Has anybody replaced the bottom speaker before? Google hasn't been able to find me any guides on how to do it. Ifixit implies that it is soldered to the motherboard, but another repair site says it can be pried off.
hecksagon said:
Ifixit implies that it is soldered to the motherboard, but another repair site says it can be pried off.
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Ifixit is usually right. Also, if something is surface-mount soldered to the board... Yes, you can pry it off... No you wouldn't be able to solder a new one on without the right tools and skills.
I'm hoping it's more like wedged between the board and the grille. Even if it's not it can't be more than a couple leads to solder.
Just replaced it. Very straight forward if you have ever had the phone apart. It is glued down to the motherboard and has contact pins on the backside of it. When I removed the broken one it took the adhesive with it. I used a thin film of super glue to get the new one to stick. If there is anybody else considering replacing the bottom speaker I would be willing to write up a guide. Considering how little info I have found on this I don't think its something many people do.
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Just replaced it. Very straight forward if you have ever had the phone apart. It is glued down to the motherboard and has contact pins on the backside of it. When I removed the broken one it took the adhesive with it. I used a thin film of super glue to get the new one to stick. If there is anybody else considering replacing the bottom speaker I would be willing to write up a guide. Considering how little info I have found on this I don't think its something many people do.
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I don't have a need at the moment, but it would be nice to have the write up available just in case.
hecksagon said:
Just replaced it. Very straight forward if you have ever had the phone apart. It is glued down to the motherboard and has contact pins on the backside of it. When I removed the broken one it took the adhesive with it. I used a thin film of super glue to get the new one to stick. If there is anybody else considering replacing the bottom speaker I would be willing to write up a guide. Considering how little info I have found on this I don't think its something many people do.
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I have to do the same on mine, bottom speaker not working. Is it visible ones you remove mid frame?
Yes once the midframe is removed it is very obvious where it is. It will be the largest component on the PCB at the bottom of the device. It is held down with some adhesive and uses contact pins for the connection. It was very easy to remove and replace. If you buy a replacement on eBay you may get a damaged one like I did. It appeared dented and crackles when it is installed. I was going to send it back but just never got around to it. I will be picking up another speaker and replacing it again.
hecksagon said:
Yes once the midframe is removed it is very obvious where it is. It will be the largest component on the PCB at the bottom of the device. It is held down with some adhesive and uses contact pins for the connection. It was very easy to remove and replace. If you buy a replacement on eBay you may get a damaged one like I did. It appeared dented and crackles when it is installed. I was going to send it back but just never got around to it. I will be picking up another speaker and replacing it again.
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Thanks, going to order one on ebay and hope it doesn't come damage. Good luck with the replacement.
hecksagon said:
Just replaced it. Very straight forward if you have ever had the phone apart. It is glued down to the motherboard and has contact pins on the backside of it. When I removed the broken one it took the adhesive with it. I used a thin film of super glue to get the new one to stick. If there is anybody else considering replacing the bottom speaker I would be willing to write up a guide. Considering how little info I have found on this I don't think its something many people do.
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Are the top and bottom speakers the same part? I'm seeing tons of top speakers online but very few for the bottom, anybody got a part # by chance?
No, bottom speaker is different from the top. I don't see part numbers listed but if your search term includes lower you should find it. Anything labeled earpiece is upper.
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I'm replacing the lcd and i got the case open fine with my torx and all that. Now I come to the part where I need a tiny philips head screwdriver.
I can't find anything smaller than 1/16" philips head anywhere! I can't believe no one is talking about this!
Eyeglass repair kits only have flat heads. It's like 1/32" or something like that, so its small enough, but it won't unscrew it.
And to top it off, in my frustration I've started to strip the screw.
Should I call lenscrafters tomorrow? Seriously, where can I get a screwdriver this small. Home Depot doesn't have it.
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I'm replacing the lcd and i got the case open fine with my torx and all that. Now I come to the part where I need a tiny philips head screwdriver.
I can't find anything smaller than 1/16" philips head anywhere! I can't believe no one is talking about this!
