Sony Ericsson Z550 Trouble shooting guide

Trouble Shooting Guide, Mechanical

Applicable for Z550i, Z550c, Z550a, Z558i & Z558c

Contents

General ...............................................................................................................2

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 .................................................................................7

4 On/Off Problems ................................................................................................9

5 Audio Problems ...............................................................................................11

6 Key/Flip Problems ...........................................................................................14

7 Display Problems ............................................................................................16

8 Illumination Problems .....................................................................................17

9 Alert Problems .................................................................................................18

10 SIM Problems...................................................................................................19

11 Charging/Capacity Problems .........................................................................20

12 Camera Problems ............................................................................................ 22

13 Data Communication Problems .....................................................................23

14 Noise from Hinge Area....................................................................................24

15 Software Problems ..........................................................................................25

16 Revision History ..............................................................................................26

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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 External display LED/illumination Keyboard Speaker Earphone Microphone Vibrator Camera Memory stick FM radio 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 ok

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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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

Visually inspect for improper gap between seams

• 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

• 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 contacts

• If dirty or oxidized – Clean it.

• If damaged – Send to an electrical

repair location.

• If dirty or oxidized – Clean it.

• If damaged send to electrical repair

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Visually inspect antenna

• If dirty, oxidized or damaged – Replace it

• Note; if the side snap hooks are damaged on Speaker Box it can be re-used as it does not affect performance when phone is reassembled.

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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.

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