Dyeing battery cover-(SPRINT) (Video of dyeing/removing orange backing)-UPDATED! - Page 5

SolApathy · #41 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 07:13 PM

The Tape I was using was thin enough not to affect the speakerphone volume at all. It was something I was concerned about initially, but I found it did not effect the volume or clarity

fceeviper · #42 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 07:30 PM

Can you post a pic of the underside of the battery cover were the orange has been peeled off?

Thx in advance.

SolApathy · #43 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 08:29 PM

As requested!

fceeviper · #44 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SolApathy

As requested!

Kewl, I might do this.

Thx.

SolApathy · #45 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 03:27 AM

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

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

fceeviper · #46 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SolApathy

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

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

Thanks!

sumo911 · #47 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 10:54 PM

Wouldnt removing the orange backing leave the TP2 more susceptible to dust and pocket lint, and thus, potentially shortening the life of the device?

I am interested in trying this..purely for the sake of louder speaker volume, but im a little concerned about having all the [extra] open holes in the back of my phone.

SolApathy · #48 (**permalink**) 10-09-2009, 02:49 AM

The backing does not really provide enough water resistance to make a noticeable difference. You have to keep in mind there are plenty of other areas that are susceptible to moisture on the back of this phone. This includes; 2 speaker holes, mic hole, lanyard hole, stylus hole, 3.5mm jack, USB jack, and the volume buttons.

fceeviper · #49 (**permalink**) 10-09-2009, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sumo911

Wouldnt removing the orange backing leave the TP2 more susceptible to dust and pocket lint, and thus, potentially shortening the life of the device?

I thought the same, but at the same time I would think one of the benefits of doing this would be more ventilation for the device (when it runs hot) with more air holes opened, right?

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Originally Posted by sumo911

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

I'm still debating on doing this also for the louder speaker volume benefit.

BROOKNAM · #50 (**permalink**) 10-09-2009, 06:52 AM

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.