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My First Post! How's it going everybody! (Newb Alert)
I just purchased a Bell HTC Desire Z from a classified ad off of an older man who found that the phone wasn't fully functioning. The poor guy probably paid around $400CDN for the phone, but I ended up eventually buying it from him for $250.
Here is what is wrong with the phone:
1. Power Button-does not work, neither on or off...basically fully unfunctional and only way to turn phone off is battery pull...fun stuff! (planning on using the Teardown/Repair guide by verkion - recommended?)
2. The In-Call speaker (where you put your ear while talking on the phone) seems to have very limited sound, perhaps something has been destroyed on the inside, how all other sound mechanisms work, such as the external speaker and internal speaker w/ headphones. (planning on using the Teardown/Repair guide by verkion - recommended?)
3. The Digitizer, well parts of it (along the left edge of the phone when upright) are unresponsive, so called blind spots which when touched are unresponsive on the digital keyboard along with the home button (house shaped icon) - especially frustrating when browsing web pages because I have to click back like 10 times to get home... (planning on using the Teardown/Repair guide by verkion - recommended?)
4. It is a Bell branded phone, Locations does not work! however I have done the research on the forums and I think I can figure out the whole Rooting thing out, but advice is appreciated! (planning on using gtrab's FAQ for Dummies for the rooting, s-off, and de-branding)
Now...I am not really technologically inclined to the level most of you probably are, but I am good with my hands and really interested/curious about this whole mission I need to complete, so I can fix this phone myself instead of paying $100 for cell phone repair...plus its a nice challenge right?
Do you guys recommend that I take care, or at least attempt to fix the power button issue before I root the phone to a previous, unbranded firmware which will allow me to use Locations? This only makes sense right, because I am going to need the power button for that process?
I know this is a lot to ask, but I just need some pushes and shoves to get me on the right track to try and get this to work, so if it is technologically impossible or excessive...please let me know how I can fix 4 of these problems methodically in a safe and professional way!
Once again, I appreciate it.
Thanks in Advance
EDIT: My prediction is that the individual who originally owned this phone dropped it and as a result the digitizer, power button, and speaker were all affected...but of course I am no expert.
To me it sounds like the flex cable has been damaged. It would definitely cause all these things at once.
I'm pretty sure you need to fix the power button before rooting because you need the power button to actually root it.
Hmmm,
Never thought of that but it sure seems like a better diagnosis. The flex cable originates in the bottom half of the phone in the same compartment that the z hinge is found right?
It is also the flexible strip that runs through the middle of the phone when the hinge is half-way positioned, connecting the lcd/digitizer to the main motherboard of the phone?
I geuss replacing the flex cable would still involve the Teardown/Repair, however I dont think I will need to replace a power button, speaker, or digitizer IF!...that is the case.
Any other ideas on this?
TheToiletSpaula said:
Hmmm,
The flex cable originates in the bottom half of the phone in the same compartment that the z hinge is found right?
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It is also the flexible strip that runs through the middle of the phone when the hinge is half-way positioned, connecting the lcd/digitizer to the main motherboard of the phone?
I geuss replacing the flex cable would still involve the Teardown/Repair, however I dont think I will need to replace a power button, speaker, or digitizer IF!...that is the case.
Any other ideas on this?
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Yes thats the flex cable, it is built into the pcb behind the lcd, so the whole pcb has to be replaced AFAIK. Yes it requires a full tear down to do it, fairly basic to do, my phone is in pieces atm because the lcd needs replacing.
If the flex cable is the problem then none of those parts need replacing, it would be very unlikely in my opinion for all those parts to fail from a drop without it being flex cable related, possible though.
Link to the teardown, some steps in the middle are unneccesary for what you need. http://tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-z-tear-down
elliott2705 said:
Yes thats the flex cable, it is built into the pcb behind the lcd, so the whole pcb has to be replaced AFAIK. Yes it requires a full tear down to do it, fairly basic to do, my phone is in pieces atm because the lcd needs replacing.
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Hey, do you know where I can get a replacement pcb if I decide to take that route man? Seems hard to find that as a single part for sale...