Eyeglass repair kits only have flat heads. It's like 1/32" or something like that, so its small enough, but it won't unscrew it.
And to top it off, in my frustration I've started to strip the screw.
Should I call lenscrafters tomorrow? Seriously, where can I get a screwdriver this small. Home Depot doesn't have it.
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Are you *sure* it's Philips? MOST electronics like this are all Torx. There are many sizes of Torx, some of them quite tiny.
BorrowADolla said:
I'm replacing the lcd and i got the case open fine with my torx and all that. Now I come to the part where I need a tiny philips head screwdriver.
Should I call lenscrafters tomorrow? Seriously, where can I get a screwdriver this small. Home Depot doesn't have it.
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Try here:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=BuyGuide/ScrDvrBG.html
Best of Luck!
trb
When I helped a friend take one apart he used the smalled flat head and filed down the sides to make it thinner. Stupid idea though.
ChumleyEX said:
When I helped a friend take one apart he used the smalled flat head and filed down the sides to make it thinner. Stupid idea though.
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Hey it worked though.
i just changed my screen 2 weeks ago and i only needed the torx wrenches. Just be careful when u have to pry the screen housing apart i had used a flat head screw driver for that and i bent up a bunch of the pieces that snap together. I ended up not being able to get them to snap together so in frustration i used the screw driver to grind off the plastic pieces. lucky for me every thing works fine.
Well the one I took apart most certainly needed a phyllips head.. very very small.
I changed my screen by unscrewing the torx screws on the backside around the sim card area, then I pried apart the screen housing, you can't take the entire screen housing apart cause both sides are connect but theres enough room where I could unplug and slide out the old screen and put in the new one.
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Are you *sure* it's Philips? MOST electronics like this are all Torx. There are many sizes of Torx, some of them quite tiny.
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I'm not always the brightest but I definitely need a philips head. I already used the torx to get the plastic face off.
I'm glad I was told to get a torx beforehand by all the documentation, but to mention the torx and not the micro sized screwdriver is silly. I can go down to the store and get a torx, but where do I get a goddamn screwdriver? Do I have to rob a jewelery store to steal their miniature toolset?
Whoever on ebay I bought this lcd off of was cool enough to include the torx. I would have been much better off with a screwdriver that fits.
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When I helped a friend take one apart he used the smalled flat head and filed down the sides to make it thinner. Stupid idea though.
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I tried my 1/32" flat head already, and it will fit into the slot, but it wont turn. I've stripped it enough already.
What type of flat head was it? Was it the size used for eyeglass repair? Or was it bigger? I'm using the one for eyeglass repair.
bumping up for more info on who has these magical screwdrivers. I'd rather not have to order online cause I'd like to just repair my phone already.
I got a philips head from Sunglass Hut. Cost $10 and was a part of a cleaning kit.
I'll try to update and let you know if it works for other people that might have the same problem in the future. I still can't believe it wasn't better documented that we would need a screw driver that looks like its meant to repair micro machine cars.
yeah it works. hopefully i won't be in for anymore surprises.
Hi, I damaged my phone on the top so I am trying to replace the top speaker grill cover, I already have the replacement but I have no idea how to do it without messing my phone. I have investigated a lot and in the only teardown video I fount the top spekar grill seems to always be attached to the phone, and the ifixit guid has no information on this part of the phone. Please if anyone has done it or knows how to do this any kind of help would be useful as I can't stand to se my phone damaged no more.
Thanks
nalbagli said:
Hi, I damaged my phone on the top so I am trying to replace the top speaker grill cover, I already have the replacement but I have no idea how to do it without messing my phone. I have investigated a lot and in the only teardown video I fount the top spekar grill seems to always be attached to the phone, and the ifixit guid has no information on this part of the phone. Please if anyone has done it or knows how to do this any kind of help would be useful as I can't stand to se my phone damaged no more.
Thanks
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Good luck, from everything I have seen it is glued to the phone. YMMV but my guess you would need to heat it up, peel it off the phone and then figure some way to glue the new one on.
