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completely dead K800 |
Alex86
Joined: Jun 03, 2007
Posts: 22
From: Bucharest , Romania
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a friend of mine has a dead k800,it won't turn on...xs++ ,se tool,wotan client cannot see the phone ; tried with the battery charged same thing ,what can it be?
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aremaboy
Joined: Nov 27, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Malang, Indonesia
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Hardware problem. Only SESC can fix it. |
dp32185
Joined: Oct 26, 2007
Posts: 4
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Sorry to bump this thread from the dead, but I figured it's better to bump it than to start a whole new thread.
During a road trip, I turned my phone off to charge it. After fully charging it with a car charger, I turned the phone on only to discover what I now know as the White Screen of Death.
While the phone made its efforts to startup, the switch-over between the white and black screen continued. I was annoyed by this so I popped the battery out. Put it back in and the WSoD is still there. I repeated this step numerous times before it actually shut down on it. The only sign of its life was the red infrared light.
After searching around this forum and the net to find a solution to the problem, I gave up and sent the phone in for a 'grey-market' or 'out of warranty' claim. I was given a RMA number and along with a $100 inspection and repair fee + shipping one way, SE of USA was able to resolve the issue by upgrading the software. I was without the phone for 4 weeks. I paid $350 10 months ago and with the additional $120 (including shipping), my k800i is now a $470 USD phone. Yay. I usually upgrade phones annually, but I guess I'll keep this one a year longer...if it lasts.
The phone has been good so far (3 weeks since the repair) and I hope it to last. If anybody finds a way to prevent the WSoD, please advise!
[ This Message was edited by: dp32185 on 2007-10-26 21:37 ] |
RevoWution
Joined: May 26, 2007
Posts: 231
From: New Zealand
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What's your EROM and CID?
I've heard that older EROMs are prone to the WSoD. Mine's a R3A022, and I haven't had that problem yet *TOUCH WOOD!*, and I've been turning it off and on heaps recently, cuz I've been diving deep into my K800i's file system lol.
Sony Ericsson K800i (Concrete Silver) w/ R8BA024 Taiwan Casino Royale firmware, 2GB M2 memory card w/ various mods. My Wordpress Blog |
dp32185
Joined: Oct 26, 2007
Posts: 4
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On 2007-10-26 22:25:52, dp32185 wrote:
Sorry to bump this thread from the dead, but I figured it's better to bump it than to start a whole new thread.
During a road trip, I turned my phone off to charge it. After fully charging it with a car charger, I turned the phone on only to discover what I now know as the White Screen of Death.
While the phone made its efforts to startup, the switch-over between the white and black screen continued. I was annoyed by this so I popped the battery out. Put it back in and the WSoD is still there. I repeated this step numerous times before it actually shut down on it. The only sign of its life was the red infrared light.
After searching around this forum and the net to find a solution to the problem, I gave up and sent the phone in for a 'grey-market' or 'out of warranty' claim. I was given a RMA number and along with a $100 inspection and repair fee + shipping one way, SE of USA was able to resolve the issue by upgrading the software. I was without the phone for 4 weeks. I paid $350 10 months ago and with the additional $120 (including shipping), my k800i is now a $470 USD phone. Yay. I usually upgrade phones annually, but I guess I'll keep this one a year longer...if it lasts.
The phone has been good so far (3 weeks since the repair) and I hope it to last. If anybody finds a way to prevent the WSoD, please advise!
[ This Message was edited by: dp32185 on 2007-10-26 21:37 ]
Well what do you know! I was hoping to never visit this thread again, but I'm disappointed to say it came so soon. At least it's not completely dead this time. I bought a credit on wotanserver.com as few have advised to do. However, wotanserver is constantly 'waiting.......' for my phone to connect. I've tried 'C' and holding '2,5' prior to plugging in the USB cord. Nothing. My computer says they spotted a new USB connection and wants me to go through the wizard to install its drivers so I'm assuming that there is connection between my phone and the computer. Making a visit to the apple store today... :sigh: |
Damo111176
Joined: Mar 15, 2008
Posts: 1
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Some urgent help needed, I have trawled forums and got wotan and Phone XS-V2 etc but eith ermy phone is not supported or it screams brown at me, the phone won't switch on at all but the PC knows its connected, so the apps and I have the flashing red infrared light too...can anyone help me in what to do next.
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tranced
Joined: Jan 19, 2006
Posts: > 500
From: Santo Domingo, wonDeRland
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read this thread and you'll find your answer
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