Wireless charging quit - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

After opening the back of my phone and taking it apart to get a stuck sim tray out, my wireless charging quit working. What could I have done? I did remove the battery, but I made sure to plug everything back in. Was there a connector on the backing that I missed?

t1.8matt said:
After opening the back of my phone and taking it apart to get a stuck sim tray out, my wireless charging quit working. What could I have done? I did remove the battery, but I made sure to plug everything back in. Was there a connector on the backing that I missed?
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Make sure to press the back down toward the upper middle of the back (all around the "S" in Nexus). There's a clip there that must fully seat, or the wireless charging connectors won't make contact. It's pretty common to miss that one.
Note: I think it's actually a bit to the right (or, a bit "beneath" the letter S, when held in landscape), but I can't remember the exact location, so just press down all around that area.

jt3 said:
Make sure to press the back down toward the upper middle of the back (all around the "S" in Nexus). There's a clip there that must fully seat, or the wireless charging connectors won't make contact. It's pretty common to miss that one.
Note: I think it's actually a bit to the right (or, a bit "beneath" the letter S, when held in landscape), but I can't remember the exact location, so just press down all around that area.
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After putting my phone back in its Spigen case, I seen a couple clips came loose. I pulled it out of the case and made sure they were all seated and tried it on the charger again without the case and it still isn't working. I really don't want to pull the back off again but it's looking like I might have to, otherwise I gotta see if I can get the phone replaced through my carrier and hopefully they don't find out the back was off.

jt3 said:
Make sure to press the back down toward the upper middle of the back (all around the "S" in Nexus). There's a clip there that must fully seat, or the wireless charging connectors won't make contact. It's pretty common to miss that one.
Note: I think it's actually a bit to the right (or, a bit "beneath" the letter S, when held in landscape), but I can't remember the exact location, so just press down all around that area.
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Or if you just wanna replace the back.
http://www.parts4repair.com/back-cover-for-lg-nexus-5-d820-black/
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Thank you both. When I get home in gonna see what I can do and if it doesn't work I might try the back replacement option before I try to get it warranted.

Henrock11 said:
Or if you just wanna replace the back.
http://www.parts4repair.com/back-cover-for-lg-nexus-5-d820-black/
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Judging from the picture in that link, the clip I was talking about seems to be directly across from the flash, just to the right of center (as you're looking at the back of the phone... so, just to the left of center in that picture), so that's where you want to press down to make sure that clip gets seated. (I guess I didn't realize it was that far up.) You can see by the proximity of that clip to the wireless charging pins how not being fully seated will cause the pins to not make contact.

jt3 said:
Judging from the picture in that link, the clip I was talking about seems to be directly across from the flash, just to the right of center (as you're looking at the back of the phone... so, just to the left of center in that picture), so that's where you want to press down to make sure that clip gets seated. (I guess I didn't realize it was that far up.) You can see by the proximity of that clip to the wireless charging pins how not being fully seated will cause the pins to not make contact.
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OK, I didn't realize there was a clip there. I'll give it a try. Thanks.

@jt3, thank you so much. That fixed it. Working now. I'm having some display issues though, don't know if it's related. The whole screen becomes a bunch of lines but goes away when I press the power button. I've seen it before and it might be Multirom related but I'm not sure.
And thanks @Henrock11 for providing the link to the picture to figure this out.

No problem. Glad I could help.
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Glad to hear. Like I said, it's VERY common for people to miss that clip when replacing the back cover, so I figured that was a good place to start.
Just out of curiosity, what prompted you to remove the back cover? Button Rattling? Weak Vibration?

