Z4 tablet creaking - Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi
When i press certain points on the back and display of my z4 tablet it creaks
Does it happen to you too?
Thank you very much

Anybody?

It started for me spontaneously the same way after some weeks. But now it seems to be gone almost. Seems the glue reattached after a while. But it took weeks to "recover" and it's not hundred percent gone
I never had such problems with my Xperia tablet Z before :-\

allofmex said:
It started for me spontaneously the same way after some weeks. But now it seems to be gone almost. Seems the glue reattached after a while. But it took weeks to "recover" and it's not hundred percent gone
I never had such problems with my Xperia tablet Z before :-\
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thanks, for some reason it also makes a clickking sound when i press the display on the top left corner, anybody has that?

My tablet has developed the same problem, it sounds like air is trapped under the display but it could just be glue. Seems to be worse around the front camera and top left. Has yours stopped? as it's been a few months since the last post

Same thing here
Hi,
I have a similar problem with my Z4. When I press a certain area in the middle of the upper-left quarter of the display or the same spot from the back, it's creaking. It doesn't make any problems in usage, but it's annoying. Would slowly heating it with a hairdryer on the back for a few minutes make it better or worse?
Thank you!

Same problem
Same problem to my z4 tablet
In the left upper half, near the sony logo (about 3cm below it), the tablet do de same noise every time i boot it up (in my case maybe the back camera?)..
Now the creaking appears only sporadically (I didn't do anything).

Son of a gun , I was loving this tablet until I read and started squeezing mine which also creaks. Center right area.
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Me too
I am having the same issue, in what sounds like the same spot. It's actually my second z4 tablet after sending the first back because of this issue. It actually doesn't bother me that much, but I worry about the problem getting worse and it being too long after I bought it for them to honour the warranty....
I am glad to see some people said it got better, maybe I will just put up with it. Any hoping for any suggestions.

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[Q] Strange screen problem

Hello everyone!
I'm new here, and don't normally post on forums about technical issues (too nervous!) but something very odd came up on my Galaxy s2 today and my google-fu has failed me so far in finding anything similar.
I got it at the beginning of September this year, keep it in one of those leather wallet cases to protect it (and a screen protector), and during the day it mainly just sits on my desk at work. For some reason however, today, this just appeared (see attachments).
It's a small, lilac-purple smudge in the lower right hand corner. It doesn't move when the screen moves, and the touchscreen still works just fine. You can also still see images below it, it just tints them purple. It's less visible when the screen is brighter, but still kind of there.
I have turned it off an on again, turned it off and removed the battery, and left it off for a while to cool down. It was still there when I turned the phone back on.
As far as I know there is no water damage, and I don't believe it has been in contact with any magnets (apart from the mini one that clasps the case shut). I'm completely baffled! Is it a defect, or something I've somehow managed to cause? I've tried to be very careful, as I know what a klutz I am! The phone is also not rooted or hacked in any way.
If anyone has any thoughts or advice, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thank you very much
I think is magnet
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I wondered the same thing, but I left it on a table next to my bed overnight and it seems to have gotten worse - the purple has spread further on to the screen.
muhamet said:
I think is magnet
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+1
to which is why never used a case with magnet.
OP:
It will get progressively worse even if magnet is no where near now.
The purple tint on the entire screen is definitely a defect... get it changed from the Samsung Service Centre! Even I had this problem and my phone atm is at the Service Centre...
There are lot of quality control issues with the SGS2 display...
Never a Samsung again!

Screen comming loose

Anyone else had this?
Seem the screen is comming loose in one corner. Can push it down again, but it comes back up after a minute or so.
That's weird... Have you dropped it or something?
I'd try to get it replaced asap
That happened to my galaxy sL (without dropping it).. Send it to a service center and it will get replaced without a cost (considering you have warranty)
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Replacement! No other go. First time hearing about this wierd problem..
Neo121183 said:
Anyone else had this?
Seem the screen is comming loose in one corner. Can push it down again, but it comes back up after a minute or so.
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I have the same problem, in the lower left corner.
But my SGS2 dropped a few times and there are some scratches... I'm not sure about the guarantee... :S
Same here. Back button corner. Also the light can be seen inbetween the metal rim and the button in the dark.
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Think my top left corner is starting to get loose aswell, can press it slightly down sometimes.
Can feel and hear it moving.
Guess ill go get it repaired before warranty runs out
My friend had the same problem.
His SP repaired the device
Happy days
nope.mine drop quite a few times before, but still working fine.
Ive researched abit to try find the cause of it, im not sure but in my case it seems to be because of cpu heat, as my loose corner is where the phone gets really hot during games and some applications.
And i think the screen lens is glued to the amoled screen, in dissasembloy videos i see ppl heatup the edges around the screen to *melt* the glue so they can remove the screen glass.
Anyway contacted those i bought it from and waiting for service, as i want it fixed.

