Hi,
I have a Sprint Touch Pro2, recently it has been dropped and a little rock pushed the digitizer in,
I would like to know, those that own one, do you suggest replacing just the digitizer, or the screen as well? I read that it was very difficult to replace, if anyone can point me to the right thread that describes, or has a 'HOW TO'!
I am not an ignorant user, i did my research, but before i go ahead and take my phone apart, a confirmation would be helpful!
Thank you all!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-618793.html
There's a "how to" down the screen in that link...looks like I'd better hope I never break the digitizer...
HIT this
Commonwarrior downloaded the entire repair manual for the TP2, awesome help for all us owners!!!! Many cudos to him heres the thread with the .rar file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=595996
Go here for some hints on places for repair parts Mikes been here for us all FOREVER, another great source:
http://www.mikechannon.net/page1.html
Know you did your homework, so did some us at times and these are the greatest aids I've come across in the endless Google searchs (lol), you'll get er done if nothing else understand it's not any good the way it is without a try - Go For It!! Can always send it in after the champion try, right???
PS, do both at the same time why do one without the other anyway???? You're already in there!!!
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Hi there,
I posted the following message in the "Accessories" section about a week ago, but have had no replies. Perhaps more people look in this more general section, at least I hope so. In the meantime I have tried a couple more "pc repair" shops but without success. I appreciate that people who visit this site and offer their advice, do so on an entirely voluntary basis. It's great that so many of you have such an interest in the product/subject and that you are willing to share your experiences and knowledge with us. Even if no one can help with my problem, I must say that I have enjoyed reading the forum, and until this unfortunate accident I was starting to really enjoy using my XDA. I had upgraded the ROM, unlocked a SIM card, installed stacks of software, it was great. Ah well, maybe I will just have the memories!
"I recently dropped my xda and it would no longer power on, it seemed completely dead. Assuming it was a "connection" problem with the power to battery pins, I opened it up to see if I could see any obvious problem. During my poking and messing about (with tools which were not really suitable) I inadvertently damaged the small ribbon cables on the right hand side .
I took the unit to a laptop repair specialist but he was unable to fix it, he said he could not find replacement cables/plugs that would fit. Do you know of where I could obtain such cables, or can you recommend someone who would be capable of carrying out repairs?
I would really appreciate your advice, I'm lost without use of the xda. Yes, I did regular backups to the storage card, the last one being only a day or two before the accident.
I look forward to hearing from someone, hopefully with some positive news!
Many thanks,
Mikeyg "
Ok, so here is my story. I just got a T-Mobile HD2 yesterday. I successfully installed HPSL, and was running Android 2.2 beautifully. Except I had the problem with the distortion during calls. So I started searching...I must have done at least 3hrs of research before I did anything.
So what I was told was that I needed to flash the radio. I read dozens of forums with people talking about trying all different kinds of roms and people even going as far as saying that if you flash one that doesnt work, dont worry just reflash.
Well, I THOUGHT I had narrowed my search down to the rom I needed. I was under the impression that I should use this rom;
(Leo_RADIO_15.28.50.07U_2.05.51.05_2 (from HTC ** 1.48)
But I unintentionally downloaded this one;
Leo_RADIO_15.28.50.07U_2.05.50.11 **(from TMOUS 2.01)
Now My phone wont even come on! Ive heard people talking about un-bricking these phone, but they all start with going to the boot loader. Mine does NOTHING AT ALL....the light doesn't even come on when I plug the charger in
When I flashed it everything went fine, no errors, nothing, I had the htc loading bar on my screen, it hit 100% and it shut off and it wont come back on.
By the way, I flashed it via usb.
I have a bad feeling that I'm screwed. But if anyone can help it would be appreciated. As I received this phone from a friend who switched to the EVO, I don't even have the T-Mobile service yet, I was going to switch at the end of the month. I don't believe I have a way to get it replaced.
OK, so some more research has found that I definately installed the wrong rom...duh. and that this problem is specific to the tmobile phones.
At this point I have been reading about jtag, RIFF box to be specific. I would be willing to pay someone (a reasonable amount) if they could fix my phone. I'm may be willing to purchase my own riff box, if I cant get my hands on a new phone. I just don't want to spend $150 on a piece of equipment that ill only use once.
