Trouble Shooting Guide, Mechanical
Trouble Shooting Guide, Mechanical
Applicable for K310
Contents
General ...............................................................................................................2
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1.1 Service functions in the software...........................................................2
1.2 Misuse and other no warranty issues ....................................................3
2 Appearance Problems....................................................................................... 6
3 Network/Signal Problems .................................................................................8
4 On/Off Problems ..............................................................................................11
5 Audio Problems ...............................................................................................13
6 Key Problems................................................................................................... 17
7 Display Problems ............................................................................................20
8 Illumination Problems .....................................................................................21
9 Alert Problems .................................................................................................23
10 SIM Problems...................................................................................................25
11 Charging/Capacity Problems .........................................................................26
12 Camera Problems ............................................................................................ 28
13 Data Communication Problems .....................................................................29
14 Software Problems ..........................................................................................30
15 Revision History ..............................................................................................31
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1 General
This document outlines the mechanical repairs that should be made in an attempt to fix the common failures that are seen in the
field. To gain a complete understanding of how to test and repair a specific failure, this document should be used in conjunction
with the Test Instructions, Mechanical and the Working Instructions, Mechanical.
1.1 Service functions in the software
The service menu will be accessed with the following key combination. Use the joystick.
⇒* ⇐⇐* ⇐*
They are as follows:
Service info
Service tests
Text labels
The phones software has a built in service functionality that allows you to test some of the phones functions. (See point 2 above) It
looks like this:
Main display
LED/illumination
Keyboard
Speaker
Earphone
Microphone
Vibrator
Camera
Real time clock
Total call time
NOTE: Different names may occur depending on language setting and customization.
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1.2 Misuse and other no warranty issues
Misuse is not covered by warranty. This chapter will explain what’s not covered by warranty. Phones that have been exposed to
misuse will not be covered by warranty.
This means: if it is possible to repair the phone, the customer will have to pay for the repair. SEMC will not allow any of these
phones to be claimed into WCMS. Some local perspectives may interfere with this. Please reference to local directives.
1.2.1 Action
Make a general visual inspection for misuse.
Below are some examples of what is not covered by warranty.
Front window broken
due to misuse.
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LCD cracked due to
drop.
Clear scratches Mark after drop Corrosion components
on the PCB.
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Corrosion components on
Corrosion components on the
the PCB.
Components around system
connector damaged by liquid
1.2.2 Liquid damage sticker
In the phone there is placed a sticker that can give you a hint to see if the phone is damage by liquid or not. This sticker is located
near the SIM reader (Fig. 1.2.1) and it is possible to see it without disassemble the phone.
PCB.
SIM reader damaged by
liquid.
System connector pad(s)
damaged by liquid
System connector damaged by
liquid
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Fig. 1.2.1
On the pictures below you will see the different between a sticker that has been in contact with liquid (Fig. 1.2.3) and with one that
hasn’t (Fig. 1.2.2).
This sticker is ok This sticker is not
1.2.3 Action
Make a general visual inspection for misuse, corrosion or oxidation from liquid damage. No further action should be taken for a liquid
damaged phone. Handle the unit according to local directives.
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ok
Fig. 1.2.2 Fig. 1.2.3
The white sticker that has been in contact
with liquid turns into a red or pink sticker.
In this case you should check the phone
for liquid damage
(See point 1.1.1)
.
Note: There must be clear marks after
liquid on the PCB before rejecting the
phone for repair.
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2 Appearance Problems
Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
Appearance
Visually inspect the cosmetic quality of
all user viewable surfaces
• If dirty – Clean parts as necessary.
• If unacceptably scratched or damaged
– Replace damage parts as necessary.
NOTE: Misuse is not covered by
warranty. Refer to chapter 1.2
Visually inspect all keys
• If dirty – Clean parts as necessary.
• If unacceptably scratched or damaged
– Replace damaged parts as
necessary.
NOTE: Misuse is not covered by
warranty. Refer to chapter 1.2
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Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
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Visually inspect for improper gap
between seams
• Reassemble or replace damaged parts
as necessary.
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3 Network/Signal Problems
Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
No Signal or Poor
Signal
Before proceeding ! Perform a flash upgrade.
Visually inspect SIM holder
Visually inspect antenna contact pads
• If dirty or oxidized – Clean it.
• If damaged – Send to an electrical
repair location.
• If dirty or oxidized – Clean the pads
and replace the frame (B cover).
