My friend broke the screen on his Galaxy SII (i9100) during summer vacation. We ordered a screen&bezel replacement part from eBay, and have succesfully disassembled the phone, removed everything that needs to be removed (the new bezel is kind of an empty one, so I have to move just about all the easily removable parts from the old one). I've moved all parts except the PBA and sub-PBA (usb board) to the replacement part.
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Now, the problem here seems to be that in the original part, where the USB board goes, there's this golden thingy underneath:
Which you can see is missing from the replacement part:
Since there's clearly a connection for that golden bar (pic: http://i47.tinypic.com/166gaqc.jpg ) underneath the usb board, I am fairly certain the phone won't work as intended if I just screw the board onto the replacement part as it is.
I'm also wondering about the small cable popping up from underneath the casing - is it supposed to just press down against the gray/silverish area when you screw the board onto the part or is there a connector for it to press against, maybe a part of the golden bar/thingy that's on the original part but not on the replacement? The cable's clearly visible in the first picture.
I've tried to search the web for videos, instructions, answers or any information about this, but can't seem to find anything to help with this one. If someone here is able to point me in the right direction or better yet, provide instructions for this, I'd really appreciate it!
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this tutorial should answer all your questions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253969&highlight=tutorial+screen+replacement
Theres a good video that shows everything.Look at the motherboard topic I created (profile>view users topics)and a chap called Roger posted it.
Also you can download the service manual for the s2 off samsungs site and see what that gold bar is for.
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Cosmic Blue: I've read and partially followed that tutorial, yes, but it's in no way helpful with this problem as the replacement part used in the tutorial has a new USB-board on it already and thus the guy doesn't even remove the USB-board at any point.
theunderling: Thanks for the tip, though I already watched that video as well - very helpful and clear indeed! Regardless, it doesn't help with the golden bar thing as the replacement part used in the video already has the golden bar on it. I also went through all the .pdf's in my service manual download, can't find a mention of the golden bar. Is it in there? If it is, where exactly?
I mean, what I really need to know here is if the golden bar is needed (99% sure the answer to this is yes) and how to move it from the old part to the new one that's missing the bar since I'm afraid to just go poking around and possibly break my friends phone. Also, the small cable that's sticking out - in the video it seems that the board is just installed on top of it, leaving it pressed against something that after examining the old part seems like a small strip of silver-color metal right next to the golden bar. This strip is also missing from the replacement part which leads me to think it's an extension of the golden bar. Anyone have any experience with this particular bit of the hardware?
Anyone?
You should call the person who sold it to you. He may have given you a defective board by mistake. I have checked the internet and all videos I have seen have the gold bar as part the screen assembly.
Cosmic Blue said:
You should call the person who sold it to you. He may have given you a defective board by mistake. I have checked the internet and all videos I have seen have the gold bar as part the screen assembly.
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Alright, will do and will report here after the issue is solved in case someone else will find the information useful.
Thanks!
Edited years later as I shamefully forgot to report back... Yeap, got a new board and it worked just fine. That was the culprit.
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Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I just successfully replaced my trackball in my Eris with a blue blackberry replacement. If you're wanting a different color for it but are bummed that it doesn't have all the multicolored LEDs like the nexus one, this is another option. Doing this WILL void any kind of warranty/insurance you have on your phone and I take no responsibility if you screw anything up. Just get a replacement trackball from DealExtreme. Link posted below.
Then, all you have to do is remove 4 screws from the back of the phone (one under a tiny sticker) and then 2 more inside the phone that are holding the charging/usb port in place. Gently lift the circuit board and pull out the old trackball. Pop the new one in, screw everything back together and you're good to go. Keep in mind that you won't be using the chrome ring surrounding the new trackball, just the inside part of it that is the actual trackball. It's not a very difficult mod at all, and it may even work on other phones (not sure). Anyway, Good luck guys!!
Edit: Here's the link to DX: http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.trackball
Edit: Here you go guys:
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^^ The picture doesn't really show the glow of the blue :-( ^^
Hope that helps!
Any way to post pictures of this?
you should post pics.
I'm not sure, let me see if I can post some. I might need to get a higher post count to be able to do it..