But if absolutely necessary, is there anyone out there willing to provide me with step by step instructions on how to connect the jtag to the phone, and run the software? I know its going to involve soldering, I have that coverd, But what and where to solder?
relik1989 said:
OK, so some more research has found that I definately installed the wrong rom...duh. and that this problem is specific to the tmobile phones.
At this point I have been reading about jtag, RIFF box to be specific. I would be willing to pay someone (a reasonable amount) if they could fix my phone. I'm may be willing to purchase my own riff box, if I cant get my hands on a new phone. I just don't want to spend $150 on a piece of equipment that ill only use once.
But if absolutely necessary, is there anyone out there willing to provide me with step by step instructions on how to connect the jtag to the phone, and run the software? I know its going to involve soldering, I have that coverd, But what and where to solder?
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i hope someone answers and you get this fixed because after you hit a radio brick.. im lost.. thats time for me to call my insurance company..
good news is.. there are enough bricks on here that if you have to buy something that will fix a radio brick.. if you chaged $30 -$50 a phone to fix them you would have more phones in your hands than youd know what to do with and would def get your money back.
there was a thread that samsamuel and some other guy were discussing this. the other guy (forget who it was) can do this...but lives in south america. if you search for it, maybe he can help. yes, a very looooong shot...but an idea...
Well I have some good news, for me anyway, I did some research and found that the phone I had received is still under warranty until March. So I'm hoping that since its a complete brick that they wont be able to tell It was modified, and also I believe the rom I was trying to flash is actually an "official" rom(correct me if im wrong).
I have given serious thought to getting the riff box and selling the service, I could definitely use the money, but I don't know the first thing about how to use it.
Now, this seriously needs to be done!! What rom should the T-Mobile USA users use to flash the radio in there HTC HD2? I know I'm not the first or the last person who will brick there phone. I searched for over 3hrs and kept getting linked back to the same thread,
([REF]The HTC HD2 Radio ROM Thread)
Now while that does seem to be a very complete list of roms, nowhere does it give any info on what one to use for what device. Furthermore, I knew what phone I had, what model, the ram and rom size, all the jazz, but nowhere did anyone tell me that the !!T-Mobile!! HD2 was just "Slightly" different than the others. I didnt find that out until AFTER I bricked the phone, as did ALL of the other users who bricked there devices.
I, and most of the other bricked users would agree, there needs to be a thread(maybe even a sticky) that is solely dedicated to us T-Mobile HD2 users. So lets start here!
The primary and really only issue is this...what is the proper radio rom to use on these phones and what is the proper way to flash them? If this question can be discussed it will make many of us very happy.
BTW. Other than the robotic voices, the HD2 ran android AMAZING props to whoever created FroyoStone_Sense_V3.1. its simply amazing!
re post 1 unfortunately you haven't got your information right. the first one will def kill a tmous because it is a ..51.. radio, and the second one will also kill a tmous because 2.04.50.x and 2.05.50.x are from test roms and don't support the 576ram giving the same effect as a ..51.. radio.
re post 5 the radio thread you mentioned. i suspect you have been only reading the regular hd2 section, (this section) when in fact the tmous has it whole own section, complete with tmous radio thread with all these warnings.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=631
on a plus note loads of people have claimed on warranty, just don't mention flashing.
Thank you! I love to be proven wrong. (No sarcasm intended)
I had no idea there was a tmous thread. anyway this was the original radio thread
httpa:Z//Zforum.xda-developers.Zcom/showthread.Zphp?t=611787
I threw some Z's in the link because I'm still new here so I cant post links yet.
And no way did I tell HTC that I flashed the phone. I just told them that I put it on charge, went to bed, woke up, and it was dead as a doornail. I should have it back in 3 weeks.
When you get it back, stick to the tmous hd2 forums for flashing info. For everything else, though, I find the original hd2 forums we're in now a lot more informative and active. The phone are identical except for rom size and the fact you can't flash certain radios. But you can use the same software, etc.
