Sprint Diamond Back

Sauske · #1 (**permalink**) 09-12-2008, 05:45 PM

I see alot of people stating that you can get the original backing of the diamond and replace the sprint back side, but seeing the sprint version is more rounded and being a tad bit thicker how will the the original backing fit?

CNeufeld · #2 (**permalink**) 09-12-2008, 05:49 PM

You can't. It ain't happening. It's been discussed in threads before.

Even if you switched to the girly little battery in the GSM version, it wouldn't work. The entire chassis of the phone sticks up as far as the battery, and there's not even room for a penny between the chassis and the back (I tried; that's all I had handy). Plus the shape is different...

Of course, if someone wants to post pics to prove me wrong, I'm all eyes. Within a short period, though, I wouldn't be surprised to see a CDMA version of extended batteries and backs. Who knows, some of them might be the original Diamond shape, or different colours.

Clint

**willysp** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-12-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauske

I see alot of people stating that you can get the original backing of the diamond and replace the sprint back side, but seeing the sprint version is more rounded and being a tad bit thicker how will the the original backing fit?

Just curious - where have you seen a lot of people stating this?

abovelegit · #4 (**permalink**) 09-12-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by willysp

Just curious - where have you seen a lot of people stating this?

Where haven't you? It's all over the place!

**willysp** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-12-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by abovelegit

Where haven't you? It's all over the place!

I've seen a number of people assuming that it will work, but don't know I've yet seen anyone state that it will work.

jbmoneys · #6 (**permalink**) 09-13-2008, 12:00 PM

Right, so the GSM black back won't work, but what about the Canadian Telus CDMA Diamond back? I'm assuming its black, couldn't we swap that one? I'm fairly sure its exactly the same hardware...

chappy · #7 (**permalink**) 09-13-2008, 12:03 PM

Yeah, but parts of the phone that are maroon aren't replaceable. The housing around the charging port for example, is maroon. Would look kind of silly with a black back.

Or maybe it will look good, who knows.

jbmoneys · #8 (**permalink**) 09-13-2008, 12:07 PM

Hmm.. time for some Krylon Fusion Satin Black and some masking tape....

boe · #9 (**permalink**) 09-13-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmoneys

Hmm.. time for some Krylon Fusion Satin Black and some masking tape....

I see a profit for Maaco and Earl Shive paint shops across the country. "we'll paint that ugly Sprint Diamond and make it shine!"

**[sammich]** · #10 (**permalink**) 09-13-2008, 01:14 PM

I hope someone DOES come out with a faceted back for both the Sprint Diamond and Pro. It just looked so cool!

If Telus comes out with a nice looking one [that fits], I might just pick one up for myself