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So, my wife inadvertently managed to get a little Kool-Aid on the end of her phone a couple of days ago thus leaving stick/sugary residue.
He red Power button was "sticky" when you pressed it. We first noticed the microphone was involved yesterday when I or she would call and I couldn't hear her at all but she could hear me. The next day, I could hear her, but very faint. That's when it occurred to me that obviously some of the Kool Aid got into her mic and dried making her voice hardly being able to be picked up.
So, what would be the best way to "clean" out the mic and not damage it?
Any advise?
A good shot of compressed air did the trick!
During the storm this past weekend somebody (me) spilled a drink on my phone when the power went out. I immediately took the battery out and tried to dry out the phone as much as I could. The next day I powered up the phone only to find out that I could not make phone calls using the earpiece. Speaker phone and Bluetooth works fine. I also discovered that media will not play through the speaker although plugging headphones in works fine...the ringer and notifications work fine. Other than that, the phone works great. I tried flashing another ROM to see if just maybe it was a software thing...it wasn't.
The real issue is that I don't have insurance or store warranty coverage and my bootloader is unlocked. There is also signs of moisture on the phone. For now I can live with it, but I wanted to ask if anyone knew of any other options I could try. Or...maybe there is a way to redirect the sound??? Please help!!!
Lesssons learned:
1. Finish all drinks
2. Don't sit the phone next to the drink.
lilhaiti said:
During the storm this past weekend somebody (me) spilled a drink on my phone when the power went out. I immediately took the battery out and tried to dry out the phone as much as I could. The next day I powered up the phone only to find out that I could not make phone calls using the earpiece. Speaker phone and Bluetooth works fine. I also discovered that media will not play through the speaker although plugging headphones in works fine...the ringer and notifications work fine. Other than that, the phone works great. I tried flashing another ROM to see if just maybe it was a software thing...it wasn't.
The real issue is that I don't have insurance or store warranty coverage and my bootloader is unlocked. There is also signs of moisture on the phone. For now I can live with it, but I wanted to ask if anyone knew of any other options I could try. Or...maybe there is a way to redirect the sound??? Please help!!!
Lesssons learned:
1. Finish all drinks
2. Don't sit the phone next to the drink.
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If the phone works in general... then most likely a specific piece is ruined related to the phone speaker/mic.
You can try tearing apart the phone ( I believe there are tear down guides online) and then using rubbing alcohol try to clean out any corrosion, especially around components that are having issues.
If that doesn't work, then you'll have to try to replace the component. unfortunately not sure how easy that is. Tons of components sold for iphones but doubt as much for atrix.
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If the phone works in general... then most likely a specific piece is ruined related to the phone speaker/mic.
You can try tearing apart the phone ( I believe there are tear down guides online) and then using rubbing alcohol try to clean out any corrosion, especially around components that are having issues.
If that doesn't work, then you'll have to try to replace the component. unfortunately not sure how easy that is. Tons of components sold for iphones but doubt as much for atrix.
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Yeah, I was thinking of that as an option...being optimistic, I was gonna try to use the phone for a few days and see if it miraculously clears up...wishful thinking
I bet your Atrix will revive once the hangover subsides!
No really, it will be ok I'm sure, I've seen cases where people inmerse their devices into pools and toilets only to discover a few days later that they keep on ticking.
The clue here is to be patient and keep it from using it for several days, and I'm talking 3, 5 or even a week! So be very patient.
Remove the battery and let it dry inside a bag, box or bottle filled with uncooked rice or if you have plenty of dry bags (those that come inside some medicines or electronics) use them!
Try not to disassemble the Atrix to avoid dust contamination, but if you wan't you can go ahead and do it. The Atrix is very easy to disassemble. Just use common sense, and if you use alcohol to get rid of moisture and corrosion, be wary that even cotton or cotton swabs can be dangerous since there are components that are cold-soldered onto the motherboard and can be peeled-off very easily.
Don't use a hair dryer, since you could damage the plastic if not used correctly.
Let us know how it goes!