I've got the pictures ready to go, but I can't post links yet. I guess my account still needs to be verified. Any help with that??
send me a pm and ill post the link
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PM sent.
well..I guess he got offline..
Holding tight for the man like Steve.
Oh yeah also you can just paste the address for the link in your post. We will copy and paste it into a new window and still get to the page.
I definitely want a link for the trackball since when I searched for "nexus one trackball" it came up with:
http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.nexus%20one%20trackball
Well, I would have posted a link but I couldn't. It wouldn't let me post any kind of link (i don't think)..
Well, apparently I can post links...cool.
pics added.
Durr my bad I thought you were replacing it with a nexus one multicolored led trackball.
What size Torx driver did you use to remove the screws?
Great mod instructions for trackball color customization! Too bad that stupid little VOID sticker is there on the screw hole.
can you post an after picture of your eris?
thanks
OOPS #1 - ignore my post.. im on 3 hours sleep.. damn poker...
lol, ok.
I actually just found a small enough flathead screwdriver and used it. Worked fine with both the outside and inside screws.
That's pretty slick, but figure out a way to add RAM to this slow POS and I'll be REALLY impressed ;-)
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That's pretty slick, but figure out a way to add RAM to this slow POS and I'll be REALLY impressed ;-)
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uhm... update to 2.1, you wont need any extra RAM.
back on topic: that's freaking righteous. my scroll ball just died (wont scroll down for some reason... all other directions work) so im using that as an excuse to get a replacement eris (installed leak want root).
now i just need to decide to go red, or get a green similar to the android's color.
so you're going to get a new phone so you can have root and then change the trackball on that new phone?
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uhm... update to 2.1, you wont need any extra RAM.
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I realize it's off topic, and apologies to the OP, but uhm... I have 2.1, and still need RAM. The thing doesn't have enough RAM, period. Well, I guess if I never load any 3rd party apps it might be better, but if the apps are stored in the same space as running programs, RAM will always be an issue, period.
Hi guys, i had a small problem with my phone. It wouldnt charge. So I send it to Samsung Repair point (company called Dynafix who repairs phones for all the large phone brands here in The Netherlands)
I got a reply back saying its water damage. They send me a photo with corrosion which they say is caused by water damage. But the photo is so bad, I couldnt find out which part of the phone it shows.
Before sending the phone I did disassembly the phone to look inside and didnt see any water marks.
I did ask for a better photo and they will send me one but I thought I'll post here in the meantime.
When asking what the repair costs would be, they said it the phone cant be repaired.
My phone is in great condition. Everything works fine. Only when I plug it in to charge I get a battery disconnected error. Same thing happens when charging it through my pc. But the usb connector works cause I can connect it to my pc and transfer files. Also when I charge my battery in another phone and put it back in, phone works.
So only a charging problem.
Anyways, the part where I need you guys is, is if someone could tell me which part of the phone this is, i would really be grateful.
Thanks
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Ear piece?
I'd have them clarify if the water damage is:
a. user submersed phone in hot spring,
b. phone can't handle winter time condensation.
You shouldn't have to pay for b.
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Ear piece?
I'd have them clarify if the water damage is:
a. user submersed phone in hot spring,
b. phone can't handle winter time condensation.
You shouldn't have to pay for b.
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Hi, thanks for replying. Dont think its the earpiece. doesnt look like it.
I send Samsung an email asking for more info. They told me to contact the repair company and send information and photos back to them (to Samsung) So now I'm waiting for the better photos, so i can send them in with my complaint to Samsung.
FWIW I've been a little "fearful" of condensation; I've heard a lot of reports lately. The "fix", on the manufacturing side, could be something as simple as prepping, or treating, the connections differently.
Good luck.
Did you drop your phone in hot tub/ waterfall/ ocean/ bath/ whirlpool/ toilet? If so, we can all assume it's water damage and get on with our lives. If you didn't do any damage to it and that just happened then you can talk to them and ask them to test it further. If the water damage is caused by condensation it would leave a very different mark to if you dropped it a bottle of Evian.
Hi, thank you guys for replying. Phone didnt get wet. Only explanation is rain maybe or condensation. Anyways I will handle that with Samsung
All I want to know is if someone recognizes which part of the phone is on that photo.
