Camera Lens LED Problems Access AGPS Camera Cover Detect Problems This document is Sony Ericsson confi dential and should be treated as confi dential in accordance Camera SIM FPC Main Camera Problems with the agreement with Sony Ericsson. This document is intended for use by authorized service...
Fluke 83 or similar Location: CSPN – Repair Instructions – Mechanical – Tool Catalogue – RepairToolsCatalogue.pdf Note! The 0, 64 mm Test Probes is recommended by Sony Ericsson when the DMM is in use, please see Picture 1. Picture 1 (129) 1228-1147 rev.
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ABOUT Equipment List SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 SEPI Interface Cable – A1 Step 2: Location: CSPN – Repair Instructions – Mechanical – Tool Catalogue – RepairToolsCatalogue.pdf Connect the CST-75 charger Red or White wire to the Plus Output and the Black wire to the Minus Part number: KRY 101 1119/1 (GND) Output at backside of the Power Supply Channel 2 (DCIO/SEPI) according to Picture 8.
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ABOUT Equipment List SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Picture 11 Customized FM Radio Cable Step 1: Use the Test lead BNC-4mm 1,5m Cable, see Picture 14. Picture 14 Note! This is setup is wrong! Product Name: Test lead BNC-4mm 1,5m Product Description: Test lead with 4 mm lab plugs at one end and a BNC plug at the other.
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ABOUT Equipment List SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Step 4: Test SIM GSM/UMTS Use only the Wire that is connected to PIN2 and cut off all others according to Picture 17. One Test SIM GSM/UMTS is needed to perform Current Consumption Test, see Picture 20.
TROUBLESHOOTING Power On/Off Problems - USB and Software Flash Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Power On/Off Problems USB and Software Flash Problems START START Step 1: Is the phone Go to Perform consuming more than Dead phone Is the Use the...
TROUBLESHOOTING Dead Phone Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Dead Phone Problems part 1 Dead Phone Problems part 2 START Is the Step 1: Is the SL 4 Escalate connection between START Try to recover the Phone by using current consumption...
TROUBLESHOOTING Dead Phone Problems - Display Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Dead Phone Problems part 3 Display Problems START START NOTE ! Before following this guide the Load ETS SW into the Phone Dead Phone Problems part 2 TRS guide Use TRS Fixture must be finished.
TROUBLESHOOTING Display Illumination Problems - Opto Sensor Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Display Illumination Problems Opto Sense Problems START START Step 1: Step 1: Replace Main Flex Assy and retest the Phone Flash the Phone with EMMA SUCR SW If successful claim SW Flash If successful claim Main Flex Assy if not go to step 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING On-Off Key - Numeric Keypad Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 On-Off Key Problems Numeric Keypad Problems START START Step 1: Replace Navigation PBA Assy and retest the Phone Load ETS SW into the Phone If successful claim Navigation PBA Assy Use TRS Fixture if not go to step 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Nav igation Keypad Problems - Volume Up and Down Button Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Navigation Keypad Problems Volume + and - Button Problems START START Step 1: Step 1: Go to Service Tests Menu and perform Keyboard Test...
TROUBLESHOOTING Camera Button Problems - Play & Camera Mode Button Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Camera Button Problems Play and Camera Mode Button Problems START START Use TRS Fixture Go to Service Tests Menu and perform Keyboard Test Connect: VBATT and DCIO/SEPI...
TROUBLESHOOTING N avigation Keypad LED Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Navigation Keypad LED Problems part 1 Navigation Keypad LED Problems part 2 START Load ETS SW into the Phone Use TRS Fixture Remove the Dome Foil Navi PBA and Light Block Navi...
TROUBLESHOOTING Numeric Keypad LED Problems - Camera Button LED Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Numeric Keypad LED Problems Camera Button LED Problems START Load ETS SW into the Phone Use TRS Fixture Connect: Key Flex Assy to the PBA START...
TROUBLESHOOTING Tally LED Problems - Trickle Charge LED Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Tally LED Problems Trickle Charge LED Problems START START Load ETS SW into the Phone Load ETS SW into the Phone Use TRS Fixture Use TRS Fixture...
TROUBLESHOOTING Flash LED Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Flash LED Problems in Camera Mode Flash LED Problems in Torch Mode START Step 1: START Go to Service Test and perform the Main Camera Test If successful go to step 2, if not go to Load ETS SW into the Phone Main Camera Problems TRS guide.
