Hi I will try to explain how to open up a Desire, it's easier than you think.
I got one from a friend how had dropped it in a pool and it would not start.
Try to be as ESD proof as possible, before you start.
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If you dropped it into water, remove the battery as fast as possible.
You need 3 tools to open up a Desire: 5x40 torx, philips screwdriver, and a plectrum.
Unscrew all of the four torx in the corners and the two philips. Two of the torx are located under "void" stickers.
Remove the cellular antenna using the plectrum against the edge of the SIM-holder.
Continue with the plectrum around the edges, beware of the small snapps so you don't brake them.
Now it's open.
If you want to bet to the display, you have to remove the three connectors first. Be careful not to break the flexes.
Unscrew the two philips for booth of the PCB.
Carefully lift out the hole package. Be sure not to brake the flex for the side volume keys.
Because this had visited the pool, I opened up the shieldcans to make sure everything looked OK. To do that one had to remove the SIM- and SD reader.
Open them up with the plectrum.
And the same on the other side.
Water had also made some marks on the LCD so I also hade to get the LCD away form the front glass.
Don't miss this connector! You will brake the flex if you don't disconnect this one.
Use the plectrum around the display, carfully, it will come loss eventually.
Don't touch the LCD, it's a hard time to get rid of fingerprints. Clean it with a lens cloth and some compressed air.
Then you do every thing the opposite way and it's soon back together again.
Power it up!
Everything seams to work.
While I had it apart I cleaned all parts and removed as much oxide as possible.
Nice work Mate!
Im sure this will come in handy for afew folks
and good to see its back up and running again as well
Thanks for the post. I really hope I never need it, but if I have to for some reason, at least I know where to look to make things correct.
Absolutley fab guide/tut, mate. Handy to have in times of crisis
Should be added to the Wiki actually. Any mod able to fix?
When the Wiki is back up im sure itll be added
Brilliant guide, nice to see it's working again.
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While I had it apart I cleaned all parts and removed as much oxide as possible.
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Hi, 2 questions for you..
Where did you find the most oxide?
what are important areas to clean?
Oh, and a third one.. I find the speaker has become garbeled after my Desire's beer plunge, do you know how I can make it better?
thanks
Dead camera replacement still dead [FIXED]
Thank you so much for this. I had a dead camera - no camera, no flash, no LED, no headphone jack. I tried all the software fixes like rename DCIM directory, factory reset, change SD card, stock ROM etc. but still no joy. I knew it must be a hardware fault so I bought and installed a new camera module ... but still no joy. I then removed the circuit board (your photo 9) and found the long ribbon cable was slightly unplugged under the SD card holder. I plugged it in properly, put the phone back together and all was well. Yay! It must have come adrift when I dropped the phone.
Many thanks, Peter
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Thank you so much for this. I had a dead camera - no camera, no flash, no LED, no headphone jack. I tried all the software fixes like rename DCIM directory, factory reset, change SD card, stock ROM etc. but still no joy. I knew it must be a hardware fault so I bought and installed a new camera module ... but still no joy. I then removed the circuit board (your photo 9) and found the long ribbon cable was slightly unplugged under the SD card holder. I plugged it in properly, put the phone back together and all was well. Yay! It must have come adrift when I dropped the phone.
Many thanks, Peter
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And many thanks from me guys. With the photos from r33z and the info about the camera from Peter i fix mine.
Thanx again
Fixed mine too
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Thank you so much for this. I had a dead camera - no camera, no flash, no LED, no headphone jack.
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Thank you Peter for your troubleshooting efforts and mention of what was wrong. I had dead camera, flash (and LED), and wifi. I didn't try software fixes because it all started after a heavy drop. I don't know exactly what I did to fix it, but I did reseat those three connectors. Thank you r33z for the guide!
Peace,
Greg.
PS: I've just looked at the guide again, and the images aren't loading. e.g. first one loaded directly (URL stripped of http prefix since I'm a new member and not allowed to post links):
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I broked my screen on me Desire , when my screen will arrive to me , i will use this method
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I first flashed my Touch Diamond about a year ago and lost the sound. I had a new phone at the time so I just left but I am keen to get it going again for a friend to use.
I followed the steps here (currently forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211) and curently have radio "1.00.25.05" and the SPL is "SPL-1.34.Hard"
It doesn't seem to matter what ROM I flash the sound still doesn't come through the speaker although I've recently noticed that it does work when using the headphones.
I have tried soft and hard resets as well as clearing the internal storage. I've also tried MTTY without much success (total noob there so I could have been doing it wrong).