I assume people replace their whole phone if they have a problem like mine :/
You wasted your freaking money on that phone!
250 is a huge waste!
You might as well add a line to your friends for the contract price.
melodicjunkie said:
You wasted your freaking money on that phone!
250 is a huge waste!
You might as well add a line to your friends for the contract price.
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it's not THAT bad...considering a brand new one unlocked DZ goes for 450+ and i knew I could fix parts of the phone so for -200 cheaper...i don't know bro!
I just need to know if a replacement pcb is possible to get, or maybe just the flex cable is damaged in which I wouldn't need to replace something so crucial.
Who knows what to do?
EDIT: 450 where I live...Ontario, CA.
...i dunno...could even be water damage that did the deed to that phone....in which case you could be replacing a pcb...or not....I've seen water-loged phones come back to life before....sad thing is it might cost you a few to fix it properly...
Totally agree 250 was to steep...that guy probably paid 79 on contract for it....
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tvnaderwal said:
...i dunno...could even be water damage that did the deed to that phone....in which case you could be replacing a pcb...or not....I've seen water-loged phones come back to life before....sad thing is it might cost you a few to fix it properly...
Totally agree 250 was to steep...that guy probably paid 79 on contract for it....
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Wow about the whole coming back to life thing you just said...thats exactly what my digitizer just did, so the left side of my lcd is now working including the home button!
Im guessing the touch panel ribbon was loose but it somehow shifted to functionality.
Great...now for the in ear speaker and power button, and 250 wont seem too bad!
Edit: anyone know how I can look for past signs for water damage like a colored change in a sticker or something?
TheToiletSpaula said:
Wow about the whole coming back to life thing you just said...thats exactly what my digitizer just did, so the left side of my lcd is now working including the home button!
Im guessing the touch panel ribbon was loose but it somehow shifted to functionality.
Great...now for the in ear speaker and power button, and 250 wont seem too bad!
Edit: anyone know how I can look for past signs for water damage like a colored change in a sticker or something?
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There are 2 water damaged indicator stickers, 1 under battery and, 1 under the back housing, you can see it through the opening where the top tab of the battery door latches.
Edit: Forgot.... 1 on the battery too.
What color would the stickers be? They are both white, does that mean anything?
If they are pink they got wet.
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^^ What they said.... Pink or Red
250 is quite a bit for a device with issues, but good news is it isn't water damage by the sounds of it.
I'm an aviation electronic tech, and your symptoms definetly sound like a loose interface ribbon. If I were u id haul it apart and reseat the flex cable you guys are talking about. I would put a 85% chance that's the issue.
good luck, and welcome fellow canuck to xda and dz family
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Sounds good guys.
However...even if it is probably the flex cable that is causing the remainder of my problems:
1. the in call speaker being super quiet
2. power button not working
Is there any other chance that the speaker and power button areas have loose connections? what should i look for when i open the phone aside from ribbon/flex cable connections?
I need to get the power button fixed because then i can move onto rom modifications and stuff to finally get locations!
Hello Nexans,
Long story short:
I was applying SGP's flex to my phone yesterday. Too much water maybe, my phone started acting weird after installation, really dimmed display, touch screen not registering touch, and etc.
So I opened up the phone per ifixit's instruction, attempting to see if there's really any water in there so I can dry the components up.
At the time of opening it up, didn't notice any water at all, while the screen still remains not responding. At the end, the phone finally failed to boot (white Google screen looping). So I put everything back on, and finally leave it looping on my desk while I went out trying to have some fun in order to blow away this Saturday night sadness.
Magically, when I returned home after ~5 hrs, the phone is in the system and the touch screen works perfectly again. Also, the screen is showing images normally again. I happily went to bed with my phone.
This [sad] morning, volume button won't work. Opened it up, found that the volume switch (which was soldered onto the mobo) was ripped off (probably by careless me). Refer to this pic here. EDIT: sorry I still can't post outside link.
