Hello!,
So I am having issues with my sim holder...
But besides that, It made me check my sim port or holder... To which I found that I don't know what are the stuff I can see there... Do you guys have the same??
Mine has:
An OFF word, and something pointing to a red button... what does it does?? :S
A paper thingy which I am not sure if it should be there or not, but I don't want to touch it.
The tray to put the sim card in.
emilic said:
Hello!,
So I am having issues with my sim holder...
But besides that, It made me check my sim port or holder... To which I found that I don't know what are the stuff I can see there... Do you guys have the same??
Mine has:
An OFF word, and something pointing to a red button... what does it does?? :S
A paper thingy which I am not sure if it should be there or not, but I don't want to touch it.
The tray to put the sim card in.
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Ok it is normal... it is my IMEI information, the paper thingy... it is staten in the manual
Still the red button is...??
The RESET button!!!...
DARN! I must learn to read the manual....
If some one is wondering, you may find the manual here: http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/d5503/userguide_EN_D5503_3_Android4.4.pdf
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Hey guys, so the metal part that detects my sim card broke and it wont read my sim card anymore, i tried to search for it all over and i couldnt find the exact part, Do you guys know anything about it? or what I can do?
My PCB board info
SGH-T989
SUB R1.0
I can't find anything similar
These are the only one I could find, and I don't know if it will fit.
R0.4, R0.6, R0.7A.
please help. thanks.
Did you ever find this part? I need one too.
So I got a slightly pre-used S3 T999 on eBay (decent deal at $435).
I cut my regular SIM card to fit in micro SIM slot (said card was from my T369, worked fine in temp/lent Galaxy Exhibit 4G). Cut card isn't being read....... ok fine... except, card won't eject....
Grab tiny tweezers to get card out......card comes out..... so does tiny sliver of gold connection piece...(tried to get a photo but it's really difficult with the angle).
Awaiting arrival of proper micro SIM.
If I need to though, I found Sim Card replacement modules are sold. However pretty much all I've found list being for the i9300. Are the modules interchangeable? If not, where can I find one compatible for the T999?
Thanks!
GB452 said:
So I got a slightly pre-used S3 T999 on eBay (decent deal at $435).
I cut my regular SIM card to fit in micro SIM slot (said card was from my T369, worked fine in temp/lent Galaxy Exhibit 4G). Cut card isn't being read....... ok fine... except, card won't eject....
Grab tiny tweezers to get card out......card comes out..... so does tiny sliver of gold connection piece...(tried to get a photo but it's really difficult with the angle).
Awaiting arrival of proper micro SIM.
If I need to though, I found Sim Card replacement modules are sold. However pretty much all I've found list being for the i9300. Are the modules interchangeable? If not, where can I find one compatible for the T999?
Thanks!
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I couldnt help but cringe when i read this
But yes the i9300 sim module will work with the T999. Good luck in taking it apart! Better you than me ^-^
elesbb said:
I couldnt help but cringe when i read this
But yes the i9300 sim module will work with the T999. Good luck in taking it apart! Better you than me ^-^
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Hah, I was overcome with a very sick feeling when not only the card appeared stuck, but when the sliver of gold came out with it...x_x
Thanks for the confirmation on the compatibility, hopefully it won't come to it but I'm confident in my taking apart and putting back together skills (I think the issue with the card was that I was far too tired to be doing it then... but NEW PHONE MUST DO NOW! came over me).
Well the micro SIM came yesterday. I inserted it into the s3, and it read it (had yet to activate it).
Today, I activated the new card and.... the s3 continues to request that I insert a sim card. I waited the 2hr period of time for things to transfer, and soon enough the card in the Galaxy Exhibit 4G, was no longer working. But the new card still wasn't being read. I tried to use the new card in the Galaxy Exhibit 4G.... and...given a few moments,......and that worked. Even got text notifications from T-Mobile that "The SIM card for ***-***-**** has been updated.
Based upon that... looks like I'll need that replacement module (why it recognized the card before... I have no idea).
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Well the micro SIM came yesterday. I inserted it into the s3, and it read it (had yet to activate it).
Today, I activated the new card and.... the s3 continues to request that I insert a sim card. I waited the 2hr period of time for things to transfer, and soon enough the card in the Galaxy Exhibit 4G, was no longer working. But the new card still wasn't being read. I tried to use the new card in the Galaxy Exhibit 4G.... and...given a few moments,......and that worked. Even got text notifications from T-Mobile that "The SIM card for ***-***-**** has been updated.
