[Q] L700 question [SOLVED!!] - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

This may or may not have been covered before, but has anyone had the L700 apart and noticed if the volume flex cable is a solder or a clip connection?
I am asking because i bought a second hand GN and the volume down doesn't work. I have read about the Android 4.0 volume issue but read that they did fix that. So i came to a uneducated conclusion that the volume piece itself might be messed up. I am also swapping the screen out due to burn in.

Re: [Q] L700 question
I recently replaced the screen on my sprint galaxy nexus and if i remember correctly it isn't soldered and was pretty easy to do, hope this helps....
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I did find this video for anyone else who needs to do a dissassemble:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AzUM6_HwWk

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[Q] Phone speaker turns on, on answer.

So i just looked at the forum on this, My phone auto turns on speaker when making or receiving a call, it used to keep putting its self in car dock mode until i deleted the app, i thought it was the end of my problems, It said it was something wrong with the pin connectors, i have insurance, but would i have to pay to get this fixed? my sprint people are really cool, i normally dont have to unroot to get a hardware problem fixed, but never had this happen before, so would you recommend going back to stock for this fix?
Hello all, I have same problem with my SGS 2 after rooting with I9100 XXLPS. Not a great problem, but would be good if something helps us to solve it. Thanks in advance.
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This is a symptom if a broken usb port. Take it in, they should be able to replace it in store.. No un rooting should be necessary. I've had my digitizer replaced with cm7 on the phone and the guys were playing with it and showing it off
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Its a damaged or dirty MicroUSB port. My Evo has been doing it for 2 years. It gets dusty inside the port, and the dust gets damp (in my situation), which fools the phone into thinking its plugged into a Car Dock, thus the dock mode and the speakerphone. Try blowing the port out with compressed air, or plug/unplug it a few times with a different cable/charger. If it doesn't go away, its the USB port, swap the phone.

[Q] Dead volume buttons

Hey everyone,
So today, I was changing the housing for my GNex and I forgot to remove the SIM card (I know, silly me.) By removeing the housing with the SIM card stuck there, I ended up severing the connectors for the volume buttons beyond repair.
The connectors are soldered to the main board, and it doesn't look very replaceable, so I'm wondering if its possible to order replacements for the broken part? And is the repair very difficult so I'm better off taking it to a repair shop?
Thanks for any information.
So I figured that the broken part is called a volume flex cable. Can't seem to find any info on installation though...
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You can find the part here:
http://www.dealrepairs.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-i9250-volume-flex-cable_p2335.html
And see that it's soldered with tiny 3 points here:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Teardown/7182/1
I believe the repair is possible with a steady hand and a good solder iron.

[Q] GNEX one of the vol pad came off during lcd replacement

Hi every one.
I have a problem with gnex, usually I find the solutions here without asking a question but I searched the forum without any luck.
Problem: One of the volume solder pad came off the the motherboard during lcd replacement can't solder it back (pad is off m/b).
I do have a original sam gnex schematic so I can identify some of the stuff in diagram but I am not sure where to solder on m/b.
Any help would be appreciated.
Note: Phone is out of warranty so can't send it back.
B
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[Q] No sound or mic.

I shattered the screen on my E4GT but had a spare phone with a bad ESN for parts so I swapped MB's and all is good except for no sound or mic but it vibrates. The phone which now has the cracked screen and bad ESN has sound when I boot it. I'm sure something got damaged when the screen got damaged. Could anyone tell me if I could fix this since I have spare parts or what it could be? Ribbon, chip etc?
I can't take it to Sprint because they will know I swapped boards(sloppy hex dec label transfer).
If it is lets say a bad ribbon could someone tell me exactly which one is for the sound?
I'm running Rootbox Vanilla v3.9.1.
jayberg said:
I shattered the screen on my E4GT but had a spare phone with a bad ESN for parts so I swapped MB's and all is good except for no sound or mic but it vibrates. The phone which now has the cracked screen and bad ESN has sound when I boot it. I'm sure something got damaged when the screen got damaged. Could anyone tell me if I could fix this since I have spare parts or what it could be? Ribbon, chip etc?
I can't take it to Sprint because they will know I swapped boards(sloppy hex dec label transfer).
If it is lets say a bad ribbon could someone tell me exactly which one is for the sound?
I'm running Rootbox Vanilla v3.9.1.
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Sounds like you didn't attach the ribbon cables correctly. Try again.
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The Mic is attached to the MB. The speaker out however is in the housing. May wanna swap those. Its really easy to do.
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tuscani1821 said:
The Mic is attached to the MB. The speaker out however is in the housing. May wanna swap those. Its really easy to do.
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Thank you both for your suggestions. I've tried both housings and the speakers both work. All ribbons are secure and do not look damaged at all. It's either definatley a motherboard issue or sound chip/processor. There's no sound at all with or without headphones. But it does recognize when i plug headphones in. Camera works, radios, wimax, wifi.
I think I'm just gonna throw in the towel on this one.
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jayberg said:
Thank you both for your suggestions. I've tried both housings and the speakers both work. All ribbons are secure and do not look damaged at all. It's either definatley a motherboard issue or sound chip/processor. There's no sound at all with or without headphones. But it does recognize when i plug headphones in. Camera works, radios, wimax, wifi.
I think I'm just gonna throw in the towel on this one.
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i can communicate via bluetooth

