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XDAII (O2 UK model) - Speaker not working correctly

Hi,
No doubt as many others have, I managed to drop my XDAII one too many times (they are a bit to light and smooth).
I think the speaker is no a bit duff as sometimes it stops working and I can't hear the other person. If I press on the circular bevel on the case that hides the speaker it starts to work, sometimes tapping the bevel also brings the speaker back to life.
I wanted to know, could this be a simple problem like the speaker connection coming loose or something more serious where a solder fix will have to be applied?
I think the device is still under warranty so I might be able to RMA it but I wanted to know how easy or hard is to fix this, can it be fixed by me or should I send it in to be repaired?
Cheers,
Taz

I would send it in for repair, once you break the security seal you will invalidate warranty and then you will be in trouble if another hardware failure occurs. It is probably a simple connection problem.

its just likely to be the spring connectors from the board to the speaker which is fixable (details can be found in the forums HERE).
However, the O2 XDAII has a 24 month warranty which i found out in November as i had exactly the same problem and decided to take it to my local O2 shop to have it repaired. It took them 1 week to get it back to me but they told me my unit was irreparable and gave me a reconditioned unit as a replacement. I was not very happy as the case was scratched all over etc and my unit was as new. I complained and asked them to give me a new unit. After a further 2 weeks and 2 more instances of sending it back to the repair centre i eventually got a brand new fully boxed XDAII (second battery, second case, second cradle etc etc) from the O2 shop but not until i kicked off with the manager stating how unprofessional O2 was in repairing/replacing a unit that was under warranty.
NB. New XDAII screens are no where near as good as the original screens when looking at it from an angle. They look fine straight on but colours fade/change when viewed from below or from the left.
Hope some of that helps.

Cheers mate,
I think I still have about a year on the warranty but I heard that the XDAII are no longer in production so I am a bit worried that I may not be able to get it repaired however a pal reckons they should upgrade me to the XDAIIs (I had one, didn't like it).
I will visit my local O2 shop in a few days and kick it off with the manager as well... to get some results of course
Cheers,
Godz

Dropped my 8125 - its done

I dropped my fone from the second floor to the first - but luckily the corner of the phone stopped it from hurting the floor any more. It hit the corder where the stylus is and now the screen looks a liitle raised from the keyboard. When I turn it on, it only shows me a white screen.
2 Questions:
1 - can I fix it
2 - can I get another one from Cingular (and how)
I know that I do not have protection on my phone since Cingular will not protect phones that cost more than $300 (when if you think about it, those are the phones you need to protect) Does anyone know how I can get another phone from Cingular without paying?
Thanks

mikeysweet said:
I dropped my fone from the second floor to the first - but luckily the corner of the phone stopped it from hurting the floor any more. It hit the corder where the stylus is and now the screen looks a liitle raised from the keyboard. When I turn it on, it only shows me a white screen.
2 Questions:
1 - can I fix it
2 - can I get another one from Cingular (and how)
I know that I do not have protection on my phone since Cingular will not protect phones that cost more than $300 (when if you think about it, those are the phones you need to protect) Does anyone know how I can get another phone from Cingular without paying?
Thanks
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getting one without paying isnt going to happen, especially since it shows obvious signs of user inlficted damage. you need to start saving up for your next phone purchase.

So Should I go ahead and try to open it up and see if I can fix anything in it?

In my opinion, I think the LCD is broken, or it could be just the connection loose where the LCD connects to the mainboard. Goodluck!
Clem

clemsyn said:
In my opinion, I think the LCD is broken, or it could be just the connection loose where the LCD connects to the mainboard. Goodluck!
Clem
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there is a place called www.safeware.com where you can insurace your PDA for about 60 bucks a year... check it out

you may get another from ebay for $400
if the screen and motherboard are not broken, try to get Dopod 838 housing assembly, and replace the housing

So I opened up the entire phone and only found that the InfraRed lens broken off. I don't see where else it is broken. I had everything apart except the screen from the face of the phone. I took off the back by taking the screen off of the guide rails.
I made sure the connections between the screen and the board where secure. With the phone completely open, I tried to turn it on and still got a white screen.
When I plug in the power, the orange light doesn't light up.
I think I'm up a certain creek without a paddle.

Here is an update:
I called Cingular and all they could offer me was the number to the manufacturer HTC (877-878-6944)
HTC sends me to their repair center (888-354-2375)
So I am sending my busted phone to them and here is how the process works:
They get your CCard # to have on file. You send the phone in your own package, your cost. They will get it, diagnose the problem and give you an estimate of cost. If you approve the cost, then they will charge your card for the repair plus $27.80 for return shipping. If you do not approve the cost then they will charge you $27.80 and return you your busted phone.
I'll keep you posted to the cost estimate.

10/26/06 - HTC calls me up and says that my unit will cost $169 to repair and I go ahead and authorize it.
10/30/06 - HTC Ships out my unit and I should get it 11/2

Jesus, 169!

wait wait..u mean to tell me there's no warranty on this device? not even a year?

I don't know how HTC works, but I used to own a couple of HP PDA and PDA phones...and if there's any kind of problem, hardware, software, or even if I dropped the device and broke it (which I did a couple of times), I call the warranty department (of course I had to lie and told them I never damanged it), but then they send me a new PDA on UPS Next day right away with no charge to me..and I send them back my old PDA postage paid....
I don't get it..why can't u do the same with HTC? Like I was wondering earlier...is there no warranty? Coz if there isn't, I'm returning my 8125.

