I dropped my phone (oops) and now the menu middle button at the button gives a weird clicky sound. It works, but weird sound.
Did I break something, if so how hard is it to dissemble the phone and fix it?
I guess the button holder must be detached on the inside of the phone. I suggest you download the service manual from samfire to disassemble the phone and fix it. Any broken part, buy it on ebay.
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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.
stim141 said:
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.
Hi everyone.
I have an HTC Radar. Before several days, I took off the battery cover. Of course the phone shutdown. When I put it back and pressed the power on the phone made a buzzing note and gave me nothing but a black screen. I tried several times but the result was the same. I google it a little and found instructions about hard reseting the phone
xxx.htc.com/help/uk/howto_iframe.aspx?id=126596&type=1&p_id=416
The phone boots in this mode and I chose to make a factory reset hoping that this could bring the phone back. Unfortunately this had no result. The phone makes the same exactly. Seems to start but then nothing happens. I am still able to get in the special menu where I can choose factory reset. And because I bought this phone from another country I am not eligible for warranty in Greece.
Any help to bring back my phone would be appreciated. Thank you very much
The way you describe what happens at switch on is exactly how my phone behaves without the Sim cover on at the back (I think what you are calling the battery cover).
I wonder if somehow one of the connectors isn't functioning on the Sim cover at the bottom of the phone? On my phone there are three simple circuit connectors where a tab on the cover pushes a metal connector against a metal bed. There is also a small plastic micro-switch on the right just below the main casing and this is activated by a small piece of clear plastic stuck into a holder - I would imagine this could dislodge easily.
I would try starting the phone without the SIM in to see if that is interfering with the cover sitting on properly and activating all the connections and the switch and ensure the cover is on very precisely.
If that doesn't work try holding the switches as you switch on - may need several people for that.
Good luck!
Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I have tried this solution and nothing happens. Must be sth else. I don't understand why it even starts in the special mode. thank you anyway and I wish you and everyone a happy new year.
1:- hold both volume buttons & press+hold power button.
2:-then u willl go to special menu.
3:-use down volume key to highlight "factory reset".
4:-use "Power" button to select......!
Enjoy.....!
Does anyone else have the volume button sticky issue as well?
I took it for a guarantee repair, now its better, but its still sticky... Damn...
yeah my volume key got stuck and took it back for repair and they are still waiting for parts. :crying:
same issue. I try to control the volume via screen instead
I think I need to install an app to disable the volume button completely
My s3 also got same, after repair ...it's ok!
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My Galaxy S3's Volume button was sticky just out of the box. Only problem was I had to post it to UK for warranty which could have cost me about 20 USD. So when I searched youtube I found a video demonstrating how to Disassemble the galaxy S3. So I went ahead
1- Power off the device
2- Remove the Back cover
3- Remove the battery
4- Remove the micro sim and the SD card
5- Remove all the small screws execpt the one in the top most part of the phone.
6- Now take off the plastic piece which will expose the volume rocker area.
7- Now take out the volume rocker as shown in the video.
8- Now slowly re-insert the voume rocker as shown in the re assembly part of the video.
9- Now your volume rocker should be working fine.
10- If it is still sticky you can take it out again and re-insert it again. If it is still sticky inspect the volume rocker for any damage, if so you might have to order a new volume rocker. It is available in Ebay for 5.90 USD. search ebay for ' Volume side button Samsung Galaxy S3 GT i9300'
11- Put back the plastic cover in place, which will clip back in to a good fit.
12- Now put the screws back.
13- re insert the sim and the sd card.
14- put back the batter and the back cover.
For the you tube video go to you tube and search for
'' Samsung Galaxy S3 Disassembly & Assembly - Drop Test Repair''
or you can type this URL remember to remove the extra spaces from this url
http : // youtu . be / eo93EF7rVIw
cerebrum3 said:
My Galaxy S3's Volume button was sticky just out of the box. Only problem was I had to post it to UK for warranty which could have cost me about 20 USD. So when I searched youtube I found a video demonstrating how to Disassemble the galaxy S3. So I went ahead
1- Power off the device
2- Remove the Back cover
3- Remove the battery
4- Remove the micro sim and the SD card
5- Remove all the small screws execpt the one in the top most part of the phone.