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[Q] screen activation

1st, I'm spanish I'll try you understand what I say
I see that the tablet with the screen off (locked) can be activated without pressing the power button. Only need to put "near the dock"*
*making like you open the tablet+dock, but is not needed that the tablet was connected with the dock, I dnt know if someone else was noticed that... but I'm a bit curious about that and i want to know how its work? (magnet?, gyroscope?, magnet+gyroscope?) if someone knows it
and I say it to other people that dnt now this, THANKS
SOLVED MISTERY!
Like some says here its a magnet near the backspace key, exactly the "¿/¡" key
here is a really good cover mod idea: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507548 thanks to MrNago
nobody has any idea?
I think there is a switch in the hinge maybe? Seems that would be the easiest way to have the screen turn on while opening the lid while its on the dock.
I test one more time and I noticed that the system is only at the right side of the tablet and dock, like u see in this image. And its not needed any contact, but it need tablet and dock really near.
I think is a magnet system, but i havent any magnets at home to make a try...
edit: i have an error in the image, looking the camera i can see that the tablet is in the wrong side, we must see the camera down. Not at the top like in the image xD
ww.youtube.com/watch?v=k-6dKsGJ4VY
I see nothing in this disassembly to make this activation, this is curious, i want too know how it works
turning on via opening.
i tried looking using a magnetic viewer screen there are several places in the screen and in the keyboard that show magnetism, on the screen the two speakers are the main places and in the keyboard below the backspace key is quite strong as well.
i tried replicating the action using a strong magnet but i could not get it to work only when help above the keyboard does it work so there may be more then one place it looks at, i will try again when i have more time and then post results.
Interesting discovery! I don't thnk anyone actually tried this, though many speculated there were magnets in the base, many users said (and I agreed at the time) that the mechanism to wake the device was located in the hinge, though having a function like this actually does make more sense than an actual hardware switch that could fail at some point.
You should make a video and I will add this information to my epic noob thread!
thanks for replies, i tried with a small magnet without results, and try in other positions with the dock and negative results too...
I'm sure that the magnet of the backspace key its the "switch" or one of them, they are 2 maybe....
Guessing here, probably not just a magnet, maybe even an RFID chip of some sort..
Its a magnet that does this. Don't doubt. Believe. Removing the magnet and putting it back in is part of my hard drive soldering procedure.
it is a microswitch in the hinge, all experimentation I have done supports this, the only thing left for me to do is pull apart my dock and take high res pictures of the microswitch seeing as you all seem to need proof of it
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it is a microswitch in the hinge, all experimentation I have done supports this, the only thing left for me to do is pull apart my dock and take high res pictures of the microswitch seeing as you all seem to need proof of it
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Stevie, i did think so as well, but the device will wakewhen placed on the dock and removed even if it is not affixed in the hinges and even if the hinge does not move, i don't think you are getting what poster is saying, i will make a video myself and post to demonstrate.
HERE
Thereis also probably a switch in the hinge as well for sure, but this does seem important information, wonder what the mechanisms in the body of the tf are..i enjoy solid state switches like this
Oddly enough this is confirmed using Paul's ICS and my dock not connected. Totally bypassed the lockscreen. Held it as close as I could for about 5-7 seconds then on came the screen. Tried this at least 10 times (five of which I just was amazed) and everytime opened right up. Nice catch:thumbup:
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You guys are right, there is some kind of magnet. For those that doubt it, like I did, try this:
First off, undock the tablet, so that you have the 2 items apart.
1. Lock the tablet, so that the screen is off.
2. On the dock, rotate the hinge outwards, so that you can put together tablet+keyboard without docking.
3. Actually put them together, so that their position is exactly the same as docked, except they aren't.
4. Screen should turn on. Mine certainly does!
Edit: as you can see, there is no connected circuitry between them and the tablet is waking up. Don't know about locking though, but I hope this gets things clearer and Modding nearer!
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You guys are right, there is some kind of magnet. For those that doubt it, like I did, try this:
First off, undock the tablet, so that you have the 2 items apart.
1. Lock the tablet, so that the screen is off.
2. On the dock, rotate the hinge outwards, so that you can put together tablet+keyboard without docking.
3. Actually put them together, so that their position is exactly the same as docked, except they aren't.
4. Screen should turn on. Mine certainly does!
Edit: as you can see, there is no connected circuitry between them and the tablet is waking up. Don't know about locking though, but I hope this gets things clearer and Modding nearer!
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This is the same way to unlock that Im saying since the first post. Only need to test to know what kind/power/number of magnets or "sensor" is needed
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Here, I found it out
I opened a DIY thread: [DIY] SmartAss Cover for your Asus TF101

Weird fault with Note 10.1. Help!

