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Nexus 7: Nexus 7 will not power on.

Sat, 25 May 2024 10:58:41 -0700

Nexus 7 will not power on. Held the power button. Tried pressing the power button in rapid succession. No luck. I think it is charged. Anyone Jedi who can save me?

⟐ Commented May 25, 2024 at 10:58 MST

Nexus 7: Nexus 7 will not boot, just screen flicker

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:01:34 -0700

Hi Everyone,

I have a new Nexus 7. As soon as I brought it home, I checked to make sure it started charging and also boot-up.

Now 3-4 weeks later, its been lying idle inside the packaging/box. I hooked it up for charging and nothing came on! No charging message, no Nexus Logo. Just blank.

I tried holding the power button for 30 secs, 60 secs, forever ... nothing. All I get is the back-light. If I hold the volume+power button for some time, I get some flickering/snow on the screen. I even left it in the socket for 2 days, still the same thing. Strangely, if I take it off charging; it becomes a 7" brick, with even the flicker and back-light failing.

I'm guessing it is a battery issue. Can someone confirm and tell me what all I need to do ?

Thank You

⟐ Commented January 17, 2021 at 12:01 MST

Nexus 7: Why does my tablet keep shutting itself off?

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:41:27 -0700

My Nexus 7 has been having a problem the past couple of days where after I turn it on, it will run for a few minutes, and then it will freeze and the screen will go black, showing up with the google reboot screen a few seconds later. If I leave it completely alone, it will stay on for about 6 minutes before it shuts down completely, and if I try to actually do anything on it it turns off in way, way less time. I haven't been able to pin point it to a certain app of process, though some things will shut it down faster than others. It is making it impossible to use my tablet and I don't know what could be causing it.

⟐ Commented November 20, 2020 at 18:41 MST

Nexus 7: Where to find replacement parts for Nexus 7

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 05:19:31 -0700

I am looking at trying to find individual parts for the Nexus 7 (back cover, batteries, etc). My main concern right now is finding a couple back cover replacements. Is there a specific e-tailer, or area that I can purchase replacement parts from? Either directly through a dealer, warehouse, etc.

⟐ Commented July 24, 2017 at 5:19 MST

Nexus 7: Why isn't my N7 charging/turning on?

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 08:47:12 -0700

My Nexus 7 was at around 40% battery a few nights ago, so I switched it off as I usually do and plugged it in and the charging icon appeared. However, when I came back to it around an hour later, the charging icon was showing it charging from the bottom (empty battery). I switched it on and it showed 0% battery and powered off automatically.

The next time I plugged it in, nothing happened and it seemed dead. The only time it responds is when I put 5v across the pogo pins, then it shows the charging icon, I can then plug in the USB cable, remove the 5v from the pins and the charging symbol will remain. I had left it like that for around an hour, tried to turn it on, it booted but immediately powered off again, displaying 0% battery.

I have opened up the device and made sure the battery is securely connected (it is) and I'm stumped. I've tried every method I've seen including:

Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery after a couple of minutes
Holding power + volume-down to get to the bootloader
Keeping it plugged in overight

Any idea what I can do to fix it? It's 2 months out of warranty so returning it isn't doable.

⟐ Commented August 02, 2016 at 8:47 MST

Nexus 7: How can I remove a headphone jack that broke off?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:50:05 -0700

Headphone jack broke off inside the device

⟐ Commented January 27, 2026 at 1:50 MST

Nexus 7: USB port is not charging

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 05:54:44 -0700

Can the USB port connection in the unit be fixed as it is very loose and will not accept any charging..

⟐ Answer accepted November 06, 2017 at 5:54 MST

Nexus 7: Why won't the screen not turn when tablet is horizontal?

Sun, 03 Apr 2016 10:51:30 -0700

My son recently purchased this tablet and the screen would turn when he switched from vertical to horizontal. He says that it will not rotate. Is there an easy way to fix this?

⟐ Commented April 03, 2016 at 10:51 MST

Nexus 7: Are there pins for MicroSD support on the Nexus 7?

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 01:06:04 -0700

Looking at the motherboard I am curious if the Nexus 7 supports MicroSD either through GPIO or dedicated pins.

Would make for an interesting hack if one wanted to expand their storage space post-purchase.

⟐ Answer edited January 14, 2015 at 1:06 MST

Nexus 7: Touch input broken for a dropped nexus 7

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:21:51 -0700

I dropped my Nexus 7 16 GB the other day and the screen is unfortunately cracked. Whats more unfortunate is that the touch input does not work anymore so I cannot do anything with it!

Is there anyway of fixing the touch input? I can live with a cracked screen.

Cheers.