6- Now take off the plastic piece which will expose the volume rocker area.
7- Now take out the volume rocker as shown in the video.
8- Now slowly re-insert the voume rocker as shown in the re assembly part of the video.
9- Now your volume rocker should be working fine.
10- If it is still sticky you can take it out again and re-insert it again. If it is still sticky inspect the volume rocker for any damage, if so you might have to order a new volume rocker. It is available in Ebay for 5.90 USD. search ebay for ' Volume side button Samsung Galaxy S3 GT i9300'
11- Put back the plastic cover in place, which will clip back in to a good fit.
12- Now put the screws back.
13- re insert the sim and the sd card.
14- put back the batter and the back cover.
For the you tube video go to you tube and search for
'' Samsung Galaxy S3 Disassembly & Assembly - Drop Test Repair''
or you can type this URL remember to remove the extra spaces from this url
http : // youtu . be / eo93EF7rVIw
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This actually worked for me. You have to make sure you realign the little board with the volume switches before putting the volume rocker back in. The switches need to be in the center of the cut-out in a straight line, mine were totally angled but now it works perfectly.
Oh and don't worry about voiding your warranty, there are no "void warranty" stickers or anything you need to remove. No one will be able to tell you've opened it.
I had the same problem. There is no need to take apart your phone. You can simply just pop out your volume rocker. You can use your finger nail or a flat head screw driver. Just reseat the volume rocker and make sure the end that has the cut out goes towards the ear piece.
Interesting thread for such a phone...
Sent from my Galaxy SIII
sebarkh said:
Interesting thread for such a phone...
Sent from my Galaxy SIII
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It seems like one batch had this issue, mine didn't..
Like all the people that bought the phone on the first batches and had ugly screen issues and cracking xD
I had this problem too. Took it to Sammy service center and they fixed it in ten mins.
They said that it was due to dust getting accumulated in the gaps. But I seriously doubted my soft capdase case would be a reason and stopped using it. No problem now!
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just read this thread....and this was exactly I did
M&P said:
I had the same problem. There is no need to take apart your phone. You can simply just pop out your volume rocker. You can use your finger nail or a flat head screw driver. Just reseat the volume rocker and make sure the end that has the cut out goes towards the ear piece.
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I did as it is written, and only lightly abrade button on all sides and works great
read it & fixed it
I have the same problem. I tryed everything but it's the same. I do exacly like in the video and replace button... but doesn't help.. I even took out teh volume up and down button, turned on the phone and again is going the same.. is usually increases when I turn on the camera and after that sometimes does not work either power off button...
Hello everyone,
i need your help in a dillema. the background story started yesterday, when i washed my hand and tried to reach something over the sinc, the phone dropped from my jacket pocket to the sinc, drowning... :crying:
i took it within a second, of course completely wet.
i opened it completely, seperating the board, battery, speaker...taking everything out.
to be honest the main damage was the speaker. the entire board seem to be dry and the water sticker remained untouched.
after some rice-treatment and patient i turned it on.
the home button is non-responsive..only after some clicks it works.
the power button is another issue, where if i press it it thinks its a long press and a short time after (could be minutes) it reboots.
if i dont touch the power key it wont shut down is it has to be it.
i kinda hate the idea to change phone because i actually like it.
i dont see any other option at the moment (wouldnt want to go to larger screen size)
so i have a damaged speaker, home & power button.
the speaker is replaceable, thats for sure. after all, i could disassemble it completely.
what about the other keys? is it a possible operation? if i need to solder things that wouldnt be the case for me...i dont have proper equipment.
i saw the spare parts for couple of bucks, im just not sure whats possible and what not.
i wouldnt go to a lab because that will cost alot, and im not sure if it worth it.