What else can I try to fix this issue as I've run out of ideas?
Update: HTC startup sound doesn't come through the headphones so it only seems to work once it's booted up.
As i can see I will give you the answer
I've experienced the same problem one year ago...I didn't flashed my phone but I had the same problem..NO SOUND..
So my friend the only thing you have to do is to:
1)just move all your Files to your PC(move them,do not copy them)!
2)hard reset your phone
3)put the files back again in your internal storage
AND YOU ARE READY!!!
I did all of these steps and I solved the problem...give it a try,you don't have to lose something..!
Please let me know if this method will solve the problem...
PEACE
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Please let me know if this method will solve the problem...
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I was hoping it had but it didn't make any difference. Still no sound.
this is just a *bump*
trancehead said:
I was hoping it had but it didn't make any difference. Still no sound.
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i have the same problem nothing working + for my camera not working also.....
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i have the same problem nothing working + for my camera not working also.....
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Everything else seems to be working fine. Just the speaker sound isn't working.
Might i suggest you disassemble your diamond and clean the metalic plating both on your speaker and circuit board above.
Here i provide the pdf
I can guarantee this will solve ur problem if the case is just dust and dirt contanimation.
IMPORTANT. While you are cleaning, please DO NOT make any rough cleaning on the circuit boards and especially around the metalic plates
SO essentially what you need to clean is this part ONLY...
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So basically you are just going to remove 3 screws and clean the top cover and platings. DONT MESS WITH ANYTHING ELSE.
DISCLAIMER: I do not take any responsibility whatsoever happens from your side, or any other reasons involved.
Might i suggest you disassemble your diamond and clean the metalic plating both on your speaker and circuit board above.
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I can't believe it, that actually worked. It didn't work after I had cleaned but as soon as everything was screwed on again it starting working again. A million thanks to you.
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I can't believe it, that actually worked. It didn't work after I had cleaned but as soon as everything was screwed on again it starting working again. A million thanks to you.
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The reason why it started to work as soon as the screws were in place is because, some screws in the device enable the contact between the circuit board and the device components.
This is done by manufacturers to minimize the use of wires and any other "additional" component needed to complete the circuit. Thus they make use of components in the device to their maximum possible to carry out an electric contact or function, be it a screw or anything else EXCEPT the ones you are in direct contact with, like a stylus...
**and nope this is not a class** hehehehe. i m jus sharing my knowledge.
because jus in case one removes a screw and loses it....you can say their devices are really SCREWED NOW!!!!
haha
*SORRY FOR THE ENORMOUS PICS*
I saw a thread last week about camera restrictions for some workplaces. Someone in this thread suggested destroying it with a screwdriver.. So I decided to look into the broken evo I have and see just how hard it would be to remove it, hopefully without damaging anything. Turns out it's actually VERY easy and seems unlikely to cause any damage. I suspect if you remove the rear camera then put it back later it would work just fine, but I can not confirm with this device (it's in pretty rough shape).
Below are some pics of what you can expect. This guide will help you remove the back of your EVO. That page also shows how to remove the front camera. If you choose to go beyond removing the back of your phone and attempt to disassemble the front half (glossy bezel and LCD panel) BE VERY CAREFUL! iFixit's tutorial is good up to that point. Their guide indicates (to me) that disassembling the "screen" was a cinch.. I unwittingly destroyed my digitizer
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The camera is surrounded by a thin metal bracket. You can remove it by prying up 2 corners of it, then just pull it off.
Now you can simply pinch the camera and pull it out of its seat.
Reassemble your phone and you're ready to go back to work in your favorite secret government facility
ps. All photographs shot, uploaded to photo bucket, and posted here from my EVO
Cool, it would be interesting to find out if it powers up fine without the camera. Nice work.
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Not just some workplaces, but courtrooms. Granted as a professional photojournalist, the only time I'm ever in a courtroom is after I file for access to use a camera. But you aren't suppose to take any kind of camera in the courtrooms without a judge signing papers. This goes for cell phones with cameras. And if you have a cell phone it has a camera. What about the front camera? Did you remove it?
nice job could come in handy some day
Just wondering, if you need a phone without a camera that you must have on you at work that cannot have a camera, why not buy some cheap p.o.s. pre-paid instead of sacrificing such a beautiful device?
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Just for clarity..
I do not have a need for this and have not done this to the phone I use.
I would definitely buy a cheap phone if I had a need for a camera-free phone.
Although I really don't see this as being detrimental to the device. As long as it boots ok without the camera you can do this without physically damaging any part of the device.