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Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
Visually inspect antenna
• If dirty or oxidized – Replace the frame
(B cover).
• If damaged – Replace the frame (B
cover).
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If the issue has not been resolved !
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
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Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
No signal when
using external
antenna (ex. Hands
free in car).
Connect the phone to a handsfree car
kit connected with external antenna.
Visually inspect the antenna bar on the
phone.
If the issue has not been resolved !
• If no or only very less signal – Push
the middle pin of the ext. antenna
connector a few times.
Note: Be gently it might damage the
connector.
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
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4 On/Off Problems
Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
Power On
problems
Check whether the phone vibrates 10 to
15 seconds after pressing the power
key and whether the keypad illuminates
• If activation of the vibrator or keypad
are detected, refer to the “Display
Problems” chapter 7
Before proceeding !
Visually inspect contact pads on battery
Visually inspect battery connector
• Perform a flash upgrade.
• If dirty or oxidized – Clean pads.
• If damaged – Replace the battery.
• If dirty or oxidized – Clean it.
Note: Be gentle do not bend or damage
the gold surface on connector pin’s
• If damaged – Send to an electrical
repair location.
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Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
Visually inspect the power key
If the issue has not been resolved !
• If damaged – Replace it.
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
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5 Audio Problems
Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
Microphone:
Before proceeding !
• Perform a flash upgrade and a setting
reset.
Visually inspect the microphone’s
external port
If the issue has not been resolved !
If the issue has not been resolved !
• If clogged - Clean or replace frame (B
cover).
• Replace the microphone
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
Receiver:
No sound or poor
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Before proceeding !
• Perform a flash upgrade and a setting
reset.
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Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
quality sound
Visually inspect receiver’s external port
• If clogged – Clean or replace Front
cover.
Visually inspect receiver’s dust cloth
Visually inspect the audio cover
Visually inspect the pogo pins
If the issue has not been resolved !
• If dirty or damaged – Replace front
cover.
• If damaged – replace it.
• If missing or damaged – Replace
them.
• Replace receiver.
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Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
If the issue has not been resolved !
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
Speaker:
No sound or poor
quality sound
Before proceeding !
Visually inspect speaker’s external port
Visually inspect the speaker’s dust
cloth
• Perform a flash upgrade and a setting
reset.
• If clogged – Clean it.
• If dirty or damaged – frame (B cover).
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Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
Visually inspect the audio cover
• If damaged – replace it.
Visually inspect the pogo pins
• If missing or damaged – Replace
them.
If the issue has not been resolved !
• Replace loudspeaker.
If the issue has not been resolved !
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
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6 Key Problems
Problem Area
Keyboard:
A key on the
keyboard is not
functioning or is
intermittent
Items to Check
Visually inspect for debris between
keypad and dome sheet and for
damage to the keypad and the dome
sheet.
Repair Action
• If dirty – Clean both parts.
• If damaged - Replace keypad and/or
dome sheet as necessary.
Reference Image
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Problem Area
Items to Check
If the issue has not been resolved !
Repair Action
• Replace the dome sheet, if it has not
already been replaced.
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If the issue has not been resolved !
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
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Problem Area
Side keys
Items to Check
Visually inspect for damage to the side
keys
Repair Action
• If damaged - Replace keys as
necessary.
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If the issue has not been resolved !
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
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7 Display Problems
Problem Area
LCD problem
Items to Check
Check whether the phone vibrates 10 to
15 seconds after pressing the power
key and whether the keypad illuminates
Before proceeding !
If only background illuminates and no
text or picture in the display.
Visually inspect whether the LCD flex
film is properly connected to its
connector on the PCB
Repair Action
• If activation of the vibrator are not
detected, refer to the On/Off
Problems” chapter 4
• Perform a flash upgrade and a setting
reset.
• Do software update content refresh.
• Note: This problem will not be solved
be a regular software update.
• Note: Software Update Content
Refresh will erase all user data.
• If improperly connected – Re-establish
proper connection.
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Problem Area
Items to Check
If the issue has not been resolved !
Repair Action
• Replace the LCD.
8 Illumination Problems
Reference Image
Problem Area
Keys:
The entire keypad
or a portion of the
keypad does not
illuminate.
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Items to Check
Before proceeding !
Visually inspect the dome sheet.
If the issue has not been resolved !
Repair Action
• Perform a flash upgrade and a setting
reset.
• If damaged – Replace it
• Replace the dome sheet.
