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Waterproof Flaps Coming Out?

HardyXperia — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 16:44:41 GMT

The waterproof flaps slowly eased themselves out on my phone but I found that after a gentle clean with some kitchen tissue and methylated spirit, they adhered much better. I cleaned both the flap seal (a bit awkward) and the seat.

I wonder if dust and finger grease reduces the friction on the seal over time.

If you do the same, it's at your risk of course.

Re: Waterproof Flaps Coming Out?

Phy — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:06:38 GMT

It's due to normal, wear and tear. It will affect the covers.

Re: Waterproof Flaps Coming Out?

HardyXperia — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:49:21 GMT

If that was the case, cleaning wouldn't help.

Re: Waterproof Flaps Coming Out?

Phy — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:52:30 GMT

Its better to use the Dock to avoid this wear and tear problem.

Re: Waterproof Flaps Coming Out?

Ashroft98 — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:39:55 GMT

You could buy the flaps from a nearby mobile store and replace it yourself. Better,faster and saves more than sending it in for repair at Sony Xperia Center

Re: Waterproof Flaps Coming Out?

Mano_Z3C — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:11:59 GMT

My phone is brand new, and the flap from the SIM card pops itself out. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

Re: Waterproof Flaps Coming Out?

HardyXperia — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:41:59 GMT

If you remove the SIM card and holder temporarily, does the flap stay put? If so it's possible the holder is sticking out by a fraction of a millimetre. Get some tweezers to push and pull the holder and make sure the holder is in as far as it can go.