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This document is intended for use by qualified service personnel only.
IF THE DEVICE CAN BE INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE, CARE MUST BE TAKEN ON INSTALLATION IN VEHICLES FITTED
WITH ELECTRONIC ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND ANTI-SKID BRAKING SYSTEMS. UNDER CERTAIN FAULT
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MANUFACTURER OF THE MEDICAL DEVICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MAY
ALSO BE SUBJECT TO INTERFERENCE.
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BEFORE MAKING ANY TEST CONNECTIONS, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SWITCHED OFF ALL EQUIPMENT.
Cautions
•
Servicing and alignment must be undertaken by qualified personnel only.
•
Ensure all work is carried out at an anti-static workstation and that an anti-static wrist strap is worn.
•
Ensure solder, wire, or foreign matter does not enter the telephone as damage may result.
•
Use only approved components as specified in the parts list.
•
Ensure all components, modules, screws and insulators are correctly re-fitted after servicing and
alignment.
•
Ensure all cables and wires are repositioned correctly.
•
Never test a mobile phone WCDMA transmitter with full Tx power, if there is no possibility to perform the
measurements in a good performance RF-shielded room. Even low power WCDMA transmitters may disturb
nearby WCDMA networks and cause problems to 3G cellular phone communication in a wide area.
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During testing never activate the GSM or WCDMA transmitter without a proper antenna load, otherwise
GSM or WCDMA PA may be damaged.
Nokia requires that service points have sufficient ESD protection (against static electricity) when servicing
the phone.
Any product of which the covers are removed must be handled with ESD protection. The SIM card can be
replaced without ESD protection if the product is otherwise ready for use.
To replace the covers ESD protection must be applied.
All electronic parts of the product are susceptible to ESD. Resistors, too, can be damaged by static electricity
discharge.
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any ESD Protected Area (EPA).
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ESD protection.
ESD protected spare part packages MUST NOT be opened/closed out of an ESD Protected Area.
For more information and local requirements about ESD protection and ESD Protected Area, contact your local
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Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
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Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that
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batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
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inside, which may damage electronic circuit boards.
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Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
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Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the phone.
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Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the moving parts and prevent proper operation.
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Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorised antennas, modifications or
attachments could damage the phone and may violate regulations governing radio devices.
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Note: A new battery's full performance is achieved only after two or three complete charge and
discharge cycles!
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the
operating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer and recharge the battery only with the chargers
approved by the manufacturer. Unplug the charger when not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to
a charger for longer than a week, since overcharging may shorten its lifetime. If left unused a fully charged
battery will discharge itself over time.
Temperature extremes can affect the ability of your battery to charge.
For good operation times with Li-Pol batteries, discharge the battery from time to time by leaving the product
switched on until it turns itself off (or by using the battery discharge facility of any approved accessory
available for the product). Do not attempt to discharge the battery by any other means.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Never use any charger or battery which is damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or
pen) causes direct connection of the + and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) for example
when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery
or the connecting object.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce
the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°
F). A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged.
Batteries' performance is particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire!
Dispose of batteries according to local regulations (e.g. recycling). Do not dispose as household waste.
RM-820; RM-821; RM-822
Nokia Lumia 920; L3&4 Service Manual Structure
Nokia Lumia 920; L3&4 Service Manual Structure
1 General Information
2 Service Tools and Service Concepts
3 BB Troubleshooting Guide
4 Cellular RF troubleshooting
5 Camera Module Troubleshooting
6 System Module
7 Service information differences between RM-820 and RM-821
8 Service information differences between RM-822 and RM-820
Glossary
Product features and sales package.................................................................................................................... 1–6
Product and module list ....................................................................................................................................... 1–9
Mobile enhancements........................................................................................................................................... 1–9
Table 3 Data ........................................................................................................................................................ 1–10
RM-821 is a GSM/WCDMA dual-mode handportable monoblock multimedia computer with a capacitive touch
UI, integrated GPS (A-GPS OMA SUPL) and Glonass, and WLAN. The device also supports Bluetooth 3.1 standard
and Near Field Communication (NFC). RM-821 supports GSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA I/II/V/VIII and LTE
B1/B3/B7/B8/B20 bands, GPRS/EGPRS and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA data bearers.
