anybody know what the pins on the back of the battery cover are for? it looks like what you would find on a phone capable of inductive charging. if so, anybody figure out how to do it?
They act as an antenna, dont **** with them
hmm ok. ill have to try it with the cover off to see its actually the antenna but ill take your word for now.
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hmm ok. ill have to try it with the cover off to see its actually the antenna but ill take your word for now.
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it does when i was playing with my phone without the backcase on i had no service
I only get 2G service when the back cover is off. I think it has something to do with the antenna as well.
I actually was wondering what the pins were for. I just took my back cover off and immediately dropped all signal.
thats kinda weird to have an antenna in the back cover. maybe they plan to release a new back cover that will improve strength? i cant seem to understand why.
Its just the design. And it saves space on the device.
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Its definitely the antenna... and i personally think it was a brilliant design!
shogunmark said:
Its definitely the antenna... and i personally think it was a brilliant design!
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I do agree
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inductive charging would be great for our phones, i know the palms do it!
So anyone want to do the palm pre inductive charging hack. I think it has been done on a hd2
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HTC states that the battery cover of the aria is the antenna on their website under troubleshooting:
My device shows “No Service” but I know that there is coverage at my location. close
The antenna for this device is embedded in the battery cover. If the battery cover is not installed correctly, securely affixed, or if it has been damaged, this could be the cause of the device not picking up on a signal.
You can find this on www(dot)htc(dot)com/us/support/aria-att/help/phone
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lol, it tells it's an antenna in the manual, I know, I'm like, the one guy that still reads those...
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I recently was looking for ways to increase my T-Mobile Dash's reception. I found a cheap and easy way to make an external antenna out of copper wire.
It worked, but now every time I remove the antenna, I have no service.
Did I ruined my phone permanently?
Is their an easy fix?
How do I re-enable the internal antenna?
Thanks Svoms
ummm just wondering where did you stick the copper antenna.
jdoggraz said:
ummm just wondering where did you stick the copper antenna.
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Where you insert the external antenna, the input behind the silver mirror.
HUH
i can not even imagine how you did that.
Mikey1022 said:
HUH
i can not even imagine how you did that.
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http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Signal-Boosting-Cellphone-Antenna/
Dude! It clearly states that its for an emergency situation when your phone's life isnt a priority. Im thinking you jacked your phone up! You might be able to buy some replaceable parts, thats prob your best shot. Bummer dude.
you do realize if you did what demonstrated....you could have fried your phone.
You do know you create static electricity?? Since the copper wire was not rubber coated, ZAP!!!!
Shame on him for not telling people to cover it with tape, wax, whatever.....LOL
Make an emergency light ...
... using only an over-head power cable, a piece of bare copper wire and a gullible human being.
Don't ...
... under any circumstances do the above.
No.
Really, don't.
It will really, really hurt and you cant even finish the crossword by the light emitted anyway.
Don't do it ...
Step away from the pylon ...
Lol I see, so my question is why did you do that?
Let me tell ya I look badass with a wire hanging out of my phone..
Well thanks for trying to help..I'm getting a new phone soon anyways.
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Let me tell ya I look badass with a wire hanging out of my phone..
Well thanks for trying to help..I'm getting a new phone soon anyways.
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Well thats good to hear but dont do the same thing ever again okay.
Yeah, after I've taken such great care of my Incredible, I made a big mistake today. I was looking through a closet for a box of trashbags, and had the flashlight app on. I found the bags, and thought I had turned the flashlight off, but in fact I had not. I slipped the phone into my pocket.
Well, 5min later I feel a burning in my pants, sure enough the back plate and LEDs had melted under the high heat and fused together. The leds are melted down around the backplate, which has warped around the holes. It's only noticeable if you look kinda close. But, I can't get the plate off. I freaked out.
So, I know a few options, I can pay the $100 deductible and get a replacement phone from my insurance. I want to know, will it be the same hardware? (AMOLED)
I also can attempt to cut the phone apart with a small knife, as it has only fused around the leds. I can live with melted leds (they still work).
My only other question is: what is the possibility of smooth-talking the verizon store rep into replacing the phone under my 1 year warranty? I can nandroid, then get it back to stock before I take it in.
Thanks guys, I put so much time and money into this phone, god I hate when things like this happen.
i would call verizon and tell them there is a problem with the leds and there not working correctly that you cant get the cover off.
Sounds Like A Warranty Replacement To Me.