Service manual on here has stripped down pictures as does one of the web reviews .
jje
If you are wondering where the location is still, it is behind the sim card. Where the sim card goes, it is on the left side where you can see the blue PCB. At the top edge of the blue PCB right there, you will see the corner is dark blue like in the picture of yours.
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If you are wondering where the location is still, it is behind the sim card. Where the sim card goes, it is on the left side where you can see the blue PCB. At the top edge of the blue PCB right there, you will see the corner is dark blue like in the picture of yours.
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Thanks! Been searching on photos but couldnt find it Weird that theres a water mark there....
Hey guys, this morning my phone's screen started acting up when I was using the browser and later when I was using the keyboard, certain letters wouldn't work. I then got Touch Test from the market to see what was wrong with it, and I found that taps along the center line dividing the screen left and right did not register properly. I applied some pressure to that part of the screen and saw rainbow patterns beneath the digitizer on the LCD screen. When I pressed elsewhere though, no patterns appeared. So I am wondering if my Atrix has a loose digitizer and whether replacing the digitizer would fix the issue.
Thanks!
well, if you would have searched, you have found that there are already at least a couple of threads for this same topic. Now there is another one. You probably have a bad microprocessor for the touch screen. Search and you will even find some very helpful pics that show what is involved in swapping out the digitizer.
Thanks for the input but I did go through a search and had I found posts where the ops who reported the issue had actually resolved the problem, I wouldn't be posting here... also I'm not here asking for instructions to swap the digitizer because I can YouTube it, I'm here to ask if people who had similar issues before were able to fix the problem by replacing the digitizer...
But then again, I guess its easier to assume that all thread starters haven't done the research and just tell them to do a search everytime.
I just had the same issue, and actually in the same location on the middle of the screen. Since I'd unlocked & rooted the thing, I figured I had voided my warranty and wouldn't be able to get a replacement, so I bought a replacement digitizer to do it myself. After 2+ hours of work, the screen ended up being more dead than before. Digitizer replacement isn't easy, I'll tell you that.
So instead I flashed a fruit cake, took it to the local AT&T store with a repair/warranty center, and they replaced it on the spot. It's a known issue for the phone, so they didn't bat an eye.
Hell, I didn't even buy the thing from AT&T in the first place (got a better price at Walmart), and they still took it, no questions asked.
So if you're on AT&T, try a repair center. If you're not in the US... maybe your carrier will do the same? Hard to guess.
I didn't think warranty from att was still effective so i did an rma for motorola. They take 5-7 days, leaving me without a phone . Called att &have it was still under warranty and there is a service center in Tampa. Did the repair order on phone, took unlocked phone there and they swapped it out. Get home tofind the phone does not see the sd card. Called att back and squeeled like a stuck pig. They mailed me a replaicment. The screen is not set good and get a little bleed from the lower left corner of screen. Havent decided wether to keep it or not. Lousey quality control.
That's what i think too .
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Hi there,
i have purchased a smashed screen i9100 from a well known auction site and have decided to rebuild the s2 just to learn and play with it.
i have also purchased a new back and middle frame so i will be remounted the mainboard and other stuff back into the new housing.
i have been following a youtube tutorial on the strip down. it looks very "easy" to do. however i notice there is a small circuit above the camera. i will try explain this the best i can as i don't have any pictures just yet.
know if you remove the back cover which houses the battery, simcard and micro sd card, you may notice above the the rectangle camera and flash protector that there is a sticky circuit. this is what i have seem to damaged when trying to replace it between the two. i would be grateful if anyone knows what it is and maybe i am pushing it, but i would be even more grateful if anybody knows where i can purchase it from.
by looking at the circuit and following it around, it looks like some sort of antenna. i am no electrical/electronics expert (i'm a mechanical engineer by profession and enjoy learning about new things). it seems when you split the two cases with a case opener you will notice a small tab on the other side which is connects onto the mainboard.
so again, i would be grateful if the xda people can help me.
i've torn the circuit when trying to transfer.
if people require, i will try post some pictures
Thanks XDA members!
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Search my posts from the last week or so, I attached the service manuals in a zip to one of them.
Have a look at this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241735
There is a very clear, detailed video tutorial for a COMPLETE strip down and re assembly of an S2. The guy even tells you what the parts/boards are as he removes them. Once you've found out what the part is called, a good place to look for it would be eBay......