It looks like the speakers are step 17 in the link below and there are 19 streps shown to dismantle (at that site anyways).
HTC One Repairability Score: One out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair) I see How the HTC"ONE" got its name
HTC One Teardown
Very, very difficult (possibly impossible?) to open the device without damaging the rear case. This makes every component extremely difficult to replace.
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Most videos I have seen of others trying to dismantle the HTCone........break it. GOOD LUCK
naturecannon said:
It looks like the speakers are step 17 in the link below and there are 19 streps shown to dismantle (at that site anyways).
HTC One Repairability Score: One out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair) I see How the HTC"ONE" got its name
HTC One Teardown
Most videos I have seen of others trying to dismantle the HTCone........break it. GOOD LUCK
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Thanks!!! the thing is I dont want to replace my speakers I only need to replace the top front cover of the speaker, and I cant seem to find a tutorial to do that
asking questions in this section is against the rules. please use the correct section next time.
Moved to Q&A.
You are most likely not going to find any thing related to your speaker grill replacement. This phone is not meant to be and have user replaceable parts.
Even most of the pros won't touch it to replace parts, but they buy them to strip for parts to sell to people that want to attempt DIY repairs only to further destroy the phone.
If you do figure it out and everything is repairable, working, and looks new please post a guide.
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HTC One Top Cover Replacement
Guys,
I am ordering the top cover (& bottom cover parts) from this site:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-top-cover-and-bottom-cover.html
My top cover has deep dink/dent since I dropped it from waist high to the floor (NAKED).
The replacement will arrive in 10-15 days from Today.
The top cover speaker grill is glued and screwed while the bottom cover speaker grill only glued.
I manage to take off the top cover by pulling it off and cut the screwed part. I don't want to open the screw since it can be only opened if you open the whole back chassis of the phone.
When the top cover part arrive, I will cut the screw part and just glue it to the phone.
Currently I am using my secondary phone which is the boring iPhone 5, it is still boring even with iOS 7 installed.
Will update the post with pictures and guides when the replacement arrive, wish me luck guys!! :good::good:
LESSON LEARNED: FULL BODY CASE IS A MUST!!!
Follow this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295007
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Follow this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295007
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wow, thanks man!
Hi, I damaged my phone on the top so I am trying to replace the top speaker grill cover, I already have the replacement but I have no idea how to do it without messing my phone. I have investigated a lot and in the only teardown video I fount the top spekar grill seems to always be attached to the phone, and the ifixit guid has no information on this part of the phone. Please if anyone has done it or knows how to do this any kind of help would be useful as I can't stand to se my phone damaged no more.
Thanks
Sorry for posting twice this thread but the first time I posted it on Sprint's thread by mistake!!!
I think is better do this replace in warranty or from someone that is able to do this
nalbagli said:
Hi, I damaged my phone on the top so I am trying to replace the top speaker grill cover, I already have the replacement but I have no idea how to do it without messing my phone. I have investigated a lot and in the only teardown video I fount the top spekar grill seems to always be attached to the phone, and the ifixit guid has no information on this part of the phone. Please if anyone has done it or knows how to do this any kind of help would be useful as I can't stand to se my phone damaged no more.
Thanks
Sorry for posting twice this thread but the first time I posted it on Sprint's thread by mistake!!!
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From what others have said the top grill is screwed in place from the inside so replacement will require a full teardown of the phone.
It's a job for a repair centre I guess which no doubt will cost large amounts of cash.
rider5512 said:
From what others have said the top grill is screwed in place from the inside so replacement will require a full teardown of the phone.
It's a job for a repair centre I guess which no doubt will cost large amounts of cash.
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True that, seems technological advancements cost us more and more as they come about. Not only do we pay more for newer, better devices but the way they are made makes them cheaper to replace than repair ... I remember the day when you bought a TV for example and it would last you 20 years with no problems, now you're lucky to get a year or two out of new 1's. I think it's just a conspiracy to make us shell out more and more for stuff, but I'm very cynical lol
Is it really screwed in? I have the replacement part and it seems like there is no way to screw that thing, and on the etradesupply teardown video it seems like the cover just comes off without unscrewing any thing.