TROUBLESHOOTING Camera Lens LED Problems - Camera Cover Detect Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Camera Lens LED Problems Camera Cover Detect Problems START Step 1: START Replace SIM Flex Assy and retest the Phone If successful claim SIM Flex Assy if not go to step 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Main Camera Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Main Camera Problems part 1 Main Camera Problems part 2 START Step 1: Flash the Phone with EMMA SUCR SW and go to Service Tests Menu Perform: Main and VGA/VTF Camera Tests...
Step 1: Perform NOTE ! Is the System Connector Protection Test This TRS guide is valid ONLY for C903 phones with VGA/VTF Camera support. Flash process If successful go to step 2. Start-up when using EMMA SW Step 1: Step 2:...
TROUBLESHOOTING Charging Problems - USB/VBUS Charging Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 USB/VBUS Charging Problems Charging Problems START START Step 1: Step 1: Perform Charging Test Perform the System Connector Protection Test successful go to step 2. If successful go to step 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING SIM Problems - Memory Stick Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 SIM Problems Memory Stick Problems START Step 1: Please follow instructions from 1 to 5 Flash the Phone with the EMMA SUCR SW and retest the Phone if successful claim SW Flash, if not go to step 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Microphone Problems - Earphone Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Microphone Problems Earphone Problems START START Step 1: Step 1: Replace Main Flex Assy and retest the Phone Load ETS SW into the Phone If successful claim Main Flex Assy Use TRS Fixture If not go to step 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Loudspeaker Problems - Handsfree Aux Earphone Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Loudspeaker Problems Hands-Free (PHF) Aux Earphone Problems START START Step 1: Note ! Replace Rear Cover Assy and retest the Phone Before starting check if the Hands-Free (PHF) Connection is Ok.
TROUBLESHOOTING Handsfree Aux Microphone Problems - Connection Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Hands-Free (PHF) Aux Microphone Problems Hands-Free (PHF) Connection Problems START START Note ! Step 1: Perform the Before starting check if the Hands-Free (PHF) Connection is Ok. System Connector Protection Test If successful go to step 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING FM Radio Problems - FM Radio Antenna Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 FM Radio Problems FM Radio Antenna Problems START START Is the Go to FM Radio Problems FM Radio Problems TRS guide TRS guide done? FM Radio Go to...
TROUBLESHOOTING Bluetooth Problems - GSM Network Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Bluetooth Problems GSM Network Problems START START Load ETS SW into the Phone Step 1: Step 1: Use TRS Fixture Replace Rear Cover Assy and retest the Phone Flash the Phone with EMMA SUCR SW and retest the Phone...
START NOTE ! NOTE ! This TRS guide can be used ONLY for C903 phones with WCDMA BAND I, II or V This TRS guide can be used ONLY for C903 phones with WCDMA BAND VIII support Step 1: Step 1:...
TROUBLESHOOTING A-GPS Problems - Accelerometer Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 A-GPS Problems Accelerometer Problems START START Step 1: Go to Service Tests Menu and perform the GPS System Test If successful Flash the Phone with EMMA SUCR SW Step 1: if not go to step 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Vibrator Problems - Real Time Clock Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Vibrator Problems Real Time Clock Problems START Step 1: Load ETS SW into the Phone Step 2: Use TRS Fixture START Connect: VBATT and DCIO/SEPI Use Fault Trace SW and go to:...
TROUBLESHOOTING Slide Sensor Problems - TV Out Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Slide Sensor Problems TV OUT Problems START NOTE ! START Be careful when cutting the Shield Can Fence around the N2700 and N2102 components to prevent component damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING System Connector Protection Test - Current Consumption Test SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 System Connector Protection Test Current Consumption Test Perform the Ohm measurements by using the DMM instrument (Fluke). Step 1: Note! he Battery must be removed from the Phone during this test.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Current Consumption Test SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Max TX Power GSM 900 MHz Max TX Power WCDMA BAND II Note! Valid only for W995 with WCDMA BAND II support. Fault Trace SW settings: TX and RX GSM Fault Trace SW settings:...
TROUBLESHOOTING Backup Capacitor Test - Charging Test SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Backup Capacitor Test Charging Test To perform this test use: To perform this test use: Phone with the ETS SW Phone with the Signalling SW (SSW) Power Supply Channel 1 VBATT: Instrument settings: Voltage: 3.8V, Limiter: 2A...