That's hilarious and sad at the same time. I would call up verizon and have a what if hypothetical conversion about this. Most likely if you get a new Dinc it won't be amoled.
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were you using the htc flashlight?
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were you using the htc flashlight?
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Unfortunately not, I was using Torch from Cyanogenmod. However, I'm sure I could get the same results if I left the HTC app on long enough, as Torch wasn't even on full brightness. It's really weird.
So the general consensus is to call verizon? Not go to a store?
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Unfortunately not, I was using Torch from Cyanogenmod. However, I'm sure I could get the same results if I left the HTC app on long enough, as Torch wasn't even on full brightness. It's really weird.
So the general consensus is to call verizon? Not go to a store?
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I think going to a store might be best. Do a nandroid, and restore to stock. Make sure you s-on, and pull your SD card out for good measure xD Then show it to a representative and tell them you were using the flashlight app and you put it in your pocket blah blah.
There is this thing called the manufacturer's warranty that covers your phone for 1 year from hardware defects. And that is certainly a hardware defect. The dude will fill do everything for you, and a new one will be sent to you. Don't worry, if you have AMOLED now, you should get a Certified Like-New AMOLED. (Some Verizon internal memo was leaked a few months ago confirming this, and I can personally confirm)
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I think going to a store might be best. Do a nandroid, and restore to stock. Make sure you s-on, and pull your SD card out for good measure xD Then show it to a representative and tell them you were using the flashlight app and you put it in your pocket blah blah.
There is this thing called the manufacturer's warranty that covers your phone for 1 year from hardware defects. And that is certainly a hardware defect. The dude will fill do everything for you, and a new one will be sent to you. Don't worry, if you have AMOLED now, you should get a Certified Like-New AMOLED. (Some Verizon internal memo was leaked a few months ago confirming this, and I can personally confirm)
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I wouldn't go so far as to call it a hardware defect, as this was not normal wear and tear. LEDs typically do a very good job of heat dissipation, but putting an illuminated one in your pocket is going to allow for an unnatural buildup of heat. Rather than a defect, it's simple physics.
For the OP- definitely restore to stock and take it in for a warranty exchange. However, you may want to leave out the part about having the LEDs on while in your pocket.
Turn flashlight back on for few minutes so that it it melts again and pull the phone apart.
Aftermarket light or not, I had no idea it got that hot: 0
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You placed an RF transmitter next to your goods? ..or ..are you a hot woman?
luvit said:
You placed an RF transmitter next to your goods? ..or ..are you a hot woman?
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Hahaha I'm no woman. I guess you could call me reckless/uninformed. I haven't seen much hard information that suggests radiation is high enough to cause problems.
And thanks for the responses. This weekend I'll go back to stock, and bring it in to the verizon store in my area. Just double checking, I'm going to tell them that I was using the htc flashlight app, but should I tell them that I had it on for a long time, short time, medium amount of time? I'll know to say that I felt the phone starting to get hot, and then turned it over and saw the melted plastic.
I do that all the time whilst drinking out of a plastic bottle that I left in my car during 100 degree temps.
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You placed an RF transmitter next to your goods? ..or ..are you a hot woman?
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the SAME thing happened to me on my inc! only i caught it before it actually fused my backplate to the phone! my backplate still got melted though, and the chasis around the LED's. I was also using the torch on CM 6.1, it truned on in my pocket since I had the torch app in quick launch/widget area of the notification bar. I also had the torch set to "High/Death Ray" so im sure that didnt help either!
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Turn flashlight back on for few minutes so that it it melts again and pull the phone apart.
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Did the OP not read this? This is your solution dude. As soon as you take it off blow on it so it cools quickly and just snap the cover back on, problem solved.
yesterday i dropped my DHD, and i realized the wifi stop working. when i turn on the wifi at settings, it just said "error", and wont detect mac address.
thingkng it just rom acting abnormally, i just reflashed over, aaand.. it still the same. so i factory reset, and it still the same. so i came with a conclusion that the wifi hardware must be broken, so i gave a try to 'knock' it and it works!
so after a small knock again my wifi dead again..
i wonder if it possible to nudge the wifi module, but i dont know where the module located,
the service centre said, they had to replace the main board and cost $145, duh!
anybody had tried to work with wifi antenae?
happened to me two days ago
Check to make sure your battery cover is on properly and not loose. I'm pretty sure that is the wifi antenna.
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bcd420 said:
Check to make sure your battery cover is on properly and not loose. I'm pretty sure that is the wifi antenna.
