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So... long story short, I bricked my Nexus One. There is no LED while charging and the phone doesn't boot. I figured if I replace the motherboard, the phone will start functioning again.
From my understanding, HTC charges $196 to replace this piece, which is quite expensive considering I paid $175 for this Nexus. But I found a part on eBay which I think is the motherboard, but I want to make sure before I purchase it.
Attached is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Flex-Cable-Ribbon-Membrane-Ribbon-4-HTC-Nexus-One-N1-G5-/260679869783?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb1bb2557
I would appreciate if anybody can confirm that this is the motherboard and if it will resurrect my phone.
Is your phone out of warranty or something?
pwig said:
Is your phone out of warranty or something?
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I don't believe it is; but would that change anything?
ill give ya 20$
disgustip8ted said:
ill give ya 20$
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Thanks for such generosity; but I'll pass.
JohnnyFeet said:
So... long story short, I bricked my Nexus One. There is no LED while charging and the phone doesn't boot. I figured if I replace the motherboard, the phone will start functioning again.
From my understanding, HTC charges $196 to replace this piece, which is quite expensive considering I paid $175 for this Nexus. But I found a part on eBay which I think is the motherboard, but I want to make sure before I purchase it.
Attached is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Flex-Cable-Ribbon-Membrane-Ribbon-4-HTC-Nexus-One-N1-G5-/260679869783?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb1bb2557
I would appreciate if anybody can confirm that this is the motherboard and if it will resurrect my phone.
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That's just the flex cable NOT the mother board.
baseballfanz said:
That's just the flex cable NOT the mother board.
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Do you know where I can source the motherboard?
I might try buzzing HTC tomorrow for a warranty repair (or swap) for a different issue with the phone. Maybe I can escalate it to the proper person if they give me any problems.
I have searched almost everywhere for it; and it's nowhere to be found.
My options remain:
1) Hope HTC replaces my Nexus for another issue
2) Have HTC replace my motherboard for $196
3) Replace it myself, assuming I can source one
4) JTAG it back to life
5) Sell it in its current state
Do you mind sharing the story of how you bricked it? I'm really interested.
google a method to un brick it. One hacker actually did that already. It might help you.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
Mokurex said:
Do you mind sharing the story of how you bricked it? I'm really interested.
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I unrooted the phone and started proceeding with the respective steps. I just flashed CW recovery and was using it to flash gapps, CM, and a radio image. I then rebooted the phone, but it never turned on.
Now, I have a beautiful non-functioning Nexus One! Does not boot at all, no LED when hooking up to A/C, nothing...
wang1404 said:
google a method to un brick it. One hacker actually did that already. It might help you.
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Would you mind sharing the link? The only method, from my understanding, that will un brick the phone is jTAG it.
Well I read the article long ago and don't remember exactly what the name of it is. But one hacker used his usb cable to trick his nexus one to wake up and it was successful.
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Update: I called HTC and mentioned a completely unrelated issue, which was a small speck of dust under the screen. I chose the swap option and didn't mention the phone didn't turn on, or was bricked. I just checked the tracking update and it says "service is completed." Checked my card; nothing was charged.
GO HTC! They are the absolute best!
u probably bricked it with the radio update.. did you check the MD5 checksum before u flashed it? And was it even a proper Radio?
You need to be very careful while flashing a radio... it's like flashing a BIOS on a PC.
You should flash it through fastboot and not recovery, it's safer.
Just so you know when you try to do it again.
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u probably bricked it with the radio update.. did you check the MD5 checksum before u flashed it? And was it even a proper Radio?
You need to be very careful while flashing a radio... it's like flashing a BIOS on a PC.
You should flash it through fastboot and not recovery, it's safer.
Just so you know when you try to do it again.
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Yeah, I think you're right. It probably bricked while flashing the radio. I will not attempt to do this again or will be extremely careful next time...
Hello everyone,
One day, I upgraded a ROM firmware (I don't remember which ROM exactly..) on my Captivate..
I formated everything before update (data, cache, AND system !).
During update I was making a coffee, and when I came back on the phone,
it was absolutely dead.. Only a full black screen.. Not detected on USB, just nothing.