Did you try to heat it up. With a hairdryer? Maybe you can pull with your fingernail and see if it comes loose. Mine is chipped at the bottom. Parts are on its way.
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Did you try to heat it up. With a hairdryer? Maybe you can pull with your fingernail and see if it comes loose. Mine is chipped at the bottom. Parts are on its way.
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It does look like its screwed in http://www.etradesupply.com/catalog/product/gallery/id/14800/image/155282/
Screen is very very delicate on these.
Does anyone know a place to get the screen,the waterproof stickers, and anything else I would need for this thing?
Thanks
IllicitTweakin said:
Screen is very very delicate on these.
Does anyone know a place to get the screen,the waterproof stickers, and anything else I would need for this thing?
Thanks
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I see couple on eBay, not sure if they'll ship to your location. Send a message to the seller first to double check the compatibility by mentioning your model number. Also make sure it's OEM (don't see Sony logo but they're probably showing a generic picture) & it comes with the adhesive. I'd also get a shatterproof screen protector this time!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Black-L...-plus-E6553-/311424740690?hash=item48825c6d52
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LCD-Dis...53-Black-TN-/351496024978?hash=item51d6cbb392
Here's a video of the screen replacement (Z3, not Z3+ but should be similar process).
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Sony+Xperia+Z3+Dual+LCD+screen+Replacement/32660
You probably should not reuse the back cover adhesive (keep it clean of dust in case you have to reuse by mildly heating it. If anyone else knows the adhesive type, please chime in!
Good luck!
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Doubt a screen protector would have helped. It literally gently fell 6" and shattered, the touch did not work after this.
Basically all parts you can find are fake. Those ones you posted are likely fake. The cheap one definitely is.
I got the parts needed from etrade supply. You need the front and back stickers. No stickers can be reused. You need the aux port sticker which is not available.
All the videos that show how to take it apart are misleading. They have already taken it apart and removed all the glue and stickers then put it back together. It will be way more work than it shows in the video.
In the videos it shows to remove the ear speaker DO NOT do it. If you do like I did you will need the earpiece sticker that is not available.
It does not show in the videos that a small black piece falls out when you remove the usb port/cable/board. My guess is they don't know where it go's, so they don't show you. The people that make the videos are the ones tying to sell the replacement parts.
Etrade did not have the front sticker they have a housing with the sticker on it. I got this. It is FAKE, it will not work. It is plastic the screw holes are not in the right spots. The heatpipe is fake it is just a sticker. You can not remove the screen sticker so it was a waste.
This is the fake housing http://www.etradesupply.com/sony-xperia-z3-front-housing-black.html
So have spent 300 dollar CAD. the phone is all in parts and I still need more parts. Mainly the front screen sticker.
The battery maybe wrecked because you have to pry hard to get it out because it is glued in. It is bent now. The lightest effort bent it off the start.
I have replaced many screens on other peoples non sony phones before.
Don't underestimate a screen protector, it helps and it works. Had the original z and dropped n number of times from various heights to grounds, both glass didn't even scratch or crack a bit.
Need to disassemble my Doogee Y6 (not Y6 Max) to replace the USB port.
If anybody has successfully removed the back, some brief instructions would be really appreciated.
Best wishes, Ron.
kiwironnie said:
Need to disassemble my Doogee Y6 (not Y6 Max) to replace the USB port.
If anybody has successfully removed the back, some brief instructions would be really appreciated.
Best wishes, Ron.
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I'll bet you can find a video on YouTube explaining how to disassemble your device.
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Droidriven said:
I'll bet you can find a video on YouTube explaining how to disassemble your device.
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Already search extensively, no luck so far. Prefer not to 'experiment' and wreck the thing!
kiwironnie said:
Need to disassemble my Doogee Y6 (not Y6 Max) to replace the USB port.
If anybody has successfully removed the back, some brief instructions would be really appreciated.
Best wishes, Ron.