Based upon that... looks like I'll need that replacement module (why it recognized the card before... I have no idea).
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Tedious things such as micro connectors and small slivers of metal can be very touchy. So the prong prolly sat at the right place for it to make contact. Then once removed, the pin moved causing it to no longer make contact.
I havent had my S3 apart due to me still having warranty, or else id give you a hand. I had my S2 apart and the module seems simple enough to replace. I dont see a huge difference would be made within a year of how they work in each phone. I am sure there are some youtube vids or pics of someone doing it
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Tedious things such as micro connectors and small slivers of metal can be very touchy. So the prong prolly sat at the right place for it to make contact. Then once removed, the pin moved causing it to no longer make contact.
I havent had my S3 apart due to me still having warranty, or else id give you a hand. I had my S2 apart and the module seems simple enough to replace. I dont see a huge difference would be made within a year of how they work in each phone. I am sure there are some youtube vids or pics of someone doing it
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Yeah, I more than likely got "lucky" that first try... At least I know what the issue is. It's not the phone, and it's not the card... just the connectors which I so lovingly screwed up. :silly:
Yes, I reviewed a video on how to replace it and given that I've worked on electronics with teeny-tiny parts before I'm confident this shouldn't take too much time. Just bought a replacement part for $7 (could have gone cheaper, but delivery would take longer from Hong Kong... so I went for the auction in the state next to me) and hope to get it by Saturday... or Tuesday given the ETA.
Once it's replaced, I'll post an update on the status of it working (or not...).
I seem to have run into a slight snag.... the sim/sd card casing isn't held in place like the vids show....(and by "vids" I mean ... well I can't link them but "Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 Disassembly & Assembly - Drop Test Repair" and/or "Samsung Galaxy S3 Dis-Assembly Replacing Sim / SD Card Module SIII GT-i9300" on youtube).
*edit*
So I removed the actual holder from the metal part. There was some double-sided tape (none the likes I've ever seen before...please let me know if there's some similar tape!), which got a bit messed up (as I had no idea it was there) upon removal (which I pried it off gently with a micro-flathead screwdriver), but I managed to fix it up as best I could (thin portions wouldn't untangle/smooth). I placed the new holder upon it, but saw it wasn't going to stay put (inserting the sim card to test was enough to almost push it right off, and would have if not for the connector ribbon!).... so some bits of electrical tape are keeping things as secure as possible.
Phone appears to finally be able to function as a phone! :good:
Well I'm impressed. I would never attempt something like that. There's a reason I buy my phones new and have handset protection.
jcbofkc said:
Well I'm impressed. I would never attempt something like that. There's a reason I buy my phones new and have handset protection.
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I can't afford protection for my phones. :'( so i have to learn how to repair things on my own like the OP . plus there is just that strange peculiar feeling you get when you've done something yourself
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elesbb said:
I can't afford protection for my phones. :'( so i have to learn how to repair things on my own like the OP . plus there is just that strange peculiar feeling you get when you've done something yourself
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I just hate the strange peculiar feeling when you know you have screwed something up beyond repair. Ouch.....
Glad you got your phone working.
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ioitall said:
I just hate the strange peculiar feeling when you know you have screwed something up beyond repair. Ouch.....
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Never felt that before!
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Good job bro, glad its working now.
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GB452 said:
So I got a slightly pre-used S3 T999 on eBay (decent deal at $435).
I cut my regular SIM card to fit in micro SIM slot (said card was from my T369, worked fine in temp/lent Galaxy Exhibit 4G). Cut card isn't being read....... ok fine... except, card won't eject....
Grab tiny tweezers to get card out......card comes out..... so does tiny sliver of gold connection piece...(tried to get a photo but it's really difficult with the angle).
Awaiting arrival of proper micro SIM.
If I need to though, I found Sim Card replacement modules are sold. However pretty much all I've found list being for the i9300. Are the modules interchangeable? If not, where can I find one compatible for the T999?
Thanks!
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Why didn't you just go into a T-Mobile store and get a new micro SD card? I mean that seemed like the sensible thing to do. I was in your shoes and needing a new SIM card and they gave me one for free when I went into the T-Mobile store near my place of work. I just had to manually enter my contacts was the only hang up. No big deal though.
Alien1099 said:
I just had to manually enter my contacts was the only hang up. No big deal though.
