go to boot screen if ur pressing vol - it should boot into recovery I don't thinked the button fried:sly:

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