Hi guys, newbie here, and im in desperate need of your help!
So I decided to buy an Note 10.1 and yesterday I received it. Straight away (after turning on) I noticed this rather irritating noise (like a notification sound but not one that is the ringtones options on the tablet) that the tablet made when I held it with one hand well, at first I thought it was a motion gesture since whenever I hold it with one hand (the right hand) it switches to the previous app if your in an app, or previous Web page when surfing the net. So I searched the options 100 times, and nothing to toggle off.
Anyway it bugged me more and more and I couldn't figure it out, then by chance i just pushed slightly on the back of the tablet and the notification noise goes off. Push again, it happens again. I decided that it could be a loose connection being made and remade every time I decompress the right side back panel (I can play it like a piano). So I took the back panel off (a pain in the ****) and noticed a ribbon cable that runs directly where I push the back panel (the S pen sensor cable). It was plugged in correctly, but wasn't taped to the battery like the 2 fatter ribbon cables.
So, I taped it down thinking that me pushing the back panel was moving it and creating a loose connection. I thought I had solved it. Booted it back up, no sound!!!!! Reinstalled the back panel, booted again and BOOM, the sound returns.......
Gutted.
Not sure what to do next, it definitely sounds as if something is disconnecting and reconnecting like a USB on a PC, im getting the sound but no notification or error. I have no idea why this would make an app switch to the previous app or webpage when on net.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Well, it seems I have solved the issue. Since this is a new account, I can't post youtube videos. So I'll leave those out for the time being.
Firstly, heres a video showing the fault. As you can see, I've narrowed it down to the docking station/charger connector.
The ribbon cable was seemingly depressed causing it to disconnect briefly before reconnecting when released. Probably the down side of having a flimsy plastic case.
Solve the issue I removed the ribbon cable and taped a small amount of foam right at the mouth of the connector, making the whole connection sturdier and harder to depress with the cover on, which can be seen here.
Hopefully this helps anyone who finds themselves with a similar issue.
joey8 said:
Well, it seems I have solved the issue. Since this is a new account, I can't post youtube videos. So I'll leave those out for the time being.
Firstly, heres a video showing the fault. As you can see, I've narrowed it down to the docking station/charger connector.
The ribbon cable was seemingly depressed causing it to disconnect briefly before reconnecting when released. Probably the down side of having a flimsy plastic case.
Solve the issue I removed the ribbon cable and taped a small amount of foam right at the mouth of the connector, making the whole connection sturdier and harder to depress with the cover on, which can be seen here.
Hopefully this helps anyone who finds themselves with a similar issue.
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that woulda went straight back to the store
Yep, if the problem isn't fixed there's no way it'll get fixed under warranty now...
If the device is less than a week old, in Oz, the shop is supposed to replace the device immediately. This doesn't mean they won't try the old "It'll take 2 weeks to fix" and "It has to be sent back for repairs" schtick....
shaun298 said:
that woulda went straight back to the store
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I got it from Ebay, although it was listed as new/unused.

Dropped my P900! Blackout!

I just dropped my P900 and it went completely dark. :crying: There's no mark, not a crack, nothing, but the display is completely dark. The touch buttons on each side of the home button lights up, but the display does not.
Any advice? Or it is Samsung support next?
May the ribbon for the display is disconnected from the circuit board.
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May the ribbon for the display is disconnected from the circuit board.
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Yeah, maybe I should open it myself and have a look. Are there any warranty seals that I will break if I pry it open? I have all the tools necessary, but are there any guides for opening the P900? I wouldn't want to break anything...
bluebirch said:
Yeah, maybe I should open it myself and have a look. Are there any warranty seals that I will break if I pry it open? I have all the tools necessary, but are there any guides for opening the P900? I wouldn't want to break anything...
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This is a video on replacing the battery but it helped me when I re-soldered the battery connection on mine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeSG0hHpAG8
I've opened mine a few times and haven't noticed any specific seals but mine was refurbished to start with.
Also I have the proper tools but found a guitar pick was easier to use personally on this tablet.
Starting at the power port to remove the back made it a lot easier for me, its pretty hard to get anything between the back cover and the tablet in other areas.
poetryrocksalot said:
May the ribbon for the display is disconnected from the circuit board.
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This was indeed the problem! The connector has some kind of snap lock that had come loose. So easily fixed. Thanks for encouraging me to try to fix it myself. :good:
Glad I helped!
Sorry to hijack your thread but figured my problem might be related.
About 2 weeks ago I charged my tablet and stored it away. The other day I tried to use it and it wouldn't turn on. I tried to charge it but that didn't work either as there isn't even charging activity on the screen. I ordered a replacement battery thinking it might be that, but I was wrong. I still can't make it turn on. Any ideas what it can be? Thanks
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This was indeed the problem! The connector has some kind of snap lock that had come loose. So easily fixed. Thanks for encouraging me to try to fix it myself. :good:
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I had a similar experience. 3 weeks ago the 1x my SM P-900 is out of its protective case, it falls 2.5 ft off a table. Hits the floor. No visible cracks or breaks. I could hear hear it operating but the screen was black. Took 3 weeks to talk myself up to it but I pried off the back & used a magnifier glass to c.a.r.e.f.u.l.l.y check every ribbon connect. 1 connector's pins were very slightly off alignment. Couldnt find anything else. Put it back together...Yes! Screen works. All seems good. Took the back off again & securely taped over every ribbon connect I could find. Long time intermittent screen flicker issue (when battery was below 40%) also seems to be gone. That has been the best, eye squintin', back hunchin', shallow breathin', micro-screw wrangling, time investment my non-hardware tech self has ever spent. Wooo!