Good luck returning your phone.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
We'll I should have my phone back within a few weeks. Apparently HTC repair is backed up, its got something to do with the Nexus One. I didnt say a word about it being hacked, so I hope they don't find out. But anyway, I wanted to thank all of you for the positive feed back with my problem, and for linking me to the right forum. I was expecting to be bombarded with people calling me an idiot, and saying things like "use the F'ing search button", but Instead I was given very useful and sympathetic replies, and all the info I need to not make the same mistake twice. Thank all of you, I wish the users of more forums could be this professional, helpful, and quite frankly this grown up.
Thank you.
P.S: Can anyone confirm or deny whether or not HTC will be able to recognize that the phone was hacked?
This is easier then you think to do even if your all thumbs, link below.
I'm trying to find some good parts outlets i will get back to that in the days to come and post links.
Also I/you will be putting more links/info in this forum for fixing these Related problems.
If you know of Good links for parts,manuals,videos an How to's this will help. But Please only links relative to this forum thank you.
If your out of warranty or you did something like rooting an they know then this is your only option and it's FREE except for the parts "if any" an tools.
If you rooted your phone and they don't know then there are solutions in the forums to get it back to lets say "warranty mode" and then just send it back too Sony.
Try going back to Stock thought PC Companion/Factory reset
To do a factory reset start with your phone go to menu/settings/privacy/factory data reset then reboot all should be back to stock. Then on your Pc go to Sony Ericsson program/Update Service and follow the instructions and do a software repair. Be sure that your Sony software (PC Companion and Update Service) is up to date. Or try these links below.
Sony Ericsson X10 Support
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/mobilephones/downloads/xperiax10us?cc=us&lc=en
Get Back to Stock Even With Broken / Damaged USB Port By DoomLord Thank you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054818
Xperia X10 Dis-assembly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6368979#post6368979
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6258485#poststop
And a good picture of the port is here. Thanks McKebapp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8054388#poststop
Youtube Dis-assembly Videos
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Xperia+X10+Disassembly+Guide&aq=f
Soldering a printed circuit board
Preparing To Solder
http://www.aaroncake.net/electronics/solder.htm Video at bottom of his page.
Parts an Service links
I'm NOT Endorsing these Services/Sites So Use At Your Own Risk
When i checked the price of fixing the X10 charging port on this site it said 35.00$ + parts BUT be-sure and check your self.
http://www.outofwarranty.com/order.php
Update I have emailed this company for address/Phone number/Country with NO REPLY SO BEWARE
More parts
http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/cell-phone-touch-screens-digitizers/c105004004.html
http://www.oemcellphoneparts.com/
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/displaylcd.html
http://www.cellulardr.com/cell-phone-parts-listed-by-manufacturer.html
http://cnn.cn/shop/sonyericsson-xperia-c-28_946.html
http://www.digikey.com/
http://www.mouser.com/
PLEASE PEOPLE USE THE THREAD SEARCH
It's easier then posting AND keeps the forums lite and clean. Thanks goes to the Members that help. Subscribe to that post so you can find it later and/or copy the link and past it in Notepad/Wordpad on your Desktop/Documents.
LOL I still have links from 2008 in my XDA Notes
Please remember to Thank all with the Thanks Button in Threads an Videos
Thanks for your efforts and thanks for starting this thread. Your comments confused me. First, you have to know that the search function only works if you know the exact phrase or thread you are looking for. Second, who would know to look in the disassembly thread for this specific problem? Not the average member.
My advice to you, since you opened this thread, is to support the members who found this solution through your thread. Obviously the disassembly thread is going to confuse or go outside the skill set of most of us. It's kinda your responsibly for starting this topic and being the OP.
agentJBM said:
Thanks for your efforts and thanks for starting this thread. Your comments confused me. First, you have to know that the search function only works if you know the exact phrase or thread you are looking for. Second, who would know to look in the disassembly thread for this specific problem? Not the average member.
My advice to you, since you opened this thread, is to support the members who found this solution through your thread. Obviously the disassembly thread is going to confuse or go outside the skill set of most of us. It's kinda your responsibly for starting this topic and being the OP.