For WCDMA the maximum bit rate is up to 384 kbit/s for downlink and 384 kbit/s for uplink with simultaneous
CS speech or CS video (max. 64 kbit/s). RM-821 supports HSDPA + dual carrier category 24 with downlink peak
data rate up to 42.1 Mbit/s (in limited use cases), HSUPA belongs to category 6 with uplink peak data rate up
to 5.76 Mbit/s (in limited use cases). RM-821 supports LTE category 3 with a maximum bit rate of up to 100
Mbit/s for downlink and up to 50 Mbit/s for uplink. The device also supports RX diversity.
In PS/CS mode, the device supports DTM with multi slot class 11 (max. 4 RX + 3 TX, sum 5). With EGPRS this
means a maximum download speed of up to 236.8 kbit/s simultaneously with speech. With GPRS this means
a maximum download speed of up to 64.2 kbit/s simultaneously with speech.
In PS only mode, the device supports MSC 12, a maximum of 5 RX + 4 TX, sum 6 timeslots resulting in a
maximum download speed of up to 296 kbit/s with EGPRS, and up to 107 kbit/s with GPRS.
The device has a large 4.5” (1280 x 768 pixels) ClearBlack WXGA HD IPS LCD touch display (active area 58.18
mm x 96.96 mm) with 2.5D curved glass, 16 million colors and support for pinch zoom. It also has an 8
megapixel autofocus camera with Carl Zeiss optics, 4 x digital zoom and an integrated dual LED flash. The
device supports two-way video calls with two integrated cameras, one on the front and one on the back.
The MMS implementation follows the OMA MMS standard release 1.3. The browser is a highly advanced
Internet browser also capable of viewing operator domain XHTML Mobile Profile (MP) content.
The device uses Windows Phone 8 operating system (release 8, Apollo) and supports the full Web Browser
for Internet Explorer 10 with desktop rendering which brings desktop-like Web browsing experience to
mobile devices.
4.5” ClearBlack WXGA HD IPS LCD (1280 x 768 pixels) color display (active area 58.18 mm x 96.96 mm), up
to 16M colors, 15:9 aspect ratio
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Capacitive touch
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Corning® Gorilla® Glass
•
2.5D curved glass
•
Alphamon sensor - a combination of ALS and proximity. ALS to optimize display brightness and power
consumption. Proximity for turning off the display when in a call for power consumption.
•
Slideshow from Pictures
Share
•
Share effortlessly from Pictures or after capture
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Video sharing support (WCDMA services)
•
Online Album: Image/Video uploading from Pictures
Store
•
32 GB internal memory (no SD slot)
•
1 GB SDRAM
•
Easy to transfer and organize photos and video between your device and a compatible PC
Music
•
Digital music player: supports MPEG-4 AAC/ AAC+/ eAAC+/ MPEG-1 audio Layer3 (MP3)/ WMA Pro 9 and 10
•
Synchronise music with PC application
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High Dynamic Range (HDR) microphones
•
Bluetooth speakers
•
Integrated handsfree speaker
Media
•
Full-screen video playback to view downloaded, streamed or recorded video clips
•
Supported video formats: MPEG-4 , H.264/AVC, H.263/3GPP, WMV, AVI, Mov
System/RF module PWB3UK
Main flex3UX
Sidekey flex3VA
AV flex3UZ
USB flex3UY
Mobile enhancements
Table 1 Audio
EnhancementType
Nokia Play 360MD-50W
JBL PlayUp Portable Wireless Speaker for NokiaMD-51W
JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speaker for NokiaMD-100W
Mini speakersMD-11
Hearing aidsLPS-5
Wired headsetsWH-102
Specifications fulfilled
Operational for shorts periods
only
Operation not guaranteed but an
attempt to operate does not
damage the phone.