And the Saga ends.
Yesterday got my phone and tested everything to make sure it works. Turns out that they actually do fix what you send them instead of just swapping it out. My case was cracked near the corner and you can see where they repaired the crack.
So there you have it.
- There is a warranty for factory defects, not dropping your phone

anthoj said:
I don't get it..why can't u do the same with HTC? Like I was wondering earlier...is there no warranty? Coz if there isn't, I'm returning my 8125.
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There is a 1 year warranty through Cingular but it does not cover lose or physical damage, only defects in the product.
My touchscreen developed some issues after about 3 months of use. It was replaced under warranty.
If you drop and break it your warranty is voided. This is pretty standard, insurance covers loss & accidental damage.

Warranty repair options?

So I got my TyTN via import back in August and I am experiencing several problems a few months later: the keys on the front intermittently cease working, the handset speaker makes small buzzing sounds when connected to a GSM network, and sometimes the screen washes out white.
1) I'd like to contact HTC USA for support options, does anybody have the number?
2) Also, does anybody know if they have an advanced exchnage option where they send you a refurb (after you give them a credit card number) and don't charge the card as long as they receive the defective unit back in two weeks or so?

The US HTC can not help you, I've already contacted them. You have to send the device to Europe HTC and have the repair done there. They have 2 HTC offices here in Houston TX one is a repair shop and they said they do not have the knowledge or parts to repair the TyTN that I would have to send it to the country from which the phone was purchased. I think this is complete bull. They could get the parts easly and repair or replace my phone, they are just making it harder to get the TyTN fixed hoping you won't bother them. I am having the screen alignment issue and my phone locking ALL THE TIME!!!! but I have not sent it in becuase I can't handle not having my phone for 2 weeks. I sent an email to HTC Europe asking how long and if I could get a replacement since I have been having so many problems and they never responded.
As far as I know they have no lowner or replacemnet program. I suggest you buy a cheap GSM phone and keep it as your back up.

any luck getting your repairs? I am having soe problems and my imei is definitely from UK.

I bought mine from MadMonkeyBoys gadgets and he has been very responsive in providing support. Although I had to wait until I had a new unit to sustain me during tyTN's repair (now I have a Cheetah), David from MMB quickly got me a repair order and I shall send the unit out tomorrow

LCD display problem

Hi guys,
I could not find any other "help" section, so I decided to write my problem here. My Diamond 2 has some sort of display problem, device works, same with touchscreen. I can blindly control the phone, but I can't see anything because LCD does not work. I attached a photo of how LCD looks like when it is not in standby (light on). LCD looks fine with light off (in standby/turned off).
Anyone knows what this might be? I don't know how it happened, but not by my direct action. I checked a clock many times that day, and later when I checked the phone I just could not get LCD to work anymore. Just this.
I already e-mailed HTC service for support. I bought the phone from Amazon UK like 3 months ago, so I think warranty is still valid. I just hope they will not cause any problems and repair the phone without any fees. I am just checking here for your expertise on the matter. Maybe there is someone else here with same problem.
Thanks!
* I tried hard reset button

Hi
By pressing the button at the top (to check the clock) so many times the button may have got loose or the the wires connecting the LCD to the motherboard may be loose, I had this problem with my Nokia N85.
Best thing to do is get it repaired under warranty. First, ring or email Amazon and see what they can do. If your unwilling to send it off Carphone Warehouse will do the repair it for you but you have to find the repair centres. They have quite a few so it should be too hard to find.
Also Carphone Warehouse will not charge you as long as you have proof of purchase.
Man.

Is sending the phone to the Carphone Warehouse a good idea? I was just browsing the net and found many complaints about their repair services.

I sent my Nokia N85 for repair and it was ok. But I can see why your asking because I read the same reviews.
You should definiately try Amazon first.
Man.

Backlight issue

I recently returned my phone for repair under warranty. The screen had developed a white line across the screen. The GPS also did always lock onto satellites.
I received the phone back today and noticed that the backlight on the home button is not working. The backlight on the menu, back and home buttons appears to be fine (see attachment)
Can anyone confirm that the home button should also have a backlight? I am nearly 100% certain the backlight was working before I brought it in for repair but just need confirmation before I bring it back to the shop again.

All 4 are suppose to light up.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

Looks like that they forgot/misplaced the small plastic part that transfers light from the led on board to the back of the home button. You should go back to HTC for a fix.

I brought it back to the shop yesterday and they are sending it off to be repaired.
I was fairly annoyed as they they fixed the screen but not the GPS and to add insult to injury they had broken the backlight. I hope they get it right this time.
The shop wasn't too helpful either when I asked them how many times they would try to repair the phone before I get a new phone or refund. They said the policy was to try repair the phone four times before I could have a replacement. I said they could try repair it for a second time but after that I wouldn't be letting them repair it again.
It's pretty disappointing for a phone to have two major problems after just 10 months.

Under Irish consumer law, their "four repair (formerly three repair!) policy" is just that. A policy. It has no basis in law!
The law states that any repair must be permanent. If you repair wasn't permanent then you're entitled to a refund or a replacement! I'd say get back onto them!

Yeah I know my rights and told them that they can try fix it for a second time. If they don't fix it satisfactorily this time then I will be demanding a brand new phone or refund of €480.
I can't believe HTC/The Carphone Warehouse use a four time repair policy. It must be very cheap to repair than replace. I wonder do many people accept this policy as it clearly infringes on consumer rights and is not acceptable.
It's also embarressing for the customer i.e me to have to stand there arguing about consumer laws and rights with the sales person.