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Your right so as you can see all keep updating and we will see if it helps. Some of the forums are quite old. But I've saved my links to the forums in my XDA notes on my PC from way before I became a member.
thanks for your help i try tonite to make a video or take picks of me changing the micro usb port...
best regards
If and when you do that please post them in this thread and when i can i'll Incorporate it in this thread Thanks.
I don't think most people are going to be able to replace it without some specific soldering/de-soldering tools...I got quoted $85 at a cell repair shop for parts and labour (I asked about just replacing the USB port, but last time I was on these forums, I think some people were saying it was something else causing the problem, so there's no guarantee that's gonna fix it). If you don't have access to the tools already, it's probably going to be cheaper to just take it to a repair shop.
The tools are cheap just remember to get a good soldering iron for electronics (low wattage) and some good solder.
I will be updating my tread with some how to's
Xperia X10a teardown
What about this video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLmVlmftCZU
The Sony guide with videos and some of the part numbers is in my signature.
cardic said:
What about this video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLmVlmftCZU
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I'm gonna try to do a solder reflow, but it seems too dangerous to do in an oven, will buy a heat gun over the weekend and report back.
chris_knows said:
I'm gonna try to do a solder reflow, but it seems too dangerous to do in an oven, will buy a heat gun over the weekend and report back.
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I watched that video too. I have an X10 with the same problem and have been wanting to do a reflow. Let us know how it turns out, with temps and times please.
Thanks
Tried using a heat gun because it seemed like a bad idea to put inside a normal oven,and it didn't fix anything
I got a new phone though, so if anyone can give suggestions on what to try to fix it, I'll try it. I don't really care if I break the phone since I'm not using it anymore. I figure I should help you guys out however I can cuz everyone on this board helped me so much with my X10.
Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515a using XDA App
Thanks, this is very useful!
Try this... Faster and easier way for people cannot solder tiny parts
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35993592#post35993592
I need replace digitalizer screen, do you know any link to do it?
thank you....... I need your help
If youre not confident and ask about links to do that, Id recommend service, warranty or not, digitizer layer is glued to screen and anyone who hasnt enough experience will just mess it up badly
mindlesSheep said:
If youre not confident and ask about links to do that, Id recommend service, warranty or not, digitizer layer is glued to screen and anyone who hasnt enough experience will just mess it up badly
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then, it´s better replace lcd+digitalizer,for me to do it.
do you think so?
Its certainly better to replace whole screen, but still even better is to do it in service, i wouldnt do it if I havent had any previous experience/wouldnt be able to find how to do it by myself, that screen isnt exactly cheap, if you dont have problems with that, go on
I have two words to say:
1. I don't know why people answers: 'go to service'; he don't ask forum for answers like that!
2. I never dismantle DX but on other HTC devices (and I'm preaty sure here is the same) the LCD has nothing to do with digitizer. The LCD is inside the phone and on top of that is the outer case and on that is digitizer. Digitizer can be found on market glued on case or simple (cheaper but harder to replace). The link between them is a thin band.
If I'm wrong please correct me because there is some time since I haven't worked with such devices (hard or soft) and on that time digitizers were resistive not capacitive...
Conclusion: be carefull and first of all try to dismantle your phone. If you succeed you can decide what piece you have to replace, LCD, digitizer or both...
I just pointed out that if someone has no idea how to do such thing (this was nicely indicated by asking about links how to do it), it is pretty hard task to do and might end bad (and I mean really end like this, not like "you can brick phone this way, but it wont happen anyway if you dont just have big bad luck"), he will end with no warranty (not like unlocking bootloader, they should still replace bad screen when unlocked, at least only warranty service in our country is doing it like this, they are cool ), unless it was some software voodoo which messed up with screen this badly after opening bootloader, or own fault which isnt covered by warranty. But it doesnt matter, we dont know the story and I just pointed out, that if someone wants really to do this, he should at least some iniaciative, like "is better this way or this another way" instead of asking for links, which, and its friendly advice, would be better solved by some person who is acctualy providing some guarantee that he will repair it how it should be, since he get paid for it.
I am not trying to demotivate him, in the end, its not my phone...
Hi guys,
First post on these forums. I hope I'm not double posting but I could find quite what I was looking for.
