Here is my question: Does anyone know how difficult it may or may not be to replace the volume button on my Thunderbolt? The volume up button just quit working and I need to replace it. I have found the parts but want to know if this is something that I should be trying to do my self...
Thanks for any assistance,
if it's anything like the HD2, then it's no big deal. on that one you just took out all the screws(including the one that says 'void'), then you need something to pry the front/back apart. i know there's proper tools for this but i ended up just using a razor blade. once the 2 were apart you could see the volume bar & easy just pull it out.
just to let you know though, the actual plastic button itself may not be the culprit, but the piece it's making contact with.
If it's not the volume button; what do you suggest?
king.james said:
If it's not the volume button; what do you suggest?
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if it's not the actual button itself, then it will most likely be the connector that it's making contact with when you press it.
i found this article explaining how to take the Thunderbolt apart(video)
How to take your Thunderbolt apart
once you know how to take it apart, you'll be able to fix it.
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Hi all,
I have an O2 XDA II which was flashed last year to WM2003se.
Now I would like to upgrade it to WM6.1, but I cannot enter bootloader mode (using [Power Button] + [D Pad] + [Soft Reset]) because my power button is broken. This means, I also cannot do a hard reset, unless I remove the battery for a long time.
The phone otherwise is working quite well.
Is there any other way to enter bootloader mode?
Thanks in advance!
First, some advice. Several people have asked this question and it has been responded to in other threads. On forums, ALWAYS try and use the search function before asking. It might save you some time, and it also may give you further ideas or solutions to the problem. Now on to the response I gave someone else last year. Read the whole post.
IT IS POSSIBLE!
BUT DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGED OR FRIED PDAs
I know because I myself have done it on an I-mate (Himalaya). It took some trial and error but I am now running WM6. In my case though, I had to completely remove the power button from the device. The previous owner dropped it on its head, and I got it for free, unfortunately most of the top is missing, including the power button.
SO, on to how I did it. I took a paper clip (metal) and put it about 1cm down, slightly to the right of where the power button used to connect to the motherboard. Make sure you have turned your XDA/IMATE on before doing this. You'll find that when you find the right area, your device will turn off, or the screen will go dark (like holding the power button for a second or giving it a quick tap).
If you manage to hold it there for the right period of time, while pressing the other bootloader buttons, then you will be able to enter bootloader.
This took me close to an hour to get just right, on both occasions I have done it, but it eventually worked.
Note: I have no idea how exactly this worked, but it did. My IMATE was useless without me updating the rom, so I had no worry about frying it if I did something wrong, that is why I was OK with playing around with its insides. BEWARE that you MAY DO DAMAGE to the device.
Good luck.
Hi my power button is broken too.
I'd love to upgrade to WM6 but can't get into bootloader mode...the paper clip approach sounds risky!
Is there an application that can get me to bootloader mode? I've searched but come up with nothing.
Any ideas?
I tried everything before doing the paperclip trick, it was the last straw for me. I did a pretty intensive investigation to other possibilities but couldn't find one.
Maybe you can find something that was a similar shape to your power button? It is a long shot but it may work. If the power button isn;t completely broken off you may still be able to use it.
Thanks Jadel.
Naaa the button has completely come off.. on its side..facing the front of the XDA. Interesting to see that other people have damaged the power button.
I might give it (the paper clip approach) a go and see how it goes.
Thanks,
Taz
tazjamez said:
Thanks Jadel.
Naaa the button has completely come off.. on its side..facing the front of the XDA. Interesting to see that other people have damaged the power button.
I might give it (the paper clip approach) a go and see how it goes.
Thanks,
Taz
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Same power button problem here... I found this thread and it inspired me to another idea that works very well. I disassembled the unit according to instructions I found here in other threads. I found my button was broken off from the motherboard completely and in addition it was mechanically so damaged that is was unusable for resoldering. I disassembled the (very small) switch under a microscope and it is basically a small round steel disc that works as a spring. It "clicks" when you push the center of the disk. In the center of the switch is a contact point so when the disc is pushed it makes contact and when released it clicks back. (works like the clicking frog we used to play with as a kid). It solders onto the motherboard using 4 solder pads. The two top pads are both connected to the ground plane of the motherboard. The bottom ones are 2 separate contact islands and are not connected to each to each other. (infinite resistance between them). I soldered 3 wires onto the pads, one ground and both lower unknown contact pads. Brouhgt the wires out through the broken button hole in the cover and YES, it works like a charm. If I connect the ground wire to the lower right pad it switches on and off and I can also hard reset the unit. I have not found out what the function is of the other (left lower pad) connected to ground. Maybe it has to do with holding the button longer then a second to switch backlight on and off. In my case I cannot find any functionality. I can now manually short the wires or I can solder a small microswitch to the wires and flash my original QTEK 2020 to WM 6.1. I am going to try that this week end. Anyway no unreliable fumbling with a paper clip.
