Hi,
Bottom connector is damaged. XDA repair centre UK want to charge me £180+ for replacing the connector and the mainboard. I have told them to return it unrepaired.
The phone functions fine. I am aiming to buy a spare battery, so I can just swap batteries instead of charging and synch using Bluetooth.
Questions:
1 - best supply of batteries in the UK (cheapest/quickest)
2 - can I repair/replace the connector myself?
3 - why do they want to replace the mainboard, as the phone functions fine?
If I was to sell, what is the best price I could hope for, as I am thinking of replacing with PDA and seperate phone?
Thanks all.
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2 - can I repair/replace the connector myself?
that would depend on your tech skills if you got hold of a connector
or a broken xda1 or 2 you could solver it off and replace it that is
if it's only the connector itself
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3 - why do they want to replace the mainboard, as the phone functions fine?
if it's only the connector then most likely because they cant aford having a guy sit and solver broken xda's so they work and it's cheaper and easier for them to push a new module at the costomers
Thanks for that quick reply.
2 further questions:
1 - Who can supply the connectors in the UK or abroad? Someone mentioned on the board that an IPAQ one is the same as the XDA's?
2 - Anyone in the UK who can fit these things?
Thanks!
Any hadware pro`s out there?
Somehow I have managed to damage the contact strip on the bottom of the phone. It will not charge in the cradle, but the battery charges in the cradle. Sync using the cradle is OK. I think it needs a new connector strip. Does anyone know if this is a "beyond economical repair" type of problem, or have any ideas how to approach this. I could take it to an O2 shop for a quote, but that may take weeks, and besides its an unlocked phone, and they might not be 2 impressed!!!
Thanks,
Justin
I had the same problem. Sent it to the XDA service centre
they said it wasn't covered by the waranty
Cost about £70 to get it repaired
tel 0808 100 3427
Thanks
just found out £104
I also have the same problem mate. Not quite sure how I bent it though.
I managed a small repair, but I still have to angle the charger slightly to get it on. Everything still works for at the moment, so I don't think that I will get it repaired.
Nearly forgot, this is my first post so hello to everyone!
i had the same problem
they have send it away (where i bought it (camera/phone shop) ) and i got a new motherboard
fixed now
for anyone searching the forums
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=146805&highlight=#146805
I have replaced my Connector with a usb socket
wow!
This is really amazing! Planning to 2 it with mi BA.
Hope it works... :roll:
now if only one of those bad boys carried an audio signal we'd be in business for a nice car docking station!
Hi there i live in the UK and im looking for spare parts to fix my Broken XDA II. I need to replace the charger / usb port and was wondering if any knows where i can get these parts from so that i can fix it my self. I would rather buy and fix the parts my self than paying some one else to do it for me as this costs me a fortune.
Many thks for your help.
I also need these parts repaired. Oh yes and Proporta can't do it so save yourself £15. Please let me know if you find someone who can!
well ive emailed loads of repair places and they havent got back to me. I am curreenly trying to bid on some broken phones on ebay but ppl just keep going to high on there prices.
maybe ill get lucky.
try www.merconline.co.uk
PDASMART Horror Story
Just make sure not to use PDASMART. They are not reliable at all.
I posted the same question few months ago, and I was told to contact merconline. I wrote them an e-mail, but still haven't received an answer.
If anyone knows where can we purchase that bottom connector, we will be very thankful.
cheers,
[email protected]
Hi everyone,
I just googled a little, and found this web sites that sell spare parts:
http://www.ipaqrepair.co.uk/view_product.php?product=554
This site is for ipaq's but can anyone confirm that we can use this connector for our qtek's/imate's/xda's etc???
Also, this is even better option:
http://www.imate-shop.com/product_info.php?currency=USD&products_id=39
I beleive this is what we need, I wrote them an e-mail, to check if they ship worldwide.
cheers,
[email protected]
This is the IPAQ connector
This is from pinouts.ru
Can moderators confirm that this means the 22-pin connector from the ipaq 3800 can be used in the qtek2020
http://pinouts.ru/data/pda_wallaby_pinout.shtml
Wallaby and Himalaya come with two connectors on the bottom. Also for MDA, XDA, Eurotel DataPhone.