No storage or operation: an
attempt may damage the phone.
H.264 720p 30fps
Charging allowed
Long term storage conditions
-10oC...+60oC
0oC...+85oC
BTemp measurement range for
charging.
Humidity
Relative humidity range is 5...95%.
The HW module is not protected against water. Condensed or splashed water might cause malfunction. Any
submersion of the phone will cause permanent damage. Long-term high humidity, with condensation, will
cause permanent damage because of corrosion.
Vibration
The module should withstand the following vibrations:
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5 - 10 Hz; +10 dB / octave
•
10 - 50 Hz; 5.58 m2 / s3 (0.0558 g2/ Hz)
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50 - 300 Hz; - 10 dB / octave
ESD strength
Conducted discharge is 4 kV (>10 discharges) and air contact 8 kV (>10 discharges).
The standard for electrostatic discharge is IEC 61000-4-2, and this device fulfils level 4 requirements.
RM-820; RM-821; RM-822
Service Tools and Service Concepts
Table of Contents
Service tools........................................................................................................................................................... 2–5
Product specific tools....................................................................................................................................... 2–5
General tools..................................................................................................................................................... 2–7
Service concepts .................................................................................................................................................... 2–9
POS (Point of Sale) flash concept .................................................................................................................... 2–9
Concept for flashing and product code change ......................................................................................... 2–10
USB flash concept with MJ-339 .................................................................................................................... 2–11
RM-820; RM-821; RM-822
Service Tools and Service Concepts
Service tools
Product specific tools
The table below gives a short overview of service devices that can be used for testing, error analysis, and
repair of product RM-820; RM-821; RM-822. For the correct use of the service devices, and the best effort of
workbench setup, please refer to various concepts.
RM-820; RM-821; RM-822
Service Tools and Service Concepts
RJ-254Soldering jig0781547
RJ-254 is a soldering jig used for soldering and as a rework jig for the
engine module.
RJ-255Soldering jig with
cooling
RJ-255 is a soldering jig with cooling used for soldering and as a
rework jig for the engine module.
SS-289Chassis assembly jig0781546
SS-289 is a jig used in chassis disassembly and assembly.
SS-298RF coaxial cable tool0781548
SS-298 is an RF coaxial cable tool designed to remove/connect the RF
coaxial cable from the RF connector on PWB. This tool can also be used
for the RF connection between CA-158RS and CA-181RS and module jig
for RF testing.
0781557
SS-299Torx2 tool0781550
Torx T2 bit for the Torque screwdriver to be added as part of the service
box.
General tools
The table below gives a short overview of service devices that can be used for testing, error analysis, and
repair of product RM-820; RM-821; RM-822. For the correct use of the service devices, and the best effort of
workbench setup, please refer to various concepts.
SRT-6Opening tool0770431
SRT-6 is used to open phone covers.
Note: The STR-6 is included in the Nokia Standard Toolkit.
SS-93Opening tool0780727
SS-93 is used for opening JAE connectors.
Note: The SS-93 is included in the Nokia Standard Toolkit.
SX-4Smart card0780392
SX-4 is a BB5 security device used to protect critical features in tuning
and testing.
Cables
The table below gives a short overview of service devices that can be used for testing, error analysis, and
repair of product RM-820; RM-821; RM-822. For the correct use of the service devices, and the best effort of
workbench setup, please refer to various concepts.
CA-101Micro USB cable0730634
The CA-101 is a USB-to-microUSB data cable that allows connections
between the PC and the phone.
CA-158RSRF tuning cable0730390
Product-specific adapter cable for RF tuning.
CA-181RSRF tuning cable
CA-181RS is a product-specific adapter cable for RF tuning with the
Baseband main troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 3–5
Power and charging troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 3–8
Always start the troubleshooting procedure by running the Care Suite self tests. If a test fails, please follow
the diagrams below. If the phone is dead and you cannot perform the self tests, go to
The first step is to verify with a working display that the fault is not on the display module itself. The display
module cannot be repaired.
