[Ruger]

Dude, you should have drilled the holes in a Blackberry logo pattern! That would rule!

[SanFrancisco]

Originally Posted by tazeat

I just got my phone today i can definately see why you would do this...

Yes, but can you hear why you would do this?

Sorry, just had to be a smart a#s.

[SanFrancisco]

Originally Posted by Ruger

Dude, you should have drilled the holes in a Blackberry logo pattern! http://www.mobi-systems.com/images/blackberry-logo.gif That would rule!

Dude..... you should drill the holes in a Blackberry logo pattern into YOUR Pearl. That would rule.

[SanFrancisco]

Originally Posted by gsxr150

And what about volume?

I think he included volume in his test and when mentioning "clarity," that is what I included in my comments/test.

I did not sense any volume difference, at least not to where I could post in here that the volume was higher with the cover off.

[Ruger]

Originally Posted by SanFrancisco

Dude..... you should drill the holes in a Blackberry logo pattern into YOUR Pearl. That would rule.

No way, I don't have the skills! I would screw it all up. I know better. But someone competent should.

[jrdul6748]

I'd say the holes work definitely if you want the sound to be louder, say, for ringtones. With some of my ringtones, they become way too distorted sometimes when set to the "High" volume level, but sounds just right at "Medium." I'm really considering on doing this, as the last thing I want a great phone that can do almost anything is to put out a shitty-sounding ringtone when I want it to be loud.

SanFrancisco: You're such a smartass, but I love the hate. Keep it up! Hate-hate-hate.

[gsxr150]

Do a simple test. The tunes (ring tones) distort due to the cover vibration. To fix that, that ring tone again with the back cover off...or prress down on it.

2) For all your doubters. Play a song with your cover on sitting speaker facing up on a table or counter. Then take the cover off and play it again with the cover off, speaker facing up on a table.

3) Then come back here and say there is no diff...haha

Give it a try. You'll see. The sound is awesome for a cell phone.

[jrdul6748]

I agree with you entirely, but... what was your first point? ;)

[gsxr150]

fixed the post...

[laz305]

Originally Posted by GrantMethePower

wow. You are brave man. Its a great idea, but i just dont know if i could bring myself to do it. My hats off to you, though its very well done.

I'm with this guy on that lol I wish I could do it too

[SanFrancisco]

Well since I have two of these Pearls, I thought might as well try it on one.

Seems ringers are a little louder, but that could be my mind playing games on me.

I saved the BB logo on my PC, printed it out, made a template for the 8100.

Then removed cover.

On back of cover tested the Dremel with drill bit to see if I needed pilot/starter holes. Did not since the plastic cover is soft and easily drilled with a high speed Dremel [even the battery operated one in the pic].

Then placed the logo and adjusted to what I thought would be straight.

Taped it.

Then drilled. Holes were made very quick and easy. I moved the drill bit from side to side to make the holes bigger.

See end result.

Not bad.

[laz305]

Originally Posted by Bleach Injected

The speaker on the Pearl is not bad, so I don't know why RIM decided to have it output the way it does. Music sounds muffled due to this. It sounds far better with the battery cover off. So, after thinking about it at work last night, I went home and drilled holes in the battery cover directly over the speaker.

Image of the battery cover is attached.

Dude can you tell me exactly what tool you used man? I would try it, and defenitley put a BB Logo lol

[ejmccartin]

Originally Posted by Nitty

As soon as there are replacement backings readily available I will attempt this mod. (Nitty can be kinda clumsy at times )

you may have seen it on the RIM site, but covers will be available 11/1
BlackBerry Accessories Store - Product Detail

drill away!

[izmarkie]

Originally Posted by BES admin

I tried the cover on and cover off test with my eyes closed. No major difference in sound clarity or quality.

Time for a q-tip. Or maybe a couple...

[Wavshrdr]

I think I'll stick with the stock setup. Since upgrading to the Rogers' setup somehow my Pearl is louder. I also like how if I have it in a shirt pocket the sound is channeled up toward me better. I tried it with the cover off in my pocket and it definitely isn't as loud in my shirt. It may be slightly louder when laying on a table but it wasn't bad before.

[flash24]

I salute you

[SanFrancisco]

I did the mod on my girlfriend's 8100 also. She said the next day that when she played a video at work [to show off the Pearl], it was louder to her than when she played the same video the previous day.

[ttormamny]

I just did this as well. Yes sound is better but I managed to crack my cover the in back while drilling so yea be very careful

[HELPMEGOSH]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8100/4.2.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

ROFL I'm going to mod mine with a loudspeaker

[ttormamny]

ok i finally got me another battery cover today and tried again since the 1st attempt was horrible. i think it turned out awesome. i used the blackberry logo..