Here's the image: guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/2k6S4vvKPZh2IsB2.huge
Now I'm left alone: the phone is a imported GSM, seemingly not supported by anyone in the U.S. right now. Moreover, since the volume switch is soldered onto the mobo, and I am very sure I will ruin the phone if I try to re-solder the switch onto the mobo (it's some finest soldering on there), not to mention that the Cable Ribbon of the volume switch seems to be ruined as well, I think my only option is to get a totally new mobo that has volume switch soldered onto it.
To summarize:
1.Do I need a new mobo, if I find no one to help me repair the phone?
2.Where can I get a new mobo? (searched on eBay w/o results)
3.Will changing the mobo affect anything? I assume the data and system would be lost, but how about the identity of my phone?
4.If there's one agent in the U.S. that you think would take care of this uncostly (~$100?), who would you refer? Maybe Verizon, Samsung, or someone else?
5.If all of the above attempts fail at the end, I'll be considering selling it at a deep discount to someone who's got his way of restoring this phone, where would you recommend for me to go find such a talented Nexus lover? Will eBay fulfill this purpose the best?
Finally, thanks for you, the fellow members, for your help in advance. I hate myself for opening up the phone, now, thinking that the phone may have recovered for good w/o being opened up by me. Now that it has recovered with a broken volume switch in its body, making this issue much more complicated
Again, thanks...
shoulda turned off the phone right after it started acting funky and put it in a bag a rice
it sounds like you jumped the gun and opened the phone prematurely. How long did you wait to open up the phone after you installed the screen guard?
As far as your situation, I would probably cut my losses, get what I can out of it on eBay and buy another one.
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mush03 said:
shoulda turned off the phone right after it started acting funky and put it in a bag a rice
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Should have I also shouldve stayed with a dry apply film. Being a perfectionist, I almost knew I would ruin the phone by over spraying the application solution for a easier and better application
Ulver said:
it sounds like you jumped the gun and opened the phone prematurely. How long did you wait to open up the phone after you installed the screen guard?
As far as your situation, I would probably cut my losses, get what I can out of it on eBay and buy another one.
Sent from my GSM Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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Actually, immediately. I didn't know the gaps around the glass screen is also the entrance for the water to get into the phone. I thought only headset speaker could let some water into it. After disassembled the phone, I realized that the water can easily get into the phone thru the gap, which leads the water right onto the mobo underneath the glass... Again, I didn't notice any water inside the phone, but i could be just moisture that's playing some nasty game here. I also did some intensive swing and tossing of the phone to get water out, until there's no water coming out.
Anyhow, I just went to Verizon store, and they said they wouldn't touch anything GSM, and said the only option for me seems to contact Samsung. Or as you said, I could sell it on eBay. Don't know how much it's worth though
I had to open up my Gnex last week because i dropped it in a puddle of water while getting out of my car...
If i remember correctly, the vol rocker is glued to the internal part that comes out with the screen and most of the electronics, so i cant imagine how you would have torn it off...
Its connectected to the main pcb via a connector though, sure you didn't just unplug the connector??
You could also try to go without the volume rocker, use some kind of widget for volume control, not ideal but cheaper than a new Gnex
Ooo, I'm sorry for both of us...
Yes, the volume switch is double-side taped, but the other end (the cable ribbon itself) is soldered onto the back of the mobo in my phone. I don't know how or what force ripped it off of the mobo. The cable ribbon is torn pretty harshly... I'll upload a pic when I make past the 10 posts and "unlock all capabilities"..
Also, did you notice any "sequela" after the incident? Does your phone function good now? There's time that on my phone the touch screen does not respond/register touch anymore suddenly. I usually just leave it standby with screen off. Usually, after 1+ hr, when I turn the screen back on, the touchscreen works fine...
Driving me crazy, this bad luck.
Guys,
Here's another issue... How do I get into fastboot mode if my volume rockers don't work..?
Tried Toolkit V4.1 and it keeps saying waiting for device..
cswithxda said:
Guys,
Here's another issue... How do I get into fastboot mode if my volume rockers don't work..?
Tried Toolkit V4.1 and it keeps saying waiting for device..
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Install the app called quickboot, it lets u go direcrly into recovery or bootloader without holding volume keys.
Thank you sir, I'll give it a try!
OOPS.. I'm not rooted...so it's a no-go
Hey cswithxda, have you found a way to fix it without replacing the mobo?
