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I've recently gotten into the hobby of buying broken phones and reselling them for just enough more to cover my costs. (that's why i'm calling it a hobby).
However, I recently purchased a pretty smashed up Tilt - it needed a new LCD and an entirely new housing.
After investing that $140, I've come to find that the mainboard is probably bad, as it wont power on.
Rather than toss my money in the crapper, I want to see about replacing the mainboard, but cant find ANYONE who sells them online...perhaps I'm searching by the wrong terms, but I'm no web n00b...and I'm coming up blank.
Does anyone know of a reputable website whereby I can purchase items like the mainboard for the Tilt? Does anyone who reads these forums WORK for HTC, and like to strike a deal?
Please, PM me if you know anyone that sells these hard-to-find HTC parts...
Thanks!!
- M
You might as well have just bought a new one!
Your best bet is to buy a broken one off Ebay, mainboards will be the domain of HTC repair specialists only and will probably need to be bought in bulk. They would also no doubt cost more than a broken second-hand device would.
Would be a rather boring hobby, buying working phones, dont you think?
But yes, this one is costing me a bit more than I care to admit....fortunately, I think I can probably sell off parts and recoup some of the money spent.... at least, once I call off the search for a replacement mainboard.
i remember trying to source a mainboard for an athena a while back and it was akin to getting blood out of a stone! I rang everyone i could find the number for and got no-where. You can buy a tilt for about 150gbp on ebay so one with a broken screen and housing damage (but a functioning mainboard) would doubtless set you back very little
HTC Devices Mainboards/Motherboards
lenknermj said:
I've recently gotten into the hobby of buying broken phones and reselling them for just enough more to cover my costs. (that's why i'm calling it a hobby).
However, I recently purchased a pretty smashed up Tilt - it needed a new LCD and an entirely new housing.
After investing that $140, I've come to find that the mainboard is probably bad, as it wont power on.
Rather than toss my money in the crapper, I want to see about replacing the mainboard, but cant find ANYONE who sells them online...perhaps I'm searching by the wrong terms, but I'm no web n00b...and I'm coming up blank.
Does anyone know of a reputable website whereby I can purchase items like the mainboard for the Tilt? Does anyone who reads these forums WORK for HTC, and like to strike a deal?
Please, PM me if you know anyone that sells these hard-to-find HTC parts...
Thanks!!
- M
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Hello.
I recently killed my HTC TyTN II.
I know it needs a working Mainboard.
I want to give you an idea,about my 2 cents as Mcmexican says.
You need to go to a HTC Taiwain site and regiter as a Reseler or repairer. Probably you can get these kind of things in deeper sources.
Im telling you that,cause youre saying you have the hobbie to fix them. Me to,but im unemployed,trying to get a job,im broke. So it seems i dont have time and economic positive status to do it myself. And im in Portugal,momentaniously in an Economic crisis..
Im on an exausting search,cause im in an unknown new town,and need the GPS,that my Qtek 9100 doesnt have..
PPl in this forum could work all together to also get Mainboards at a affordable price,for ppl with less economic positive status.
I will start a new thread about that.
Thanks for reading this ppl.
We need Mainboards at a fair price .
Hey guys. I have gotten alot from this website so I would like to give back. I own and operate a mobile phone repair shop and would like to extend my services to this forum. Most of you seem pretty techical so even if you just want the part (microphone, ear speaker, Loud speaker, LCD) I will provide it for you at a low cost plus shipping of course. I mostly deal with hardware issues so please don't PM me or post asking about software, I am a total noob when it comes to that!
Thanks again to all the rom builders and contributers who have helped make my phone awsome!
If you can source the vibrate motor for an HTC S710 I would be forever grateful. Where abouts are you located?
EDIT: I see you're in Phoenix.
Most of the parts I carry are for US released HTC phones but often they carry simular parts. If you can post a picture of what it looks like I'll see if I have a match.
I will upload a picture in a little bit, however here are the specifications from the HTC Vox Service Manual for the motor;
JT0406-30CSR1, JNTECH, Cylindrical, 3V, 100mA, 12000+/-3000 rpm, 60/-, 20degC, 11.2*5.1*5.8mm
The cylinder has J7D05 printed on it and has 2 prongs that make contact to the pad on the PCB. I've tried many different other motors but none of them physically fit in the spot. So if you have any motor rated to those specs and is smaller or equal to the dimensions above, I will take it.
Here are two pictures of it. They are quite large, so not inlined. Not my camera, one of those funky digital ones that I have no idea how to adjust the focus on.
http://i25.tinypic.com/20psxg3.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/22dcb4.jpg
I'll check my inventory tomorrow. The shop is closed for today, it being the 4th of July and all.