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I sat it in rice over night, and used a blow dryer on cool but still not dice so far. Unfortunately I don't have any other form of comms other than my Atrix...I may go and buy a cheap Go Phone to use and let the Atrix take a nap. I will be patient...I'm thinking that it will wake up one day and everything will be OK
Atrix = featherweight!!!
So if the only part that's not working at the moment is the ear speaker, then maybe you can get a spare from cnn.cn and replace it yourself. Very easy to do by the way.
The bad thing is that I think they don't sell the speaker alone, but the whole modular assembly that contains the speaker, power button and biometric scanner. But check the site above to verify.
Cheers!
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Was it a mixed or sugary drink? It could've pooled up in your speaker into something sticky. You might want to try cleaning it with alcohol disassembled. Or even dabbing it with alcohol while assembled but leave battery out and let dry at least a day. Each time you dab it with alcohol, try sopping it back up with a dry q tip.
I voided my warranty and your mum.
Unfortunately it isn't just the speaker, media will not play through the loudspeaker either...kinda weird because the speaker phone works just fine. Also, game sounds don't play. I'm thinking it might be an amplifier or something.
It was a mixed drink so it did have some sugar in it.
I dropped my atrix in the toilet. It was only in there for 2 seconds max, but I dried it off and tried to see if everything still worked. None of the speakers worked, but I put it in a bowl of rice for a couple of hours in the Texas heat, afterwards everything was working fine.
I have taken my Atrix for about a 10 minute swim, after jumping in the pool with it on my hip in an otterbox defender case. I felt something on my hip and noticed my phone there! I immediately jumped out of the pool, removed the case and battery. Dried what I could with a towel. Then put the phone in rice for about 3 hours. I then took the phone out of the rice and gave it another bath in alcohol, swishing the phone around to make sure the alcohol got every where the water got... I then let the phone sit for 4 days next to a floor vent in my house. Not directly on the vent. After the four days I tried powering the phone on. The phone powered on with no problems(no sim or memory card.) I then put my sim and memory card in, plugged in the phone and tried powering the phone on again, an it would not power on.
I then took the phone apart(not completely did not dis-connect any ribbon cables etc..) and used a q-tip and rubbing alochol to wipe any contacts that I thought might have signs of oxidation or water damage. Put the phone back together and let it sit again next to a vent for another 3 days. Put my sim, memory card and batter back in and the phone powered up with no problem.
I am currently using the atrix, the only thing that does not work is the front facing camera. It just doesn't seem to want to power up... but that is something I can live with. I did even after the 7 days had some moisture between the LCD and digitizer, so I let the phone sit in my hot car for an hour or two of an on to help get rid of the moisture.
Hope this helps.. I would recommend if you see any moisture to turn the phone off and let it sit, as if you can see moisture, there is also probably some that you cannot see and could cause more damage.
Great stories!!!
But I have to wonder how safe are we from e-coli and other bacteria/viruses when buying second hand smartphones that have visited the crapper!!!!
YIKES!!! LOL
Cheers!
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Rayan said:
Great stories!!!
But I have to wonder how safe are we from e-coli and other bacteria/viruses when buying second hand smartphones that have visited the crapper!!!!
YIKES!!! LOL
Cheers!
Sent from my Atrix using Tapatalk
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what's really funny are people that put their phone up for public sale, are honest enough to mention that it was dropped in the toilet and still want market value and not the best offer. what kind of crap is that? it's my valuable crap?
Thanks for all of the help...you guys are the greatest...I will buy a backup before I tear the phone open...but I think cracking it open is in order...I think the moisture is gone but the sugar may have coated something.
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Just an update...I opened the phone and cleaned all of the contacts with alcohol...that solved the problem...thanks again for the help
A couple of days ago I updated my Xperia Neo from 2.3.4 Gingerbread to the newest ICS.Well today I woke up with 6 missed calls, because apparently the back speaker stopped working.Not even the slightest bit of sound comes out of it.
Headphones work, "call" speaker works, but the back one just died.I haven't physically "abused" the phone.I dropped it lightly a month ago, but I doubt that's the problem.
Repaired software via PC Companion - still not working, so it must be hardware.I haven't rooted the phone.Haven't tried any speaker mods/apps only the stock Xloud.
