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[Q] [SERVICE MANUAL] Milestone/Droid A853/A855

I've got a broken Micro-USB connector on my Motorola Milestone and i'm looking for a service/disassembly manual.
Anyone has one / know where to find one?
This is pretty much all that I can find: youtube.com/watch?v=dE81IaQHEHc
Pretty useful, but not 100% clear.
Thanks in advance.

I would like a copy of the service manual too.
This is the best disassembly guide I have found.
ifixit.com/Device/Motorola_Droid

HouseApe said:
I would like a copy of the service manual too.
This is the best disassembly guide I have found.
ifixit.com/Device/Motorola_Droid
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Oooh nice, thats verry usefull

Not that I'm against DIY repairs, but is there any reason why you aren't just warranty replacing the phone?
It's MUCH more reliable, and you don't have to get your hands dirty with solder and etc.

Xeronix said:
Not that I'm against DIY repairs, but is there any reason why you aren't just warranty replacing the phone?
It's MUCH more reliable, and you don't have to get your hands dirty with solder and etc.
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Well I have broken my USB connector: 2 of the pins have gone to far in to the phone and its now shorting out my power adapter.
I can't reach it using tweezers so I am hoping to disassemble the phone and push them back from the other side.
I did an inquiry to Motorola about this issue with my USB connector and this was they're reply:
We are sorry you are experiencing a fault with your Motorola phone and due to this we would like to suggest that you send your phone to our repair centre.
Please contact Servicom/Dynafix: 0900 396 23 49 www.dynafix.nl
If you wish you can arrange a repair via a web based system, you can use the Solid Vision repair service: www.gsmreparen.nl (070 307 31 07)
If they can not help you, please let us know.
Please be aware that this repair will be out of warranty repair, please be advised that a quotation and a handling charge will be applied.
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I did an inquiry to both firm's and the first one did reply they can't give any indication about the cost over the phone, the initial 'examination fee' is €37,40 (about $51) and you have to send your phone to them with insurance that another €8,60 (about $11) and if you THEN decide not to let it repair to them they charge for the return of the phone, so that makes a total of €46,- (about $63,-) just for them to take a look at it.
The second company responded to send an e-mail with my question but did not reply within 2 weeks, after some searching on they're website they charge a €29,75 'examination fee' + €13,95 return fee that adds up to about $72,- (for sending & returning)
Upon doing some research on the internet both company's have various issues with insanely high repair costs ($300+ for 2 year old phones), lost phones, long waiting time for repairs, claims that there was 'moist damage' so they can charge for the repair and poor customer service.
To make a long story short: if i can make a short guess and X = €10 (the cost of a new USB connector) the total cost would be:
Sending + Examination + Parts + Work cost + Return = Total
€8,60 + €37,40 + X + 1 hour (€40?) + €8,60? = €104,60 (~$144,-)
€8,60 + €29,75 + X + 1 hour (€40?) + €13,95 = €102,30 (~$141,-)
OR (an thats what I fear) if they were to replace the top part of the motherboard = €100,-? (~$140,-) that would add up to ~€200,- or almost $300,-
If anyone can give me a better price indication please let me know because I would like to have it repaired and still have further warranty.

The flimsy usb connector is a design defect. Motorola will replace the connector with a much sturdier one (no discrete pins) under warranty. One of the pins on my Droid 1 broke off; I got an RMA, sent to phone to a repair depot, and received the same phone back with a brand new connector. And I managed not to go into convulsions while waiting (3-5 day turnaround). NB: My phone was not rooted.