The phone in the pictures has a damaged LCD, I just wanted to show how easy this was.
I have removed the front camera, it was just as easy
I think I'll uncover the shielded parts (the processors, radios, etc.) and get a closer look
Thanks! my camera completely stopped working after I dropped the phone... it shows the white camera icon over black screen, then it fades and the screen stays black. No menu or anything; Something I read said the shutter may have stuck. I've as of yet been unable to get even the front-facing camera working. I may try replacing this and seeing how it works =]
Also a great tip if your camera stops working...
Thanks for the photos illustrating how easy this process is. Recently my wife's camera starting displaying tons of pink static (like an old TV set) both in camera mode and on the final photos taken.
I figured that static would be something originating on the camera chip rather than the motherboard or from the software and since we're over a half year before our contract renews I picked up a replacement camera online (http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-evo-4g-camera-replacement.html).
With the right tools (you need a few mini torx wrenches as iFixit details) the entire shut down/disassembly/swap/re-assembly must have only taken 10 minutes.
Best thing is the camera works like new for less than $30 and I didn't have to reinstall any software (which is presumed if you send it into sprint for wiping/repairing).
Cheers.
hi there,
I had spilled water on the top of my galaxy nexus this morning and it wiped out the ear speaker. so i decided to open it up and eventually after some tinkering around I managed to fix it, however, I hadn't realised when lifting the mainboard that the volume switch was soldered onto it, and ended up breaking the connection. you can see it from the picture below. how can I solder this back? its a very small connection. i cant seem to find any videos or guides on how to solder back connections like this.
any help would be grateful, thanks
everything else with the phone is working fine though, but i lost the ability to go to recovery or bootloader
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Can't be done, you broke 2 of the connections from the ribbon itself.
You'll have to either buy a whole new ribbon, or a whole new board with the ribbon already soldered on.
The picture also seems to indicate the pad being lifted from the other board. If that is indeed the case (feel the area of the board for a depression), your repair just got a lot more expensive - you may need to replace the board too.
Below point may be moot given the damage in question, but the actual soldering is best done with a high power but temperature controlled soldering station like the Weller WES51. You also need lead free solder, fresh tip, very steady hand, and quite probably a third hand (a tool that looks like two posable alligator clips, to hold your work piece).
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The picture also seems to indicate the pad being lifted from the other board. If that is indeed the case (feel the area of the board for a depression), your repair just got a lot more expensive - you may need to replace the board too.
Below point may be moot given the damage in question, but the actual soldering is best done with a high power but temperature controlled soldering station like the Weller WES51. You also need lead free solder, fresh tip, very steady hand, and quite probably a third hand (a tool that looks like two posable alligator clips, to hold your work piece).
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i assume you mean the pads where the connection was? its ok its just that the soldered bits are abit lifted. the board doesn't seem to have any damage.
I've contacted Samsung about this, i hope they get back to me in time. i can still use the phone though, just cant change volume or get any vibrations lol
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i assume you mean the pads where the connection was? its ok its just that the soldered bits are abit lifted. the board doesn't seem to have any damage.
I've contacted Samsung about this, i hope they get back to me in time. i can still use the phone though, just cant change volume or get any vibrations lol
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I never said the board need replacement because it isn't working , just that if the copper pad itself was lifted (or worse, torn) from the board, you will never be able to fully fix the connection yourself because you have nothing on the board to complete the circuit with, without going for more drastic measures.
Samsung may very well ask you to send the phone in, then I'm willing to bet that they'll swap the board as well. That is if they don't try to void your warranty.
yeah, so i ended up buying a faulty GN with a broken screen off eBay ill swap my screen with that one and sell mine too as faulty..
sad times, but ill be back
Hello guys. I'm currently trying to fix a friends HOX that fell and now the screen doesn't always display image although we can see it always lighting up (it turns on but stays black) .
If I press hardly the HOX's area in red while turning it ON, it works fine. I'm assuming this could be some broken welding points but would like your opinion.
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I'm thinking of heating the area with a heat gun, but I'm afraid I'll kill the rest of the phone... what do you think?
Also, after disassembling the phone, the vibration stopped working and I've checked every flat cable and every connector I could find...no ideas to fix this one since it was working before I cracked the phone open.
Any comments are greatly appreciated.
Tks
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casca said:
Hello guys. I'm currently trying to fix a friends HOX that fell and now the screen doesn't always display image although we can see it always lighting up (it turns on but stays black) .
If I press hardly the HOX's area in red while turning it ON, it works fine. I'm assuming this could be some broken welding points but would like your opinion.
