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Hi - I have a tablet with Android originally installed and my repairer says I need my 'Printed Circuit Board' needs to be replaced and that it will cost me $300 (AUD) because there was a custom ROM on the tablet. I can't afford that, so am going to try to get it working myself. Can installing a custom ROM REALLY physically damage the circuit board? Seems unlikely to me (though i'm not an electrician or anything).
Thanks!
What device did you have?
Nah, installing a custom rom won't physically damage hardware. I don't think so.
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No that's not possible beside overclocking / over voltage. They are just trying the standard scamming tactic nowadays. It's like you buy a computer and someone tells you, you are not allowed to install linux.
Go to the court if you want to be an example.
In MTK based devices there is a hidden setting to increase the current to camera/flash, this way of customizing can actually cause some damage to the components.
Thanks for the great responses - so helpful. I have an Xperia z2 tablet. Am posting here because I couldn't get any help on the tablet specific forum.
So it sounds like my tablet will be able to be salvaged. I'll just have to figure out how once I get it back.
Thanks again for the help.
Quick update - I received the tablet back from the repairer and not only is it working completely fine, they've even reinstalled the original Sony branded Android. And this was after I asked for it to be sent back to me unrepaired after I refused to pay for repairs. So strange.
Hello guys
I need serious help here
This is my scenario: Day1:
I heard about this flashing custom roms so i thought it would be cool trying it with my phone. So i successfully did flash some roms and had recover many times after bootloop bcuz of nandroid.
But this time its different i try to install xposed installer and was currently using a custom rom. So i got bootlooped again but i wasn't worried cuz i have the powerful nandroid backup . So i restored my stock rom blah3x and it says successful then i reboot my phone . But the logo didnt show up so i tried to go to recovery again AND suddenly it just go back to this useless stock recovery HUHUHU :crying: idont even know why they make this useless ---- errr..
Day 2:
And this day i found this Sp flash tool blah3x . And as what i learned i need a full backup rom and obviously i don't have it and theres no link for it bcuz its very unknown and unsupported device. But luckily i got the scatter file bcuz, before i was using MDK Droid tools to do things that i dont even know how to . So i tried to flash just the recovery . The one i flashed is the TWRP that i've been using for flashing rom and it was stuck in red bar so i unplugged the cable and reboot to recovery but its still the same. And then i was pissed off , so i click the format all + download and i think i saw a text that shows it was success ful( I DID THAT BCUZ I DIDN'T EXPECT IT WILL HAPPEN). After that i cant reboot to recovery and the phone all i have now is this white light when i plug the phone to pc with/without battery. Its hard-bricked right? am i right?
But i think i have some advantage,
-Im still under warranty
-And i formatted everything in my phone as you can see in Day 2 scenario, so that means that they cant know that im rooted right? am i right?
My QUESTION IS WILL THE COMPANY'S WARRANTY SERVICE REPAIR MY PHONE? WITHOUT KNOWING ANYTHING I HAVE DONE??
Note I'M SCARED IF THEY'LL SUE ME FOR LYING ABOUT IT
SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH AND NOT UNDERSTANDABLE AND A VERY LONG ONE STORY
NOTE: IM USING ALCATEL POP C7
Please someone reply it instantly bcuz i have 3 weeks remaining for my warranty to be gone
xmak17(AlcatelPopC7) said:
My QUESTION IS WILL THE COMPANY'S WARRANTY SERVICE REPAIR MY PHONE? WITHOUT KNOWING ANYTHING I HAVE DONE??
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Maybe it depends. They might be able to know you did tamper with the phone.
Note I'M SCARED IF THEY'LL SUE ME FOR LYING ABOUT IT
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:laugh: Seriously? Worst case scenario they'll void your warranty and ask you to pay for the repair or they will send you back the phone as is.
alray said:
Maybe it depends. They might be able to know you did tamper with the phone.
:laugh: Seriously? Worst case scenario they'll void your warranty and ask you to pay for the repair or they will send you back the phone as is.
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heheheheh xD .. do they usually do that? asking me to pay? if they know that i did something with the phone?
well if it depends , im gonna do it tomorrow, wish me luck
but first thing im gonna do is to make excuse for my dad that its an accident :'( i know its wrong but i need to do it cuz i know hes gonna be mad at me for knowing that im doing stupid things to my phone.
ahmm i'm just curious .. how will they find out that your phone is rooted anyway even if its bricked?? its ok if you won't answer that
well if it depends , im gonna do it tomorrow, wish me luck
but first thing im gonna do is to make excuse for my dad that its an accident :'( i know its wrong but i need to do it cuz i know hes gonna be mad at me for knowing that im doing stupid things to my phone.
ahmm i'm just curious .. how will they find out that your phone is rooted anyway even if its bricked?? its ok if you won't answer that
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heheheheh xD .. do they usually do that? asking me to pay? if they know that i did something with the phone?