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i'm not sure the battery cap has anything to do with this, but i'm pretty sure the battery cap was snap properly.
yeah, i hope someone had the clue how to nudge the antena,
The wifi antenna sits in the battery door, it's the little metal clip you can see in the door when taking out the battery.
You can try to fix yours if it's broken, or buy a new one on Ebay.
Hope it helped.
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The wifi antenna sits in the battery door, it's the little metal clip you can see in the door when taking out the battery.
You can try to fix yours if it's broken, or buy a new one on Ebay.
Hope it helped.
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Well unless he killed his WiFi controller, then antenna fix not enough :/
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WIFI Broken
Nagelzz said:
Well unless he killed his WiFi controller, then antenna fix not enough :/
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It happened the same to me, I repalced the battery cover and still no WIFI.
I tried using an APK named "FXR WIFI Fix and rescue" it fixed it, but after a day it was unable to connect again.
Looks like it's time to change my dear DHD
Duh, is it so hard to try for yourselves before giving an useless advice?
I just tried wifi with removed battery cover and it's scanning without giving any error.
gampangingats, if you are using Sabsa, it's still possible that this is a ROM issue, happened to me a couple of times, but system restart (full) always fixed it.
Right. This is a royal mess here, with everyone giving different ideas.
First ensure that both covers (battery door & bottom SIM/SD Card cover).
Then try a rock stable ROM (BlackICE, or something CM7 based is always good)
Then try the rooted stock ROM (search for it, its here somewhere)
Report back once you've done all that..
If not, go to the Ace Think Tank (in my signature) and post there. Resident HW expert Glevitan can help you out)
Hi all. In need of a bit of advice here. Hope this is in the right forum.
My beloved DHD has suffered from one too many falls. Despite being protected in an Otterbox Commuter case, he now lies on his deathbed. Even though I was considering an upgrade, I'm thinking I might want to stretch out his life for as long as possible instead. So I've come here to ask for repair advice.
- The phone seems structurally sound from the outside, no damage besides minor aesthetic scratches from before the phone was protected by the Otterbox.
- It appears to boot. Makes the vibration noise etc. Heck the alarm even went off the other morning, at the set time of 0630.
- Screen does not function at all. Lifeless. But not broken in any way externally. Because of this, had to pull the battery to shut the alarm off.
- When plugged in to charge, charging light indicator does not illuminate.
Any ideas?
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Cheers, although I'm gonna try a different approach for now.
Any ideas? Can anyone point me in the right direction of some advice?
Sounds like 2 things. Broken lcd and a broken charging port. It wouldn't be worth repairing. You could buy one second hand on ebay for aboot £120.
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Thanks for that. Considering trying to sell it broken, for parts. Only thing that concerns me is any sensitive data that may be readily accessed by someone who knows how to get to it.
Is there a way to wipe it?
You could use another dhd with the same firmware and copy the key/button presses and reset it in bootloader mode.
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Could also be that the connector for the screen has been dislodged due to being drop to many times you mite try opening it up and see if it is that.
lincolnep said:
Could also be that the connector for the screen has been dislodged due to being drop to many times you mite try opening it up and see if it is that.
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Hi, thanks for the response. So I assume you're referring to this part here?
http://www.parts4repair.com/htc-desire-hd-lcd-screen-fpc-connector/
Seen in this disassembly video from the 3:05 minute mark?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfatoeWbMRk
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I have a problem similar to yours. But in my case, I'd turned the phone off to go to the cinema and the LCD and touch never turned on again.
In order to erase your data, did you try overwriting a stock rom? (In case it's just the charging LED that is broken)
That sucks! Self detonating phone. Does yours still vibrate and 'turn on'?
Haven't actually managed to clear the data. I'm ordering this part here (http://www.parts4repair.com/htc-desire-hd-lcd-screen-fpc-connector/) and I'm going to attempt to pull it apart and fix it.
If I can get it to work again I'll sell the One V I'm using and go back to the old faithful!
Well this saves me from starting a new thread haha
Anyway i am having the exact same problem as you have.
My dad brought home a Desire HD from work wich was not working so i am trying to fix it.
The phone boots, it vibrates ones and after a minute it makes the boot sound.
But nothing responses and the lights wont turn on.
Also no charging light..
Also it does not charge but usb does connect.
Could this be the FPC connector or the screen?
Hmmm...interesting, exact same issue as mine.