I live in Brazil, a friend of mine brought one bought at Negri electronics at US for me. It suffered an accident (part of it involves someone pushing down a window over it) and the screen cracked.
I've sent it back to Negri for RMA Repair to fix the screen and they did it, but before shipping back, found that the volume buttons weren't working. They canceled the shipment and found out that the volume cable was broken (the screen crack was near to the volume buttons, so I guess it wasn't them that broke it while fixing the screen).
Well, I've actually paid for the screen repair and ship back, but they claim that their repair facility was unable to fix the volume... any light over this?
cswithxda said:
Guys,
Here's another issue... How do I get into fastboot mode if my volume rockers don't work..?
Tried Toolkit V4.1 and it keeps saying waiting for device..
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If you have all the drivers type 'fastboot reboot bootloader' in the command prompt
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tinsukE said:
Hey cswithxda, have you found a way to fix it without replacing the mobo?
I live in Brazil, a friend of mine brought one bought at Negri electronics at US for me. It suffered an accident (part of it involves someone pushing down a window over it) and the screen cracked.
I've sent it back to Negri for RMA Repair to fix the screen and they did it, but before shipping back, found that the volume buttons weren't working. They canceled the shipment and found out that the volume cable was broken (the screen crack was near to the volume buttons, so I guess it wasn't them that broke it while fixing the screen).
Well, I've actually paid for the screen repair and ship back, but they claim that their repair facility was unable to fix the volume... any light over this?
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Sorry I can't help buddy, at the time I owned the device, it was still pretty new, so I couldn't find a source that actually sells GNex motherboard. I think the only way to fix a ripped rocker button is to replace mobo if you don't find anywhere to solder it for you.
Important part is this, for whoever got the chance, buy it from Amazon! The rep was kind enough to issue me an RMA after knowing my ripped volume rocker is my own fault, and while I was actually trying to ask him about where to send it to fix. They just gave me an RMA and let me send it back and get anything else I want. Amazon customer service another miracle!
nbeebe24 said:
If you have all the drivers type 'fastboot reboot bootloader' in the command prompt
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Thanks for the help! altho i returned the device
I was recently faced with a dead power button on my beloved Galaxy Nexus and was forced to repair it myself due to the fact that my phone wasn't covered by warranty here and Samsung was charging a butt load to do it themselves.
I went on iFixit and saw how easy it was to repair the phone and scoured the internet for parts.
The website I used for all the parts and tools seen in this video is https://www.tvc-mall.com/
You can get everything from there.
Sorry for the shoddy camera work and poor lighting (the video was shot by my friend using his Galaxy S3).
Also, I forgot to mention the reason why my power button looks different from everyone else's and I will do that in another video hopefully. If I never get around to it; here is the explanation.
I actually repaired the original power button by taking it apart. Let me tell you, it wasn't an easy task as it requires a delicate hand and a lot of patience.
What I did was, I used a razor blade to cut open the plastic tape covering the power button membrane. After that, I used some WD40 on a small ball of cotton and scrubbed both the membrane and the circuit out. Then I wrapped it back up with electrical tape and used it until I got the parts ordered in.
I hope this video serves its purpose and that all of you who faced this problem were able to fix it.
Here is the video:
Is the power button failure becoming common? I remember on my nexus one everybody used trackball wake and widgets to shut the screen off to prevent wear of the power button. I thankfully didn't experience any issues with my power button.
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msavic6 said:
Is the power button failure becoming common? I remember on my nexus one everybody used trackball wake and widgets to shut the screen off to prevent wear of the power button. I thankfully didn't experience any issues with my power button.
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Samsung's power button are not so good. My Nexus S failed 1 day after warranty, normal use.
I'm afraid my Galaxy nexus will fail too so i'm going to install that volume wake mod to save a little power button.
For what i read, it is a common issue with Nexus S, and Galaxys.
On My HTC HD2, it never failed (2yrs), iphone is OK(3yrs) , no problem on my Motorola Defy either (2yrs). only the Samsung had problems
msavic6 said:
Is the power button failure becoming common? I remember on my nexus one everybody used trackball wake and widgets to shut the screen off to prevent wear of the power button. I thankfully didn't experience any issues with my power button.