⟐ Commented November 21, 2018 at 4:21 MST

Nexus 7: Where Can I Find Replacement Micro USB Port?

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 15:50:40 -0700

I have found some general ports on Ebay, but I don't know if I need a specific type, or if I replace the entire USB/Headphone Jack assembly. I have hunted several sites, Ebay, Amazon, iFixit, DIY and a lot of forums for this information, and I'm just about to give up and hand it to my PC repair guy or Best Buy (which I reallllllly don't want to do!).

Does anyone know a great place I can find replacement parts for this confounded tablet!?

⟐ Commented February 24, 2017 at 15:50 MST

Nexus 7: How can I separate the glass and LCD display?

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 02:52:11 -0700

Here it is: my Nexus 7 accidentally bathed in capuchino because I put take-away capuchino together with my Nexus 7 in a bag. I open my Nexus 7 and make some cleanning and assemble again. When I plug in the power cable, the screen was on and what I saw was just a dark yellow screen.

Can I do anything to make my LCD alive again? Should I seperate the glass and LCD display to take a look inside if any coffee capuchino get inside? I do some researchs and it would cost me 130$ for a new LCD display, I would rather buy new one. Anyway, I want to try before giving up. If you have any idea, please advise me.

Thank you guys.

⟐ Answer edited February 26, 2021 at 2:52 MST

Nexus 7: Replacing only the digitizer for cracked screen

Sun, 06 Sep 2015 21:59:02 -0700

hello there

I've had my nexus 7 very recently. on the fourth day I bought it I got it out of my pocket and I found a crack on the screen. now the outer glass is cracked and the upper area of the screen is not responding to the touch. although all of the screen is still displaying stuff normally.

as you expect this is quite annoying since I keep rotating my tablet around to get to parts of the display :-D

now I've found digitizers being sold separately (without an LCD) on eBay for 72$. and since I live in Egypt I'll have it shipped from China and try fixing it here.

some people said I should get a used one or get a whole screen for easy replacement (LCD+ digitizer).. but I really can't afford this option.

my question is this. how doable is this? and how can I replace the digitizer and leave the LCD intact?

thanks in advance.

⟐ Commented September 06, 2015 at 21:59 MST

Nexus 7: I have broken my screen!

Mon, 29 May 2017 06:55:17 -0700

Hi,

I have had my Nexus 7 for about 3 weeks now and I have already smashed the screen! I live in the UK and I cant seem to find any replacement parts anywhere!

Please can someone help me to find a replacement part, and how much would it cost?

Thanks,

Sean.

⟐ Answer accepted May 29, 2017 at 6:55 MST

Nexus 7: Won't go past Google logo

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:09:10 -0700

Tablet won't accept bootstrap restart or any other commands. Bricked I guess. Better people than I tried all internet suggestions to no avail. Just popped it open and unplugged/plugged battery. Any suggestions and would new motherboard fix?

Thanks.

model: ME3707. 2012

⟐ Answered February 25, 2016 at 7:09 MST

Nexus 7: Does motherboard replacement require fresh OS install.

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:38:32 -0700

If I replace the MOBO with one from iFixit, do I have to install an OS from scratch? Or is there a version of Android pre-installed?

I've looked everywhere, but have yet to find an answer to this question on the web.

⟐ Commented October 24, 2016 at 16:38 MST

Nexus 7: My Nexux 7 is not working

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 08:04:07 -0700

My nexus 7 won't come on .I charged it and it still won't come on the sreen is black like it off. What should I do.

⟐ Commented November 25, 2015 at 8:04 MST

Nexus 7: Charging Nexus 7 through pogo pins

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:26:41 -0700

On the side of the Nexus 7 there are 4 pogo pins for dock charging. How can I find out which pogo pins are for charging and which are for data?

⟐ Answer accepted March 08, 2013 at 10:26 MST

Nexus 7: Use of external mic thru audio jack

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:37:26 -0700

Can you please tell me if the Nexus 7 supports the use of a headphone/mic combo so that when the audio jack is inserted the internal mic is bypassed and the external mic provides the source of audio. In other words does it work the way any ordinary cell phone does? I ask because I have received 2 units and neither works in this way (the internal mic continues to be used when I insert a plug that includes a mic). Google seems to think they muct be defective (e.g., a solder joint is bad) but given that you have taken the tablet apart, I thought you could provide a definitive answer.

⟐ Answered November 19, 2015 at 19:37 MST

Nexus 7: My tablet is locked, cant unlock. what can I do.

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:04:00 -0700

My nexus 7 tablet is locked. cant unlock it. There is an arrow at the bottom od the screen. Never seen it before. What is wrong?

⟐ Answered September 29, 2015 at 14:04 MST