Ah yes. Thanks, I shall await your response in great excitement.
Happy Indie Day!
A friend of mine has an O2 XDA Orbit but the usb works for charging but not for the data link.
Is this fixable? and if so, do you perform the fixes !!!!
@pna
I had the same problem with my Dash/Excalibur. I had to turn off the USB charging feature in the settings and then the data worked fine. I just either turn it back on if I need to charge via USB on my PC and don't have a wall charger handy. Tell your friend to try that.
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Also Turn off Advanced Network Functionality to along with charging over USB.
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A friend of mine has an O2 XDA Orbit but the usb works for charging but not for the data link.
Is this fixable? and if so, do you perform the fixes !!!!
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If the pins in the socket look straight re-flow the solder on the mainboard or get someone to do it. It's fairly easy. New sockets are about $4 on fleabay but as there are multiple lines close together you do need skill to replace.
M.S
@h4waii
Sorry friend. I don't have one that looks like that by HTC. However the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 vibrator does look like it. If I had it here to test I would be able to look closer. Once again, sorry friend.
Planetneo said:
@h4waii
Sorry friend. I don't have one that looks like that by HTC. However the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 vibrator does look like it. If I had it here to test I would be able to look closer. Once again, sorry friend.
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I do, however, stock them. pm me and I'll list it on eBay.I'm in the UK though so shipping will be dependant on where you are. Outside UK is £7.
M.S
Good, this is the point right? To help our fellow members. Thanks Mysterious Stranger.
Planetneo said:
Good, this is the point right? To help our fellow members. Thanks Mysterious Stranger.
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Help if asked, yes. Spam to get sales, NO.
M.S
Anyway you can check out my thread here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405758
Might find it intresting.
htc touch cruise
One of the give aways in buying this product is CoPilot Live 7 with free city map. I choose Muscat in Oman in English but I can not activate it. I went to the dealer but he wants me to pay to activate it.
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Hey guys. I have gotten alot from this website so I would like to give back. I own and operate a mobile phone repair shop and would like to extend my services to this forum. Most of you seem pretty techical so even if you just want the part (microphone, ear speaker, Loud speaker, LCD) I will provide it for you at a low cost plus shipping of course. I mostly deal with hardware issues so please don't PM me or post asking about software, I am a total noob when it comes to that!
Thanks again to all the rom builders and contributers who have helped make my phone awsome!
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Right on! I have been wanting to replace the metal bezel that goes around the front of the AT&T 8525 (U.S. HTC Hemes). Mine has gotten quite scratched and scuffed over the last year, and I would love to have it returned to it's original clean, shiny look.
Do you happen to carry this part by any chance? Or know of an affordable place to obtain one?
I get mine from a guy on ebay. I used my last 3 over the holiday weekend so I am out till I order some more on Monday. They are about $28 shipped. Link below....
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Hermes-Cing...ryZ20336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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I get mine from a guy on ebay. I used my last 3 over the holiday weekend so I am out till I order some more on Monday. They are about $28 shipped. Link below....
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Hermes-Cing...ryZ20336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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If you need the full housing email Amit / Raki Computers and ask - they have them as well at not much more $ ( about $26 IIRC) if you ask although the parts they sell are used / stripped from BER phones so some have minor marks and it's pot luck.
M.S
edit - I emailed Amit @ Raki myself anyway and he's listed the full housings here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220254094906
better value IMO.
Yes. We've got software support and now hardware support. This thread needs to be stickied.
I might be 1st with this problem but not last for sure. Accident happend & I need replacement LCD for my new Dash. Anyone knows where I can get one? I can only see part of display. Will new housing be enough or do I need LCd as well? Repair manual anyone? Thanks everyone!
Anyone?
Maybe someone wants to sell their "brick"?
Anyone?
Maybe someone wants to sell their "brick"?
Dash 3g LCD
From what I'm hearing, the LCD for the Dash and the Dash 3g are the same thing.
Should be easy to find -
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From what I'm hearing, the LCD for the Dash and the Dash 3g are the same thing.
Should be easy to find -
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Can anyone else confirm it? Any guides/step by step on how to do it? I assume I will still need to get a housing
First off, it would be good to know what exactly happend to your phone. Like, what kind of accident. I may be able to help you with the issue of getting the phone apart.
I have the US Sprint version of this (s511 HTC Snap) and have a cracked screen from a drop to the floor. There are dash replacement screens on ebay for $15-$30, but ot find any confirmation that it for sure is the same one. There are instructional videos on youtube as well. I haven't done it yet, also waiting for confirmation that the dash lcds are okay.