After that, I tried everything that was possible (a lot of combo's, Odin3..)
Then, I bought a JIG, but still nothing, I tried with some different combo's (I can't remember which ones..)
Now, I would like to recover my Captivate! But.. how ?
If someone find the final good solution, I would like to donate via Paypal
Thanks, in advance!
Need more info. Which rom? Did you use 3 button fix? Have you tried adb? What about holding volume down while plugging in usb? Are you sure battery isn't just dead (dont laugh, its happened)?
If you did all that, its most likely a hard brick. There are developers here that offer JTAG service.
As I said, I don't remember the ROM. I was trying every new ROM, so, I really can't remember.. Sorry
About 3 button fix.. I don't know what it is exactly !? If it is vol down+up+Power, yes I did !
Nope, I did not try ADB.. I tried to find informations about this, but I cannot find! If you can help me about this, u'r' welcome !
Vol down does nothing..
I think my battery is still alive. Because when I plug my charger on it, it becomes a little warm after some hours, so I guess it's still alive..
I saw some JTAG infos, but I don't know what to do.. Do I need to send my Captivate to a JTAG's owner in USA !? It's like 40$ to send a secured shipping to USA..
Thanks for trying to help me!
If a jig will not turn it back on you may need the jtag. There are threads about it.
zelendel said:
If a jig will not turn it back on you may need the jtag. There are threads about it.
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Is that possible to buy a JTAG ? I think I can't make one..
I made some searchs on eBay but I found nothing.
Thanks for helping
EDIT : I installed ADB on my computer, now I would like to connect it to my phone, but.. Don't know how!? What combo do I need to do, for my captivate be recognized by ADB ?
Thanks.
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Is that possible to buy a JTAG ? I think I can't make one..
I made some searchs on eBay but I found nothing.
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JTAG is not something you can buy on ebay. As mrhaley said, you need to send your phone to one of the developers who offer JTAG service. They will fix it and send it back to you.
Download AIO toolbox, go to advanced and clock reboot into download mode with your phone on and it will go to download mode, no jig needed. it worked for me just now.
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Download AIO toolbox, go to advanced and clock reboot into download mode with your phone on and it will go to download mode, no jig needed. it worked for me just now.
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the problem is that he can't get his phone on...so toolbox won't work.
i'm no expert, but it sounds like a brick to me
Send it to a dev offering Jtag our try ur luck with samsung warranty. Worked for me.
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Yeah mine wouldn't turn on either but I got it into download mode with the AIO toolbox
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Thank you guys for these answers.
* The problem is that I cannot send my Captivate to a JTAG's owner in USA,
because it's approximately 40$ fees to send it ! Then, with a return, it makes a total of 80$..
* Another problem is that I bought my captivate on eBay, and it's not under warranty..
* Maybe it remains the "ADB" solution (I never tried this), but I don't know how to connect my phone? because it stays turned off, then if I connect, I just get nothing..
Adb doesn't work unless you can get into the OS. You have a brick, jtag is your ONLY option of getting a working phone.
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Adb doesn't work unless you can get into the OS. You have a brick, jtag is your ONLY option of getting a working phone.
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Ok, I understand, but .. How could i use a JTAG if I cannot send my Captivate to USA ? (too much expensive!). Thanks
It's either bricked forever or you pay for jtag. Those are your only options.
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It's either bricked forever or you pay for jtag. Those are your only options.
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Is there not any other way for JTAG ?
Is that possible to make one myself ? I will never buy a Samsung anymore
How are you at soldering? The captivate is one of the hardest phones to jtag, the solder points are smaller than the width of a dime, it would be really easy to fry the circuit board trying to jtag it yourself.
studacris said:
How are you at soldering? The captivate is one of the hardest phones to jtag, the solder points are smaller than the width of a dime, it would be really easy to fry the circuit board trying to jtag it yourself.
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I think I will not try, I'm really a noob with this
Thanks for help.
Do you think I can still sell my Captivate, for those who want to repair/fix or use parts? If I can, what kind of price? (my captivate is in perfect state, like new)
There's a user from XDA forums,Mcguyver1980. In one of his posts says he's in Belgium and can fix bricked phones. I don't know anything about this guy personally, but since you're about to scrap your phone I figured it wouldn't hurt for you to check if this guy is legit. Just make sure he understand it's a hard brick.