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I just save my contacts to Google. Wipe phones, switch phones. Never had problem with contacts syncing back up. Saves the hassle of manual input. Save once and done.
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shdw03 said:
I just save my contacts to Google. Wipe phones, switch phones. Never had problem with contacts syncing back up. Saves the hassle of manual input. Save once and done.
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I export mine to a vcf file on my memory card
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I used the card-cutting method because I wanted the $30 100 min/5Gb plan and it seemed like the easiest way. Ordered a sticker template for $1 on-line and cut it out - worked great, SIM pops in and out like normal, no problems.
As for a more secure tape/glue, my first concern would be if the original was intended to disperse heat and if so, how important is that feature to the phone's operation ?
If that wasn't a huge issue, I'd look at 3M double-sided film tape or even very careful, very tiny dobs of E6000 (I like it because it's pretty secure and still generally peels off easily if necessary) - concern here is making sure you don't use so much that it oozes everywhere and into something important - best to apply to the card holder, spread it out and let dry a bit, then stick the two together.
Making hardware work certainly is a feeling of accomplishment - it's like "yeah, look, I did that" - kind of like a kid, except a lot less expensive and you can't go to jail if you brick it.
Hello,
Yesterday i got this little beast (c1905) and i have a strange problem that i believe it is hardware related.
When i touch the area of the sim card either with the cover on or off the phone tells "Sim card removed. Restarting." and it is rebooting. The sim card fits well and by observing the area i can't see any fault. It is a little annoying when i use the phone in horizontal mode where sometimes unconsciously i put some pressure in that area.
Is this a known issue or mine is problematic? Anyone faced anything similar?
Any idea how i can solve this?
If i don't find anything that can help me i guess i will have to go back to the store and ask them to fix it or replace it...
Rather than that i really like the phone.
P.S. My sim card is new, i had the normal sim so with the phone i replaced my sim card as well.
I am having the same problem.
i thought because i rooted my device that is why it happened..
yogesh448 said:
i thought because i rooted my device that is why it happened..
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I haven't rooted it yet, so it happened to you too?
stamatis said:
I haven't rooted it yet, so it happened to you too?
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yes I'm having the same problem... i don't know why..!!
Hi!
I've the zenfone2 ze551ml from four days and I'm very happy with it except the fact that in the last two days it keeps disconnecting the SIM in the second slot.
I don't relate it to anything particular: I've tried to shake the phone and tried also to open different apps but the problem seems to occur randomly.
It's very frustrating...what you think about it? Do you have any suggestion?
(Note: I've tried swapping the two sim card, the problem remains on the second slot and randomly it keeps asking the unlock PIN....)
codecrusher said:
Hi!
I've the zenfone2 ze551ml from four days and I'm very happy with it except the fact that in the last two days it keeps disconnecting the SIM in the second slot.
I don't relate it to anything particular: I've tried to shake the phone and tried also to open different apps but the problem seems to occur randomly.
It's very frustrating...what you think about it? Do you have any suggestion?
(Note: I've tried swapping the two sim card, the problem remains on the second slot and randomly it keeps asking the unlock PIN....)
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Same issue for me with my brand new Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) since the first day.
I swapped the 2 sim cards but just the sim on slot 2 remains disconnected randomly but very often in a day (10-15 times).
It's very annoying.
Thanks in advance for your help.
t0uchfr3nch said:
Same issue for me with my brand new Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) since the first day.
I swapped the 2 sim cards but just the sim on slot 2 remains disconnected randomly but very often in a day (10-15 times).
It's very annoying.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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I've spent two days without the problem but yesterday .... "sim 2 disconnected".
The problem is back here again! I don't know what to do, I don't want to send it back to repair... :crying:
However after buying I've installed the two available firmware upgrades without any hard reset, I think that I will try an hard reset before contacting the customer service...
Is it the same for you t0uchfr3nch?
(well, I forgot an important thing: I'm italian and I have the italian ze551ml grey version with the original flip cover on)
codecrusher said:
I've spent two days without the problem but yesterday .... "sim 2 disconnected".
The problem is back here again! I don't know what to do, I don't want to send it back to repair... :crying:
However after buying I've installed the two available firmware upgrades without any hard reset, I think that I will try an hard reset before contacting the customer service...
Is it the same for you t0uchfr3nch?
(well, I forgot an important thing: I'm italian and I have the italian ze551ml grey version with the original flip cover on)
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Hi codecrusher! I'm from France and i've done the same thing as you.