Nexus 5 Audio and Black Screen Issues

Hi everyone, I'm have an issue with my Nexus 5 and hoping someone here can tell me whats going on.
It started off with the sound always cutting out, and I have to press the back part near the "S" logo for it to return.
Eventually the screen would go black but I can clearly see a back light is on. Now not only does the sound cut out, and screen goes blank.
It has become very sluggish to reboot it. I hold the power button until the phone reboots "Google" logo appears and the android animation. Now during this time the phone will be so slow to the point of being crippled out and i have to reboot it again and again until it is normal speed returns. Often it will black out during this time.
I'm just trying to understand what is failing. I tried safe-mode and it still has the issue. I cleared cache, reset the phone everything, nothing appears to fix the issue at all.
edit: I forgot to add, when I'm on YT or listening to music or browsing the web, even though the screen is blank with just the back light on, the sound is still going (when it works). I get text/call notifications still during this time.
My Phone Details.
Nexus 5
Android version, 6.0.1 (MOB30Y)
no ROOT
No replies at all, I guess I may have to garbage the phone. Idk what else to do with this device to fix it.
Please don't throw it away.
You said that pushing at a specific spot fixes the problem (or improves the audio situation). This means that it's a hardware problem. I have disassembled it many times and I know the layout. Behind the 'S' of NEXUS is actually the motherboard cover, and under it are 2 connectors; one for the battery and one for an extra 'board' that is located right underneath the LG logo on your back cover. On that 'board' is your screen connector, and also the speaker rests on there, as well as the primary microphone, 3G and 4G antennas and of course the USB port. The connector for this extra board is actually located a bit to the left on the 'S' (when you look at your phone from the back, it's more below the camera).
Now I have to note this: While using my phone, I have experienced some UI hiccups. At random times (very rarely) everything would just freeze for a few minutes, though music would still play. The power button was useless apart from the hard reset, it was so badly stuck. This was a software problem, although it appeared MOST at one point when my motherboard was faulty. Since I got a new device, it happened again but only once. I'm not sure that this is what you are experiencing. If this is the case, then it's a software fault. Never happened on CM so you can give it a try.
But since it's probably a hardware problem, you can always check it out yourself. Obviously if you have warranty you are covered. Otherwise, you can try disassembling it, at least take the back cover and the motherboard cover off, it's ridiculously easy, there is a disassembly guide from ifixit (I think) online, just be careful not to break the clips of the back cover (xp talking). If you open it, keep away metal things and the first thing you do after you remove the motherboard cover is remove the battery (xp talking again). Obviously turn off the phone properly before you attempt anything. Everything is sensitive in there so be careful. What you should look for is the long connector that connects the extra board that is located at the bottom of the phone with the motherboard. That's what you are pushing so if it's not sitting correctly, then that's your problem.
Plus, everything in there, apart from the motherboard, is cheap and can be found on eBay so don't worry if something is broken (unless it's the motherboard, then no hope ).
I hope I helped.
Firstly thanks for the reply. I did manage to remove the back and get to the connector you were saying. I reseated this and noticed the phone was working much better. I noticed the following still.
When it starts acting slow/crippled pressing this connector fixes the issue. However once the screen goes black with just a backlight this method is rendered useless. Also sometimes when I plug in the wire to charge it will cripple and or go black. So I wondering if the board is shot as you suggested to order a new one, or is it the connector strip ?
Again thank you for the response.