TROUBLESHOOTING ASIC Revision Test SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 ASIC Revision Test Note! The Keypad Scan Test must be Deactivated during this test. Purpose: Verify that the ASICs are correctly mounted, that the communication works and that the revisions are correct.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Measurement Points Pictures SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 MP 101 (C1406) MP 103 (R2117 AGPS_CLK 26MHz) Shortly after the phone is powered on 1228-1147 rev. 1 (129)
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TROUBLESHOOTING Measurement Points Pictures SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 MP 104 (C1407) MP 106 (R1404 32 kHz RTCCLK) Shortly after the phone is powered on Note: This is an example! The shape of the signal can be different. 1228-1147 rev. 1...
MEASUREMENT POINTS System Memories SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Even if these pins (EMIF) are left unconnected, they are still active due to PoP interface. N2010 KAJSA_BOTTOM_APP_EMIF_A_9_24 KAJSA_BOTTOM_SYSTEM_LEVEL KAJSA_BOTTOM_APPLICATION MEMORY_IF(EMIF2) AP_D00 AP_A01 AP_D01 AP_A02 AP_D02 AP_A03 AP_D03 AP_A04 N2010 KAJSA_BOTTOM_SH_EMIF_A_8_24 AP_D04...
MEASUREMENT POINTS System PoP IF SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Kajsa Pop Top and Memory PoP connection Not to be included in packaging TOP_SH_DATA_BUS TOP_APPLICATION_DATA_BUS N2010 N2020 KAJSA_TOP_SH_EMIF_B_1_5 KAL00900MX-AJ55_MCP_POP_SDRAM_EMIF1 N2020 N2010 Kajsa-PoP_top-SYSTEM-LEVEL 2GbitNANDx8+128Mbitx16+512MbitSDRAMx16 KAL00900MX-AJ55_MCP_POP_NAND_EMIF2 KAJSA_TOP_AP_EMIF_B_2_5 KAJSA_SHARED_MEMORY_IF(EMIF1) SHAREDMEMORYIF(EMIF1) Kajsa-PoP_top-SYSTEM-LEVEL 2GbitNANDx8+128Mbitx16+512MbitSDRAMx16 TOP_SH_D00 T_B7...
COMP P ON ONE E N N T O T OV V E E R R VIE VIEW W Primary Side SEMC Troubleshooting Manual SEMC Troubleshooting Manual X2405 C903 L2406 L2408 V2413 V2412 L3300 C1321 X1300 C2440 C2441 R1301 V2202...
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 C903 Function Overview Networks G903: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSUPA 900/2100 C903a: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSUPA 850/1900/2100 Note! The Network support depends on variant and market. Features Camera 5 megapixel camera Auto Focus Up to 16x digital zoom Smart Contrast Smile Shutter™...
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C903 Design Hardware Overview Auto rotate Picture wallpaper Platform Information Wallpaper animation The C903 and C903a are using the U365 platform provided by Ericsson Mobile Platform (EMP). Entertainment Media The U365 Platform Block Diagram Overview: 3D games Motion gaming (support)
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Baseband Part Analog Baseband Controller N2000 (Vera) Functional Blocks of the Analog Baseband Controller: This component is not replaceable on SL 4 because Baseband calibration is required. The analog baseband controller is the main power management circuit. It has converters and regulators that generate a number of supply voltages, each optimized for its load.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Charger Control Connection Diagram of the Analog Baseband Controller: A programmable charger is used for battery charging. Limits can be set for the output voltage at CHSENSE- and the output current from DCIO through the sense resistor to CHSENSE-.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Resistance Identification and Temperature Measurement CODEC Overview The resistance identification mode utilizes the constant current source to feed the battery The CODEC is encoding analog audio signals and analog voice signals into digital signals data output while monitoring the voltage at the battery data node with general purpose using Analog to Digital converters (ADCs).