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
GPS Antenna
MistahBungle said:
Search my posts from the last week or so, I attached the service manuals in a zip to one of them.
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LOL thanks, errm i checked your previous post. i went back as far as 4th may. seems you help people out a lot
sadly i could not find the post you are on about. however i did search if i could obtain "service manuals" for the i9100. i seem to have obtained on.
keithross39 said:
Have a look at this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241735
There is a very clear, detailed video tutorial for a COMPLETE strip down and re assembly of an S2. The guy even tells you what the parts/boards are as he removes them. Once you've found out what the part is called, a good place to look for it would be eBay......
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
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you have sent a link to the youtube video i use.
Thanks for your help.
the video does not explain the part that i am on about. however he does put a link in the description about poor antenna issues etc etc.
With this i can show you what i mean now a bit better. the person has posted this photo of "antennas"
according to that i am on about gps antenna.
it loops onto the back as a sticker above the housing/protector of the camera and flash. it is the tape thing you see in the first picture i have attached.
i have been using that site (orignal comment about a well known auction site) but i try not to advertise in forums. however if you do find a link for this part, your help would be appreciated.
i personally don't advertise, but i don't mind people doing it i don't "force" people. every person has their own beliefs.
anyways, i would love it if somebody on here can sort me out with this gps antenna issue i face now after i ripped it while transferring into its new housing
Thanks to everyone once again
Hello,
I replaced my Sony Xperia Z5C lcd screen and everything is functioning well, except my wifi reception is poorer. Much poorer. I know it's a hardware problem because I've factory reset my phone and the problem persists.
I want to replace the wifi antenna, but shockingly, I cannot find any information about where it is. Is it a separate part? Is it on the motherboard? Some websites are telling me its a long thin blue wire. Some websites are telling me the plastic bracket is the wifi module. And some websites are telling me it is the NFC antenna. What I know to be true is that the antenna is located somewhere here, as described by the manual
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After researching to no conclusion, I am hoping that someone out there knows where it is located so I can replace it and get my phone working again. Thanks
Where it is at is not gonna be your issue. That will be that Sony doesn't sell replacement parts and you have have to solder it to the board and then reprogram it with tools not available to the public.
You should be able to pick it out when you opened it up. Also the screen could easily be part of the issue or you happened to touch something inside the device. That is the most common issue as the oils from human hands are terrible for electronic devices.
I would advise you to take it pack apart. With rubber gloves and an anti static pad. (should already have these from the screen repair.)
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Where it is at is not gonna be your issue. That will be that Sony doesn't sell replacement parts and you have have to solder it to the board and then reprogram it with tools not available to the public.
You should be able to pick it out when you opened it up. Also the screen could easily be part of the issue or you happened to touch something inside the device. That is the most common issue as the oils from human hands are terrible for electronic devices.
I would advise you to take it pack apart. With rubber gloves and an anti static pad. (should already have these from the screen repair.)
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It is not the new screen. I tried putting back the old screen and it is still poor.
Can you please be more specific with how to fix the wifi antenna. Also, do you know where it is? It seems like you do. I just need more details about where it is.
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It is not the new screen. I tried putting back the old screen and it is still poor.
Can you please be more specific with how to fix the wifi antenna. Also, do you know where it is? It seems like you do. I just need more details about where it is.
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I would have to see the device to be sure as it is placed differently in every model.
Then that leads me to the oil theory.
Once again finding it is the easy part.
So here is what you will need to do once you find it. (check fcc site. The approval comes with a blueprint.)
1. Take the whole device apart.
2. Remove the antenna
3. Replace the antenna by resold Erin it to the board.
4. Reprogram the board for the new antenna. (this you can't do as the software needed is not given to the public)
5. Use a J tag and the devices mount points on the board to reprogram the OS onto the board.
According to my own research, the antenna is right in that area where the manual states. It is a area on the plastic frame coated with conducting material in a certain pattern. If You remove that frame (right after you opened the backcover), You'll see many such coated areas which connect with the proper motherboard's spring contacts. Some of them to me seem to be only bridges from one mtherboard part to another, other coated areas seem to be antennas and such.