Stand-by Time
Talk Time
Battery Technology
Battery Capacity
Weight
Volume
Length
Width
Thickness
SIM Functionality /
Security Controls
Antenna
Data Services
Display / Display Illumination
Camera
Connectivity
Features
Band GSM 900/1800
Band GSM 850/1900
EGSM (GSM phase 2/phase 2+)
GPRS multislot class 8, coding scheme 1-4*
Vocoders FR, HR, EFR, AMR
Up to 270 h (standard battery)
Up to 300 min (standard battery)
Li-Ion 820 mAh
Less than 2 h for 100%
85 g
75 cm³
102 mm
46 mm
17.6 mm
SIM Application Toolkit (Rel. 99)
SIM lock, various levels
PIN 1 & 2 control
Ciphering A5.1 and A5.2
SIM plug-in (3/1.8 V), SAT rel 99
Integrated
Mobile Internet access (WAP 1.2.1 & parts of 2.0)
Data download OTA via SMS or WAP
MMS class 3
EMS rel. 4.3
Data services (CSD) at 9.6 Kbps & GPRS
(up to 53.6 Kbps)
128 x 128 pixels, 65,536 colors, CSTN,
7 lines plus headline
n / a
Serial cable
4-way navigation key & two soft keys
65,536 color display
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS
32-chord polyphonic ring tones
Basic organizer: event reminder, address book, and calendar
Mobile Phone Manager software, WAP, GPRS
Java MIDP 1.0, Java based games and applications
Speed dialing keys, Programmable soft keys
Handsfree talking
Alarm function
Calculator
Stopwatch
Silent alert (Vibra)
External Antenna Connector in the phone offers an interface for
a built-in car kit
The car cradle is the same design of the G85 existing design. Nano I/O connector is for G85
generation. The compatible interface is suitable to use the travel charger.
The A31 Finch is designed as a Mono Block with non-exchangeable housing. The Upper case and
battery cover are painted parts (1k; 2 colours). IMD Lens will be mounted by double adhesive,
display, 128X128(reuse from Pegasus); semi-bridge keypad, 4-way Navi-Key, 12 keys block; IMD
lens (1pcs only); No ID concept will be realized on Battery Cover.
• Choose in the section „GRM” the „Connect to GRM Database“ functionality
• End the connection with a click onto the „Exit button“ (appearing after successful data
exchange)
Enter your GRT-Username and
Password into this fields
Activate always both boxes if you
connect to the database. Start
with “Connect”
It you IT infrastructure parameter
have changed, use this button to
move to the configuration mask
GRT Software has now finished all required settings and configuration tasks. All
files have been down- and uploaded.
In dependency of the selected number of mobile phones and variants the volume
of transferred date could be (~100MB)
In any case customer data can be erased on request. (xfs and mapping have to be
activated) Of course JPICS hardware and authorisation have to be available.
Select the section SWUpdate
•Personal Repair
Personal Repair is always accessible. Basis for the decision if a SW-Update is
authorised by BenQ Mobile is the so called
Example: Mobile Phone has already SW50.
In this case SW-Update is not necessary and therefore not authorised
•Operator SWAP
This area is only accessible if you are released by the service management to
perform SW-Updates for Net-Operators. Basis for the decision if a SW-Update is
authorised by BenQ Mobile is the so called
Customer data will be erased without any exception and any chance to influence by
the user. JPICS hardware and authorisation have to be available.
•Operator SWUpdate
This area is only accessible if you are released by the service management to
perform SW-Updates for Net-Operators. Basis for the decision if a SW-Update is
authorised by BenQ Mobile is the so called
Like in “Personal Repair” customer data can be erased on request. (xfs and mapping
have to be activated) Of course JPICS hardware and authorisation have to be
1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Automatic read
out function of phone
type/Variant. Appearing in the
Remarks:
In case of malfunction please check
o Is the correct phone type selected
o Is the correct COM-Port selected
o If a variant is missing, move back to Settings select the missing variant and
conncet the GRM Server. Then continue with SW-Update.
After using „Check Variant“ Phone IMEINumber will be shown here
¾ After a successful verification pass the defective item to the responsible
troubleshooting group.
¾ If the fault description can not be verified, perform additional tests to save time and to
improve repair quality.
- Switch on the device and enter PIN code if necessary unblock phone.
- Check the
- Check the display for error in
function of all keys including side keys.
line and row, and for illumination.
- Check the ringer/loudspeaker acoustics by individual validation.
- Perform a GSM Test as described on page 36.
Check the storage capability:
¾ Check internal resistance and capacity of the battery.
¾ Check battery charging capability of the mobile phone.
¾ Check charging capability of the power supply.
¾ Check current consumption of the mobile phone in different mode.
Visual inspection:
¾ Check the entire board for liquid damages.
¾ Check the entire board for electrical damages.
¾ Check the housing of the mobile phone for damages.
SW update:
¾ Carry out a software update and data reset according to the master tables and
operator/customer requirements.
