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The Pandora is known to have a number of hardware defects that affect some units. This page attempts to list all the known ones as well as give fixes where possible.
 
The Pandora is known to have a number of hardware defects that affect some units. This page attempts to list all the known ones as well as give fixes where possible.
  
*The [[nubs]] had some problems [[Nubs#Early_Nub_Problems|on early units]]
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*The '''[[nubs]]''' had some problems [[Nubs#Early_Nub_Problems|on early units]].
*The first 3000 units are susceptible to the [[Purple Tint of Death]], caused by faulty LCD cables
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*If your shoulder buttons don't click, [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/1075-lovely-pandora-with-slight-flaw/page__view__findpost__p__56231 here's how to fix it]
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*'''Purple on the LCD screen''': The first 3000 units are susceptible to the [[Purple Tint of Death]], caused by faulty LCD cables. Send your Pandora back to the distributor to get it fixed.
*If your battery cover doesn't click to a close all the way in, you can use a nail file to press in a little bit of plastic that may be preventing it from closing.
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*There may be an almost unnoticeable gap in the plastic on the bottom-middle of your screen on some Pandoras. If you really need to fix it, try [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/54512-fix-bowing-lcd-bezel/ this], but it's risky.
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*'''Non-working ABXY button(s)''': There is a possibility that there is an extra piece of plastic found inside of the nonworking button. You can fix this by opening the Pandora and plucking it out.
*The hinge doesn't close fully; there is a very slight space left on the left-hand side. This is common to all units (?) and cannot be fixed.
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*'''Stylus can't be removed from case''': A problem with some newly-arrived Pandoras. Try using a coin to get it out, or insert some dental floss in between the stylus and the case to wear down the paint a little. If nothing works, very carefully remove all five screws holding the Pandora's back cover in place (take the battery out first), take out the stylus, and put everything back in carefully. ''Do not'' overtighten the screws when putting them back in, stop at the first sign of resistance, otherwise they can go through the plastic. After a few reinsertions the slot will become loose. Inserting it 2/3 a couple of times can help loosen it.  
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*'''Sharp stylus''': The molding process (or paint) leaves the tip of the [[stylus]] rough or with a sharp edge. Rub the tip on a piece of paper until all of the excess is gone and the stylus is polished smooth.
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*'''Battery loses connection''': If your battery doesn't stay connected, put a piece of paper between it and the back cover.
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*'''Battery cover doesn't close fully''': If your battery cover doesn't click to a close all the way in, you can use a nail file to press in a little bit of plastic that may be preventing it from closing.  
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*'''Gap in plastic just below screen''': There may be an almost unnoticeable gap in the plastic on the bottom-middle of your screen on some Pandoras. If you really need to fix it, try [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/54512-fix-bowing-lcd-bezel/ this], but it's risky.  
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*'''Hinge doesn't close fully''': There is a 1-2mm space left on the left-hand side when the hinge is closed. This is common to all units (?) and cannot be fixed.  
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If your defect isn't covered here, try searching through the posts of Michael Weston to see if he covered it: [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&mid=7 OP] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_posts&mid=9395 GP32X]
 
If your defect isn't covered here, try searching through the posts of Michael Weston to see if he covered it: [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&mid=7 OP] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_posts&mid=9395 GP32X]
  
 
[[Category:Hardware defects]]
 
[[Category:Hardware defects]]

Revision as of 02:40, 6 May 2011

The Pandora is known to have a number of hardware defects that affect some units. This page attempts to list all the known ones as well as give fixes where possible.

  • Purple on the LCD screen: The first 3000 units are susceptible to the Purple Tint of Death, caused by faulty LCD cables. Send your Pandora back to the distributor to get it fixed.
  • Non-working ABXY button(s): There is a possibility that there is an extra piece of plastic found inside of the nonworking button. You can fix this by opening the Pandora and plucking it out.
  • Stylus can't be removed from case: A problem with some newly-arrived Pandoras. Try using a coin to get it out, or insert some dental floss in between the stylus and the case to wear down the paint a little. If nothing works, very carefully remove all five screws holding the Pandora's back cover in place (take the battery out first), take out the stylus, and put everything back in carefully. Do not overtighten the screws when putting them back in, stop at the first sign of resistance, otherwise they can go through the plastic. After a few reinsertions the slot will become loose. Inserting it 2/3 a couple of times can help loosen it.
  • Sharp stylus: The molding process (or paint) leaves the tip of the stylus rough or with a sharp edge. Rub the tip on a piece of paper until all of the excess is gone and the stylus is polished smooth.
  • Battery loses connection: If your battery doesn't stay connected, put a piece of paper between it and the back cover.
  • Battery cover doesn't close fully: If your battery cover doesn't click to a close all the way in, you can use a nail file to press in a little bit of plastic that may be preventing it from closing.
  • Gap in plastic just below screen: There may be an almost unnoticeable gap in the plastic on the bottom-middle of your screen on some Pandoras. If you really need to fix it, try this, but it's risky.
  • Hinge doesn't close fully: There is a 1-2mm space left on the left-hand side when the hinge is closed. This is common to all units (?) and cannot be fixed.


If your defect isn't covered here, try searching through the posts of Michael Weston to see if he covered it: OP GP32X