1.16.1 Accelerometer test fails ................29 1.17 Gyroscope ..................30 1.17.1 Gyroscope test fails .................. 30 1.18 Ambient Light Sensor ................ 31 1.18.1 Light Sensor malfunctions ............... 31 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 2(59)
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1.35 Audio Jack test................... 57 1.35.1 Connection to headset fails..............57 1.36 Data Communication ................. 58 1.36.1 Data transfer via System Connector fails..........58 Revision History ................59 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 3(59)
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Always firstly disconnect the Battery BtB connector to cut off power supply when the Cover Rear is disassembled. Always finally connect the Battery BtB connector before the Cover Rear is reassembled. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 4(59)
Inspect the BtB connector of the Battery to Main PBA. Action: 1. If not properly connected – disconnect and reconnect it. 2. If dirty or oxidized – clean the both sides of the BtB connector. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 5(59)
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Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas: Power 3. If the BtB connector, the FPC or the Battery is damaged – replace the Battery. 4. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 6(59)
1. If not properly connected – disconnect and reconnect it. 2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 3. If the Side Key FPC is damaged – replace it. 4. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 7(59)
3. If the volume key switch is damaged – replace the Side Key FPC. 1.2.3 On/Off Key Check: Inspect the external area of the On/Off Key. Action: If dirty – clean it. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 8(59)
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Inspect the rubber of the On/Off Key (a) and On/Off Key switch (b). Action: 1. If dirty – clean them. 2. If the rubber of the On/Off Key is damaged – replace the Front Cover. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 9(59)
1. If not properly connected – disconnect and reconnect it. 2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 3. If the Side Key FPC is damaged – replace it. 4. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 10(59)
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2. If the rubber of the Camera Key is damaged – replace the Front Cover. 3. If the Camera key switch is damaged – replace the Side Key FPC. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 11(59)
2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 3. If the BtB connector of LCD FPC or LCD FPC is damaged – replace the Front Cover. 4. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 12(59)
2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 3. If the BtB connector of LCD FPC or LCD FPC is damaged – replace the Front Cover. 4. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 13(59)
Inspect internal port of LED light guide on the Front Cover. Action: 1. If dirty – clean it. Check: Inspect the LED on the Main PBA. Action: 1. If dirty – clean it. 2. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 14(59)
2. If damaged – replace Cover Rear. Check: Inspect the contact pins on the Main PBA. Action: 1. If dirty – clean them. 2. If damaged – replace the Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 15(59)
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2. If damaged – replace the Loudspeaker. Check: Inspect the connection of Cover Rear and Loud Speaker. Action: 1. If not properly connected – disassemble and reassemble Cover Rear. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 16(59)
2. If damaged – replace the Ear Speaker. Check: Inspect the connection of Main PBA and Ear Speaker. Action: 1. If not properly connected – disassemble and reassemble Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 17(59)
Action: 1. If dirty – clean it. 2. Replace the Main PBA. Check: Inspect the Cushion Holder 1st MIC Duct on the Front Cover. Action: 1. Replace it. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 18(59)
1. If damaged or not properly connected – replace it. Check: Inspect the secondary microphone on the Main PBA. Action: 1. If dirty – clean it. 2. Replace the Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 19(59)
2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 3. If the connector or FPC of Side Key FPC or vibrator is damaged – replace the Side Key FPC. 4. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 20(59)
1. If not properly connected – disconnect and reconnect it. 2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 3. If the BtB connector or the Main Camera is damaged – replace the Camera. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 21(59)
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Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas: Camera 4. Replace the Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 22(59)
2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 3. If the Zif connector or the Chat Camera is damaged – replace the Camera. 4. Replace the Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 23(59)
2. If damaged – replace the Cover Rear. Check: Inspect the flash LED on the Main PBA. Action: 1. If dirty – clean it. 2. If damaged – replace the Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 24(59)
2. If the contact pad on the Cover Rear is damaged – replace the Cover Rear. 3. If the contact pin on the Main PBA is damaged – replace the Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 25(59)
2. If the NFC antenna contact pad is damaged – replace the NFC antenna. 3. If the contact pins on the Main PBA is damaged – replace the Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 26(59)
2. If the contact pad on the Cover Rear is damaged – replace the Cover Rear. 3. If the contact pins on the Main PBA are damaged – replace the Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 27(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.15 Compass 1.15.1 Compass fails Replace the Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 28(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.16 Accelerometer 1.16.1 Accelerometer test fails Action: 1. Follow the 1289-2983 Sony Mobile Repair Application – mechanical to run the Accelerometer Calibration. 2. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal...