Repairs:
The disassembling as well as the assembling of a mobile phone has to be
carried out by considering the rules mentioned in the dedicated manuals. If
special equipment is required the service partner has to use it and to ensure the
correct function of the tools.
If components and especially soldered components have to be replaced all rules
mentioned in dedicated manuals or additional information e.g. service
information have to be considered
13 Introduction of Service Repair Documentation
for Level 3 Basic Repairs – A31
Purpose
This part of Service Repair Documentation is intended to carry out repairs on BenQ Mobile repair
level 3basic (only for workshops without level 3 equipment (special agreement required).
The described failures shall be repaired in BenQ authorized local workshops only.
The level 3basic partners are obliged to send exchanged boards (SWAP) to the next higher Service
Repair Partner.
All repairs have to be carried out in an ESD protected environment and with ESD protected
equipment/tools. For all activities the international ESD regulations have to be considered.
Assembling/disassembling has to be done according to the latest A31 Level 1-3 repair
documentation.
The Service Partner has to ensure that every repaired mobile Phone is checked according to the
latest released General Test Instruction document (both documents are available in the Technical
Support section of the C-market).
Check at least weekly C-market for updates and consider all A31 related Customer Care Information
A31 Part number on IMEI label: S30880-S2920 - #xxx
Scrap Handling: All Scrap information given in this manual are related to the
SCRAP-Rules and instructions.
Attention: Consider the new "LEAD-FREE" soldering rules (available in the communication
market), avoid excessive heat.
Scope
This document is the reference document for all BenQ Mobile authorised Service Partners which are
released to repair BenQ Mobile phones up to level 3Basic.
(According to Component Matrix V1.09 - check C-market for updates)
Product ID Order Number Description CM
A31 V286 L36840-L2082-D670 LED BLUE TOP
A31 V287 L36840-L2082-D670 LED BLUE TOP
A31 V288 L36840-L2082-D670 LED BLUE TOP
A31 V289 L36840-L2082-D670 LED BLUE TOP
A31 V290 L36840-L2082-D670 LED BLUE TOP
A31 V291 L36840-L2082-D670 LED BLUE TOP
A31 X1400 L36334-Z97-C213 CONNECTOR BATTERY 3-POL
A31 X1603 L36334-Z97-C337 CONNECTOR SIM CARD READER K1
A31 X211 L50634-Z93-C364 IO-JACK NANO 12-POL
A31 X2202 L36334-Z97-C205 CONNECTOR DISPLAY 10POL
A31 X3800 L36334-Z93-C297 CONNECTOR ANTENNA 6mm
A31 Z1601 L50620-U6029-D670 FILTER EMI (Fi-Type6) PB Free
15 Hardware Requirements
(According to L2.5L-L2.5 General soldering information V1.3 - check C-market for updates)
Jigs, Tools and working materials for all described repairs:
hot air blower
soldering gun
tweezers
flux
solder
Customer: GRT:
Handset does not accept SIM card SIM Card Problems
SIM Card Problems
Watch for oxidation and
damaged pads of the
SIM Card reader
Okay
Not
oka
Check the status of the
EMI Filter visually
Okay
Check the status of the
SIM Card reader visually
Okay
Not
Exchange
SIM Card reade
okay
Connector SIM Card Reader
Use soldering iron to remove defective component. Avoid excessive heat! Watch surrounding
components! Resolder new component afterwards.
E-commerce order number: L36334-Z97-C337
E-commerce order name: CONNECTOR SIM CARD READER K1
Soldering temperature: ~ 360°C TIP Temp.
EMI Filter
Use hot air blower to remove defective component. Avoid excessive heat! Watch surrounding
components! Resolder new component afterwards.
E-commerce order number: L50620-U6029-D670
E-commerce order name: FILTER EMI (Fi-Type6) PB Free
Soldering temperature: ~ 360°C TIP Temp
Customer: GRT:
Charging Problems No connection to GRT
Problems with external loudspeaker or microphone when using a
car kit
Problems with accessories connected at the IO connector
IO connector Problems
Watch for oxidation and
damaged pads of the
IO connector
Okay
Not
oka
Not
oka
Check the dust inside
the IO connector
Okay
Check the status of the
IO connector visually
Exchange
IO connector
Connector IO Jack
Use soldering iron to remove defective component. Avoid excessive heat! Watch surrounding
components! Resolder new component afterwards.
E-commerce order number: L50634-Z93-C364
E-commerce order name: IO-JACK NANO 12-POL
Soldering temperature: ~ 360°C TIP Temp.
Customer: GRT:
Display problems Current measured failed
Display Problems
Watch for oxidation and
damaged pads of the
Display connector
Okay
Not
oka
Check the status of the
Display connector
visuall
Connector DISPLAY
Use hot air blower to remove defective component. Avoid excessive heat! Watch surrounding
components! Resolder new component afterwards.
E-commerce order number: L36334-Z97-C205
E-commerce order name: CONNECTOR DISPLAY 10POL
Soldering temperature: ~ 360°C TIP Temp.
IRIS Diagnose Code: 21000 Display / Performance
22000 Display / Background Illumination