The phone is 1 and 1/2 months old and the speaker died already...what the hell is with hardware quality these days...
Any ideas guys?Please help.
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A couple of days ago I updated my Xperia Neo from 2.3.4 Gingerbread to the newest ICS.Well today I woke up with 6 missed calls, because apparently the back speaker stopped working.Not even the slightest bit of sound comes out of it.
Headphones work, "call" speaker works, but the back one just died.I haven't physically "abused" the phone.I dropped it lightly a month ago, but I doubt that's the problem.
Repaired software via PC Companion - still not working, so it must be hardware.I haven't rooted the phone.Haven't tried any speaker mods/apps only the stock Xloud.
The phone is 1 and 1/2 months old and the speaker died already...what the hell is with hardware quality these days...
Any ideas guys?Please help.
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most probably a hardware problem.. give it a service ASAP.
The problem is no SE authorized service in my country and sending it to another country just to get the speaker changed...I don't know.
Would it be expensive to find someone who knows what he's doing and get it changed?
Jorkataa said:
The problem is no SE authorized service in my country and sending it to another country just to get the speaker changed...I don't know.
Would it be expensive to find someone who knows what he's doing and get it changed?
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yeah..maybe..you could try some help from the recognized contributors.. if its a hardware problem, try finding someone nearby..or just ask for an exchange where you got it.
Have you already tried the service test menu (*#*#4636#*#*)?
So music playback etc also doesn't work, how about touch feedback sounds?
You can also try going back to Gingerbread with flashtool.
Same thing happened to mine a couple of months ago. I sent it for repairs, and the report indicated that the speaker's metal contacts (?) became loose.
I've found people complaining about the same issue on another forum I use to go to. So yeah, unfortunately it seems that the device is poorly built...
i have the same problem here but not totally..
several moths ago i accidentally drop may xperia neo v and then there is a bit of change in sound.
sometimes it is so silent and then somtimes it is to loud.
but i think it's fix now..
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i have the same problem here but not totally..
several moths ago i accidentally drop may xperia neo v and then there is a bit of change in sound.
sometimes it is so silent and then somtimes it is to loud.
but i think it's fix now..
I've had this problem twice - once I missed my alarm in the morning.
Solution was to gently whack the phone against something hard and it's fine again - I've got a case round it so no damage done. I got the phone secondhand so it could've been damaged before I had it.
try plugging in and out the headphones
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A couple of days ago I updated my Xperia Neo from 2.3.4 Gingerbread to the newest ICS.Well today I woke up with 6 missed calls, because apparently the back speaker stopped working.Not even the slightest bit of sound comes out of it.
Headphones work, "call" speaker works, but the back one just died.I haven't physically "abused" the phone.I dropped it lightly a month ago, but I doubt that's the problem.
Repaired software via PC Companion - still not working, so it must be hardware.I haven't rooted the phone.Haven't tried any speaker mods/apps only the stock Xloud.
The phone is 1 and 1/2 months old and the speaker died already...what the hell is with hardware quality these days...
Any ideas guys?Please help.
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Had a similar issue a few days after the update to ICS. The mic would work only in speaker mode ! So tried making a call using headphones plugged in and then unplugged the headphones while on the call .
It WORKED . Donno how . :laugh:
Jorkataa said:
A couple of days ago I updated my Xperia Neo from 2.3.4 Gingerbread to the newest ICS.Well today I woke up with 6 missed calls, because apparently the back speaker stopped working.Not even the slightest bit of sound comes out of it.
Headphones work, "call" speaker works, but the back one just died.I haven't physically "abused" the phone.I dropped it lightly a month ago, but I doubt that's the problem.
Repaired software via PC Companion - still not working, so it must be hardware.I haven't rooted the phone.Haven't tried any speaker mods/apps only the stock Xloud.
The phone is 1 and 1/2 months old and the speaker died already...what the hell is with hardware quality these days...
Any ideas guys?Please help.
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Remove the back cover and try applying pressure on the areas near the back speaker. It happened to and this works
Here's how I fixed mine.
