Hi,
I have disassembled my Folio 100.
Here are the pictures of the internal:
http://www.makhutov.org/downloads/folio100/pix
DerArtem said:
Hi,
I have disassembled my Folio 100.
Here are the pictures of the internal:
h t t p :// w w w. makhutov.org/downloads/folio100/pix
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But, why?!
Is there a simcard slot inside? Im wondering if our Folio is hardware, or software limited to use a simcard.
Regards
statsminister said:
But, why?!
Is there a simcard slot inside? Im wondering if our Folio is hardware, or software limited to use a simcard.
Regards
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There is just a place on the PCB for a sim-card slot and also a mini-pcie connector for a mini-pcie datacard, but the parts are not soldered to it.
I don't know if it is possible just to solder the connectors to make it work...
moved to device specific sub-forum on OP request
Best, DK
DerArtem said:
There is just a place on the PCB for a sim-card slot and also a mini-pcie connector for a mini-pcie datacard, but the parts are not soldered to it.
I don't know if it is possible just to solder the connectors to make it work...
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Interessting, do you think it would be possible to mount the LCD upside down? Because i think viewing angles would be better then (like holding the Folio upside down)?
Where's the RAM memory slot?
bastospn said:
Where's the RAM memory slot?
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The RAM is soldered directly on the PCB next to the CPU. You can see it for example on picture BILD2363.JPG. On the other side of the PCB (Picture BILD2387.JPG) is space to solder additional RAM chips.
Nemo0815 said:
Interessting, do you think it would be possible to mount the LCD upside down? Because i think viewing angles would be better then (like holding the Folio upside down)?
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I don't know if the LCD cables are long enough. But even if so you must then adjust the software. Otherwise the picture will also always be upside down. The better way would be to replace the LCD completely with a different one.
it´s posible to change the camera??
The one think i will change is the LCD and possible add some ram! I don't think it will work though.
Regards,
Bastospn
bastospn said:
The one think i will change is the LCD and possible add some ram! I don't think it will work though.
Regards,
Bastospn
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I don't think that adding RAM is possible. There might be not all parts soldered to be able to solder additional RAM. Even if so soldering so small pins is really hard.....
fenixxx said:
it´s posible to change the camera??
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This should be possible. It looks like it is a standard USB UVC webcam. But you will also have to adjust the software in order to get the new webcam working.
Do you have some images of the connector of the LCD controller? Also, the Touch panel and LCD should be separated, right? (Can't see that on your pictures)
Nemo0815 said:
Do you have some images of the connector of the LCD controller? Also, the Touch panel and LCD should be separated, right? (Can't see that on your pictures)
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I have not done a dedicated photo of the connector but you can see it on BILD2355. The brown "box" is the touch screen controller and the cable below is for the LCD. It looks like a LVDS interface.
I think it's a great idea to dismount the device. I'd actually dismount the back cover to see the battery and the sim card slot.
I'll post pictures of it later.
Doumaster said:
I think it's a great idea to dismount the device. I'd actually dismount the back cover to see the battery and the sim card slot.
I'll post pictures of it later.
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Dude... (rofl)
Hi DerArtem
Is you device still working after you opened it and made all these pictures?
I did them same so my Folio 100 to see what's inside, but after assembling it again, the display didsn't work anymore. The device still boots up, I can use it on an external TV (via HDMI) and also the touch screen still works, it just doesn't display anything anymore. Any idea what this could be (and if I could get it repaired somewhere)?
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Mark (NL)
Sure you connect everythink in place? I don't see how it could be broken if you just open the plastic case and remove same screws.
bastospn said:
Sure you connect everythink in place? I don't see how it could be broken if you just open the plastic case and remove same screws.
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I am afraid that one of the cables that connecto the display with the mainboard was jammed and maybe damaged. It could also be the FFC-cable which has been under some stress (not the cable itself, but the side that entered the connector).
The screen is being connected to the mainboard by 3 cables. A round cable with a board-to-board connector (I'm afraid one of the wires of this one has been damaged), a small FPC connector (flexible PCB) connected with FPC-connector (this one is ok) and a FFC(foil) cable, where I saw that the copper on the edge was damaged. I cut of 1mm of the cable to let the connector grip a little further on the cable, but this didn't help.
So... either the electronics on the display is damaged, but I think it probably is one of the cables connecting the display with the PCB.
Just hope I can get it to work again...
Try to re-fit the cables, if it doesn't work pull the cables one by one and test it against a multimeter. Be carefull not to damage it even further.
Allways connect yourselt to the ground (touch a piece o metal will do the trick ) to avoid static discharges on components.
You can try to send it back to Toshiba, but I am not sure it they will aceppted under guaranty.
If you don't have spares it could be real hard to do troubleshooting. Toshiba (and other manufactures too) will replace the entire parts suspected to be faulty and will charge for it, so if you could do it on your own you will save some bucks.