It seems like this board is causing everything. First, check the connector on the motherboard. Make sure that nothing is wrong on the motherboard. Then you can remove the bottom black plastic thing that has the speaker on it and 2 antennas. Then, inspect this board. Check the connector of the display. There is only one big connector on it. This board is glued on the frame of the phone. You can remove it but do it carefully. Do it slowly so that you don't break it. First, remove the antennas extension cables from either this board or the motherboard, and then pull it out.
This board is definately responsible for the black screens and audio issues (unless your display is faulty, check its connector), but I'm not sure about the phone being sluggish. Since this board offers input to the motherboard, I suppose that it could be its fault.
Remove it and inspect everything. Then, if you want, you can order a new one. If you come across D820 and D821 models, I don't think that this part of the phone has anything to do with it so don't worry.
I will take a further look into this for sure, and report back. If you can provide which motherboard is required for my device, so I can also read into this and so that I may order it right-away. Is there any model number or something that indicates which board to order once it is open?
Thanks again!
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I will take a further look into this for sure, and report back. If you can provide which motherboard is required for my device, so I can also read into this and so that I may order it right-away. Is there any model number or something that indicates which board to order once it is open?
Thanks again!
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You don't need to change the motherboard, not to mention it's very expensive and hard to find. What you need to replace is probably the flex cable that goes below the battery. For example this.
This is not model specific, you can use it with all available Nexus 5 models (D820/D821, 16/32GB) so it doesn't matter what device you have.
FYI, if you think that you should replace your motherboard (you probably shouldn't), you need to take into account the storage (16/32GB) and the network differences (D820 or D821, the only difference is about the 4G networking, the american version has some bands enabled and some others disabled, and vice versa)
Okay, I just ordered the replacement flex cable. It is going to take about a month before it arrives from HK , I hope it fixes the issues. I will respond to this post once it is here and installed. Thanks again.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271660361300?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
omega59 said:
Okay, I just ordered the replacement flex cable. It is going to take about a month before it arrives from HK , I hope it fixes the issues. I will respond to this post once it is here and installed. Thanks again.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271660361300?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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in the meantime, pray it isn´t a motherboard issue, the conector can go bad and lose a few solder joints
I have exactly the same problem... I unmounted motherboard and clean everything but didn't help to much... did you find any solution ??
Siamer no solution just waiting for my delivery of the part. However it is getting worse with the blackscreens and crippled lag.
omega59 said:
Siamer no solution just waiting for my delivery of the part. However it is getting worse with the blackscreens and crippled lag.
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my is the same. sometimes is working for few hours without any problems and than starting again, on the biggining it was power button problem but not I don't even touch that button (I use vol button to turn on) and sometimes screen getting black (with backlight on) and can't do anything so have to reboot... it's so anoying! Hope that parts will fix it, please let me know if you will find some solution. Today I will open phone and clean all connections etc...
Thanks,
siamer
I believe the part may fix it. I noticed if i run my finger along the strip the phone may uncripple itself or just turn black all together. I'm hoping it fixes it. I will report asap but this HK shipping is so slow it will be a month. Also there is no tracking
ATM i'am just trying to becareful with it trying not to trigger the issue. I just did an OTA update using FlashFire (6.0.1 (MOB31E) i wish v.7 will be available for my Nexus 5 ha ha!
Also if the Nexus 7p arrives I may just buy it to replace this Nexus5.