I've done all OTA upgrades without reseting the phone too.
I'm just thinking about rooting it to see if it occurs again.
As you, I d'ont want to send it to repair because i've installed and set up everything.
t0uchfr3nch said:
Hi codecrusher! I'm from France and i've done the same thing as you.
I've done all OTA upgrades without reseting the phone too.
I'm just thinking about rooting it to see if it occurs again.
As you, I d'ont want to send it to repair because i've installed and set up everything.
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same same same as you my friend...
let me know if you will root your phone and if you'll solve the problem.
I think I'll try an hard reset before, I'll keep you updated
codecrusher said:
same same same as you my friend...
let me know if you will root your phone and if you'll solve the problem.
I think I'll try an hard reset before, I'll keep you updated
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Ok we keep in touch.
Thanks
Hi codecrusher,
so I think I've understand what's going wrong with that sim2 slot.
It's not a software issue, it's physical!
I've just inserted a tiny piece of paper in the sim2 slot then I've inserted the sim card below the paper.
The sim card is now compressed between the paper and the pins.
No more disconnections for more than 6 hours at this time.
I'll keep you updated at the end of the day.
t0uchfr3nch said:
Hi codecrusher,
so I think I've understand what's going wrong with that sim2 slot.
It's not a software issue, it's physical!
I've just inserted a tiny piece of paper in the sim2 slot then I've inserted the sim card below the paper.
The sim card is now compressed between the paper and the pins.
No more disconnections for more than 6 hours at this time.
I'll keep you updated at the end of the day.
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Hi t0uchfr3nch!
Mine too is working today but I didn't use any sort of paper...
I hope that your trick will definitely fix our problem but I'm afraid it can be a coincidence.
Let me know!
codecrusher said:
Hi t0uchfr3nch!
Mine too is working today but I didn't use any sort of paper...
I hope that your trick will definitely fix our problem but I'm afraid it can be a coincidence.
Let me know!
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I can confirm you that I had no disconnection on SIM2 today. :fingers-crossed:
It seems fine now.
If it happens again, just try the paper thing.
Before doing this, i had a lot of disconnections this morning and no more now.
Good luck!
t0uchfr3nch said:
I can confirm you that I had no disconnection on SIM2 today. :fingers-crossed:
It seems fine now.
If it happens again, just try the paper thing.
Before doing this, i had a lot of disconnections this morning and no more now.
Good luck!
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Hi t0uchfr3nch!
After your post I've removed the battery cover and I've seen that in effect there were disconnections every time the sim slot was pressed.
As you have advised I've tried placing paper in the sim slot but it did not work for me because I've noticed that on my zenfone the problem was with the pressure of the metal part of the slot and not with the movements of the SIM inside. At the end I have placed a piece of rubber between the battery cover and the metal part of the sim slot (in order to create a constant pressure on the metal part of the sim slot) and it has worked fine until.....today.
Today I have updated the phone with the new firmware and after the first reboot it has immediately started with that same weird behavior.... every little pressure on the battery cover caused a SIm disconnection. Now I've removed the piece of rubber and it works fine again.... Don't know what to say...
I'll keep this thread updated.
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Hi t0uchfr3nch!
After your post I've removed the battery cover and I've seen that in effect there were disconnections every time the sim slot was pressed.
As you have advised I've tried placing paper in the sim slot but it did not work for me because I've noticed that on my zenfone the problem was with the pressure of the metal part of the slot and not with the movements of the SIM inside. At the end I have placed a piece of rubber between the battery cover and the metal part of the sim slot (in order to create a constant pressure on the metal part of the sim slot) and it has worked fine until.....today.
Today I have updated the phone with the new firmware and after the first reboot it has immediately started with that same weird behavior.... every little pressure on the battery cover caused a SIm disconnection. Now I've removed the piece of rubber and it works fine again.... Don't know what to say...
I'll keep this thread updated.
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Hi codecrusher,
your issue is very strange and very difficult to understand. For my part, no more disconnection occured since the paper trick but maybe your problem is not exactly the same.
I'm sorry to say that but maybe you should think seriously on returning your phone to Asus to have it repaired or replaced.
Regards.
Same problem wirh my zenfone 5
Hey did you had simcard disconnection proboem again since you've placed a piece of paper??
varmar007 said:
Hey did you had simcard disconnection proboem again since you've placed a piece of paper??
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Not anymore. The piece of paper did the trick.