Note: Always use the display with the phone's window while checking the display's visual
functionality.
The second step is to check that the engine is working normally. This can be done by connecting the phone
to a docking station and starting service software. With the help of service software read the phone
information to check that also the application engine is functioning normally (you should be able to read the
APE ID).
After these checks proceed to the display troubleshooting flowcharts. Use the Care Suite to find the detailed
fault mode.
Pixel defects
Table 5 Display module troubleshooting cases
Display blankThere is no image on the display. The display looks
the same when the phone is on as it does when the
phone is off.
Image on the display not correctImage on the display can be corrupted or a part of
the image can be missing. If a part of the image is
missing, change the display module. If the image is
otherwise corrupted, follow the appropriate
troubleshooting diagram.
Visual defects (pixel)Pixel defects can be checked by controlling the
display with service software. Use both colors, black
and white, on a full screen. R, G, B are also helpful.
The display may have some random pixel defects
that are acceptable for this type of display. The
criteria when pixel defects are regarded as a display
failure, resulting in a replacement of the display, are
presented in the following table.
Table 6 Pixel defects
Bright sub-pixels(sometimes called on-pixels or stuck-on) are
characterized by the appearance of bright/colored
pixels in, for example, black full screen picture.
Dark sub-pixels(sometimes called off-pixels, stuck-off, or black
pixels) are characterized by the appearance of dark
pixels in white, red, green, or blue full-screen
picture.
Combined sub-pixeldefects are characterized by at least two sub-pixels
defects (bright or dim) being closer than 5 mm to
each other.
Temporal sub-pixels(sometimes called blinking defects) exhibit
temporal variations not related to any steady-state
video input. Temporal sub-pixel defects may be
intermittent, exhibit a sudden change of state, or
be flickering.
Table 7 Defects table
ItemVisual bright dot defectVisual dim dot defect
DotRedGreenBlueRedGreenBlue
Max number
000000
of dot
defects
Not
acceptable
dot
(dot defect)
Acceptable
dot
R051G041B101NANANA
Not acceptableNot acceptable
R255G255B255R120G230B020
R0G0B0R0G0B0
AcceptableAcceptable
R050G040B100R255G100B255
Note: Blinking pixels are not allowed in normal operating temperatures and light conditions.
Introduction to display troubleshooting
The display module used is based on LCD technology and supports display format of 1280 columns x 768
rows. The dimension of the display module is 62.3 mm x 109.13 mm x 1.75 mm. The display is connected to
MSM8960 with a 4-lane MIPI DSI.
The following references on the PWB help in the effective debugging and troubleshooting of the display.
Sr NoReferenceDescription
1X1350Display connector
The following test points on the PWB help in the effective debugging and troubleshooting.
Alphamon technical description and troubleshooting
Proximity sensor and ambient light sensor (ALS)
This phone uses a combined proximity and ambient light sensor called Alphamon. The proximity sensor is
integrated to the module and uses an internal LED supplied by VBAT. The current this LED consumes is
controlled by Alphamon and set using software. The interrupt output of Alphamon changes state when the
infra red light from the LED is reflected back by a suitable reflective surface. The ambient light sensor detects
the level of ambient light and adjusts the display brightness accordingly whenever the display is active.
Covering this sensor results in dimmed display lights.
Use service software to verify that it works. Use a finger to hide the Alphamon sensor window, the light
intensity in mLux changes from 0 to approx. 130 000.
Note: The light intensity could vary depending on how the finger hides the Alphamon window.
Proximity and ALS sensor calibration
Use Service SW to calibrate the proximity and ALS sensors after Display assembly change.
Single-ended external earpiece and differential internal earpiece outputs can be measured either with a
single-ended or a differential probe.
When measuring with a single-ended probe each output is measured against the ground.