My brother dropped his SK17i, the screen is cracked but still completely working, and the earpiece doesn't appear to be working ie. during a call you cannot hear the person talking but they can. The headphone jack works for a call though, and no other speakers are damaged. I downloaded ToggleHeadset2 but it wont open so I assume it won't work, but I tried SoundAbout and it also doesn't improve the situation any. Pretty sure its just a broken earpiece speaker which needs replaced.
Its running Android 4.0.2. (Latest Sony firmware update). I'd like to get into mobile phone fixing and he said if I can sort it out its mine. I'm pretty confident about having a hoke about inside it cause i've messed with laptops and desktops before but I'd like a bit of advice if possible.
I've found lots of good guides to open the phone, replacing the screen will be no problem, but I want to sort the speaker before investing in the screen which is dearer.
My questions are:
1. Is this the component I need to buy? <url removed> darn...can't post links yet! Ok well could someone link me to the component I would need?
2. What specific tools will I need for this? Soldering required etc?
I'm sorry if these are easily answerable elsewhere, I tried...
sjkreid said:
Hi guys,
First post on these forums. I hope I'm not double posting but I could find quite what I was looking for.
My brother dropped his SK17i, the screen is cracked but still completely working, and the earpiece doesn't appear to be working ie. during a call you cannot hear the person talking but they can. The headphone jack works for a call though, and no other speakers are damaged. I downloaded ToggleHeadset2 but it wont open so I assume it won't work, but I tried SoundAbout and it also doesn't improve the situation any. Pretty sure its just a broken earpiece speaker which needs replaced.
Its running Android 4.0.2. (Latest Sony firmware update). I'd like to get into mobile phone fixing and he said if I can sort it out its mine. I'm pretty confident about having a hoke about inside it cause i've messed with laptops and desktops before but I'd like a bit of advice if possible.
I've found lots of good guides to open the phone, replacing the screen will be no problem, but I want to sort the speaker before investing in the screen which is dearer.
My questions are:
1. Is this the component I need to buy? <url removed> darn...can't post links yet! Ok well could someone link me to the component I would need?
2. What specific tools will I need for this? Soldering required etc?
I'm sorry if these are easily answerable elsewhere, I tried...
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see bro its always risky to work with the device opened up and you might go wrong also sometimes.. a good advice is take the phone for Service to Sony if you are still in warranty. if you are not in warranty and cannot afford to spend money i would say there would be some 3rd party repairing centers in your city where they charge a little less... whatever it is no one here on XDA developers would be blamed if you mess up with your phone
Al the Best bro
Best Regards
Aneel
Aneel said:
see bro its always risky to work with the device opened up and you might go wrong also sometimes.. a good advice is take the phone for Service to Sony if you are still in warranty. if you are not in warranty and cannot afford to spend money i would say there would be some 3rd party repairing centers in your city where they charge a little less... whatever it is no one here on XDA developers would be blamed if you mess up with your phone
Al the Best bro
Best Regards
Aneel
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Thanks for the reply. Of course I would never blame anyone if I followed their advice and I ended up destroying the phone, just wanted to know what level of task it is before I attempt it, like would this require soldering it would it be a ribbon slide in and out job. I own anti-static mats, wrist grounding things, and quite a few small laptop tools. Just trying to get an idea of what is actually involved in this before I have the phone in pieces. :good:
Like I said I'm excited to try open the phone myself and learn something maybe, any advice would be welcome. :highfive:
sjkreid said:
Thanks for the reply. Of course I would never blame anyone if I followed their advice and I ended up destroying the phone, just wanted to know what level of task it is before I attempt it, like would this require soldering it would it be a ribbon slide in and out job. I own anti-static mats, wrist grounding things, and quite a few small laptop tools. Just trying to get an idea of what is actually involved in this before I have the phone in pieces. :good:
Like I said I'm excited to try open the phone myself and learn something maybe, any advice would be welcome. :highfive:
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thats nice to hear and dont forget to click a thanks when you feel my reply has helped you know something which is udeful all we need is little admiration,ispiration,appreciation and a Click on thanks button :good:
Check out iFixit , there's a tutorial on how to replace the touchscreen
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2