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Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

ArturWo — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 21:38:09 GMT

Hello, (i know this topic was here few times)

After a one week of using my brand new Z1 Compact I dicovered a gap between aluminium and plastic frame.

I think that gonna be end of waterproffnes so I send the device to the Sony Service.

After a 1,5 month (!!!) of waiting Sony Service send me a new device....and gues what i saw when took it from the box???

YES! same F**** gap! In the new device! And even bigger.

I dont know how Sony check the quality of this kind of products, but this is a BIG joke.

Even if the phone dind't lost the waterproffnes because of this gap it doesnt matter, why?

Because it looks discusting! And its a place for every kind of dirt.

High quality phone? Give me a break....

I think this gonna be the last device from this company.

PS. Im gonna buy this plastic part and raplece it by myslef, and im gonna show you who do this better. (Picture below is from the first one Compact, the gap in that new one is much more bigger)

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

vvx — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 01:03:41 GMT

I have the exact same problem at the exact same spot. Quality from Sony!

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

rick23ro — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:40:59 GMT

@Arturr, please keep us posted if you do change that frame, I'll do the same if it does solve the problem because I also hate the way it looks with this gap.

Poor Sony quality check, shame on you Sony!!

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

ArturWo — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:07:11 GMT

No problem rick23ro ,

Im gonna get all replacment parts on monday, change it and post the picture here if the prombelm gonna be solved.

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

ArturWo — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:13:29 GMT

Hi,

So i replece it by myself. Back frame and back battery cover are new. Everything is beautiful and fits perfectly, no more gap between this parts for me.

SONY SHAME ON YOU!!!

Everybody who have same problem i talk to you.:

Don't send it to Service and replace it by yourself you gonna save the 1,5 month of time

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

rick23ro — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 16:29:02 GMT

Nice job, it looks great!

Did you buy also a new back panel, or you replaced the adhesive from the original one? Also, is it hard to switch the vibration thing to the new frame?

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

vvx — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 02:33:36 GMT

where did you buy the parts and how much was it?

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

Global — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 21:29:34 GMT

Where can we buy this back frame? I searched it in ebay but couldn't find it. What is it's full name?

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

rick23ro — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 23:33:54 GMT

You can buy the frame and also other spare parts from witrigs site http://www.witrigs.com/oem-back-frame-for-sony-xperia-z1-compact-white

I bought the glass back panel from them, totally worth it.

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

komilAD — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 14:02:22 GMT

Thanks for the info.. I have same gap in my mobile.

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

kanarini11 — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:09:16 GMT

my xperia z1 compact has the same gap between the frame and the plastic back but I can't fix it by myself, should I take it

to the service?

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

kanarini11 — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:49:42 GMT

[1st question] If I take it to the service will they give me another new one ? and
[2nd question] if they give me a new one it will have the same gap as the older one or sony has already fixed this
manufacture problem?

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

ahmedyasser14 — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 04:13:21 GMT

what the **bleep** !!!! i have the same gap in my z1 compact .. i think its bad quality from sony

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

ahmedyasser14 — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 04:17:08 GMT

i just bought it 10 days ago .. sony u kidding !!

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

anish_3192 — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:15:08 GMT

hello arturr,

Even i have the same gap on my z1 compact.

Can you tell me how you removed the back cover by yourself and which adhesive did you use to reattach it?

Can you give me step by step guide for doing it myself please?

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

anish_3192 — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 21:36:15 GMT

Hello Everyone,

I'm using a black z1 compact which also had the same gap problem.

I just tried to search a solution for the same on google but dint find anything other than replacing the back cover.

Today i just got a trick to remove that gap and it worked like a charm to me atleast.

Its quite simple and is no brainer. Just press the back cover near the gap and hold it for about 5 sec until you hear a click. Thats it, the gap is gone with the back cover attached firmly to the metal frame.

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

lionheart — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 04:36:07 GMT

i have this same stupid gap.. and yes. water enters through this gap.. i was wasshing my white z1 compact this morning as i saw it was dirty.. i didnt use much water.. just sprayed some and wiped it off... after 20-30mins it switched off and did not want to turn on.. i vibrated 3 times ans it did not turn on.. i left it to dry and blowed through all the ports.. and it finally worked after 4-5 hours

Re: Gap between aluminum frame and plastic

lionheart — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 04:39:42 GMT

and ever since this problem of the gap and water entering through it.. my phone shuts down all by itself and does not restart.. ive been missing many calls ever since!! Sony's quality **bleep**.. i was considering on getting the z3 compact.. and now i change my mind.. Waste of money!!