Suggestions - Right side creaking

Well I've just noticed the right side of my tablet has a creak to it. Seems a little loose and am not sure what to do. Am I correct in assuming that the creaking will just get worse in time and potentially come apart completely? Anyone else experiencing this?
Not sure what to do. I've got until Jan. 24th to return it to Best Buy but other than this issue, I love this thing and don't want to get rid of it since the chances of getting a replacement are extremely slim.
I have seen several people comment about the right side seems loose. The bottom right area in the black trim area has a little noise and creak in it when tapped or pressed on mine. My middle left screen area has a little clunk in it when tapped like the glass has a slight gap between in and the screen behind.
I have considered returning mine also because of this but if it is normal, I don't want to since I may get one that is worse. Everything else works fine with mine.
Mine Loose Too
Just got my gray prime 64 yesterday and I did notice the right side of the screen seems loose and protrudes up further than the rest of the display. It almost seems like there might be something too bulky below it preventing it from laying flat.
I have it to, but to the right of the charger slot. It seems like a common issue. You have months worth of repair warranty so if it gets worse you can always send it to ASUS and they'll likely repair it.
Moothead2 said:
I have it to, but to the right of the charger slot. It seems like a common issue. You have months worth of repair warranty so if it gets worse you can always send it to ASUS and they'll likely repair it.
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Yeah - seems like they all have this defect.
Mine is on the upper left were the volume rocker is. Gets a little annoying.
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TheKricket said:
Yeah - seems like they all have this defect.
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Is it really all of them? I've been keeping a list of things to look out for once Amazon finally ships my Prime and I didn't think this is an unavoidable issue (as with GPS). Correct me if I'm wrong, please.
same
I am experiencing the same creaking on the right bezel, about 3/4 of the way up. It was not creaking right out of the box, it started after about 5 days of heavy usage. I am not too worried about it at the moment.
( note: this is my first complaint about my tfp, I love my prime.)
I have slight creaking near the volume rocker. its my only gripe with my device. I rarely if ever hear it, but I know its there and it bugs me.
Moothead2 said:
I have it to, but to the right of the charger slot. It seems like a common issue. You have months worth of repair warranty so if it gets worse you can always send it to ASUS and they'll likely repair it.
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Does this come with the typical, one year warrenty? How do you even get in contact with them for a repair? This is only getting worse I've noticed and I also have 8 dead pixels. I really want a brand new one but doesn't look like any of my Best Buy's around me are going to get them anytime soon. How do I go about getting them to fix it?
Must be more an issue with the 64s. My two 32 models didn't have this issue.
I've tried out 3 Primes (Champagne 32GB, 2X Gray 32GB), and none have had this issue.
wynand32 said:
I've tried out 3 Primes (Champagne 32GB, 2X Gray 32GB), and none have had this issue.
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I wish mine wasn't as bad as it is. It's to the point where I won't even hold it with my right hand because I'm afraid it'll break it.
Yes - mine creaks too in a few spots.
But it is not that bad....
Mine is on the top left. Feels like the front panel is loose. I emailed asus about it yesterday hopefully they respond soon.
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Not getting this on my Prime, FWIW.

Build Quality Question

Purchased 5 July 2013.
While holding my Z. The left side on the rear feels like the adhesive or something holding the rear panel isn't sticking anymore. If I press hard enough, it will stay for a while, but eventually like a little bubble pops up again. Just seeing if this is common.
05GT said:
Purchased 5 July 2013.
While holding my Z. The left side on the rear feels like the adhesive or something holding the rear panel isn't sticking anymore. If I press hard enough, it will stay for a while, but eventually like a little bubble pops up again. Just seeing if this is common.
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A few people have reported a similar condition. Most said they returned their tablet for repair or replacement.
Cat McGowan said:
A few people have reported a similar condition. Most said they returned their tablet for repair or replacement.
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Thanks,
I'll be going in today to hopefully swap it out. It's gotten to where if I press the rear now, the tablet kinda goes haywire like I'm making selections on the touch screen itself.
Wifi started to go in and out as well while I was running it through it's paces last night.