Headphone Jack issues

I am facing headphone jack issues of late with my Note 2. I have tried many headphones and earphones in my Note 2 and only the left audio works. If I wriggle around the audio jack and if I put the wire in a certain position, then the right audio comes and again stops even if the wire moves slightly. Its very annoying that I have to adjust the cable all the time. It is most likely a hardware problem with the jack. Should I give it in the service center or is there anything that I can do ? I am rooted and using a custom ROM. Will they repair it under warranty, if I flash back to stock ROM and reset the counter ?
Thanks
I had this problem with my mp3 player. It's very frustrating.
This picture is from a mp3 player, but it's the same in our phones. I think something is broken inside the yellow cirkle.
I have the exact same problem. Its a shame bcuz Note 2 has been the best phone Ive ever hsd.
Try cleaning out the port with a Q Tip and compressed air. No liquids if it continues then I would have services. Before sending it in have the stock firmware with kernel and recovery. And test it after that before sending it in.
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slicingtaco said:
Try cleaning out the port with a Q Tip and compressed air. No liquids if it continues then I would have services. Before sending it in have the stock firmware with kernel and recovery. And test it after that before sending it in.
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Agreed, a can of compressed air may end up costing you significantly less time and money!
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Mine is doing this too, but only with certain cables plugged in. Those with a wider flat plug have the issue, where those with a smaller rounded plug do not. I am attempting to just get a cable for my headphones that have a smaller rounded plug, instead of getting the phone fixed, since it works with some. I think it is more an issue with not being able to push the plug entirely flush as the phone is curved, than with a defect in the contacts (though nothing would suprise me).
I've just sent my note 2 to Samsung (via Vodafone) to have the headphone socket fixed.
They refused because it was rooted It was still on stock Vodafone firmware and I forgot to unroot it lol
fz9999 said:
I've just sent my note 2 to Samsung (via Vodafone) to have the headphone socket fixed.
They refused because it was rooted It was still on stock Vodafone firmware and I forgot to unroot it lol
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Are you in the EU? If so, they can't refuse on those grounds..
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Note 2 Headphone jack fix for me
I too had this same issue. I have figured it out. I could not get the headphone jack to work, cleaned it and everything. I thought my phone was done. Then I was changing out my sd card I noticed a screw loose. The one right between the camera and the flash. I tightened it up and sure enough the headphone jack works now!! Not sure if this will fix all of your issues but just thought I would throw that out there.
Mine eventually went out completely, so i ordered a new one on eBay for $6 US. It literally took 5 minutes to fix.
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toofank said:
I have the exact same problem. Its a shame bcuz Note 2 has been the best phone Ive ever hsd.
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I agree with you mate. The Note 2 is the best phone i have owned till date, and I don't want to send it to the service center just because of a small issue
slicingtaco said:
Try cleaning out the port with a Q Tip and compressed air. No liquids if it continues then I would have services. Before sending it in have the stock firmware with kernel and recovery. And test it after that before sending it in.
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Thanks for the suggestion. Will try it out and if not, I have no option but to send it to the service center
djaudicy said:
I too had this same issue. I have figured it out. I could not get the headphone jack to work, cleaned it and everything. I thought my phone was done. Then I was changing out my sd card I noticed a screw loose. The one right between the camera and the flash. I tightened it up and sure enough the headphone jack works now!! Not sure if this will fix all of your issues but just thought I would throw that out there.
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Someone else mentioned this fix and have to try it out. Have to find the right screw driver
anahataray said:
Mine eventually went out completely, so i ordered a new one on eBay for $6 US. It literally took 5 minutes to fix.
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Can you kindly send me a link ?
adytum said:
Are you in the EU? If so, they can't refuse on those grounds..
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Sorry for the thread hijack and thanks for the reply
I am in the UK and Vodafone were adamant that they (or Samsung?) wouldn't fix it because it was rooted. He then agreed with me that rooting my phone would in 'no way break the headphone socket' lol, still wouldn't repair it though
Do you have a link or anything that says EU phones must be fixed if they are rooted? I'm going to send Samsung a snotty email and it would be useful.
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Sorry for the thread hijack and thanks for the reply
I am in the UK and Vodafone were adamant that they (or Samsung?) wouldn't fix it because it was rooted. He then agreed with me that rooting my phone would in 'no way break the headphone socket' lol, still wouldn't repair it though