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Bro check YouTube very well... it there
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I can help you.
kiwironnie said:
Need to disassemble my Doogee Y6 (not Y6 Max) to replace the USB port.
If anybody has successfully removed the back, some brief instructions would be really appreciated.
Best wishes, Ron.
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Did u fix it? I can help you. I opened the phone like 10+ times.
Hi, I have the same problem, I need to open the phone to replace the camera but did not manage to find anything on youtube. Would u please help me? Thanks
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Did u fix it? I can help you. I opened the phone like 10+ times.
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Sorry for the later reply Monster. Thought this thread had gone dead!
If you've got some tips about how to open the case without destroying it that would be really helpful.
There's a few videos etc on opening Doogees around (Y6 Max etc) but none that I've found for the Y6, which is quite a different case.
Cheers, Ron
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Sorry for the later reply Monster. Thought this thread had gone dead!
If you've got some tips about how to open the case without destroying it that would be really helpful.
There's a few videos etc on opening Doogees around (Y6 Max etc) but none that I've found for the Y6, which is quite a different case.
Cheers, Ron
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So to start take a flat screwdriver. You may turn off the phone it's not necessary. Remove the sim tray. To open the phone read carefully. Don't try to remove the back metal plate, you're doing it all wrong. There is a plastic surround that meets with the glass. You need to insert your flat screwdriver in the corner(I prefer bottom right) of the plastic case/surround and the phone screen must be facing you. Now there is a super thin black plastic that separate the glass and the surround, you need to put your screwdriver between the thin black plastic and the surround (mine is gold). The plastic will wear a little bit but if you do it properly, you won't notice any scratch or paint damage. Put your screwdriver in and pull it apart trying to lift the back cover. Don't be scared but be careful, go until you hear a click then you may use your finger nail or the screwdriver and pass it all around the phone. You will hear many clicks. Don't be scared for the fingerprint sensor because it is stick to the phone. After having done that for the first time you will be able to open the phone like previous phones used to be, that is removing it like a removable back cover using your fingernails. I hope I could do a video. Tell me if you did not understand a thing because I can use my phone only on Saturday and Sunday( exams are near).
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So to start take a flat screwdriver. You may turn off the phone it's not necessary. Remove the sim tray. To open the phone read carefully. Don't try to remove the back metal plate, you're doing it all wrong. There is a plastic surround that meets with the glass. You need to insert your flat screwdriver in the corner(I prefer bottom right) of the plastic case/surround and the phone screen must be facing you. Now there is a super thin black plastic that separate the glass and the surround, you need to put your screwdriver between the thin black plastic and the surround (mine is gold). The plastic will wear a little bit but if you do it properly, you won't notice any scratch or paint damage. Put your screwdriver in and pull it apart trying to lift the back cover. Don't be scared but be careful, go until you hear a click then you may use your finger nail or the screwdriver and pass it all around the phone. You will hear many clicks. Don't be scared for the fingerprint sensor because it is stick to the phone. After having done that for the first time you will be able to open the phone like previous phones used to be, that is removing it like a removable back cover using your fingernails. I hope I could do a video. Tell me if you did not understand a thing because I can use my phone only on Saturday and Sunday( exams are near).
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Brilliant! Thanks Monster. For me you provide a remarkably clear explanation. Used a very small, flat bladed jewellers screwdriver to lever the black plastic surround away until it clicked, just as you describe, then used an old credit card as a helper, to slide along the gap, to separate the metal back from the rest of the phone. Now just need to figure out how to actually make the repair!
Very best of luck with your exams. (so glad to be largely done with such things!)
Best wishes, Ron.
kiwironnie said:
Brilliant! Thanks Monster. For me you provide a remarkably clear explanation. Used a very small, flat bladed jewellers screwdriver to lever the black plastic surround away until it clicked, just as you describe, then used an old credit card as a helper, to slide along the gap, to separate the metal back from the rest of the phone. Now just need to figure out how to actually make the repair!
Very best of luck with your exams. (so glad to be largely done with such things!)
Best wishes, Ron.