Well, I've ordered the FPC connector replacement part I linked above...going to attempt to play around with it when it arrives and see if I can breathe new life into the phone. So I can tell you how that goes...
Although:
1. Would the charging light and screen problem be connected? Is this feasible? Or does it suggest something else is likely shot?
2. I believe the FPC connector requires a solder to replace. This could be a bit ambitious on my part to attempt to repair...any ideas on what sort of a solder would be suitable?
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Hmmm...interesting, exact same issue as mine.
Well, I've ordered the FPC connector replacement part I linked above...going to attempt to play around with it when it arrives and see if I can breathe new life into the phone. So I can tell you how that goes...
Although:
1. Would the charging light and screen problem be connected? Is this feasible? Or does it suggest something else is likely shot?
2. I believe the FPC connector requires a solder to replace. This could be a bit ambitious on my part to attempt to repair...any ideas on what sort of a solder would be suitable?
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no clean flux core solder would work best, preferably something very thin (about .015"). A small bottle of noclean flux would also help and you probably will need lead free solder as that is likely what they used on the board to begin with, and lead and leadfree dont typically mix as well.
Thanks for the quick reply...
Something like this?
http://www.oritech.com.au/productDetail.aspx?productID=23244
What sort of iron would be suited? Would any of these suit?
http://www.oritech.com.au/categories.aspx?categoryID=321
Would you say it'd be a difficult process? I've soldered before, but a that was a while ago in high school...
Also the cost of all this equipment will far outweigh the cost of the $3 FPC connector spare!
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Thanks for the quick reply...
Something like this?
http://www.oritech.com.au/productDetail.aspx?productID=23244
What sort of iron would be suited? Would any of these suit?
http://www.oritech.com.au/categories.aspx?categoryID=321
Would you say it'd be a difficult process? I've soldered before, but a that was a while ago in high school...
Also the cost of all this equipment will far outweigh the cost of the $3 FPC connector spare!
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yes, those should both work fine. ya it is costly for equipment. i have a edsyn iron i use at home and solder i get from work. i would say it can be tricky, i havent seen the connector but im sure its similar to other inline ribbon connectors. remember, short burst soldering, heating it for too long will take the pad off the pcb, and repairing THAT can become very difficult.
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Hmmm...interesting, exact same issue as mine.
Well, I've ordered the FPC connector replacement part I linked above...going to attempt to play around with it when it arrives and see if I can breathe new life into the phone. So I can tell you how that goes...
Although:
1. Would the charging light and screen problem be connected? Is this feasible? Or does it suggest something else is likely shot?
2. I believe the FPC connector requires a solder to replace. This could be a bit ambitious on my part to attempt to repair...any ideas on what sort of a solder would be suitable?
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Thanks. We have a spare DHD with broken glass here wich my sister is using unter her SGS is back from repair. Will swap the motherboard when her phone is back.
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colonel.shepard said:
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I had purchased the back for a galaxy S3 for using the Palm Pre touchstone charger. It worked, but the phone did not "Lock" on the charger, and would slip and slide, losing its contact. i stopped using it as a result.
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I had purchased the back for a galaxy S3 for using the Palm Pre touchstone charger. It worked, but the phone did not "Lock" on the charger, and would slip and slide, losing its contact. i stopped using it as a result.
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I had a sister problem to yours. I've always used the Otterbox Commuter case. I know it bulks up the phone, but the protection has saved my phone from many a falls. I bought the same wireless charging solution (back with Palm Pre touchstone) for $50 off ebay and I was hoping it'd work through the cover. I was a bit too optimistic with that hope. Without the case, it didn't slip too much, but it was slicker than I thought it should be.
Since I didn't want to be out $50 (and since I had an extra touchstone charger from when I had a Palm Pre back in the day *sigh of nostalgia*), I went into DIY mode and busted out my Rotary Tool. After a lot of measuring, I cut a hole in the back of my case exactly in the correct location. Now my phone locks into the Touchstone and stays there without any problems. Some might do a double-take on my phone, but I'm an engineer, my mantra is "function over form."
I was going to do a progress set, but I didn't have a good setup to do that, so here's a couple of "finished product" shots. I could clean up the edges of the opening a little bit, but it works well as is.
I really like how well this works.
Edit: Oh, and obviously this will reduce the protection that the case provides, but it's saved my phone from some pretty major falls, so it's not completely compromised.
When I unplugged my phone it said switching from wired to wireless charging