noloolon said:
The flimsy usb connector is a design defect. Motorola will replace the connector with a much sturdier one (no discrete pins) under warranty. One of the pins on my Droid 1 broke off; I got an RMA, sent to phone to a repair depot, and received the same phone back with a brand new connector. And I managed not to go into convulsions while waiting (3-5 day turnaround). NB: My phone was not rooted.
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Thanks for your reply, it thought it was just me that had that issue, USB connector was not connecting properly just a few months after I purchased it (had to do the old 'pen under the USB cable trick' to get it to charge)
Also you touch a good point, mine has a different firmware and is rooted (and there is no way to change it back because I can't charge it) I heard they check it and don't repair anything under warranty because of unofficial software.
(or send you a bill afterwards)

hellbringer82 said:
Thanks for your reply, it thought it was just me that had that issue, USB connector was not connecting properly just a few months after I purchased it (had to do the old 'pen under the USB cable trick' to get it to charge)
Also you touch a good point, mine has a different firmware and is rooted (and there is no way to change it back because I can't charge it) I heard they check it and don't repair anything under warranty because of unofficial software.
(or send you a bill afterwards)
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AFAIK, Motorola won't repair any rooted phone under warranty. I'm afraid you're looking at a large repair bill that makes simply buying a new phone an attractive proposition. It's a shame because the Droid 1 and others with the original usb connector appear to have been rushed out the door without sufficient testing. A discrete pin connector in a flimsy D-shell on a device vulnerable to damage is a really stupid design decision. A proper connector costs little more in manufacturing quantities.
BTW, my phone was returned to me in as-new condition with the latest iteration of froyo installed.

[Q] x1 totally dead, related with IC power, help!

friends, please help, share me your opinions/experience..
my X1 is totally dead now, my friend said that the IC power shorts and dead already..
is it okay to change a non-original IC power? because I must wait for so long to repair it in SE, whereas the non-original replacement only 3-4 days..

i think it's ok as long as power ic code is same as original one

I have the same problem here. My X1 is no longer working due to bad power ic, I leave i Nigeria where there's no SE support and cant find a replacement ic. Where can i get a replacement ic, please help.

how can you tell if its the IC thats not working ?

bring it to sony care center
in Vietnam it costs about 30 to 40 usd

XtriFe said:
how can you tell if its the IC thats not working ?
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I know its the power ic because i have given to a repairer after i checked it myself

Here it goes again... how much do HTC charge for power button repair

I recently sent my phone into their service center for repair. Power button is dead. I was 3 days out of warranty (darn!) and talked to the service girl in Singapore for a discount in handling fee ($53.50) but I'll pay for the parts. I wonder what is the quote they usually give out for just the power button fix (my phone is unlocked and running MIUI at the time I'm sending to them, with DT A2SD+).
Assuming the out of warranty is not relevant now, how much do they charge to replace the button? Would it just the button or they have to change the whole board? Anyone has done this before?
Thanks.

yes i had the same problem,in my country youcan't find any google service,and my nexus one has no warranty and no guarantee!
i found someone who had a totally dead nexus one,he was selling his nexus's spare parts,and the person who was repairing my nexus told me (before i find that guy)to find a new logic board and i'll replace it for you,so i bought the whole logic board from that guy and it cost me 95$!!! but it woth ,because i bought my nexus 750$,but u have another way! not sure how exactly,you can bridge your power button and the main power path on your logic board with a wire,but i think it's risky some how! because the repair man who told me this way also told me that it doesnt have any difference for you! it's like your power btton is always conncted to your phone's power path on it's chipset,and i chose to spend more money than risk to save money!

yes i had the same problem,in my country youcan't find any google service,and my nexus one has no warranty and no guarantee!
i found someone who had a totally dead nexus one,he was selling his nexus's spare parts,and the person who was repairing my nexus told me (before i find that guy)to find a new logic board and i'll replace it for you,so i bought the whole logic board from that guy and it cost me 95$!!! but it woth ,because i bought my nexus 750$,but u have another way! not sure how exactly,you can bridge your power button and the main power path on your logic board with a wire,but i think it's risky some how! because the repair man who told me this way also told me that it doesnt have any difference for you! it's like your power btton is always conncted to your phone's power path on it's chipset,and i chose to spend more money than risk to save money!

popophobia said:
Would it just the button or they have to change the whole board? Anyone has done this before?
Thanks.
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It depends on whether the plastic button is broken or the actual connection on the logic board. However even if it was just the plastic button the chances are they'll still replace the logic board, especially if it's out of warranty and you need to pay for replacement parts.