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.17 Gyroscope 1.17.1 Gyroscope test fails Action: 1. Follow the 1289-2983 Sony Mobile Repair Application – mechanical to run the Gyroscope Calibration. 2. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal...
1. If not properly connected – disconnect and reconnect it. 2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 3. If the BtB connector of Jack FPC or FPC is damaged – replace the Jack FPC. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 31(59)
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Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas: Ambient Light Sensor 4. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 32(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.19 Proximity Switch 1.19.1 Proximity switch malfunctions Action: 1. Follow the 1289-2983 Sony Mobile Repair Application – mechanical to run the Gyroscope Calibration. 2. Replace Main PBA. Check: Inspect the external window area of proximity switch.
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Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas: Proximity Switch 3. If the BtB connector of Jack FPC or FPC is damaged – replace the Jack FPC. 4. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 34(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.20 Pressure Sensor 1.20.1 Pressure Sensor test fails Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 35(59)
1. If dirty – clean it. 2. If not properly assembled – disassemble and reassemble. 3. If the Cap USB is damaged – replace it. Run the Water Resistance Test again! 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 36(59)
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Run the Water Resistance Test again! Check: Inspect the Magnetic Charger Connector. Action: If not properly assembled or damaged – replace it. Run the Water Resistance Test again! 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 37(59)
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If damaged – replace the Front Cover. Run the Water Resistance Test again! Check: Inspect the secondary microphone port. Action: If damaged – replace the Front Cover. Run the Water Resistance Test again! 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 38(59)
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Run the Water Resistance Test again! Action: 2. If th Plate Receiver is damaged – replace the Plate Receiver, Adhesive WP Receiver, Ear Speaker. Run the Water Resistance Test again! 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 39(59)
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1. If the edge of Front Cover has gap – replace it. 2. If the Front Cover is damaged – replace it. Run the Water Resistance Test again! 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 40(59)
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Inspect the edge of Window Back for damage and gap. Action: 1. If the edge of Window Back has gap – reassembly it. 2. If damaged – replace it. Run the Water Resistance Test again! 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 41(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.22 Real Time Clock 1.22.1 Real time clock test fails Action: Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 42(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.23 Total call time 1.23.1 Total call time fails Action: Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 43(59)
If not properly inserted – insert the memory card correctly. Check: Inspect the memory card holder on Main PBA. Action: 1. If dirty or clogged – clean the holder. 2. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 44(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.25 Security 1.25.1 Security fails Action: Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 45(59)
1. If not properly connected – disconnect and reconnect it. 2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 3. If the BtB connector or Jack FPC is damaged – replace the Jack FPC. 4. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 46(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.27 Battery Health test 1.27.1 Battery Health test fails N/A. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 47(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.28 Flip Slider Counter 1.28.1 Flip Slider Counter fails N/A. Not slider phone. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 48(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.29 Verify Certificates 1.29.1 Verify Certificates fails Action: N/A. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 49(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.30 IrDA Test 1.30.1 IrDA test fails N/A. No IrDA functionality in the phone. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 50(59)
Problem Areas 1.31 TV-Out Test 1.31.1 TV-Out test fails Check: Inspect the USB connector. Action: 1. If dirty or oxidized – clean the connector. 2. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 51(59)
Action: 1. If dirty or oxidized – clean the pads and pins. 2. If the contact pad on the Cover Rear is damaged – replace the Cover Rear. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 52(59)
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1. If not properly connected – disconnect and reconnect. 2. If dirty or oxidized – clean the connector. 3. If the Cable RF Coax is damaged – replace the Cable RF Coax. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 53(59)
Check whether the phone is locked to a particular operator and whether the correct operator UIM or SIM is being used. Action: 1. Use a proper operator UIM/SIM or test UIM/SIM. 2. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 54(59)
4. Replace Main PBA. 1.34.2 Battery will not charge by charge pad Check: Inspect the external port of the Magnetic Charger Connector. Action: If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 55(59)
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1. If dirty or oxidized – clean the pins and pads. 2. If the contact pads of Magnetic Charger Connector are damaged – replace the Magnetic Charger Connector. 3. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 56(59)
2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 3. If the BtB connector of the Jack FPC or FPC is damaged – replace the Jack FPC. 4. Replace Main. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 57(59)
1.36 Data Communication 1.36.1 Data transfer via System Connector fails Check: Inspect the USB connector. Action: 1. If dirty or oxidized – clean the connector. 2. Replace Main PBA. 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 58(59)
Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Revision History Rev. Date Changes / Comments 2014-Sep-10 Initial release 1291-4299 Rev 1 Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 59(59)