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Seems to be pretty common. Failed on mine today (LTE purchased on launch day from Verizon)
Use PGM, never have to touch power button again
Lesicnik1 said:
Use PGM, never have to touch power button again
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This thing is amazing!
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Lesicnik1 said:
Use PGM, never have to touch power button again
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Works for wake fine. But with a totally dead/unresponsive power button I can only shut down via battery pull, and it reboots as soon as I reinstall battery. I have downloaded Quick Boot app and could use it to shut down, but if it works then I don't know how to turn device back on. Any ideas much appreciated. I've ordered a new power button flex cable and will probably attempt the replacement when it arrives if I can't find an acceptable solution.
I bought a replacement flex cable and attempted replacement on my Verizon LTE Gnex. Feedback below:
1) This video is an excellent aid. The instructions are clear, precise, and easy to follow. I was able to disassemble my phone without any problems following this.
2) The power button flex cable for the Verizon LTE version of the Gnex is not the same as the GSM (?) version in the video. It appears to be permanently attached. See photo below.
3) After I reassembled my phone, I took it to the local Verizon store to inquire about the cost of a replacement. I do not ever purchase insurance. I purchased my Gnex on launch day (mid December, 2011) so it is nearly 9 months old. Very nice customer sales associate told me that replacement would be shipped out for free since it's still covered under Samsung's warranty. Only thing I had to pay for was overnight shipping, $12. And yes, it's unlocked and rooted running CM10. But one can not turn it on.
cam30era said:
I bought a replacement flex cable and attempted replacement on my Verizon LTE Gnex. Feedback below:
1) This video is an excellent aid. The instructions are clear, precise, and easy to follow. I was able to disassemble my phone without any problems following this.
2) The power button flex cable for the Verizon LTE version of the Gnex is not the same as the GSM (?) version in the video. It appears to be permanently attached. See photo below.
3) After I reassembled my phone, I took it to the local Verizon store to inquire about the cost of a replacement. I do not ever purchase insurance. I purchased my Gnex on launch day (mid December, 2011) so it is nearly 9 months old. Very nice customer sales associate told me that replacement would be shipped out for free since it's still covered under Samsung's warranty. Only thing I had to pay for was overnight shipping, $12. And yes, it's unlocked and rooted running CM10. But one can not turn it on.
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That looks like it can be removed? Since if it was soldered on it should be closer to the board.
biscuitownz said:
That looks like it can be removed? Since if it was soldered on it should be closer to the board.
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I am not sure if it could be removed, but I couldn't see any obvious disconnect. And I could not find a replacement flex cable for the LTE version from any vendors.
cam30era said:
I am not sure if it could be removed, but I couldn't see any obvious disconnect. And I could not find a replacement flex cable for the LTE version from any vendors.
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You CAN Remove it, its just a Clipflexcable. Push it Gently UP And it should come off easily.
Watch this video:
XeLLaR* said:
You CAN Remove it, its just a Clipflexcable. Push it Gently UP And it should come off easily.
Watch this video:
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You are correct. I've already exchanged my phone for a free replacement, but do you know where one can purchase a replacement flex cable, in case anyone else with an LTE Gnex reads this thread?
what about the galaxy s3?
cam30era said:
You are correct. I've already exchanged my phone for a free replacement, but do you know where one can purchase a replacement flex cable, in case anyone else with an LTE Gnex reads this thread?
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There you go, have fun replacing it!
http://cellphone-repair-shop.com/verizon-galaxy-nexus-lte-internal-power-button-pcb-mylar/
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You CAN Remove it, its just a Clipflexcable. Push it Gently UP And it should come off easily.
Watch this video:
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Thanks, now is very easy replace the power button
is this common amongst ...
A specific batch like the Verizon version or the sprint version or everybody? I literally just got mine a month ago had I known this was a common problem I wouldn't have gotten the phone. Is it overtly presumptuous to assume that they would have addressed this by now?
Bump for info I'm sure someone else has the same question
I use volume rocker to wake, and software power button on aokp.