Do you have a link or anything that says EU phones must be fixed if they are rooted? I'm going to send Samsung a snotty email and it would be useful.
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One of many authoritative sources: http://matija.suklje.name/rooting-and-flashing-your-device-does-not-void-the-warranty-in-eu
It boils down to that the repair centre has to maintain warranty as long as they cannot prove that rooting is the direct cause to whatever problem you have.
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krishelnino said:
I agree with you mate. The Note 2 is the best phone i have owned till date, and I don't want to send it to the service center just because of a small issue
Thanks for the suggestion. Will try it out and if not, I have no option but to send it to the service center
Someone else mentioned this fix and have to try it out. Have to find the right screw driver
Can you kindly send me a link ?
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Here you go:thumbup:
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Cheers
djaudicy said:
I too had this same issue. I have figured it out. I could not get the headphone jack to work, cleaned it and everything. I thought my phone was done. Then I was changing out my sd card I noticed a screw loose. The one right between the camera and the flash. I tightened it up and sure enough the headphone jack works now!! Not sure if this will fix all of your issues but just thought I would throw that out there.
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Exactly this. I was going to have to unroot , until I saw this. There is also another little screw to the right of the jack when looking at the back of the phone with the cover off. Check this one too. They were both loose on mine.
LOL I had a flat bladed jeweller's screwdriver I had pocketed at home for no reason. Saw this at the office, and VOILA. Fixed. Fate.:laugh:
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This also seems to have cured the hissing audio problem when using the audio while charging with a USB, which according to Samsung "is normal".
headphone jack issues.
II bought my note 2 used. The headphone jack was broken when I bought it. I've had the jack replaced twice in the past month. It keeps going out. The sound turns to static but if I move the plug, it will work a little while. Is this a note 2 defect or did I just buy a bad phone?
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II bought my note 2 used. The headphone jack was broken when I bought it. I've had the jack replaced twice in the past month. It keeps going out. The sound turns to static but if I move the plug, it will work a little while. Is this a note 2 defect or did I just buy a bad phone?
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I got this issue just few weeks ago. I purchased a replacement audio jack, and installed it today. Not working. Then I tightened the screws a bit, and it worked! For a good ten seconds... and the issue remains.
Does anyone know the inner workings on this device? It seems to be a connecting issue. I tried adding some pressure around the audio jack area on top of the plastic cover, but it didn't help... The phone works just fine otherwise, and I happened to notice that the original headset volume rocker and microphone works but I can't hear anything!
i have this problem. nothing works
Having an interesting/annoying time with my n7105.
Dropped it one too many times, and the headhphones audio turned into a static hissing mess!
I found that by just smaching the phone against my knee or something solid, the audio would return for about an hour.
It got worse and worse and eventually I decided to fix it. I purchased a replacement audio receiver jack and installed it, but the problem still remains, so I'm unsure where the actual issue is occurring.
I found that by tightening a screw just below the audio jack, that it fixed the problem. I have to tension it just right... Too tight and the issue returns.
I think the issue must be with the connector on the motherboard, where the ribbon cable connects. I say this because the screw I'm tensioning to fix the issue sits pretty close to this, and would be pressuring this down and around.
So I'm not sure how I'd fix this without replacing the entire motherboard.
I'll crack it open again soon and have another dig at it.
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I've been doing a bit more research and found that someone may have already done the work for me.
I'll attempt this and report back with the result.
Post from Android Central forums
After my earlier rant I opened my phone and have managed to fixed my knee smacking problem. The problem was a bad ground between the screen and motherboard. I have added a picture of the two metal surfaces I cleaned (circled in yellow) to get the good connection back. These are not pics of my phone because it was apart obviously but it is the same phone. My sound is 100% crystal clear I believe the problem comes with dropping the phone and the connection going bad due to lack of enough screws in the area of the connection. I also ran the screw directly into the motherboard instead of through the plastic backing in the same area I circled. Stop smacking you're phones!!
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Well I attempted half of this. I opened the phone up again and cleaned up the connections with some 100% Isopropyl rubbing alcohol (they had a bit of gunk on them).
Started putting the phone back together and cracked my screen. Hurray!
finished putting it back together and there's no improvement.
I'll pull it apart and place the above screw directly into the motherboard as instructed and see if that helps.
Will update upon completion.

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