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I believe the part may fix it. I noticed if i run my finger along the strip the phone may uncripple itself or just turn black all together. I'm hoping it fixes it. I will report asap but this HK shipping is so slow it will be a month. Also there is no tracking
ATM i'am just trying to becareful with it trying not to trigger the issue. I just did an OTA update using FlashFire (6.0.1 (MOB31E) i wish v.7 will be available for my Nexus 5 ha ha!
Also if the Nexus 7p arrives I may just buy it to replace this Nexus5.
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Hi Omega59.
Today I bought air compressed can(name: air dust) and open my nexus 5 as much as I could. I clean everything, every connector, every cable etc. and last few hours is working fine... even power button is working ok. I will let you know in next few hours how it will be, hope will be still ok
Good luck!
siamer
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there is still same problem, working better than before, black screen not showing so often but still showing... I think tomorrow I will order oneplus3... Would be nice wait to see new nexus but how... :/
Yeah I'm not sure when the Nexus 7p will arrive, they not even advertised much. I will assume next year?
OnePlus 3 looks nice, but compared to Galaxy 7 it's a bit better slightly. You should check out comparison charts
Maybe they are making a OnePlus 4 soon.
oneplus 3 already ordered. I don't like samsung. I would say nexus "7p" or "pixel xl" will be launch october as always prabaly 4th of october - leaks saing that... next oneplus will be launch around july next year as I know. the only phone that I was thinking about was oneplus, htc10 or new nexus but can't wait to see nexus...
today by excident I broke screen in my nexus 5, got a little bit angry
Regards,
siamer
omega59 said:
Siamer no solution just waiting for my delivery of the part. However it is getting worse with the blackscreens and crippled lag.
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You probably don't want to hear this, but if it's getting worse, it's probably because of the pressure you apply to it, you make it worse. Be careful when you apply pressure around the motherboard since it's very sensitive. You REALLY don't want to break the motherboard. So if you find yourself pushing on the motherboard too often, you might want to leave it and wait for the replacement part so you won't ruin it.
Waiting for your news...
My part arrived yesterday. I put it in was pretty easy, however the first attempt i had to redo the top connector bc it was still black screen and no audio. After I disconnected the top connector ran some alcohol over it, re-put the top part things are working okay.
Just a note, the little USB connector (charger slot) seems to be very tight compared to the old one. Maybe bc it's new and not as worn down. But even just to put the wire in, requires more of a push, same with removing it.
I will see how it goes before I can really say that was the issue. I will report after a few days about it.
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oneplus 3 already ordered. I don't like samsung. I would say nexus "7p" or "pixel xl" will be launch october as always prabaly 4th of october - leaks saing that... next oneplus will be launch around july next year as I know. the only phone that I was thinking about was oneplus, htc10 or new nexus but can't wait to see nexus...
today by excident I broke screen in my nexus 5, got a little bit angry
Regards,
siamer
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I don't think N7P will be out this year, they have not advertised anything and we are almost in Oct. Right now they are all rumors.
omega59 said:
My part arrived yesterday. I put it in was pretty easy, however the first attempt i had to redo the top connector bc it was still black screen and no audio. After I disconnected the top connector ran some alcohol over it, re-put the top part things are working okay.
Just a note, the little USB connector (charger slot) seems to be very tight compared to the old one. Maybe bc it's new and not as worn down. But even just to put the wire in, requires more of a push, same with removing it.
I will see how it goes before I can really say that was the issue. I will report after a few days about it.
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When I changed my screen and housing it was difficult to slide the USB connector in too. Just make sure that everything is in place, there is a rubber think for the microphone, maybe that's what's in the way. Don't stress the connector too much.