Cost of Motherboard

Hi.. Does anyone have any idea on whats the approx price of the Motherboard of our ACE in India. Checked in few Samsung service centers but got different quotation from diferent service centers varying from INR 3K to INR 4450.
Thanks
Jei

jeikumar said:
Hi.. Does anyone have any idea on whats the approx price of the Motherboard of our ACE in India. Checked in few Samsung service centers but got different quotation from diferent service centers varying from INR 3K to INR 4450.
Thanks
Jei
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Yeah. You wont gettit any cheaper.
In fact, 3k is actually a pretty good deal.

Kabir Saxena said:
Yeah. You wont gettit any cheaper.
In fact, 3k is actually a pretty good deal.
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Thanks Pal. Yeah, 3K seems to be THE cheapest price i got after checking many Samsung Service centers at the moment but not sure how it can vary this drastically. Wondering if it would be original board. Anyway shall check again.
BTW, do we get these kinda motherboards in open market so we can fix it ourselves?
Thanks
Jei Kumar

Did you brick your device or something?
The samsung service center guys always say that you need to replace the motherboard to unbrick it. But actually, they just use jtag to fix your device! If you have warranty, you need not worry. But if you don't, then it is very difficult to get your phone fixed.
The last time I bricked my phone, they said the motherboard is 5000k.
Good luck!

galaxyace152 said:
Did you brick your device or something?
The samsung service center guys always say that you need to replace the motherboard to unbrick it. But actually, they just use jtag to fix your device! If you have warranty, you need not worry. But if you don't, then it is very difficult to get your phone fixed.
The last time I bricked my phone, they said the motherboard is 5000k.
Good luck!
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Havent bricked yet but got water poured on it accidently. Its functioning all well but got problem with charging. The battery icon graphic shows the "charging" status even after unplugged. And much worse is the phone gets switched off in 15-20 mins though it was put on charge for hours together.
The warranty is over so had dis assembled every accessory from the motherboard and tried cleaning the board and power connector unit with spirit, axe/denim deodarant and what not.... no good so far...
Surpise is, the phone still works well while its on ... Love this phone

jeikumar said:
Havent bricked yet but got water poured on it accidently. Its functioning all well but got problem with charging. The battery icon graphic shows the "charging" status even after unplugged. And much worse is the phone gets switched off in 15-20 mins though it was put on charge for hours together.
The warranty is over so had dis assembled every accessory from the motherboard and tried cleaning the board and power connector unit with spirit, axe/denim deodarant and what not.... no good so far...
Surpise is, the phone still works well while its on ... Love this phone
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Well. Maybe your only hope is the service center.
BTW...I live in Chennai too! :laugh:

galaxyace152 said:
Well. Maybe your only hope is the service center.
BTW...I live in Chennai too! :laugh:
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When checked the same service cemter today, they claim the price to be INR 4400
Had asked them if they can get me the board so i can fix it myself but it also seem to be not possible as they claim the board would be blank without any IMEI # and they had to update the board with my IMEI #
Seems like no other option now than to replace the board.
Thanks everyone.

replacing usb charging assembly

sadly my n960f-ds' charging port has gotten water damage and needs replacement. I went to update my recovery and rom today and my phone wasn't recognized by pc.. rip. i noticed on ifixit site they specifically sell a 'us/eu single sim charging assembly'. it made me wonder if there is a specifc charging assembly for the dual sim exynos note 9? this will be my first time doing a repair like this so i want to be sure i am doing it correctly and have the right parts. thank you for your time and help.

Locate the PN# on the pcb and use that to get the same replacement. The exynos one likely won't work!

blackhawk said:
Locate the PN# on the pcb and use that to get the same replacement. The exynos one likely won't work!
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Thank you for the help friend!