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I don't know anything about this company's policies but in general, if your phone is bricked because you did something wrong and they can prove it, they will probably not repair it under warranty but most likely ask you to pay for the repair or they will send you back the device as is if you don't pay.
Its the same for most OEMs. If something broke under warranty, they will repair at no cost. If it break because you did something that void your warranty, they'll ask you to pay for the repair, if they can prove it (e.g. If the phone can't power on, then they can't prove anything, if the phone does power on and they can see you have flashed stuff, then they'll most likely charge you for the repair.)
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I don't know anything about this company's policies but in general, if your phone is bricked because you did something wrong and they can prove it, they will probably not repair it under warranty but most likely ask you to pay for the repair or they will send you back the device as is if you don't pay.
Its the same for most OEMs. If something broke under warranty, they will repair at no cost. If it break because you did something that void your warranty, they'll ask you to pay for the repair, if they can prove it (e.g. If the phone can't power on, then they can't prove anything, if the phone does power on and they can see you have flashed stuff, then they'll most likely charge you for the repair.)
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as what you said if they cant power on they cant prove anything .. and basically my phone cant power on so they can know right?? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS .. So ill just make excuse to them that I dropped my phone and it cant power on again stuff like that so they will replace some hardware parts right?
BTW heres that they dont cover :
The Limited Warranty does not cover user manuals or any third party software, settings, content, data or links, whether included or downloaded in the product, whether included during installment, assembly, shipping or at any other time in the delivery chain or otherwise and in any way acquired by the end user.
In addition the Limited Warranty does not cover:
• Normal wear and tear.
• Product's serial number, the mobile accessory date code or the IMEI number has been removed, erased, defaced, altered or are illegible in any way and this shall be excluded from the warranty.
• Defects or damage caused by misuse of the product. Including not following the instructions for use or installation
• Malfunctions caused by external causes (e.g., radio interference from other equipment, power voltage fluctuations).
• Defects or alleged defects caused by the fact that the Product was used with, or connected to, any product, accessory, software and/or service not manufactured, or supplied by Alcatel or was used otherwise than for its intended use.
• Defects caused by the fact that the battery has been short-circuited or by the fact that the seals of the battery enclosure or the cells are broken or show evidence of tampering or by the fact that the battery has been used in equipment other than those for which it has been specified.
• Faulty connections resulting from unsatisfactory radio transmission or caused by the absence of radio relay coverage;
• If the Product has been opened, modified or repaired by anyone other than an authorized service center, if it is repaired using unauthorized spare parts.
• If the Product has been exposed to moisture, to dampness or to extreme thermal or environmental conditions or to rapid changes in such conditions, to corrosion, to oxidation, to spillage of food or liquid or to influence from chemical products.
xmak17(AlcatelPopC7) said:
as what you said if they cant power on they cant prove anything .. and basically my phone cant power on so they can know right?? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS .. So ill just make excuse to them that I dropped my phone and it cant power on again stuff like that so they will replace some hardware parts right?
BTW heres that they dont cover :
The Limited Warranty does not cover user manuals or any third party software, settings, content, data or links, whether included or downloaded in the product, whether included during installment, assembly, shipping or at any other time in the delivery chain or otherwise and in any way acquired by the end user.
In addition the Limited Warranty does not cover:
• Normal wear and tear.
• Product's serial number, the mobile accessory date code or the IMEI number has been removed, erased, defaced, altered or are illegible in any way and this shall be excluded from the warranty.
• Defects or damage caused by misuse of the product. Including not following the instructions for use or installation
• Malfunctions caused by external causes (e.g., radio interference from other equipment, power voltage fluctuations).
• Defects or alleged defects caused by the fact that the Product was used with, or connected to, any product, accessory, software and/or service not manufactured, or supplied by Alcatel or was used otherwise than for its intended use.
• Defects caused by the fact that the battery has been short-circuited or by the fact that the seals of the battery enclosure or the cells are broken or show evidence of tampering or by the fact that the battery has been used in equipment other than those for which it has been specified.
• Faulty connections resulting from unsatisfactory radio transmission or caused by the absence of radio relay coverage;
• If the Product has been opened, modified or repaired by anyone other than an authorized service center, if it is repaired using unauthorized spare parts.
