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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: 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: 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: 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: Boot Loop Issue - ODIN MODE

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:45:07 -0700

Hi All,

Looking to repair my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. It's stuck on the boot loop issue.

I have tried everything: Hard/Soft reset, connecting to the comp, booting into recovery mode, remove battery, nothing works.

I tried to flash the BIOS as recommended online, although my comp doesn't find the device when connected via USB. I also tired to boot it into recovery mode to wipe the device, but i only get the option to boot into ODIN mode.

At a bit of a loss here... any suggestions or ideas?

⟐ Answered November 06, 2018 at 12:45 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: fix RP SWREV: A2 ... how to fix my n8000

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 06:28:27 -0700

my n 8000 stop on start logo ... and i want to re install firmware to it

when i put my tablet on download mode

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME : GT-N8000

CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official

SYSTEM STATUS : Official

RP SWREV: A2

thank you to help me

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: Why does it say my SD card unexpectedly removed?

Sun, 19 Jun 2016 04:04:27 -0700

An error message pops up that says my SD card has been removed unexpectedly. This happens usually out of no where or when i hold the device at a weird angle, usually while laying down.

⟐ Answer edited June 19, 2016 at 4:04 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Why it has no sound

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:58:01 -0700

My note 2 suddenly have no sound

⟐ Answered August 01, 2018 at 15:58 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: 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: 2012 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 with slow charging issue

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:04:41 -0700

I cannot seem to get this device to charge at a decent rate. When plugged in, it only pulls 0.83 A at 5.65 V. I have installed a new battery and have also reset the device, several times, each time it works marginally better for a while, then back to slow charging issues again. I have tried several different Samsung charging units and cords, all with the same outcome, slow charging.

Should I be looking for a deeper issue?

Thanks for your help.

⟐ Answered February 10, 2019 at 16:04 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Display - Screen colors go fussy

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 19:31:56 -0700

The display screen on my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.0 note goes fussy and the screen does not always respond to touch. I don't know if it is the screen only or the digitizer. The tulips are my screensaver and what happens is that the edges of the tulips start becoming fussy and the colors start changing. Please let me know whether I should buy a new digitizer and if so please let me know how to install it.

⟐ Answered February 28, 2017 at 19:31 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: Replaced LCD - Did not work.

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:13:18 -0700

My screen was displaying colors similar to 256k. White was teal, black was red, etc, and ghosting. Per iFixit.com; this would be the LCD. I purchased a replacement LCD from iFixit.com, and completed the repair (I am competent in the area of electronics). However, the new LCD is displaying similar issues, just not as bad. The new LCD is an improvement, but not what anyone would consider operating as it should.

The LCD supplied was "used" previously as noted on the website, and I was aware of this - but appears that the replacement LCD was defective prior to shipment. My question is this; when purchasing a product from iFixit.com - and it does not adequately address the issue, what can be done?

⟐ Commented August 14, 2015 at 9:13 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: My samsung note says keyboard not working

Thu, 21 May 2015 12:59:02 -0700

I just turned my samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 on and it keeps saying unfortunately, samsung keyboard has stopped and there for I can't do anything at all please help

⟐ Answered May 21, 2015 at 12:59 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: broken charger connecting(micro usb) port.

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 04:11:00 -0700

my galaxy note 10.1 is not working because it was broken micro usb port for charging. so where can I repair it in anchorage? or how can I repair it in anchorage?

⟐ Commented November 06, 2014 at 4:11 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: What part do I need to replace wifi connection or antenna

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:36:41 -0700

I lost the ability to connect to wifi, getting the "not in range" message no matter where I try to connect (i.e. home, family member's home, Starbucks, couple of restaurants, etc.) Successfully connected until recently. All other devices work. I've seen this description so many times, I worked diligently to try all of the "soft" fixes which did not help. Took tablet to a local computer repair person. They tried things and then did a save and reset to factory settings. No help. The guy said "the c-chip is bad or failing," and the replacement of it would end up costing more than the tablet is worth. I advised to put it back together and I picked it up. I'm pretty handy and enjoyed the instructions for taking this tablet apart. Now I just need to know what component needs to be replaced to fix wifi.

I've read one article elsewhere that indicated the wifi component is part of the mother board, so have to replace the motherboard. Prices widely vary for that. Now I just want to check what part REALLY needs to be replaced and I'll replace it. It's a decent tablet that I use as part of my voice studio. I don't really want to spend the 200-500+ dollars for a new one, and don't really want to buy something that might not work as well as this one. So...there ya' go. Please let me know if you need additional info. I've probably done one of those TMI "questions" already! Thanks!

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: Why is my screen blank when I power it on?

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:54:03 -0700

When I turn on my notebook there is no screen. I can swipe my finger over the lock feature and it sounds like it goes to the desktop page. Any ideas what is wrong??

⟐ Answered March 01, 2015 at 0:54 MST