22 pin male Himalaya special connector layout
22 pin male Himalaya special connector at the PDA (keypad up)
The connector pinout
1 CAR_MIC_IN
2 GND / SENSE
3 CAR_AUDIO_R
4 CAR_AUDIO_L
5 ANALOG GND
6 RS232_DCD
7 RS232_CTS
8 RS232_TXD
9 RS232_RTS
10 RS232_RXD
11 RS232_DTR
12 NC
13 USB_VDD
14 UDC+
15 UDC-
16 GND
17 GND
18 GND
19 CAR_ON#
20 V_ADP
21 V_ADP
22 V_ADP
Notes:
CAR_ON# is connected to +6V/+5V on the car charger, it"s not connected in the cradle. +6V/+5V makes the phone go to speaker mode immediately when picked up or dialing. When this pin is connected to ground, the internal mike and speaker are turned off, and audio input is taken from the audio input pin on the connector, for use in real car kits.
Pin 2 GND / SENSE is not necessary. it seems that if it"s grounded, the phone hangs up when placed in a DIY Car-holder for example. - leave it unconnected.
Pin 5 ANALOG GND - connect this to your sound Input/output-GND (Speaker/Microphone) - do not connect this with the other GND"s - it makes a lot of noise on the analog input/outputs. Audio needs to be capacitively coupled in, any DC bias seems to inhibit audio.
If RS232_DCD is pulled to +6V/+5V, the device turns on and ActiveSync is started. The serial port powers down and needs to be reopened after the device goes in power-save mode.
USB power also wakes up the device and starts ActiveSync. UDC+ and UDC- are the USB data connections. One person reported measuring them the other way around.
Cable to plug into computer
This is the cable you need to talk to the Wallaby or Himalaya serially from a computer, such as is needed with our Manipulator program or for using ActiveSync through the serial port. Techies like us call it a "null-modem cable", O2 describes it as a "serial hotsync cable". Optionally, if you wish to be able to power/charge to XDA while using this cable, you could hook up a female connector that mates with the connector on your power adapter between Ground (pins 2,5,etc. on XDA) and pins 20,21 and 22 on the XDA. Make sure the center conductor on the power connector goes to pins 20,21 and 22.
Wallaby /
Himalaya 9-pin connector
(male)
2,5,16,17,18 5 (gnd)
6 (dcd) 4 (dtr)
7 (cts) 7 (rts)
8 (txd) 2 (rxd)
9 (rts) 8 (cts)
10 (rxd) 3 (txd)
11 (dtr) 6,1 (dsr, dcd)
Cable to plug into modem or GPS
This cable will connect to devices which come with a cable to plug into a PC serial port, such as a modem. If you are connecting to a device that only uses RX, TX and GND (such as many GPS receivers), you may only need the wires which connect to pins 2, 3 and 5 on the 9-pin serial connector. And you can, optionally, hook up a charging interface in the same way as described above.
Wallaby /
Himalaya 9-pin connector
(female)
2,5,16,17,18 5 (gnd)
6 (dcd) 1 (dcd)
7 (cts) 8 (cts)
8 (txd) 3 (txd)
9 (rts) 7 (rts)
10 (rxd) 2 (rxd)
11 (dtr) 4 (dtr)
Modifying iPaq accessories
Using the pinout of the XDA connector, you can now modify iPaq accessories to fit the Wallaby or Himalaya.
Wallaby /
Himalaya iPaq
36xx or 37xx iPaq
38xx or newer
2,5,16,17,18 (gnd) 4,10 10,15,22
6 (dcd) 9 6
(or 11, see below)
7 (cts) 5 13
8 (txd) 7 8
9 (rts) 6 12
10 (rxd) 8 7
11 (dtr) 3 9
14 (udc+) 11 19
15 (udc-) 12 21
20,21,22 (power) 1,2 1,2,3,4
ATC
any1 gt any updates on this ?