Jorkataa said:
A couple of days ago I updated my Xperia Neo from 2.3.4 Gingerbread to the newest ICS.Well today I woke up with 6 missed calls, because apparently the back speaker stopped working.Not even the slightest bit of sound comes out of it.
Headphones work, "call" speaker works, but the back one just died.I haven't physically "abused" the phone.I dropped it lightly a month ago, but I doubt that's the problem.
Repaired software via PC Companion - still not working, so it must be hardware.I haven't rooted the phone.Haven't tried any speaker mods/apps only the stock Xloud.
The phone is 1 and 1/2 months old and the speaker died already...what the hell is with hardware quality these days...
Any ideas guys?Please help.
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This is how i fixed mine:
---This is only for fixing the loose connector problem. Luckily, this was my case.
I need to clarify that you don't need to open the whole phone and take it apart. Just the right side panel (The one without any buttons)
1. Remove the back cover. (of course, your phone should already be turned off by now)
2. Remove Battery, sim card, and sd card.
3. Unscrew 6 screws at the back of the phone. (actually, you only need to unscrew 3, but just go with me now)
4. Remove the two plastic side panels.
Take note: side, not front panels.
(and actually, here, the only panel needed to be removed is the right one, the one without buttons)
5. look at the back of the phone. place it in a table in such a way with the speakers near you and the sd card slot away from you.
6. you will see a fine black wire running on the right side panel (after you already removed the plastic panel)
7. It runs from below the sd card slot to the right side of the speakers.
8. take a tool(preferably not sharp)
---The connectors can be seen because there is a small gap/hole where you can see the connector pins.
9. Now, use the tool (i used a small flat screwdriver) to push down the first connector (the one on below the sd card slot)
10. Next, push down the second connector (beside the speaker)
After that, boot up your phone and try playing some music. It should work fine now, if the problem was loose connection.
I notice that I'm a bit too late but i hope this helps anyone else who might encounter this problem.
BTW my phone is NEO V but i think it should be the same with your NEO's. Cheers! :fingers-crossed:
If u need a picture, you can private message me, or i can give u a link from youtube. Just search: disassemble xperia neo or assemble xperia neo. Both helped me in the process. Find the videos by mobi mobirout. That's it!
Update 1: Here's the vid on disassembly.
Update 2: @Pantamorph
Sorry I got messed up when I sent you those two messages. Check this new image, it's more complete.
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ajp9 said:
I've had this problem twice - once I missed my alarm in the morning.
Solution was to gently whack the phone against something hard and it's fine again - I've got a case round it so no damage done. I got the phone secondhand so it could've been damaged before I had it.
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Don't whack it you can try applying pressure as pinuno2007 suggested if you want it simple, or try the solution I posted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47544468&postcount=11
btiu idea
PLEASE DO NOT PERFORM ACTIONS THAT ARE DESCRIBED ABOVE !!!! THIS IS NOT A SPEAKER CABLE THIS IS AN ANTENNA YOU CAN GET ADDITIONALLY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR RANGE (if you damage this cable or connectors)
Hi guys,
I dropped my phone into the sink filled with water ( I know what I'm an idiot ) and I got it straight out and did the usual, take battery out, place in rice for 3 days etc.
Now, I've turned it on and everything is fine except the sound, when it plays any audio it has some static with it and plays it at a much higher pitch. This is also produced with headphones connected which the phone sometimes doesn't register.
Thanks a lot,I'm happy to answer any questions about it, hope I can get this fixed since I can't afford a new phone atm
Funkeymunkeyss said:
Hi guys,
I dropped my phone into the sink filled with water ( I know what I'm an idiot ) and I got it straight out and did the usual, take battery out, place in rice for 3 days etc.
Now, I've turned it on and everything is fine except the sound, when it plays any audio it has some static with it and plays it at a much higher pitch. This is also produced with headphones connected which the phone sometimes doesn't register.
Thanks a lot,I'm happy to answer any questions about it, hope I can get this fixed since I can't afford a new phone atm
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As far as i understand it should be a hardware problem... But you could try factory reset or reflash device just to make sure that falling in water didn't screw something in software. Also if it is possible get someone with knowledge how to open a phone to clean all internal parts from salts and oxides.