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I was about to make a video to help you. I'm glad you succeeded to open the phone. Now tell me what do you need to repair.
Monster 00 said:
I was about to make a video to help you. I'm glad you succeeded to open the phone. Now tell me what do you need to repair.
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A video would no doubt be tremendously helpful to others anyway.
The problem with the phone is the micro USB socket is stuffed. The plug is loose and difficult to get a connection, due to continual pushing on it by the USB cover flap on the flexible plastic case that came with the phone. Have cut the flap off but the damage has been done (warning to others!).
At first glance it looks like the circuit board will have to come out to have any reasonable chance of de-soldering the socket.
Cheers Ron.
kiwironnie said:
A video would no doubt be tremendously helpful to others anyway.
The problem with the phone is the micro USB socket is stuffed. The plug is loose and difficult to get a connection, due to continual pushing on it by the USB cover flap on the flexible plastic case that came with the phone. Have cut the flap off but the damage has been done (warning to others!).
At first glance it looks like the circuit board will have to come out to have any reasonable chance of de-soldering the socket.
Cheers Ron.
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I would prefer replacing the charging board itself. Changing the USB connector seems difficult for me. I can do a teardown video but the problem is the camera. I only have a Samsung galaxy core to make video as I can't take the y6 itself to make a video. The galaxy core does not support focusing while filming and the videos turn out blurry.
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I would prefer replacing the charging board itself. Changing the USB connector seems difficult for me. I can do a teardown video but the problem is the camera. I only have a Samsung galaxy core to make video as I can't take the y6 itself to make a video. The galaxy core does not support focusing while filming and the videos turn out blurry.
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Great advice, makes sense. I now see that it is a separate board and that there are several sellers of Doogee Y6 charging boards. So the plan now is to purchase and try to replace the board, perhaps also replacing the USB connector on the old board as a spare.
Do you know if the ribbon cable(s) have a lock, or does it just pull out? Although a video would have been great, some basic advice on removing the board could be a life saver.
kiwironnie said:
Great advice, makes sense. I now see that it is a separate board and that there are several sellers of Doogee Y6 charging boards. So the plan now is to purchase and try to replace the board, perhaps also replacing the USB connector on the old board as a spare.
Do you know if the ribbon cable(s) have a lock, or does it just pull out? Although a video would have been great, some basic advice on removing the board could be a life saver.
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I'll try my best to make a video as I can't do it in front of my parents and as I told you I can only get the phone Saturday and Sunday. Today is Sunday, I'll try my best to help you. If I can't make a video then I'll post the instructions here. I forgot if it has a lock or not.
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I'll try my best to make a video as I can't do it in front of my parents and as I told you I can only get the phone Saturday and Sunday. Today is Sunday, I'll try my best to help you. If I can't make a video then I'll post the instructions here. I forgot if it has a lock or not.
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Thanks again Monster. The part's on order now now. So whatever you manage will be really appreciated. No rush as it's coming from China, at least a couple of weeks away. Cheers Ron.
kiwironnie said:
Thanks again Monster. The part's on order now now. So whatever you manage will be really appreciated. No rush as it's coming from China, at least a couple of weeks away. Cheers Ron.
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Hey I opened the phone and checked the flex cable. It has a lock hidden under some cover, cloth like material. I'm sorry it I won't be able to do a video because it is super blurry. Now that u know how to open the phone you have to unscrew 4 screws at the bottom. After that gently lift the plastic cover because you may damage the speaker and/or the vibrator. You will see the speaker is actually low quality. As for the charging board, it's pretty easy to remove. Once you remove the plastic cover open the lock by gentle lifting the flap and disconnect the cable. I think that you will need to remove the battery too because the cable is too short and maybe be tricky for you to remove it. You must be really carefully when removing the battery. Take a flat object( I used the same flat screwdriver) and try to lift the battery. Make sure not to puncture it. There's a lot of glue underneath. When you remove the battery then it will be easy to remove the cable. There is two clips holding the board in place and you will need to move one of them to take out the board. Mime is a bit damaged but it's OK. The plastic cover protects it. Don't hesistate to ask questions if you don't understand. Thanks.