Just dropped my Dash 3g this morning and am looking for the same info. Dammit! Should have gotten the insurance!
i would also like to know if the gash screen is the same as the dash 3G to repair a phone.Anyone know? Thanks
Bump, I would also like to know. It'd be nice to snag one up from ebay and replace the screen P:
Hi
does anyone know if they are the same? Cant find any replacement screens for sale on ebay.
slaya said:
Hi
does anyone know if they are the same? Cant find any replacement screens for sale on ebay.
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try www.cnn.cn. quiet reliable.
find below page and ask there:
I'll fix your HTC phone or provide parts
Hey guys. I have gotten alot from this website so I would like to give back. I own and operate a mobile phone repair shop and would like to extend my services to this forum. Most of you seem pretty techical so even if you just want the part (microphone, ear speaker, Loud speaker, LCD) I will provide it for you at a low cost plus shipping of course. I mostly deal with hardware issues so please don't PM me or post asking about software, I am a total noob when it comes to that!
Thanks again to all the rom builders and contributers who have helped make my phone awsome!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405566
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405566
another reff
http://www.mikechannon.net/page4.html
http://www.jetcitydevices.com/htc-snap/screen-repair
Screens and Repair Video Available
First, to answer one of the questions asked previously in this thread: This is not the same screen as the original Dash. The LCD itself might be but the connector is very different and the two are not compatible.
However, there are now several places online selling these. Just do a Google search for "t-mobile dash 3g lcd part only" and you'll find some people selling these. Note that they're quite a bit more expensive than the original Dash screens. That should change over time, though.
There's also a video of this repair on YouTube. You should be able to find that by doing a YouTube search for "Dash 3G Repair". This is actually a pretty simple repair (even easier than the original Dash) so if you're a little handy this shouldn't be too tough.
Anyone knows exact part number of screen? (Manufacturer and part number)
thanks.
DASH 3G parts
My just out of warranty Dash's trackball broke, I tiried to fix it myself and succesfully opened the dash3g, no good to me now so if someone wants a parts dash with no trackball I might be interested in getting rid of it, wend back to DASH 1 until I can get a Win 7 phone from MSFT .....
Mine's broken, and SE service centers here in my country are poor, they even disrespect their customers. Besides, replacement parts aren't available yet because the PLAY was only released a month ago here.
Please, can anyone show me a TRUSTED website that sells OEM items like this one? AND THAT SHIPS TO MY COUNTRY? (Philippines)
I need it urgently, I'm already moving. Please???
http://www.gultek.eu/mobile-phone-spare-parts/flex-ribbon/sony-ericsson/play-slider-flex.html
that should be okay
Yes I saw that already last night. But thanks though. One last question, is that GENUINE? OEM? I passed through that website last night because it looks suspicious... could be fake rip-offs... I know gultek has good rep, but any confirmation that those are OEM? Do they get their supplies from official Sony Ericsson parts suppliers? I don't want fake parts living inside my phone!
E: Oh crap, minimum order must be worth £29!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
HELP!!!!!!!
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HELP!!!!!!!
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I feel sorry for you man, cant agree with you more on this problem.
Until such time this model widely spreads in our country thats the time service centers will have a decent "service" for it.
Also Pinoy here.
I believe only a handful of people have xperia play right now.
Why don't you try to email Sony Ericsson themselves and see if they can help you somehow? Always worth a shot.
By the way. How did you manage to break it?
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I found a site from Sweden where I live that has the exact same one as you linked to. It is titled "Play flex slider original". So it should be original. Can't guarantee anything though.
http://www.skalshop.se/index_eng.asp?produkt=6247
@noojster
it's nice to have one Pinoy feeling the pain of his fellowman, hehehe
bastos service centers sa pinas pucha, hindi sila friendly...
they first told me the flex for the slider is already in the country and they're only waiting for pricing.. when i followed it up 3 days later they suddenly told me they will still order it from singapore and i have to wait for a month! bunch of frackin' liars!!!
@dannejanne
i'm sure they can't help me, besides, my phone was bought in HK, there's no way i'm going back there..
so I let someone (a friend) who's currently in the UK buy 3 pieces of the item from gultek (since they don't ship to my country) then she'll send it to me via xpress mail.. i'll post the results here once it's installed..
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@noojster
it's nice to have one Pinoy feeling the pain of his fellowman, hehehe
bastos service centers sa pinas pucha, hindi sila friendly...
they first told me the flex for the slider is already in the country and they're only waiting for pricing.. when i followed it up 3 days later they suddenly told me they will still order it from singapore and i have to wait for a month! bunch of frackin' liars!!!