Replaced battery, now no cell signal

Hello xda!
I replaced my own battery, I followed some tutorials on the YouTube to see how to do it and was pretty easy! I was SUPER careful while i was doing it so I don't believe i have broken anything. After reassembling the device is working great but i had no cellular signal!
popped open the back, everything appeared to be in order.
Any ideas and/or suggestions?
RodMyers said:
Hello xda!
I replaced my own battery, I followed some tutorials on the YouTube to see how to do it and was pretty easy! I was SUPER careful while i was doing it so I don't believe i have broken anything. After reassembling the device is working great but i had no cellular signal!
popped open the back, everything appeared to be in order.
Any ideas and/or suggestions?
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Try reconnecting the network antenna(connected to daughter board and motherboard).
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Try reconnecting the network antenna(connected to daughter board and motherboard).
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unless it was under the battery, no other connectors were disconnected.
Can I "assume" it's one of the many in row with the battery? If so, I'll go back in and make sure that they are seated properly
Thank you
RodMyers said:
unless it was under the battery, no other connectors were disconnected.
Can I "assume" it's one of the many in row with the battery? If so, I'll go back in and make sure that they are seated properly
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Even if you haven't touched it,just try reconnecting it.It is the main thing responsible for network/signal.The WiFi will still work fine without it though.
The network antenna is actually contained within the back cover of the OPO, as is the NFC antenna. If you look closely, you'll see contact points where the back cover makes contact with the 'main' body of the phone via pairs of small brass springs. If it were me in that situation of not having cell signal after battery replacement, I would remove the back once again, and carefully clean the contact pads on the inside of the back cover. I would most likely use a pencil eraser and VERY lightly 'erase' each and every pad, wiping them off afterwards. Then closely inspect all of the brass springs on the main body for any signs of being bend or somesuch.
Not saying that will take care of the problem, but I do feel that you have a very good chance it will solve it.
Oblias said:
The network antenna is actually contained within the back cover of the OPO, as is the NFC antenna. If you look closely, you'll see contact points where the back cover makes contact with the 'main' body of the phone via pairs of small brass springs. If it were me in that situation of not having cell signal after battery replacement, I would remove the back once again, and carefully clean the contact pads on the inside of the back cover. I would most likely use a pencil eraser and VERY lightly 'erase' each and every pad, wiping them off afterwards. Then closely inspect all of the brass springs on the main body for any signs of being bend or some such.
Not saying that will take care of the problem, but I do feel that you have a very good chance it will solve it.
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Just did that. I noticed that the push pins had made indentations in the back case. I cleaned them, and they function correctly. Still No cell signal. SIM card is recognised when inserted.
Maybe a new back case?
RodMyers said:
Just did that. I noticed that the push pins had made indentations in the back case. I cleaned them, and they function correctly. Still No cell signal. SIM card is recognised when inserted.
Maybe a new back case?
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Before you do that, double check the connection at the point indicated in the photo I'm linking to below:
https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/EjAVJtVZoJ2NGtYb.medium
https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/EjAVJtVZoJ2NGtYb.huge
The solution came from the forum located at:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...creen-replacement.275078/page-2#post-10020028
Let me know if it works for you, yes??
Oblias said:
Before you do that, double check the connection at the point indicated in the photo I'm linking to below:
https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/EjAVJtVZoJ2NGtYb.medium
https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/EjAVJtVZoJ2NGtYb.huge
The solution came from the forum located at:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...creen-replacement.275078/page-2#post-10020028
Let me know if it works for you, yes??
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Thank you for the link
Pulled apart, found the connector your link pointed out. Was connected. unplugged and reinserted it. still no go.
RodMyers said:
Thank you for the link
Pulled apart, found the connector your link pointed out. Was connected. unplugged and reinserted it. still no go.
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I'm at a loss at to what the problem could be then.. And all you did was to remove the back, remove those 9 screws, pop that cover off, unplug the battery, swap batteries, then re-assemble? There's no scenario I can think of that would have caused your network signal to stop functioning.
The very last thing I can think of, and it's what I would do if it happened to me, is to flash the firmware for the radio using TWRP. Just check in your settings to find out what version firmware is being used for your broadband, grab a copy, and re-flash it. It's quick and painless, and just might to the trick. Don't know until you try, and it certainly won't hurt anything.
Oblias said:
I'm at a loss at to what the problem could be then.. And all you did was to remove the back, remove those 9 screws, pop that cover off, unplug the battery, swap batteries, then re-assemble? There's no scenario I can think of that would have caused your network signal to stop functioning.
The very last thing I can think of, and it's what I would do if it happened to me, is to flash the firmware for the radio using TWRP. Just check in your settings to find out what version firmware is being used for your broadband, grab a copy, and re-flash it. It's quick and painless, and just might to the trick. Don't know until you try, and it certainly won't hurt anything.
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My bad, that was it. I "had connected" it. and that's when I replied. Took it to a cell repair shop. tech opened it up, and connector was off again. Took some time, and he got it snapped in place for good,
I have signal
Thank you for pointing out the link
RodMyers said:
My bad, that was it. I "had connected" it. and that's when I replied. Took it to a cell repair shop. tech opened it up, and connector was off again. Took some time, and he got it snapped in place for good,
I have signal
Thank you for pointing out the link
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Glad you got it sorted!! You are most welcome!

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