The power button has been a little fussy...requiring a hard press to power up but it had been until today. Button does not give a tactile "click" when pressed. Out of warranty. Opened it up...the microswitch isn't "clicking" Used a needle to jump the switch and it is now powered up but would like to know
1. is it fixable? (I don't solder and haven't a clue on where to get the microswitch)
2. Does the main board have to be replaced to fix it? Where can it be ordered?
3. Does anyone know of a reliable place that can either fix the switch or replace the board? I'm not going to deal w/ At&t; this was a replacement for the white screen of death and until today; it's been perfect. Everything else is working, perfect screen, case, keyboard. Battery stays charged for 12+ hours even w/ bluetooth running for over 18 months.
You cold look on ebay for a "broken" Hermes. I got a couple and found there wasn't anything wrong with them.
I don't know where you might be able to get a microswitch from but it will require soldering to fix. Unfortunately the Hermes motherboard is multilayered and this may mean fixing yourself may not work. Taking it to someone WILL cost $$$ so be sure to try and pin them with a quote for parts and labour before they "attempt" to fix it.
Good luck...
Power button screwed ..any HELP!!
Hi Friends,
I screwed my HTC Hermes power button while trying to fix its earlier problem.
Now to turn the backlight on ..i changed the settings and I can now use any button to bring it out of Sleep mode....
I used a program available on this site to enter bootloader.
However, the problem remains when "power button" is to be pressed.
Any advice on how to get over the "Press power button" to start the ROM flashing....
I found the part on celluardr.com for 32.00 which I think is a little expensive! They may be able to change it but that will cost $$. A possible solution is to clean the switch with an electronic cleaner solution that evaporates very quickly. I suggest you remove the battery with the case open to expose the switch - really mean remove the back casing to expose the motherboard and with the tube attached to the spray can squirt in the solution. Press the switch in before the solution dries - you may have some crap that got in there and is sticking up the switch mechanism. Dirt will do this.
QUESTION: What program/changes did you make to change the phone's ability to recover from sleep mode? I'd like to preserve the power button on mine and use another key that can be replaced without changing the motherboard - Ie the front phone buttons.
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I found the part on celluardr.com for 32.00 which I think is a little expensive! They may be able to change it but that will cost $$. A possible solution is to clean the switch with an electronic cleaner solution that evaporates very quickly. I suggest you remove the battery with the case open to expose the switch - really mean remove the back casing to expose the motherboard and with the tube attached to the spray can squirt in the solution. Press the switch in before the solution dries - you may have some crap that got in there and is sticking up the switch mechanism. Dirt will do this.
QUESTION: What program/changes did you make to change the phone's ability to recover from sleep mode? I'd like to preserve the power button on mine and use another key that can be replaced without changing the motherboard - Ie the front phone buttons.
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Hi stim141,
Thanks for your suggestions.. i shall give it a try and let you know the progress (if any)
ANSWER: From Start-> Settings-> System-> Key lock
Change the settings here to see that NO buttons are locked when in STANDBY/ SLEEP mode - when backlight turns off.
This will help to bring the device out of standby/ sleep mode.
You can have the device lock enabled so that when in sleep mode no functions are activated if any button is pressed accidentally. when any key is pressed ...it just shows you the UNLOCK option.
Also, I read somewhere, sliding out the keyboard slightly also wakes the device.
I believe I'm having a hardware failure with the rocker buttons. I have to press in certain spots to get the down key to function, and I have to press near the center of the rocker to get the up key to do anything.
It's been a while since an atrix apart, but can do so if needed. Is there anything I can do to attempt to repair this issue w/o ordering new parts? I know weird fixes exist for things like wifi, but not sure about this.
I know it's a hardware problem due to the fact that it's nearly impossible for me to get into recovery, since the keys barely function at all.
Thanks.
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I believe I'm having a hardware failure with the rocker buttons. I have to press in certain spots to get the down key to function, and I have to press near the center of the rocker to get the up key to do anything.
It's been a while since an atrix apart, but can do so if needed. Is there anything I can do to attempt to repair this issue w/o ordering new parts? I know weird fixes exist for things like wifi, but not sure about this.
I know it's a hardware problem due to the fact that it's nearly impossible for me to get into recovery, since the keys barely function at all.
Thanks.