• If the Product has been exposed to moisture, to dampness or to extreme thermal or environmental conditions or to rapid changes in such conditions, to corrosion, to oxidation, to spillage of food or liquid or to influence from chemical products.
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If it's dead and you want to make sure it really doesn't boot up you could always format it with a very strong magnet. No physical traces and every chip in your phone will be blank.. But it's also irreversible. But it could also fall under rule number 3..
Olivier V said:
If it's dead and you want to make sure it really doesn't boot up you could always format it with a very strong magnet. No physical traces and every chip in your phone will be blank.. But it's also irreversible. But it could also fall under rule number 3..
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well i believe that my phone is actually dead and cant boot up except the light turns on when you plug it to the wall ... so will they not find out?? what do you think sir?
I say you should just send it off now
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Dudmaster said:
I say you should just send it off now
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you think?? ok i will try tomorrow morning .. i dont think they will charge me even if they find out.. its not like samsung brand phones right?? ok thanks everyone ill update if this case will be solved XD
and ahmm also can you/anyone give me a good excuse to cover the whole thing up??
xmak17(AlcatelPopC7) said:
you think?? ok i will try tomorrow morning .. i dont think they will charge me even if they find out.. its not like samsung brand phones right?? ok thanks everyone ill update if this case will be solved XD
and ahmm also can you/anyone give me a good excuse to cover the whole thing up??
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Just play dumb.. Might be handy if you Google the most common problems with your model phone. Alcatel isn't the most reliable brand in the world..
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Olivier V said:
Just play dumb.. Might be handy if you Google the most common problems with your model phone. Alcatel isn't the most reliable brand in the world..
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so what im gonna say is my phone just turned off and it wont boot up?
xmak17(AlcatelPopC7) said:
so what im gonna say is my phone just turned off and it wont boot up?
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Something like that yeah. It's up to them to figure it out, they get paid to help you, not the other way around.
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Hi guys! Do you know where I can buy motherboard to replace the one I have in my z5 dual? It got water damaged and I sent it to the repair shop and their asking me to pay almost the same amount I paid it brand new. (Is replacing the motherboard that expensive? I'll not continue if it is...) So I'm going to try fix it myself or let someone who knows better do it while I'll buy the parts. I hope someone can help me. Thanks!
Contact me on WhatsApp +919098683893 I think I may be able to help you
Amanansari said:
Contact me on WhatsApp +919098683893 I think I may be able to help you
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Do you have other one dual sim unlocked
Amanansari said:
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Where are u from
rajdeep312 said:
Where are u from
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India ??
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India
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I know india because of +91
But i want to know city or something
hey man, apparently my motherboard needs a replacement. I sent my Z5 E6653 to SONY but they didnt repair it due to "bend" on frame. I then sent it to a different service, they found that the Baseband IC and Antenna needs replacements, I paid the additional payment but they couldn't repair as the motherboard is broke apparently .
Did you sort your issue out? where did you get a new motherboard/was it worth it?
Bro will u help me out as my display ic gone n de said whole motherboard hv 2 change
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M from mumbai
hi,
is there any problem with replacing the motherboard, such as the fingerprint sensor is somehow tied to the original motherboard? i'm thinking about buying a z5 with broken display on ebay and using that motherboard. thanks for any help!
Hey mate, i have the same problem, my xperia Z4 got water damaged only sony logo appears and it vibrates three times and restarts, did this same thing happened with you? Did you get the motherboard replaced?
Who ever is thinking that their motherboard is not functioning, you have to try at mobile repair shops.
Sony service center people tell you to change everything but they are wrong.
My Z5 is water damaged and Sony India wanted me to pay 25000 Indian Rupees (convert it).
I've taken my phone to mobile repair shop(Delhi) and paid 5000 rupees for repairs including screen replacement.
Ofcourse screen is not genuine but mobile is working 100%. Fingerprint etc....
If your phone is even vibrating without anything on display, it is not motherboard fault. Get your screen replaced. It will do.
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hye guys, im searching someone who can sell any z5's motherboard in low prices
, apparently my motherboard needs a replacement. I sent my Z5 E6653 to SONY but they
hey man, apparently my motherboard needs a replacement. I sent my Z5 E6653 to SONY but they didnt repair it due to "bend" on frame. I then sent it to a different service, they found that the Baseband IC and Antenna needs replacements, I paid the additional payment but they couldn't repair as the motherboard is broke apparently .