Good luck!
I noticed a weird connector at the back of the device, I dont have a way to picture it at the moment but I found it on the internet.
Its under the cover in the red circle I draw,
Do any of you know what its good for?
eranyanay said:
I noticed a weird connector at the back of the device, I dont have a way to picture it at the moment but I found it on the internet.
Its under the cover in the red circle I draw,
Do any of you know what its good for?
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I think it is for attaching a stylus.You just loop the thread through it and close the cover.
It's meant for a wristband. You can buy the accessory, loop it through that hole, and then close the back cover (so it never falls off).
Are you sure about it...?
I think you're wrong,
the wristband/small things you put on your phone like small dolls is the yellow square
this one is something different.
It its a connector for an external gsm antenna. However be warned, do not plug any thing in to it as others have reported this will disable the internal antenna and you will not get a signal afterwards without a visit to a service centre or some soldering.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1273292&highlight=antenna
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I've seen that type of connector on other phone's in the past. I always thought it was for an external antenna. I'm not sure though.
Edit: mrm1 just beat me to it ^^^
That was my first impression, after seeing a similar connection for the wifi antenna in laptop's hardware..
Thanks, and of course, Im not planning to connect anything to it anyway
After replacing my cracked display on my DNA, I'm now getting this error.
I know it's hardware related but I don't know exactly where to look to find either a loose connection or which part to replace.
Has anyone successfully corrected this hardware issue or had this problem after a screen replacement?
Icyman said:
After replacing my cracked display on my DNA, I'm now getting this error.
I know it's hardw a r e related but I don't know exactly where to look to find either a loose connection or which part to replace.
Has anyone successfully corrected this hardware issue or had this problem after a screen replacement?
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One of the motherboard flex cables ( the cable coming from the top assembly where the camera and power button are, attaches to each side of the main board) are not seated properly
Remove the screws and reseat them.
findinghomer said:
One of the motherboard flex cables ( the cable coming from the top assembly where the camera and power button are, attaches to each side of the main board) are not seated properly
Remove the screws and reseat them.
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That's what I was thinking. Do you think it is the ribbon on the same side as the front facing camera?
I pressed a little harder and the ribbon clicked into place. all good now.
Icyman said:
I pressed a little harder and the ribbon clicked into place. all good now.
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hi,
can you exactly confirm from where i can press the same? i have the 100% same issue as you faced, i replaced my cracked display all okay except camera its giving error "unable to start the camera".
can you show me some guide or picture from where i can press it after open the handset?
i will really appreciate your cooperation.
deshwani said:
hi,
can you exactly confirm from where i can press the same? i have the 100% same issue as you faced, i replaced my cracked display all okay except camera its giving error "unable to start the camera".
can you show me some guide or picture from where i can press it after open the handset?
i will really appreciate your cooperation.
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I had taken mobo out to replace battery and afterwards camera was giving me same error message. I think it was the long black wire or one of the whiteboards on that side. I didn't have to take the motherboard out again just unscrewed one black tapelike connector, flipped the whiteboards (1 big 1 small), disconnected the long black wire and reseatted them all and it works now! I'm not sure which one did it but they were all on the volume rocker side of the phone.
I would like to ask if someone else experience crazy touchscreen behavior while your m4 aqua usb is in use, be it charging or data transfer. Its impossible to type, as it type at random or close/open almost every app or menu. But once I remove the usb cable it works proporly. I have a glass screen protector, but I really don't see how it would be connected with this misbehavior.
OS: 26.1.B.3.109, locked bootloader , unrooted.
touchscreens work by closing a circuit between screen and your finger..when electricity passes through cables it creates a magnetic field..what type of glass screen protector are you using..link to it?i have one too but i haven't got any problems like these
GerasxD said:
touchscreens work by closing a circuit between screen and your finger..when electricity passes through cables it creates a magnetic field..what type of glass screen protector are you using..link to it?i have one too but i haven't got any problems like these
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Sorry, I had to put a generic one [cheap chinese], as I couldn't found any branded in my local market. Though I just tried and it was working just fine with 100% battery, maybe its related to the a low battery state. Will try later.
Thanks for the repy.
Does anyone know where the back light fuse is on the logic board I didn't unhook my battery before replacing my screen so now I need to bridge the fuse thanks lots.
odjono said:
Does anyone know where the back light fuse is on the logic board I didn't unhook my battery before replacing my screen so now I need to bridge the fuse thanks lots.
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That's what technician who was replacing my broken screen did. He replaced the screen while tablet was on and busted display circuitry on the motherboard, not the fuse. It had to be fixed on the component level.
I put a drop of solder on it with my solder Pen so that the two ends gets connected and it actually worked. the fuse located on the MOTHERBOARD right above the screen connector on the right side. it's really small and is marked with a “v” thats barely visible with your eye: I did this and the back light works. Ifixit has a picture