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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Half my screen is covered with colored lines. Can I fix this?

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 21:16:30 -0700

The screen is covered on one side by colored lines. If I accurately guess where input buttons are I can still navigate via touch screen so that is still working. I just cannot see the entire desktop because of the colored lines. The system was not dropped or jarred in any way...just turned it on and half the desktop is gone. Can I repair this myself or should I take it somewhere? (I am an IT guy) If I need to take it somewhere, where can I find a list of service centers? If I can fix it myself, I would love some advice.

Regards,

Mike

⟐ Answered December 07, 2025 at 21:16 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Battery won't charge, replaced the battery and charging connector

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:59:14 -0700

I really could use some help. I have two Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets from customers that won't charge. Sometimes it gives a red cross through the battery and sometimes the icon is normal but the battery still does not charge.

On one of the tablets I already replaced the battery and the charging dock cable. But sadly it still does not charge. I also tried different USB cables and charging adapters both original and third party.

Both tablets have android version 4.2.2 on them. Is there possibly a problem with the software and how can I (re)calibrate the battery?

PLEASE HELP!!

⟐ Answered July 29, 2025 at 17:59 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Unable to connect to Internet

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:06:33 -0700

When I try to use the internet I get a message stating that there is a "Connection Problem" or " Could not establish a secure connection ".

I have done a factory reset and the wifi is connected with a strong signal.

I tried speaking to Samsung but they were not helpful.

The tablet switches on and seems to function OK and I would just like to get some more use out of it.

⟐ Commented July 09, 2025 at 12:06 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Mi tablet no se inicia

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:01:41 -0700

Mi tablet no arranca

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Won't charge or turn on

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:46:11 -0700

My tablet won't charge or turn on what's the best thing to look at first

⟐ Commented November 11, 2024 at 12:46 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: sim card tray replacement

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:11:40 -0700

hey

I just recently bought a new note 10.1 and wanted to insert my macro sim with adaptor so i can use my inlimited data on tablet .But as i removed the sim after small pieces of metal came out as well and now i need to replace the sim card tray and i cant find any directions or manuals how i will do it

⟐ Answer edited October 06, 2024 at 13:11 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Not open my samsung glaxy gt n8000

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:13:54 -0700

Not open my samsung glaxy gt n8000

⟐ Edited October 25, 2023 at 8:13 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: What's wrong when the Display loses one or more colors?

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:54:16 -0700

My samsung galaxy note 10.1, 2012 edition, seems to have lost one or more of its colors. The tablet works normally other than what appears to be a loss of "red" color. Is it the display or some other component? I opened the case and checked all the connectors I could find. All are intact.

Thanks,

john

⟐ Answered October 12, 2023 at 6:54 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Stuck in a boot loop

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:50:03 -0700

Mine is stuck in a boot loop and I can't get to recovery mode by pushing the power and volume button, I can only get to download mode. I tried flashing ROM as described by XDA Developers, and it said it passed, but it's still in the boot loop.

⟐ Answered July 03, 2023 at 20:50 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: My tablet won't open my emails

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 13:59:44 -0700

My tablet will not open any emails in my inbox, it opens FB and YouTube, but not gmail

⟐ Commented February 12, 2023 at 13:59 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Why does my tablet respond to S-Pen but not my fingers?

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:02:48 -0700

I just finished repairing one problem I had, where the screen gets all discolored. Once I closed it up and started it, it would not respond to my touch, nothing. I tried the S-Pen and it worked fine. Does anyone know what could have caused this? I reopened it and check the ribbon connections, the only one that looks questionable was the central ribbon cable. Now, I don't know much about electronics, but I noticed that on all the other connectors for the ribbon cables, there was a locking switch. I don't think the connection this ribbon cable has one, and I fear that out of ignorance I may have damaged the connector attempting to flip the non-existent locking mechanism. I believe this to be the cable that connects to the front screen (Not the LCD), and is what is used to communicate the touch input. So I think this is where my problem lies. Can someone enlighten me with their perspective on this issue? I think it must be a damaged connector (requiring me to get a replacement motherboard), the ribbon cable isn't fully connected (tried my best), or something else I am not seeing. Hopefully it is fixable, I would hate to have to scrap a tablet just after 5 months of use. Could it possibly be a broken or damaged digitizer? I have dropped it a few times.

⟐ Commented December 11, 2022 at 0:02 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: What components typically need replacement after water damage?

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:28:02 -0700

Tablet fell in the tub. Dried it with rice. Opened & found battery still holding a charge & it will turn on for 5 to 10 seconds then shuts off. Disassembled, cleaned & dried all components. Won't fully charge or stay powered up. Which parts should be replaced?

⟐ Answer accepted March 21, 2022 at 17:28 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Tablet wont download anything

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 09:56:44 -0700

Wont let me download anything and i cant get playstore only got market

⟐ Commented January 08, 2022 at 9:56 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: How much will it cost to fix my cracked screen

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:08:11 -0700

How much will it cost for me to fix my cracked screen

⟐ Commented July 21, 2021 at 21:08 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Galaxy Note 10 GT-N8013ZW Tablet will not power on

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:52:34 -0700

My Tablet sat unused for over a year. I replaced the Battery it shows it is charging with the battery symbol on the screen about 90% but will not turn on. I tried holding the Power button over 2 minutes get nothing. Tried Holding power and volume button together over 2 minutes still nothing. Checked all ribbon connections they are all secure and properly inserted. The Tablet was never dropped or damage in anyway, just left unused for over a year. Any suggestions? Thank you

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: SIM card not work

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 06:38:45 -0700

can I find SIM card housing

⟐ Answer edited March 20, 2021 at 6:38 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Tablet changing date and Time

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:01:06 -0700

My values are greyed out,

I can't ✔️ or un-✔️ the settings,

I can check the military box

(24 hr time ) , but that's it,

Toggles don't move or change colors , nothing , just grey'dcout

⟐ Edited September 10, 2020 at 0:01 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Tablet changing date and Time

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:22:44 -0700

Hi, turned on tablet tonight, i noticed not getting messages from friends etc, i looked and seen it was showing 4th jan 2013. Restarted it, still same, went to settings and changed it, seems ok... is this a warning of any sort?

⟐ Answer deleted September 09, 2020 at 16:22 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: My Galaxy Note 2 is completely frozen displaying only Samsung Galaxy .

Sat, 02 May 2020 16:14:10 -0700

This unit has a black screen with only "Samsung Galaxy Note II displayed. Nothing I do causes any change at all. It does not turn off and does not need to be turned on to show this display.

If I disconnect and reconnect the battery it immediately returns to this display.

Any ideas

⟐ Commented May 02, 2020 at 16:14 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Charging starts after 24 hours

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:30:31 -0700

I have 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 800 (GT N8000) purchased on the same day. I have the original chargers.

Both my tablets, when put on charging show battery progress from 0 to full for first 24 hours. After almost 24 hours, does the battery actually start charging. This is same for both tablets with both chargers.

What could be the reason? is this due to some virus?