Charger/ usb connector Repair
All,
I had the same problem myself...i had several quotes, and finally went with Expansys ( see PDA repair on their website). It takes about 2-3 weeks although they do say up to 6 weeks. the cost was about £50 in total inc postage and VAT. :lol:
can you provide a link for the repair site on expansys or maybe e-mail conact.
10x
ATC
www.expansys.co.uk
there are links to different countries on this site.
use the site search, and search for pda repair
hope this is of some use
thanks. will check it out
cheers
Hi all, and happy holidays
I finally received the part ordered from ipaqrepairs.co.uk, cost was 10 pounds and then another 10euros for replacement of the connector, but I got my Himalaya now up and running
I guess this is the cheapest way for everyone with this problem, so check it out
My details are:
Qtek 2020
Microsoft Pocket 2003
ROM Version 1.72.00WWE
ROM Date: 03/15/04
Radio Version: 1.14.00
Protocol Versioin: 1337.24
ExtROM Version: 1.72.601
What do you guys think I should upgrade to get a faster, more stable and more reliable device, huh?
Thank for your inputs,
ATC
Hi there... i had the same problem.... my device felt down to the ground...
Could u please take a look at my post and tell me if i can repair my Qtek2020 (Himalaya) buying the piece from ipaq repair???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=42576
Is every electric technician able to solder that connector???
In this case i saved my device i think!!!!
Thanks in advance.... best regards
Mindgap
check your thread
good luck
Sync/Charge Port Repair
Hi,
I need a Sync/Charge Port Repair
If I purchase a new connector from here:
http://www.ipaqrepair.co.uk/view_product.php?product=554
can anyone close to me with the soldering skills and experience
fit it for me?
I am in the North East in Stockton-On-Tees, I'm quite happy to drive right up to Leeds Area (South) or Newcastle Areas (North)
mobile 07968 819209 msn [email protected]
HEEEELLP!
Don't worry man, just order the part and anyone with basic soldering skills can do it. any service repair center can fix it for ya in no time.
good luck
jspasatc said:
Don't worry man, just order the part and anyone with basic soldering skills can do it. any service repair center can fix it for ya in no time.
good luck
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I'd feel better in doing this on my xda 2 if there were some pictures
of taking the thing apart to illustrate rather then working blind.
like what's up with that void sticker under the battery?
Have you got pics or a sync/charge socket replacement repair being done?
What quality of soldering tools do you need? fine?
heellp!
Hiya. Im new to this place.
I was given a broken SPV M1000 A while back. It just needed a bit of TLC. The device works 100% fine now after being taken apart and thourghly cleaned of goo and stuff. It obviosly had an abused life, as it seems to have been "RIPPED" from the cradle and damaged the port on the bottom.
I have resoldered it once and it was fine for a few months, but has degraded due to the connector being damaged. The socket is now beyond resoldering as the pins have been bent. Could someone tell me where to source another connector?
I sync using bluetooth and have two batteries and charge one while using another.
Is it possible to install WM5 on this device? I assume i need to get the connector on the bottom going again.
Thanks for any help.
Dave.
Hi Folks,
Yesterday I repaired the Backlight/LCD of my Raphael and destroyed the coaxial cable thats connecting the mainboard and the other board. After this action I tried to work with the phone but i have no receiving. Now I bared the rest of the cable and i have a little bit receiving. First i wanted to braze it, but the connectors are to small.
Has anyone an idea where i can get that part (coaxial cable)? I searched the www but didn´t found anything. Or are there any other ideas to get the phone correctly working?
I´m very sorry but that was my best english
Maybe someone can help, me.
Greetings,
s3ns3
Ouch sorry to hear
It always hurts when you try to repair one thing and in the process something else breaks. ( my poor psp and its LED mods )* RIP
Try having a look in the Raphael accessories forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=439
sounds like you are talking about the "ribbon flex cable".
I damaged mine on my wizard or kaiser back in the day and ended up buying a damaged device off of ebay (one that was run over by a car!) and then taking the part form that device.
also you could check cnn.cn as they have parts for phones as well.
Hi,
Thanks for your replys. It´s not the "ribbon flex cable" it´s the cable shown in the picture named "antenna wire".
When there is another way then buy an old rapahael i´ll take that
Greetings,
s3ns3