Originally Posted by SolApathy (Post 1218439)

As requested!

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1957/1001667z.th.jpg

Originally Posted by SolApathy (Post 1219289)

Here is a short video tutorial on removing the orange backing..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md_5n8XZWbo

Originally Posted by sumo911 (Post 1224227)

Originally Posted by sumo911 (Post 1224227)

I am interested in trying this..purely for the sake of louder speaker volume.

Originally Posted by BROOKNAM (Post 1224681)

I have had no problems since removing mines. half the time i keep my pda in a small cloth pouch, the other half its directly in my pocket. i never noticed that the orange part was even covering the holes if it was i doubt completely any dust that was going to enter would have probably entered either way.as for speaker quality i hardly use it, i did it strickly for looks.

Originally Posted by SolApathy (Post 1225435)

To me it seems a lot louder. I notice it more when the speaker is facing down (against a surface).

Originally Posted by SolApathy (Post 1209117)

**UPDATED**

I added a video tutorial for dyeing the back of the Sprint Touch Pro 2 battery cover, as well as pictures of the results. I also Dyed the Stylus. *This video covers the dyeing of a case with the orange insert*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpKpmFYqyqQ

Stock cover & stylus next to the dyed case (with orange insert dyed black) & stylus-
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2...ge027zz.th.jpg
Dyed stylus/stock stylus
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7...g0024ye.th.jpg
Here is a link to the Touch Pro "Official" thread on how to dye the battery cover on the original Touch Pro. (with over 1,000 posts)

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...&highlight=RIT

The only thing I do differently is place it in a bowl of ice filled water & rub it with a soft cloth until all the additional dye comes off. I have found this also helps with the initial smell.

This is a great process that I used with exceptional results on multiple covers. I am hoping that some people here will take the plunge & post pictures of their newly colored phones in here so we can see all the possibilities!

Here is a writeup another user did on my video:

http://pocketnow.com/tweaks-hacks/ht...video-tutorial



Here is a comparison shot of the Sprint TP 2 With & without the orange undercoating. I used my fingernail & a razor blade to remove the backing completely.

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/3533/1001654w.th.jpg


EDIT: After removing the undercoating & using the speakerphone I noticed a marked difference in the loudness & clarity. Keep in mind this will increase the sensitivity of the mute button. Should not really matter though since it is only used when you have the device face down in speakerphone mode.

If the mute button bothers you:

Here is a redneck fix for your issue. Take a 1" piece of black tape. Fold it over on itself. Remove the battery, insert one edge of the take into the top of the battery housing. Re-seat the battery. This will cause the battery to shift just enough to fix the mute button issue, and prevent the battery falling out so easily. It does not effect thy dynamics of the case.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4885/1001676a.th.jpg

Time to remove it on the other one!

ADDED: Video tutorial for removing the orange backing (Using a Hairdryer to heat the cover first helps)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md_5n8XZWbo

Originally Posted by kaos (Post 1268589)

lmao this dude is funny littke different from you youtube videohuh. I told you you can dye the damn thing. Cant delete my comment here can you..[-X

Originally Posted by Likwid (Post 1270371)

Damn, I'd say OP has a great case for JUST replacing the orange backing with another color... I may switch mine to red or blue.

But better yet... anyone with some soldering skills brave enough to tap into the battery and run something like these?

http://www.oznium.com/thin-led-strip

Originally Posted by Likwid (Post 1270371)

Damn, I'd say OP has a great case for JUST replacing the orange backing with another color... I may switch mine to red or blue.

But better yet... anyone with some soldering skills brave enough to tap into the battery and run something like these?

http://www.oznium.com/thin-led-strip

Originally Posted by ville2000 (Post 1271633)

I did mines last night, and left it in for 15 min and it turned out great only thing is now the grill on the inside looks as if it has this army camo on it now, pretty cool looking but I thought that should go black also