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you start out by saying "i believe", and end off with "i know". its one or the other. luckily i know of the issue, having had it myself. it is a hardware issue. replace camera flex cable or replace device.
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Just want to post an update. I had opened the phone up, and saw where the contacts were in relation to the buttons. The contact was pushed inwards towards the camera, so the buttons were not makign contact. Fixed it by cutting thin strips of plastic and inserting them in between the contacts and the camera. Buttons work like a charm and it was a free fix
Hi,
My power button was not working properly (at all sometimes) so I decided to open my DNA and Fix it...
I opened it a and found that the actuator was broken.
Now my power button looks like the picture I attached... do you know the way I can short the pins to power on the phone? Also do you know how can I fix it?
Best Regards.
UPDATE 1:
I found the problem of my power button sometimes working and sometimes not...
Just like Nexus One power button, the inner cable was not flexible enough, so after a while it just get cutted. So, the only chance to fix it is to replace the whole main flex cable... not cheap and hard to get.
So I looked for where that flex cable goes in to the mainboard... and I found it.
It's the PIN number 13 on the connector on the right side of the motherboard. That's the pin that controls the Power/Lock button.
When that pin is "grounded" the circuit is closes and it activates the power button.
I recommedn to solder on the flex cable and not the mainboard as it is very difficult.
If you have any question just ask. I really don't have the time to make a complete guide, but I can surely make the time if you are interested.
Come on.. Any help would be appreciated...
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I actually broke that off while trying to replace my screen. I've resorted to using sweep to wake kernels and if my phone turns off, I have to boot it thorugh ADB. If anyone can help on this it would be extremely helpful for me too.
Too bad mu friend. Could you plz upload a picture of your broken power button?
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I found some good information on the NEXUS ONE power button problem thread... I will try the fixes on my phone and then i will post a guide here.
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Sorry about not replying. I would prefer not to have to take my phone apart again for a pic. Its exactly what yours looks like. I managed to lose the tiny part that fell off of it though. If you've found anything I would still love to hear about it.
MGA2009 said:
Hi,
My power button was not working properly (at all sometimes) so I decided to open my DNA and Fix it...
I opened it a and found that the actuator was broken.
Now my power button looks like the picture I attached... do you know the way I can short the pins to power on the phone? Also do you know how can I fix it?
Best Regards.
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http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-droid-incredible-x-droid-dna-motherboard-flex-cable-ribbon.html
Looks lik you must replace the entire flex.
That would be the easy fix... but they are out of stock anyway...
I made some discoveries that might help. I updated my first post.
Interesting. Great findings so far.
I have a very oddly behaving power button. After short periods of sleep/screen off the power button works reliably. After long periods of sleep/screen off it takes a firm long press of the power button or perhaps two presses of it for it to function as intended. I suspect it will soon stop working entirely. Any additional advice to salvage the device afterwards or fix it preemptively would be greatly appreciated.
Bump. No one else with this annoying problem, a workaround or a fix...
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Bump. No one else with this annoying problem, a workaround or a fix...
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A work around would be use the volume keys to wake the phone, or get a sweep to wake kernel. Otherwise replace it.
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There's an App for that...
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Bump. No one else with this annoying problem, a workaround or a fix...
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I have a Droid DNA that's having power button issues, at this point the only way I could get it to turn on was to plug/unplug from charging cord.
I was going to get it fixed and found that I would have to buy the part and then take it to Cellairis who would then fix it for $40. (not a bad deal)
When searching for the power button, I found out that there's a Gravity Screen App that will power your phone off and on! (of course there is, and more than one)
So for now, problem solved!
help asap!!!
what did you use to ground the pin?? i tried a random wire and i couldnt get it to turn on
MY phones is powed off and power buton is broken how to turn it on
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MY phones is powed off and power buton is broken how to turn it on
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I know it's been a long time, but mine did as well.
I found that it's just extremely touchy. You have to remove the back case to get good access to the entire button underneath and just press the button in various places/positions.
It may take awhile to find the position that'll trigger it.
You can find a replacement button at https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2510209.m570.l1313&_nkw=htc+amaze+power&_sacat=0
And to take the device apart: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/HTC+Amaze+Motherboard+Replacement/73022
or https://dereks-projects.blogspot.com/2013/02/diy-damaged-htc-amaze-4g-repair.html
I haven't done it yet, and may not considering 3G is going away and there is no LTE with it (funny, given "4G" in the name).
Given the "similar threads", it seems this is a common issue. Disappointing, but definitely better than LG or Moto issues. My old Nokia has been flawless other than using the very obsolete Symbian OS.