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Hey I opened the phone and checked the flex cable. It has a lock hidden under some cover, cloth like material. I'm sorry it I won't be able to do a video because it is super blurry. Now that u know how to open the phone you have to unscrew 4 screws at the bottom. After that gently lift the plastic cover because you may damage the speaker and/or the vibrator. You will see the speaker is actually low quality. As for the charging board, it's pretty easy to remove. Once you remove the plastic cover open the lock by gentle lifting the flap and disconnect the cable. I think that you will need to remove the battery too because the cable is too short and maybe be tricky for you to remove it. You must be really carefully when removing the battery. Take a flat object( I used the same flat screwdriver) and try to lift the battery. Make sure not to puncture it. There's a lot of glue underneath. When you remove the battery then it will be easy to remove the cable. There is two clips holding the board in place and you will need to move one of them to take out the board. Mime is a bit damaged but it's OK. The plastic cover protects it. Don't hesistate to ask questions if you don't understand. Thanks.
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Brilliant, thanks again! No need for a video, as your explanation is very clear and should be obvious to others after they get the back off the phone. Having recently removed a glued battery from a Kindle, it was a hell of an arm wrestle! Hopefully it will be a bit easier with the Y6. I have a flat nylon spudger with a rounded edge, which should be able to lift the battery without puncturing it. Upgrading the speaker at the same time could be a useful hack, if a better one can be found that fits. Although don't know if the impedance is the same for most phone speakers.
Will post results here including any lessons learnt. Cheers Ron.
The replacement usb charge board arrived, purchased from this guy: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Origina...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Posting the url as the service was excellent. Very well packed in its own cardboard box and sent by registered post. So I would buy from him again, even if he is a little more expensive than some on AliExpress.
To fit the new board, the case was opened, as described above and the battery removed. To remove the battery, two screws need to be removed from a metal plate covering the battery connector. The battery ribbon cable connector can then be levered up with a small flat screwdriver blade. It's a effectively a plug with a push fit onto the connector so just pops off.
To remove the battery I used an old credit card, sliding it underneath at one edge of the battery, then gently pushing it forward to release the battery bit by bit, from it being glued to the base. This shouldn't need a lot of force and it is important to avoid snagging the ribbon cable that runs under the battery.
The black plastic cover that houses the speaker and covers the charging board was then removed by unscrewing 4 screws. On my phone one screw had a white plastic covering, into which a cross head jewellers screwdriver can be pushed to grip the screw. The charger board was then exposed and the two speaker wires and two wires from the vibrator were unsoldered using a fine tip iron. The plastic cover was then fully removed. The black rubber tape covering the ribbon cable connector was scraped away, the connector unlocked and the ribbon cable removed. The antenna connector attached to the charger board was then levered off using a small flat bladed screwdriver. The charger board itself was then pulled out. It is held in place by tiny plastic tabs on either side and was a bit of a fiddle to remove.
The old charger board has some Kapton or similar tape underneath, which the new board didn't have. So I applied some similar tape to the new board, but this may not be essential. The new board was then fitted back in, again a bit of a fiddle. I found the best way was was to insert the right hand side of the board first under its tab (looking at the inside of the phone from the charger end), with the board rotated slightly anti clockwise, then pushing the left hand side forward (rotating clockwise) and under the left hand tab so that it effectively clicks into place (not much of a click). The rest of assembly was the reverse of disassembly. Soldering the 4 wires (polarity is marked on the board), pushing the ribbon cable squarely into the connector and locking it. Nearly forgot to push the antenna connector back on!
Replaced the back and the new charge board worked perfectly. What a relief! Thanks again to Monster for getting me started. Cheers Ron.
Hello everyone,
I have every tool needed to fix any problems on any mobile phones. But after fixing my y6, I have thought that a T5S would be piece of cake. But it's not.
Any ideas if I can just remove the broken digitizer to attach the new one or is it glued to the LCD like all new Samsung models?