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 CODEC CCO Voltage Source Digital Baseband Controller (CPU) There is an internal voltage source CCO that provides the necessary drive current for N2010 (Kajsa) electret microphones. The voltage source is I²C programmable to 2.2 V or 2.4 V. The This component is not replaceable on SL 4 because Baseband calibration is required.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Application Subsystem The functional blocks of the Digital Baseband Controller: The Application subsystem contains functionality related to functions such as MMI, graphics, audio and memory media. The control CPU is an ARM926 with three external memory interfaces, one shared with the Access subsystem and two dedicated for the Application subsystem.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Radio Part Frequency Generation Antenna The mobile system antenna interface connects the Wideband Code Division Multiple The 26 MHz reference signal is used as the reference for the on-chip synthesizers. To cover the required frequency range, the integrated Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) Access (WCDMA) and Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) input/output to the antenna of the Mobile Phone.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 RF System Control The access side of the digital baseband controller controls the overall radio system. In both EDGE/GSM/GPRS and WCDMA air interface mode, the digital baseband controller Ericsson RF 3300 Block Diagram: controls the radio system through a three-wire serial bus.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 EGSM 900: Bluetooth and FM Radio RX Frequency Range: 925,2 MHZ – 934,8 MHZ The Blt/FM Radio circuit combines Bluetooth and FM tuner functionality into one. Channel Range RX: 975 – 1023...
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 External Connectors Clock Reference Frequency The platform provides two reference frequencies, a 32.768 kHz clock (RTCCLK) from the External units are connected to the transceiver by means of a 12-pin connector on the Analog Baseband Controller, and a 26 MHz reference clock (SYSCLK) from the Digital bottom of the phone.
APPENDIX Replaceable Components SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Replaceable Components EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE COLUMN ‘COMMENTS’ BELOW Position Designation Part no. Comments Page N2290 IC Voltage Regulator RYT113997/4 S HA COMPONENT LOCATION N2410 IC IF 3.5x3.5x0.8 thin QFN 1200-1951...
APPENDIX Components - V4110, V4111, V4200, V4310, V4350, V4360 SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 V4110, V4111 LED White 2,04x1,64x0,8 1222-1832 V4310 LED Red 1000-7571 Package Outline Dimensions Dimensions Note: The tolerances unless mentioned is 0.1mm ,Unit = mm V4350, V4360 LED Blue/Red 2.0X1.05X0.6 1216-9185 Dimensions in mm.
ITP SW. Using this software you can control most parts and functions of all Sony Ericsson mobile phones. It is a Note: There are some differences in the user interface depending on the phone project file loaded.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Equipment Setup Power Supply Channel 2 DCIO/SEPI Cable Connection Setup Note: The Power Supply Channel 1 (VBATT) must allow reverse current. Note: During calibration the accurate voltage from VBATT must be within ±0.015 V. If this is not Note: The maximal cable length between the Power Supply Channel 1 VBATT and the dummy battery fulfilled it will cause a faulty calibration.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 System Requirements GSM Radio Settings Note: Before start using the Troubleshooting Software, the phone must be flashed with ITP SW. Used for Channel and Power Level control of the selected GSM Band. The TX and RX frequency value for selected band and channel will be presented in the TX and RX frequency box.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Fast select channels VCXO Control Set High Channel: The High Channel for selected WCDMA Band will be set by the Troubleshooting SW. Used to fine tune the VCXO to MCLK frequency by calibrating the DAC that sets the VCXO control voltage.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Examples of different FM Radio Test setups in the Troubleshooting Software Audio output: Picture 11 Picture 12 Earphone is the internal Earpiece speaker of the unit. AUX earphone connected to the system connector.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Current Calibration Memory stick test checks the communication with the Memory stick card. The test result (Passed or Failed) will be displayed in the info box. The Current Calibration test is similar to the Current Test for the charging algorithm in the factory Note: A Memory stick card must be inserted and a Memory card reader connected to run this test.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Camera Door Test Vibrator Test ...timeout when reading Keyboard Scan Test Check the following items: Etc. Connection between Power Supply Channel 2 (DCIO) and SEPI A1 cable (Se picture 4, 5 and 6).
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Fixture Setup Instructions SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Troubleshooting Fixture Setup Instruction When the Camera 5 MPixel CMOS Slim and the Place Main Flex Assy, Navigation PBA Assy and the Display into the TRS Fixture Display Holder SIM Flex Assy with the SIM Card Inserted is in...
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APPENDIX SEMC Troubleshooting Manual C903 Connect the Customized FM Radio Cable according to Step 1 and 2, see picture 19. Step 1: Connect the Black Lab Plug to the TRS Fixture GND input. The PINs marked with GND text on the Bottom-...
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