Internal handsfree output is measured using a current probe, if a special low-pass filter designed for
measuring a digital amplifier is not available. Note also that when using a current probe, the input signal
frequency must be set to 2 kHz.
The input signal for each loop test can be either single-ended or differential. Exception to this is a digital
microphone which needs input signal from an external sound source (laptop speaker) to playback, eg. 1 kHz
sine wave from 5 cm distance.
Required equipment
The following equipment is needed for the tests:
•
Oscilloscope
•
Function generator (sine waveform)
•
Current probe (Internal handsfree DPMA output measurement)
•
Service software
•
Battery voltage 3.7V
•
Sound source (laptop speaker or B&K type 4231 calibrator)
Test procedure
Audio can be tested using the application in NWP. Three different audio loop paths can be activated:
•
XMIC to XEAR (L) and (R)
•
MIC1 to EAR
•
MIC1 to IHF
Each audio loop sets routing from the specified input to the specified output enabling a quick in-out test.
Loop path gains are fixed and they cannot be changed using the application.
Introduction to connectivity module troubleshooting
The WCN3660 module supports WLAN and BT.
REFCLK_I single ended 48 MHz analog clock from an external crystal (B6300) is provided to WCN3660. The
clock request for the reference clock in the WCN3660 module is shared between WLAN and BT blocks. When
either system requires a clock, this signal will be active. The CLK_REQ is connected to LDO of 48 Mhz crystal.
The SLEEPCLK input of 32.768 KHz clock from EM ASIC (PMIC 8921) is used for power management. The internal
SMPS supplies the whole WCN3660 solution from the phone battery supply, VBAT, apart from VIO which is
needed for interface signal reference levels.
Baseband part of the connectivity functions is integrated into MSM8960.
The following figure shows a top level block diagram of the WCN3660 module.
Figure 5 WCN3660 block diagram
WLAN/BT antenna
The WLAN/BT antenna is laser deposited on a plastic carrier and then glued into the upper-left side of the
backside of the unibody. The WLAN/BT signal is routed from the connectivity module through the RF diplexer.
The antenna positions are presented in the following figure.
The NFC 1.0D-a engine comprises a single chip mixed signal ASIC (N6500) and external matching components
for a magnetic loop antenna as well as decoupling capacitors for the integrated LDO regulators.
NFC general information
NFC ASIC and most NFC block HW components are located under permanent shielding (A6500). This limits NFC
HW troubleshooting methods.
The NFC HW block consists of NFC ASIC, antenna matching circuit, antenna and power supply decoupling
capacitors.
The testing is performed with Service SW. The menus used are Self Tests.
The following problems can occur with the NFC hardware:
SymptomProblemActionRepair solution
Unable to switch on NFC
on phone user interface
NFC can be switched on
but communication does
not work
Phone can read tag but
Payment & Ticketing
feature does not work
Poor operating distanceDamaged antenna, poor
Open circuit solder joints or
component failure of NFC ASIC
Problem with antenna
connection or matching
circuit
Incorrect SIM card fitted (SIM
must contain secure element)
or faulty SWP interface
antenna connection or
transmitter power supply
problem
Run self testsReplacement of engine
PWB
Run self testsReplacement of
unibody or engine PWB
Perform
Single Wire
test
Run self testsReplacement of
Replacement of engine
PWB
unibody or engine PWB
NFC test coverage
The tests listed in the table below should be performed to verify whether NFC is functional. NFC should be
re-tested after repair.
TestTest CoverageRepair solution
Self Test: ST_NFC_TESTNFC ASIC host interface including
I2C, IRQ and FW_RESET
Replacement of engine PWB
Self Test: ST_NFC_ANTENNA_TESTAntenna matching circuit and
antenna
Near Field Communication Test:
Single Wire
Near Field Communication Test:
Upgrade Firmware
The self tests run from Service software are used for fault diagnosis.