I have also the problem with SIM 2 but the paper trick does not help ... what else can I do, why is it ... on the SIM card or on the shaft (hardware defect)?
hi there, if i'm not too late, this happen because the build of asus sim slot..
it suppose to build to hold the sim in place but some zenfone 2 does not hold the mircosim and the sim is able to move if you try to adjust the sim.
however i believed that asus KNEW this problem that is why on the cover there is 2 rubber stopper that is near the sim slot location. this is to STOP the sim card from coming out.
when you close the case, you need to align your stopper to block the sim from coming out, else you face moving sim.
it happen for both of my sim card btw. you do not need any other thing to block it unless you brought a back cover from online shop that is not original from asus.
I have the same problem in the sim 2.
I tried to make thick with a sticker on sim , but the problem continues to random.
I've solved the problem by ordering a new piece from China for about 8$ (included shipping).
I live in Italy and it takes about 20 days to arrive here.
Since it's a flex cable, the replacement it's not an hard operation.
You'll have only to:
-remove the battery cover of your zenfone
-remove the screws under the cover (they are common cross screws, if I remember well they are 9)
-remove the back plastic plate
-unplug the old SIM connector
-plug the new one
-reassemble the smartphone.
It's a month since I've performed this operation and everything is fine now.
Don't know if I can post links here.
However go on famous commercial chinese websites and search "Sim Zenfone 2 cable replacement" or something similar.
codecrusher said:
I've solved the problem by ordering a new piece from China for about 8$ (included shipping).
I live in Italy and it takes about 20 days to arrive here.
Since it's a flex cable, the replacement it's not an hard operation.
You'll have only to:
-remove the battery cover of your zenfone
-remove the screws under the cover (they are common cross screws, if I remember well they are 9)
-remove the back plastic plate
-unplug the old SIM connector
-plug the new one
-reassemble the smartphone.
It's a month since I've performed this operation and everything is fine now.
Don't know if I can post links here.
However go on famous commercial chinese websites and search "Sim Zenfone 2 cable replacement" or something similar.
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where did u buy the replacement from?
I've had the same problem, phone bought from Amazon it. I changed sim 1, but had sim 2 cut. Could it be because of that?
Anyway I solved with an hard reset.. Nothing more...
Hope this can help you!
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Guys I was trying to do an update on my pumpkin 5.1 as suggested by the Manufacturer. I inserted my SD Card in the GPS slot SD Card and the card would not come out. I tried to get it out with a pair of tweezers but instead the SD cards went inside and the slot is empty.
Then I tried another SD card and it did not read it and it happened the same thing it stuck inside. What I noticed it went to the left side of the unit. I'm positive that I was inserting both SD Cards correctly. Do you guys think I would need to open the head unit to take them out or any of yo have any other ideas? Do you happen to know how difficult is to open this head unit?
Not sure why you bothered posting here... obviously you need to take the thing apart. Go do that.
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Not sure why you bothered posting here... obviously you need to take the thing apart. Go do that.
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There is a reason why this is called forum to get help and suggestions. If you have nothing positive to add please stay away. Thank you.
llaugerm said:
Guys I was trying to do an update on my pumpkin 5.1 as suggested by the Manufacturer. I inserted my SD Card in the GPS slot SD Card and the card would not come out. I tried to get it out with a pair of tweezers but instead the SD cards went inside and the slot is empty.
Then I tried another SD card and it did not read it and it happened the same thing it stuck inside. What I noticed it went to the left side of the unit. I'm positive that I was inserting both SD Cards correctly. Do you guys think I would need to open the head unit to take them out or any of yo have any other ideas? Do you happen to know how difficult is to open this head unit?
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To answer your question, no it is not hard to open it up. There are a few screws on top and on the sides. If you inserted them correctly they would have not fallen in or got stuck, there could be a possiblility that the slot was not correctly lined up with the opening so it could have been pushed next to it. The slit is closed on the other end, at least all that I have seen. There are 2 I have seen push button type and one that leaves a portion of the SD Card outside of the device.
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llaugerm said:
There is a reason why this is called forum to get help and suggestions. If you have nothing positive to add please stay away. Thank you.
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When there is so obviously nothing anyone can tell you besides OPEN THE THING UP, you are wasting YOUR time and OUR time by posting a useless request for help that cannot be given.
Just make sure to take pictures of the ribbon cables before you disconnect them. The smaller of the 2 can be connected to two different places and if you connect it to the wrong one everything will work except the SD cards. This is experience speaking.