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Thank you for the post. I managed to repear button the same way, now it works great.
Thanks for the guide.
I managed to fix my phone with it. For me this wasn't a problem until after I put a screen protector on my phone. My thoughts are that water gets inside the membrane and starts to rust the contact. If you look at the phone, the seam between the glass and the body can easily allow this to happen.
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To sum it all up: Power button is failing.
Constant power cycles/boot loops. Extremely touchy. still makes "click" noise, and still physically functions, pressing and depressing.
Booting into recovery only works for a lil bit because the power button is "soo touchY'
and yes, theres apps that reassigns power button function to say...the volume button. Using that option for now.
I watched a video on screen replacement for the glide (best way to get to power button?), and attempted to unscrew a couple screws to see if i can get to the button and see if any physical debris is causing the issues, but got nervous and stopped because I've never taken the glide apart like that before.
After doing research, i see other galaxy and samsung phones have had issues, and normal wear and tear, its gonna happen..I see replacement buttons for similar devices on ebay/amazon for about $10-$20.
anyone got experience with this? any advice would be grand.
warranty is expired, and the phone is rooted and all that jazz.
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Update: issue is getting worse. Not rom issue. On aokp rom now...
These boot cycles are killing me.
May end up buying a seller refurb on ebay real quick.
I'm open to all ideas people.
Please help.
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Another update: power cycles continue to get worse. Not a kernal issue. Happens with stock and litekernal.
Phone was on charger overnight, and now the phone doesn't recognize the sim card anymore. Have no idea why.
I'm gonna cut my losses. I'm gonna buy a seller refurb on ebay today. Maybe sell this one for parts. Wifi still works and is in overall great shape and condition.
I wish I could fiqure out why these hardware issues were happening...
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The_Bizzel said:
Another update: power cycles continue to get worse. Not a kernal issue. Happens with stock and litekernal.
Phone was on charger overnight, and now the phone doesn't recognize the sim card anymore. Have no idea why.
I'm gonna cut my losses. I'm gonna buy a seller refurb on ebay today. Maybe sell this one for parts. Wifi still works and is in overall great shape and condition.
I wish I could fiqure out why these hardware issues were happening...
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Just remember it sells on new egg for 250$ so don't pay more on eBay then that.
Well, now this phone is a very expensive gps/camera running AOKP.
I'd like to sell this for parts. Thought I would try here before listing on ebay/amazon.
I can reflash to stock if needed. I just don't have the experience of replacing some of the hardware, but Im sure someone does.
As of now, SIM cards wont work in it, and about half the time you hit the power button, it goes into a boot cycle for about 10-15 minutes. will go back into boot cycle if power button is pushed "in" the wrong way.
feel free to PM me.
Hi
recently i got my Galaxy nexus broken screen replaced, i dint notice until later that the volumae button was missing , the guy who fixed it refused to accept that it was his fault , and he says he doesnt have any part to replace for it , he agreed to fix it for me if i bring the volume button replacement, tried arguing with no luck.
the question to you guys is where can i buy the volume button replacement , i tried ebay they are selling volume button flex cable but i dint see the actual volume button in any of the images.
can anyone help ?
thanks
What about picking up an used/broken GN off eBay?
Mean time try using this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hinterhofapps.sliderwidget
You will have to buy a replacement casing for it. I dismantled my phone the other day to clean the seams and the volume button is indeed easy to lose if you are not careful, it's a PITA to put it back too..
Beamed from my Maguro.
anilkuj said:
Hi
recently i got my Galaxy nexus broken screen replaced, i dint notice until later that the volumae button was missing , the guy who fixed it refused to accept that it was his fault , and he says he doesnt have any part to replace for it , he agreed to fix it for me if i bring the volume button replacement, tried arguing with no luck.
the question to you guys is where can i buy the volume button replacement , i tried ebay they are selling volume button flex cable but i dint see the actual volume button in any of the images.
can anyone help ?
thanks
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I have volume buttons here. You can get it for free if you're interested.
The volume button is probably the most lose part of the GNex. And at the same time very light in weight. So it's very easy to lose it if not careful.