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was that the service center from MOA? hay naku suplada pa sila no!
anyway, goodluck to the new ones got from UK. Hope it fixes ur play.
nope never got to MOA dahil sa tight sked (it's tight, really!)
been to SM North Edsa, memoxpress, suplada, bunch o' liars..
then Glorietta 3, at least they're a little more polite.. told me i have to wait 1 month or more.. jeez..
i think it's the price we pay when we own a phone months ahead of the release date..
Got mine from elextroexpo's Sir Tony from sulit.com.ph
Anyway, aside from the flex, do you happen to know any available protective cases/ leather case, accessories for the XP? San mo mabili? Thanks!
mostly only from the UK at the moment, and they don't ship to our country..
so i even bundled my flex with a dock!
Cool. Pinoy here. The girl in sm north se(not memoxpress) is okay. But i feel terrible hearing that some parts of xplay arent available here in ph. I should better be careful in handling my xplay. Lucky for you you have relatives in uk. Can i also ask you to buy something for my xplay too? of course, ill pay.
Anyway, have you guys updated your phone to 2.3.4??
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well they didn't actually make a diagnosis of my phone, just a quick guess of the technicians saying it's the main flex that connects UP and DOWN after testing my phone with a software.
so the problem is that, sometimes the screen is on, sometimes it's off even though the phone is actually on. it almost always turns on only when the pad is open, and when I close the pad the screen/display disappears again, and when i open it again it won't come back. so is it really the main flex? I remember the night before this problem started, I kept sliding the pad in and out out of alcohol-drinking trips
god i should not bring my xperia play when drinking with friends!!!
PS: i can be sure that the touchscreen and the LCD itself are working because whenever the screen shows up, the touchscreen is still responsive and the LCD has no weird artifacts or pixelations, and like i said the display disappears when opening/closing the pad, so I'm quite 95% sure it's the main ribbon that's causing the frackin problem...
what do you guys think? is it really the main flex that connects UP and DOWN?
i miss my phone so much..
i'm on a stupid nokia phone right now..
the replacement parts haven't arrived yet, I'm freakin irritated! grrrr!!!!
anyway, are those parts from GUltek GENUINE? AS IN OEM????
Hi all,
I have a One X (thanks god mine is fine ) and my cousin had another. His One X is now DEAD, it worked fine for about 15 days, but after a fall from a height of about 1,2m (4 feet) it simply turned off a refused to turn on again.
It doesn't turn on the led while trying to charge, it doesn't respond to any command.}
I have oppened his One X (I have a lot of experience fixing simple stuff inside phones) and didn't find anything out of the ordinary in it. Nothing abnormal.
We have already sent it to a repair store here in Brazil (and now you know part of my problem) and the store told us there was a problem in the main board and that they can't fix it.
So I'm asking you guys, can you give me an address (online one) of a good and respected phone parts store? That way I could change his board and give life back to his phone.
I have changed some parts of his phone iwth mine, and the parts are working (screen is without a single scratch and works), antennas, power connector and etc...
So the problem should really be the main board (the one with the Tegra 3 in it).
Please treat it as a no warranty device, we already gave up sending the device to england to fix it. UK UNLOCKED GREY DEVICE!
Thanks in advance.
I already buy a battery on this site and no problem.
prompt delivery
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TG64 said:
I already buy a battery on this site and no problem.
prompt delivery
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Thanks, I've seen they do have the main board, but it is unavaiable and saing to ask them about it. I will do it, since I want to help my cousin with his phone, and do think they probably don't have it in stock because it is probably an item that doesn't have the same number of requests as smaller or more breakable (screen for example) items.
Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep you posted about the results.
Greetings, Santroph.
I hope for you and your cousin that you find a solution to this problem.
Envoyer depuis mon HTC One X utilisant xda premium
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=476
open a thread there....you got better chance selling it there and that is were you should have posted mate...just for future reference..ask a mod to move this thread for you there and rename the title of your thread...
cheers
I don't think the main can be available anywhere..as it costs as much as a new phone..
It's impossible to get unless some1 has a scrap phone..
For everything else check this site : http://www.etradesupply.com
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Goku80 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=476
open a thread there....you got better chance selling it there and that is were you should have posted mate...just for future reference..ask a mod to move this thread for you there and rename the title of your thread...
cheers
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Well I'm not really tring to sell it, or even buy a used Main Board (although that could work also). The main reason is to try to fiz the phone, and not sell as a broken one. What TG64 sent me was a nice store that do have the Main Board. I just don't know yet how much it would cost, and if it would be a prohibitive price or not.
When I get to know I'll surely post it here.
Main boards shouldn't cost as much as a phone. Even if they are a big part of the cost, the screen is also another big part of the cost of a complete phone. In my opinion the price for each should be more like 35% of a new phone for the main and 30% for the screen.
If it is like that, it surely is better than buying a whole new phone.
Cheers,
Santroph.