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ı was too obsesed with waterprofnes of phone 1 time ı was showoffing to my friend first the headphone jack then sim slot coruppted
then ı give it to varranty with no cost it took 3 days then ı got phone back paper says motherboard / charge slot/ heaphone jack replaced
ım so satisfied with sony waranty ım even thinking about sending phone again before warranty expires to relace 6633 with single version due to charging speed
Motherboard for Sony Xperia Z 5 Premium Dual Model E 6883
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Cam you help me in buying motherboard for Sony Xperia Z 5 Premium Dual Model Z 6883. There is heating issue.
Thanks
Pulin Shah
Hello Guys. I too have a Sony Xperia Z5 E6653 Single sim version. I accidentally dropped my phone into water and then the screen started behaving strange. After switching off the phone to avoid damage and turned it ON after couple of days now I found my screen dead. When I touch the fingerprint sensor the phone vibrates, when I press the camera button the LED turns ON and I can hear the click sound. I couldn't put the phone in rice as I was traveling. Giving the phone to service center the technician said that the display IC is gone and he cant do anything. I took the phone to local repair shop and guy told me that display is gone and he can try replacing the display, but still not working. Is there any store in India - Mumbai where the chip level repairs are done, any hopes in resurrecting the phone?
Hey everyone,
recently my SC-02h (Jap Docomo version) hard-bricked and has no way to recover besides JTAG or motherboard replacement.
This made me think of an experiment.
Can you replace any motherboard (which includes all chips and the storage) with another.
I ordered the g935FD dual sim version with the Exynos chip, this compared to my QC single sim version which is currently bricked.
Hopefully within the next few days I'll receive the motherboard and start the replacement process (I will probable film it) to see if it works.
If so, anyone could replace their motherboard by a new one that is unlocked or has a different chipset.
Please discuss here if you're also interested in changing your own mobo with another.
Can't see why it won't work as the motherboard is what determines the model. Just make sure you order up a dual SIM tray too.
Motherboards from different chipsets *may* have different connections on how things wire up. I'm not saying they do, I'm just thinking out loud. I'd only buy a replacement motherboard from the same variant.
And good luck finding a new motherboard. At the price they sell for, you'd be better off buying a whole new phone.
Would like to see how this goes. Please record the process.
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Can't see why it won't work as the motherboard is what determines the model. Just make sure you order up a dual SIM tray too.
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Yea I ordered that one, although I thought the tray looks the same (bottom part), so until my new one arrives I'll use the older one.
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Motherboards from different chipsets *may* have different connections on how things wire up. I'm not saying they do, I'm just thinking out loud. I'd only buy a replacement motherboard from the same variant.
And good luck finding a new motherboard. At the price they sell for, you'd be better off buying a whole new phone.
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I checked the connections and they are the same, the only thing that differs is the sim holder and the chipset.
Also a new phone (unlocked) costs at least 2,5times more (live in Japan).
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Would like to see how this goes. Please record the process.
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I'll record it on video as soon as it arrives, also the process of taking it out and replacing it completely. So if it ends up in failure you can all see it.
In what way is it bricked? The S7 is almost impossible to brick.
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In what way is it bricked? The S7 is almost impossible to brick.
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Hmm I flashed a rom with TWRP, (lineage, but wrong build) after that I rebooted and the phone stopped responding completely.
So black screen, no led when charging, no response at all when pressing buttons.
Even disconnecting battery and reconnecting didn't work.
Also no recognition in windows when connected to USB
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Hmm I flashed a rom with TWRP, (lineage, but wrong build) after that I rebooted and the phone stopped responding completely.
So black screen, no led when charging, no response at all when pressing buttons.
Even disconnecting battery and reconnecting didn't work.
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Can't get to download mode?
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Can't get to download mode?
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Well if I could I wouldn't be ordering a new MoBo
Even made a USB JIG
Another thing you might lose is waterproofness. I cracked my screen badly and instead of repairing it at a 3rd party shop, I sold it and got a new one. Coz it won't be waterproof anymore..
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Another thing you might lose is waterproofness. I cracked my screen badly and instead of repairing it at a 3rd party shop, I sold it and got a new one. Coz it won't be waterproof anymore..
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i should be fine, just get it glued back together properly.
besides i don't really care about it.
Unless the other components (camera, vibrator motor, various sensors, OLED Panel etc.) don't differ in the way they talk to the mainboard, I don't see why it shouldn't work. As others have said, I'd really love to see how it'll work out for you. So, thanks for sharing =)
Well it didn't work out, I put in the new motherboard but the phone didn't power on at all. There is also no led when trying to charge it. I'll be sending it back to the supplier and buy another version instead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jym2aNwRmkc
Made a video of the process and failure
totalvamp said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jym2aNwRmkc
Made a video of the process and failure
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Was interesting to watch, however you only tried powering on twice and quit?