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Don't think it matters where it was bought. Samsung has a one year warranty
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cfmarque said:
There's a user from XDA forums,Mcguyver1980. In one of his posts says he's in Belgium and can fix bricked phones. I don't know anything about this guy personally, but since you're about to scrap your phone I figured it wouldn't hurt for you to check if this guy is legit. Just make sure he understand it's a hard brick.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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Ah, thank you very much ! I will look about him..
I really hope he can do that ! Thank you again.
Pirateghost said:
Don't think it matters where it was bought. Samsung has a one year warranty
Sent from my HTC Vision
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I bought my phone in december/january 2011.. But the seller did not say it was under warranty I received the original box .. So, do you think its under warranty ? But I guess postage is at my expense..
Hi I was at the beach and forgot my phone was in my pocket and stupidly walked into the ocean :crying:
I put it into rice for a few days and dried it off but it doesn't turn on. The only thing that happens is if I plug it into the USB, a green light blinks on and off and it keeps vibrating. What does it mean? Is it saveable?
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Hi I was at the beach and forgot my phone was in my pocket and stupidly walked into the ocean :crying:
I put it into rice for a few days and dried it off but it doesn't turn on. The only thing that happens is if I plug it into the USB, a green light blinks on and off and it keeps vibrating. What does it mean? Is it saveable?
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I think your phone is bricked. Try looking at the posts on this thread and see if it solves your problem.
StormyNight said:
I think your phone is bricked. Try looking at the posts on this thread and see if it solves your problem.
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Thanks! I have the sprint total protection plan. Do they fix water damaged phones?
limache said:
Thanks! I have the sprint total protection plan. Do they fix water damaged phones?
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Yeah they do, judging by posts I saw on Sprint's community forum.
Thanks. Btw I'm actually thinking about getting the M8. I backed up my HTC One M7 on my Mac with HTC Sync. Can I restore my backup onto a new HTC One M8?
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Thanks. Btw I'm actually thinking about getting the M8. I backed up my HTC One M7 on my Mac with HTC Sync. Can I restore my backup onto a new HTC One M8?
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I'm 99% sure you can because according to this page
Back up your HTC phone to your computer so you can easily restore your backup to the same phone or to another HTC phone.
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I'm 99% sure you can because according to this page
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Yeah that's what I suspected. Thank god I made this backup!
Does anyone know if Sprint can recover data from a water damaged phone like mine? I took a lot of photos on it during my trip to Europe but since it doesn't have an microsd card it's all internal. Just curious if anyone knows.
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Does anyone know if Sprint can recover data from a water damaged phone like mine? I took a lot of photos on it during my trip to Europe but since it doesn't have an microsd card it's all internal. Just curious if anyone knows.
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AFAIK, no. Worth asking though.
Hey guys my Htc M7 from tmoblie got its board damaged so i bought a verizon board and tried to replace it, but there is a small cable that i can not connect cause i dont see the place to do it, now my question is if i leave like that would it cause any problem?
does anyone know whats the function of that cable?
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Hey guys my Htc M7 from tmoblie got its board damaged so i bought a verizon board and tried to replace it, but there is a small cable that i can not connect cause i dont see the place to do it, now my question is if i leave like that would it cause any problem?
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Probably, yes.....
does anyone know whats the function of that cable?
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How could we know without seeing it? Any picture?
Hello,
I have two dead Mi5 smartphones and cannot find out why.
Fastboot, recovery not working, cannot charge, no LED lights. In few words - totally dead. I tried method with checkpoints on motherboard and had successfully flashed official ROM but result was same - dead.
Any one has any ideas whats the problem? I have changed battery from working model but nothing so it should be something with motherboard. But what?
U can solve your problem
Read this(3rd post)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/help/bricked-mi5-t3528810
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U can solve your problem
Read this(3rd post)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/help/bricked-mi5-t3528810
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not a solution, as I did it already twice, after a week or two you need to do the same. Probably the only option is to change the motherboard.
Shivver said:
not a solution, as I did it already twice, after a week or two you need to do the same. Probably the only option is to change the motherboard.