I'm thinking of heating the area with a heat gun, but I'm afraid I'll kill the rest of the phone... what do you think?
Also, after disassembling the phone, the vibration stopped working and I've checked every flat cable and every connector I could find...no ideas to fix this one since it was working before I cracked the phone open.
Any comments are greatly appreciated.
Tks
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Possibly a chip has become partly detached from the solder ball grid array due to the shock of the fall. You will not be able to repair this by heating, even if you could reach the melting point of the solder.
The manufacturer would repair by replacing the circuit board and the existing one would be considered unserviceable.
Regards
Phil
So in resume, my friend has a HOX for spare parts... damn...
Couldn't you pack the inside of the housing at the point where you need to apply pressure? Using a piece of card or something. Hardly ideal but would make it functional again
That has been my first attempt, and it's better but still, not enough.
I'm going to disassemble it for the tenth time in a final effort...
tks for the tip though!
So, I've just realized the back metal plate comes out nicely and I think I've found the problem for the GPU issue... that small component on the red area has a broken piece lol (WTF!)
I have applied pressure directly on top of it and I think it will be usable like this, but it now needs a bit of daily use to check if I'm right or wrong.
Can anyone identify what component type is that?
Also, unfortunately (and I don't have a clue how this has happened), the vibration stopped working after opening the phone on the first time, any one has any ideas of what to look for? I don't see any flex cable cut or any other damaged parts...
Tks guys.
Problem solved, some back pressure on the broken piece and the hox is good to go.
The only thing still not working is the vibration...
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Okay yes hi, I just bought a used Tab S from eBay the other day and I'm having a serious issue with it.
So, when I bought it I talked with the seller and he promised that everything was in perfect working order.
But today I got it, and neither the charging port, or the SD card slot work at all.
I tried taking the piece out of the tablet and put it into my old one, and both worked just fine, no problems.
So all I can figure is that maybe it's a problem with the mother board. Except, everything else is running fine, and I looked over the motherboard and everything looks fine as far as I can tell.
The only thing I notice that's different between this mother board and the one from my old tablet, is the connector where you connect the ribbon cable from the sd card slot/charging port, but it's just, under the ribbon, on the beige piece, two of the golden lines on it are still there, but like, there's something different about them.
Could two little microscopic bits like this really cause the whole thing to not function like this? I mean it just seems absurd that such a small thing can do this.
I'll take a picture of the spot if anyone would like to see it.
I'm planning on returning the tablet in a few days for a refund, but if anyone can tell me if there's like a simple fix for this I would be eternally grateful, it's taken me forever to find a tab s I can afford and my old one is constantly locking up so I really need a new one...
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Okay yes hi, I just bought a used Tab S from eBay the other day and I'm having a serious issue with it.
So, when I bought it I talked with the seller and he promised that everything was in perfect working order.
But today I got it, and neither the charging port, or the SD card slot work at all.
I tried taking the piece out of the tablet and put it into my old one, and both worked just fine, no problems.
So all I can figure is that maybe it's a problem with the mother board. Except, everything else is running fine, and I looked over the motherboard and everything looks fine as far as I can tell.
The only thing I notice that's different between this mother board and the one from my old tablet, is the connector where you connect the ribbon cable from the sd card slot/charging port, but it's just, under the ribbon, on the beige piece, two of the golden lines on it are still there, but like, there's something different about them.
Could two little microscopic bits like this really cause the whole thing to not function like this? I mean it just seems absurd that such a small thing can do this.
I'll take a picture of the spot if anyone would like to see it.
I'm planning on returning the tablet in a few days for a refund, but if anyone can tell me if there's like a simple fix for this I would be eternally grateful, it's taken me forever to find a tab s I can afford and my old one is constantly locking up so I really need a new one...
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you have photos? Have you tried cleaning the connectors on the board? test using air pressure or blowing ..
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you have photos? Have you tried cleaning the connectors on the board? test using air pressure or blowing ..
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See at either end something about I guess the pins just looks off. But I'm not sure.
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See at either end something about I guess the pins just looks off. But I'm not sure.
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mmm I'm not an expert but it looks like that connector has been soldered to the plate ... you can see two points of welding at the ends ... surely there you have the problem ..
The two pieces of plastic at the ends seem burned .. The first connector pin seems broken ... and the next 3 moves ..
I can also see something that looks like glue un the board ... can it be? They have manipulated it in a bad way .. I would contact the seller and get the money back ..
Look at the original connector .. your motherboard has been modified.