ThanKs for the reply, I don't think its a software problem because its still consistent when running with safe mode. Should I attempt to stick it in rice or something before completely voiding the warranty by opening it up ?
Oh and sorry I forgot to mention, pressing down on the metal plate on the back seemed to work as a temporary fix but now it no longer does anything.
Funkeymunkeyss said:
ThanKs for the reply, I don't think its a software problem because its still consistent when running with safe mode. Should I attempt to stick it in rice or something before completely voiding the warranty by opening it up ?
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You can always try to take it to repair center and hope, that the water damage stickers inside hasn't worked and changed their color. BTW build of this phone is almost watertight and ports and back cover are only places for water to enter, so damage should be relatively small.
The sticker is red at the back, I think that means its been touched by water any other options ? I might still go to the repair centre and try my luck.
Hello!
Half year ago I purchased my Z2 and after using it for a month some problems started happening with the jack plug.When I plugged in any headphones and started listening to music, it would stop if the jack got moved even by a tiny little bit, like if you put it in your pockets or just by rotating it with my hand very slightly.I took it to the local service centre and they replaced it.It was working fine until now and it started doing it again.My phone is fortunately waterproof, never had problem with that.I'll take it to the service again but do you have any idea how to prevent this next and what could cause this?
Thank you
Bad luck bro.No one from here complained about that kind of problem.From my experience the only problem i had with the jack was when i dived the phone in to water.After that the jack was not responsitive for like 2/3 hours.I dont know if there is some kind of protection preventing it from working so that the jack can dry in that time.After the 2/3 hours the thing was that when i plug the earphones in it the same problem like yours occured for like 1/2 hours.Sometimes it detected the earbuds,sometime it didnt.It constantly connected/disconnected them,but only for like half an hour or so,then it went back to normal working perfectly.
I got the same problem, and my girlfriend got it also since two weeks ago. I fixed it (actually not fixed it, but made it much less annoying) on my phone by blowing in my headphone jack. (It has nothing to do with water here, phone hasn't been in contact with water!!)
ImS0Raw said:
I got the same problem, and my girlfriend got it also since two weeks ago. I fixed it (actually not fixed it, but made it much less annoying) on my phone by blowing in my headphone jack. (It has nothing to do with water here, phone hasn't been in contact with water!!)
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Wow! I remember trying this before but it never worked, now I got out all the dust with a chopstick and I blowed in it really hard and now it's working perfectly.Don't know how long this is gonna last but thank you!
I have sometimes fibre from jeans stuck in the headphone jack and have to use needle to take it out, otherwise headphones aren't detected at all. I almost had a heart attack that the phone is damaged, but it was just debris from a pocket..
You could also try enabling the Smart Connect - Music on the go such that it would auto play the music tracks that you have to mitigate the problem u are facing. Else, try to get a RMA
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You could also try enabling the Smart Connect - Music on the go such that it would auto play the music tracks that you have to mitigate the problem u are facing. Else, try to get a RMA
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That wont solve it at all lol. It has nothing to do with software.
I had such a problems. I messed a bit with a screwdriver and I got it fixed, but DON'T do that if you have warranty. I was scared that I almost broke it forever back then but I somehow fixed it and never touched it again.
However, what you can do is to take a needle and on the bottom there might be some dirt from the pocket. Try to take it out.
Sent from Xperia Z2
Luckily not from an iPhone = Yesterdays technology at tomorrows prices
It's most likely software issue. the proof is me. I had same problem. When my Z2 can detect the earphone, I tried to reboot it without unplugging the earphone. Guess what, the earphone is undetected after phone reboot. And unplugging / plugging it again did nothing. There's workaround though, my Xiaomi Piston had button on it, so I pressed the button while plugging the earphone (there're a lot of thread about it here). Then it worked, sound came to the earphone, but the buttons didn't worked (when it works normally, the button works). So I think it's most likely have something to do with the software. If it was hardware issue, then once the earphone detected, a reboot would still make it detected.
It never happened so far on the bundled noise cancellation earphone, always detected, spot on.