If the Service software is not available, the functional tests with phone accessories are sufficient to verify the
General instructions for cellular RF troubleshooting
Most RF semiconductors are static sensitive
ESD protection must be applied during repair (ground straps and ESD soldering irons).
Measuring equipment
All measurements should be done using Willtek/Aeroflex 440x/3100, Rohde & Schwarz CMU-200 or CMW-500
radio communication tester.
Note: A mobile phone WCDMA transmitter should never be tested with full TX power (permitted
only if measurements and tests are performed in an RF-shielded environment). Even low power
WCDMA transmitters may disturb nearby WCDMA networks and cause problems to 3G cellular
communication in a wide area.
Note: All measurements with an RF coupler should be performed in an RF-shielded environment
because nearby base stations can disturb sensitive receiver measurements. If there is no possibility
to use an RF-shielded environment, testing at frequencies of nearby base stations should be avoided.
Note: All communication test set screen dumps are from CMU-200. Other testers are different.
RF auto tune
RF auto tune is not available for WP8 devices.
RF shield cans
All RF shield cans are solid and should not be opened in service centers.
Level of repair
The scope of this guideline is to verify functionality of the cellular RF block as well as possible without
removing RF shields.
RF testing section will be updated when the WP8 Testing Tool for Care is available.
Antenna
Antenna overview
The phone has five different antenna assemblies:
•
The main antenna which is placed at the bottom of the phone
•
A MIMO/diversity antenna which is placed on the side of the phone
•
A GPS/LTE7 MIMO antenna which is placed at the top of the phone
•
WLAN/BT antenna which is placed on the side of the phone
•
NFC antenna which is placed on the unibody
The main antenna covers four GSM bands (GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, and GSM1900), four WCDMA bands
(WCDMA 8, WCDMA 5, WCDMA 2, and WCDMA 1), and four LTE bands (LTE 1, 3, 8 and LTE 20), and has separate
antenna feeds for low and high band. The antenna radiators are deposited on a plastic carrier with LDS
technology and connected to the board through pogo pins.
The MIMO/diversity antenna covers four LTE bands (LTE 1, 3, 8 and LTE 20) and four WCDMA bands (WCDMA
8, WCDMA 5, WCDMA 2 and WCDMA 1). The antenna is a dual-feed antenna supporting low bands (LB) and
high bands (HB) separately. The antenna radiators are implemented by flex PWB which is glued onto a plastic
carrier and connected to the board through standard C-clips.
The GPS/LTE7 MIMO antenna covers GPS and LTE7 bands. The antenna radiator is deposited on a plastic carrier
with LDS technology and connected to the board through a standard C-clip. A diplexer is used to connect the
GPS/LTE7 MIMO antenna to the respective RF engines.
The NFC antenna consists of a flexi and a ferrite-sheet and is attached to the top of the B-cover with adhesive.
Connection to the main PWB is implemented by two C-clips.
Each of the antenna assemblies is glued into the unibody.
Figure 12 Antennas
Antenna troubleshooting
All antennas are glued into the unibody and the radiators are visible only around contact areas. Check the
areas where the C-clips touch the radiator for mechanical damage. If the antenna, LDS radiator of the feed
pad on antenna looks obviously damaged, replace the entire unibody. If replacing the unibody does not
correct the problem, check for further mechanical damage and repair. Any damage to the groundings can
impact antenna performance and should be repaired. The following diagram describes the antenna related
mechanical grounding connections that may need repair.
Check all ground connections for mechanical damage. Determine if they can be repaired.
The antennas and IHF speaker are connected to the PWB with C-clips. Inspect the PWB for damage to any of
the antenna and IHF C-clips. If the C-clips are missing or are obviously damaged (i.e. deformed), the clips must
be replaced with new ones.
If corrosion is present on the PWB or the antenna contact areas are corroded, most likely the PWB and/or the
phone need to be replaced. If the antenna contact areas are obstructed or covered, the contact areas should
be cleaned or the entire unibody replaced.