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That tutorial helped You? I want to find out what's the reason of this problem.
I have the same problem, did u had solved it?
Me too have the same problem, but it occurred when my phone's power button was accidentally pressed for a long time, I showed it in service center, but they told me to change the motherboard. If anyone knows about this please help me, because I can't afford to buy a motherboard right now.
Rajburundkar said:
Me too have the same problem, but it occurred when my phone's power button was accidentally pressed for a long time, I showed it in service center, but they told me to change the motherboard. If anyone knows about this please help me, because I can't afford to buy a motherboard right now.
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Hello i had same problem with phone. Totally dead, then i read on forum that it is probably pmi8994 chip on motherboard that was defected. I order that chip from aliexpress( must know what version is chip on your phone). Mine was pmi8994 002. I paid 8$ on aliexpress for two of them(you need only one) and 35$ for replacement. After replacement it come alive and working fine more than half year. I hope this will help.
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Hello i had same problem with phone. Totally dead, then i read on forum that it is probably pmi8994 chip on motherboard that was defected. I order that chip from aliexpress( must know what version is chip on your phone). Mine was pmi8994 002. I paid 8$ on aliexpress for two of them(you need only one) and 35$ for replacement. After replacement it come alive and working fine more than half year. I hope this will help.
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How did you know that was your problem?
xaametz said:
How did you know that was your problem?
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It was suddenly power off and didn't want to turn on. I put it on charger (before failure battery was around 70%), but it didn't power on and notification light for charging was very dim and blinking. Then i check my domestic forum and got solution from one user who had same problem.
brijacX said:
It was suddenly power off and didn't want to turn on. I put it on charger (before failure battery was around 70%), but it didn't power on and notification light for charging was very dim and blinking. Then i check my domestic forum and got solution from one user who had same problem.
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Thank you. I think I have the same problem.
Enviado desde mi Moto E mediante Tapatalk
Same Problem with me
Try this
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Try this
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Hi! thanks but not fix sound speaker
Hi try to do as in this video.
It worked for me after dropping my phone in water.
Hope it will help you!?
have u solved the problem.
lucosius said:
hello,
i have two dead mi5 smartphones and cannot find out why.
Fastboot, recovery not working, cannot charge, no led lights. In few words - totally dead. I tried method with checkpoints on motherboard and had successfully flashed official rom but result was same - dead.
Any one has any ideas whats the problem? I have changed battery from working model but nothing so it should be something with motherboard. But what?
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hello!
Greetings of the day!
I am also facing the same problem , have u fixed it. If yes then please share the solution urgent need.
Thanks in advance
PMI9884 just changed and my Mi5 is working again! It was totally bricked, only faint glow of charging light after holding it on charge several hours.
Touch not responding, problem bigger than LCD
brijacX said:
Hello i had same problem with phone. Totally dead, then i read on forum that it is probably pmi8994 chip on motherboard that was defected. I order that chip from aliexpress( must know what version is chip on your phone). Mine was pmi8994 002. I paid 8$ on aliexpress for two of them(you need only one) and 35$ for replacement. After replacement it come alive and working fine more than half year. I hope this will help.
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I need some advise on my phone (xiaomi 5s plus) not responding to touch. i replaced the ldc but i plug it in the a wrong way and it didn't work,. even the old lcd which was working well also no more responding to touch. is it possible that i have short circuited something.. if so, how can i have that chip or what ever replaced.
juukeli said:
PMI9884 just changed and my Mi5 is working again! It was totally bricked, only faint glow of charging light after holding it on charge several hours.
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How did you change the chip? I saw a video on Youtube that describes the procedure of changing a chip, and looks like it is definitely nothing for laymen.
yahya69 said:
How did you change the chip? I saw a video on Youtube that describes the procedure of changing a chip, and looks like it is definitely nothing for laymen.
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Friend of mine who´s kind of expert on soldering did this. Unfortunately fix didn´t last very long and problems started occuring again shortly.
juukeli said:
Friend of mine who´s kind of expert on soldering did this. Unfortunately fix didn´t last very long and problems started occuring again shortly.
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Thanks for your reply! Sorry to hear that it didn't help.