Loose feel from right bezel

The bezel on right side of the screen when holding the Tablet on landscape with 1hand from the right there's agap feeling on my thumb feels like pressing gaps with sound as in seems loose from right defected feeling compared to the left side feel
Is this a universal issue or my device is among the unlucky faulty of ones
Going to recieve mine soon and will let u know how mine feels on the right side.
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Crozar said:
The bezel on right side of the screen when holding the Tablet on landscape with 1hand from the right there's agap feeling on my thumb feels like pressing gaps with sound as in seems loose from right defected feeling compared to the left side feel
Is this a universal issue or my device is among the unlucky faulty of ones
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Mine does the same, it was one of the first things I noticed. Mine does it when pressing my thumb a bit over the midline, like 40% into the right bezel, measuring from the top right corner and going downwards. The left bezel feels the most solid but the others have creaking spots.
It is not a big deal imo.
brugobo said:
Mine does the same, it was one of the first things I noticed. Mine does it when pressing my thumb a bit over the midline, like 40% into the right bezel, measuring from the top right corner and going downwards. The left bezel feels the most solid but the others have creaking spots.
It is not a big deal imo.
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since you've mentioned this , im going today to check Sony Electronics here in UAE and test their demo to see if this is a universal issue , its an issue of irritation from its solidity coming from sony this hurts their name. if people accept keeping the condition this way then handling the device will sway from the comfort level of slick solid feel by time.
I don't have that issue with my Xperia Z2 Tablet
I have this issue. Makes a creaking sound when I pinch the tablet on the right side. Did not do this when I first got the tablet but started a couple days ago. Did not seem to affect the water proofing but I only tried running it under a faucet.
Can we warranty this?
gigafast said:
I have this issue. Makes a creaking sound when I pinch the tablet on the right side. Did not do this when I first got the tablet but started a couple days ago. Did not seem to affect the water proofing but I only tried running it under a faucet.
Can we warranty this?
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I'm getting a replacement
Crozar said:
I'm getting a replacement
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I just returned my Z2 tablet and got a reinbursement.
My unit started to have very noticeable rippling artifacts and flashes on the right edge when I was holding the tablet landscape with my right hand. Not always, but far from subtle when it happened, and I do not think I was gripping unreasonably hard. Additionally, holding the tablet from the right edge would sometimes wake up the tablet as if I had double tapped the screen.
It could be my unit but it looked like a weakness in its design so I do not trust the build quality of this model for the long term though I liked everything else about it.
I received my z2 tab today and the right bezel seems fine. No clicking or Halloween feeling to it.
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brugobo said:
I just returned my Z2 tablet and got a reinbursement.
My unit started to have very noticeable rippling artifacts and flashes on the right edge when I was holding the tablet landscape with my right hand. Not always, but far from subtle when it happened, and I do not think I was gripping unreasonably hard. Additionally, holding the tablet from the right edge would sometimes wake up the tablet as if I had double tapped the screen.
It could be my unit but it looked like a weakness in its design so I do not trust the build quality of this model for the long term though I liked everything else about it.
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so did your reimbursed set have the same sound? I'm hearing it on mine now. =\
sebastiny said:
so did your reimbursed set have the same sound? I'm hearing it on mine now. =\
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I got a refund. Got my money back and I no longer have a Z2.
I recomend that prospective buyers try it at several stores so they get a feeling of its average build quality and buy at one that allows refunds just in case.
I am disappointed by the build quality and I wish those 50 grams they saved from the first Z were used to reinforce the body instead. The original Z tablet was light enough already.
In all other regards, however, the tablet was the best Android tablet experience you can buy.
Crozar said:
I'm getting a replacement
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How's your replacement? still have the sound??
sebastiny said:
How's your repla
cement? still have the sound??
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im waiting for comtel to give me one since they sent it to sony asia and perhaps this week if not im getting the money back and find another retailer to buy a new one and give u guys feedback for sure
No other owners facing same issue?
ok I just got my new replacement I think this issue is from the production line or somehow its a design flow, this is the 2nd one im feeling and it feels diffrent then my first, the first that I had replaced had the issue from the right side and now this one has the issue from the left side but its diffrent, no more crackling sound under the bezel, but this is just like a loose feel more over then the one from the past, I guess the more tighter they make it the more crackling sound u will feel when handling device. I still didnt test the touch screen and water proof, im going to be using this daily on water and give a later feedback on touch screen and anything else, atleast its less frustrating then my previous one which kept sketching crackling sounds on the right side of the bezel whenever I pick it up with 1 hand from the right.
OK until now was under water for 15min lots of bubbles was coming out of it from the bezel where their was no port it was weird unlike the first one. Its not an iPad the gaps loose feeling from the design is the only problem. The back feels is not enforced proper to the whole build quality. It's like ablowfish,medium pressure presses can make you feel the sway of the build qualities loosness of the chassis /back. &screen
Water goes in the bezel feels heavier after its set under water and I am not sure please verify with your tablet
New update...
Yes water goes in just verified now the crackling sound is back when it used to be a gap of air is now a crackling sounds. The bezel body of this build design is not reinforced perfectly. This is an obvious glitch Sony please wake up.
If u guys want I can demonstrate what I mean and how I knew water goes in from the right side of this tablet.
Once I diped it in my bath tub theirs bubbles lots of little bubbles coming from the upper right edge of the bezel... Meaning air is released....
Their was no sound when I used to carry this tablet with ( one hand) from the (right side edge) on Landscape
But now that first issue still arises..
It's the same issue with the one I had replaced.
Sony is not aware of this issue please help shoutcast to people like Engadget and the review people to reach Sony since Sony support line and emails are dense to react to whom.
i have a same problem on my LTE version SGP521. feels like cheap poorly made device when I hear that cracking sound and I have a feeling that could compromise water tight seal. I talked to sony support and they gave me retarded respond saying give it a time. WTF Sony???
I'm gonna start calling them up until I get replacement I'm not waiting this will not get fixed itself magically.
Myne is same model tablet , the sgp is Singapore base and this issue is the same issue that z2 phone owners are experiencing in Singapore.
if u Google gap screen z2 Singapore, the results will show z2 phone owners 2months ago complaining about the gaps and water resistant.
Sony did not fix Singapore past problem with the z2 phone owners, if this issue is just Singapore I hope so then I'm returning my tablet and ordering one from UK or USA.

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