Connecting a charger had no effect?
Unless the board your received was dead to begin with.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jym2aNwRmkc
Made a video of the process and failure
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Can you share the link of where you bought the motherboard? It might be that you bought a blank motherboard. In that case you want it to be flashed with the correct IMEI and partition (table?). AFAIK the IMEI has to be that of your previous phone since you can't just "create" a new IMEI. Don't even want to get into the legal repercussions but here's a sneak peak; in some countries it's a criminal offence to alter an IMEI or even have tools to alter IMEI. Don't quote me on this and I'm asking the community to correct me. If the motherboard comes from a previously active device, it should have its own IMEI and none of what I said before matters.
Whatever, none of that necessarily explain why it didn't boot up. Have you tried charging and plugging it to a PC? If it isn't dead, your PC should at least detect A device.
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Was interesting to watch, however you only tried powering on twice and quit?
Connecting a charger had no effect?
Unless the board your received was dead to begin with.
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Well I tried a few times after that and after letting it on a charger, still no response.
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Can you share the link of where you bought the motherboard? It might be that you bought a blank motherboard. In that case you want it to be flashed with the correct IMEI and partition (table?). AFAIK the IMEI has to be that of your previous phone since you can't just "create" a new IMEI. Don't even want to get into the legal repercussions but here's a sneak peak; in some countries it's a criminal offence to alter an IMEI or even have tools to alter IMEI. Don't quote me on this and I'm asking the community to correct me. If the motherboard comes from a previously active device, it should have its own IMEI and none of what I said before matters.
Whatever, none of that necessarily explain why it didn't boot up. Have you tried charging and plugging it to a PC? If it isn't dead, your PC should at least detect A device.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAIN-MOTHER.../182310990269?ssPageName=ADME:X:RRNTB:NL:3160
It should be one with an IMEI how else can it be unlocked.
I tried plugging it in as well, but my PC doesn't recognise it at all.
I've ordered a different one this time, this motherboard was also slightly different from the one I had (2 cables instead of 3) so it might be incompatible.
I ordered this one now: https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?orderId=82116420384467&productId=32737224430
Did you end up having any luck with the second motherboard?
Or has anyone else attempted this before?
I'm looking to swap my qc chip for the exynos.
How was the operation??
Hello i'm interested to know how was the experiment becouse i wanna try almost the same thing, i have a s7 sm935fd and i wanna change the motherboard for a sm935f model. Please answer me!
I am also going to try swapping motherboards. How did yours work out?
Hi @totalvamp,
I am going to try swapping out a good motherboard from a banged up sprint G930P phone with a clean IMEI into a clean, whole, G930X demo model that I picked up cheap on Ebay.
The "X" demo phones work on WIFI only. I understand that the "X" motherboards are missing the cellular radios, which is why I am trying this swap -- it should be far easier and less costly than doing a full screen&LCD replacement, which requires tearing down the entire phone, and costs about $150. Hopefullly, I will just have to remove the back, the QI receiver and I think the camera, and I'll get access to the motherboard.
My hope is that all the rest of the parts are present -- we'll see how it goes.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Philip
Hello guys, I will try to be directly.
I don't know where else to go to get help. I'm outside a country that have support for pixel, so I'm alone. I have this **** mic issue that makes me crazy. Google says it's a hardware problem, but just do a safe mode reset, the microphone works again for some minutes, and then stop. I don't want to turn my cellphone in trash.
Google says "is a hairline crack in the solder connection on the audio codec". Can I get access to it and fix? Anybody know a method or any idea to fix it?
I will appreciate any help, thanks!
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you have to get the phone replaced. you should be able to use a headset mic until you can find a way to get it replaced.
Where did you buy it from? Surely they have to provide a warranty if they sold it to you. If there is a hairline crack I'm sure you can find somewhere online to do it but it sounds far too fiddly to do yourself.
Don't do it yourself. Plus, you'd void your warranty if there is one. Just got my phone replaced due to this issue.
Yeah, there is the warranty. But I cracked my screen, and Google says that this make me lost the warranty. I'm sure that is not the problem that affects the microphone, because the many pixel with this mic issue.
I think I just lost my phone, now I prefer a cell phone from China due a cell phone from Google.
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danielfurieri said:
Yeah, there is the warranty. But I cracked my screen, and Google says that this make me lost the warranty. I'm sure that is not the problem that affects the microphone, because the many pixel with this mic issue.
I think I just lost my phone, now I prefer a cell phone from China due a cell phone from Google.
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Google will honor the warranty if you get the screen repaired from an authorized repair center such as ubreakifix.