Reference Image
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Problem Area
Items to Check
If the issue has not been resolved !
Repair Action
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
Reference Image
LCD
Before proceeding !
Visually inspect whether the LCD flex
film is properly connected to its
connector on the PCB
If issue has not been resolved !
• Perform a flash upgrade and a setting
reset.
• If improperly connected – Re-establish
proper connection.
• Replace the LCD.
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If the issue has not been resolved !
• Handle the unit according to local
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9 Alert Problems
Problem Area
Vibrator:
Speaker:
No sound or poor
quality sound
Items to Check
Before proceeding !
Visually inspect the vibrator pads on the
PCB
Visually inspect the vibrator
Before proceeding !
Visually inspect speaker’s external port
Repair Action
• Perform a flash upgrade and a setting
reset.
• If dirty or oxidized – Clean them.
• If dirty or oxidized – Replace it.
• If damaged – Replace it.
• Perform a flash upgrade and a setting
reset.
• If clogged – Clean it.
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Problem Area
Items to Check
Visually inspect the speaker’s dust
Repair Action
• If dirty or damaged – frame (B cover).
cloth
Visually inspect the audio cover
• If damaged – replace it.
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Visually inspect the pogo pins
If the issue has not been resolved !
• If missing or damaged – Replace
them.
• Replace loudspeaker.
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10 SIM Problems
Problem Area
SIM undetected
(Insert SIM)
Unit indicates an
incorrect SIM is
inserted (Insert
correct SIM)
Items to Check
Inspect SIM holder
If the issue has not been resolved !
Check whether the phone is locked to a
particular carrier and whether the
correct carrier’s SIM is being used
If the issue has not been resolved !
Repair Action
• If dirty or oxidized – Clean.
• If damaged – Send to an electrical
repair location.
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
• Use Correct Carrier SIM or test SIM.
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
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11 Charging/Capacity Problems
Problem Area
Battery will not
charge
Items to Check
Visually inspect the contact pads of the
battery
Visually inspect the system connector
Visually inspect the battery connector
Repair Action
• If dirty or oxidized – Clean.
• If damaged – Replace battery.
• If dirty, oxidized or damaged – Clean
or replace.
NOTE: Misuse is not covered by
warranty. Refer to chapter 1.2
• If dirty or oxidized – Clean.
• If damaged – Send to an electrical
repair location.
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Battery looses
charge quickly/
standby time
seems short
Before proceeding !
NOTE: Some features noticeably
reduce the amount of standby time if
they are turned on. Some examples
• Perform a flash upgrade and a setting
reset.
are the back light (when on all the
time and), Bluetooth and infrared.
If the issue has not been resolved !
If the issue has not been resolved !
• Replace battery.
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
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12 Camera Problems
Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
Camera
Lines, marks,
blurred or
discolored picture
Visually inspect the camera lens
Visually inspect whether the camera is
properly connected to its socket on the
PCB.
• If scratched or damaged – Replace the
camera
• If improperly connected – Re-establish
proper connection.
Will not capture an
image
If the issue has not been resolved !
Visually inspect for damage to the
camera key
If the issue has not been resolved !
• Replace the camera.
• If damaged - Replace the camera key
if necessary.
• Replace camera.
If the issue has not been resolved !
• Handle the unit according to local
directives.
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13 Data Communication Problems
Problem Area Items to Check Repair Action Reference Image
Will not connect
with a functional IR
device
Before proceeding !
Visually inspect the IRDA window for
dirt, scratches, and damage
• Perform a flash upgrade and a setting
reset.
• If dirty – Clean it.
• If damaged – Replace it.
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If the issue has not been resolved !
• Handle the unit according to local
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14 Software Problems
• If there are problems with the response of the keypad commands, or spelling errors in the menu, if they are not related to
mechanical damage, make a master reset and flash the phone with the latest software from EMMA II or III.
• Checking the software revision can be done in the Service info, see chapter Service functions in the software .
Choose: Service info / SW information.
The Software revision and date will be shown in the display.
Note: Do a SW upgrade before sending the unit to a higher level. Do not
If the failure still occurs, handle the unit according to the local directives.
scrap a phone that hasn’t been upgraded.
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15 Revision History
Rev. Date Changes / Comments
A 2006-06-16 First release
B 2006-10-22 Chapter Display Problems updated
C 2006-11-10 Due to system problem. No changes made on content.
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