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V800 - No signal when closed, full signal when opened |
lug
Joined: Sep 11, 2004
Posts: 23
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I had the same problem, I solved it by replacing the antenna cable (white cable connecting the antenna behind the LCD screen to the phone PCB - where the keypad is). Now the signal strength is exactly the same wether open or closed!! If you search eBay you can find the cable for sale.
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Phoebus
Joined: Nov 18, 2002
Posts: 60
From: Nicosia, Cyprus
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Had the exact same problem with my Z800i.
Took it to my local SE service center (phone was still under warranty).
When I picked it up, the form I signed had some scribblings regarding an antenna (I didn't pay too much attention unfortunately).
They also updated my phone to the latest one.
Phone now works perfectly fine, without any problems. I'm pretty sure it's not a firmware problem. |
korokuken
Joined: Sep 23, 2005
Posts: 1
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its either that the antenna is loose or the antenna snapped... same thing happened to me while i was in Hong Kong, took it to one of those service centres and the guy told me the Antenna was busted... got it fixed in an hour and now it works very well  Its a common problem to a lot of v800 converted to z800
yay my first post!
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pratikgr
Joined: Dec 08, 2005
Posts: 2
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I bought antenna from ebay and replaced. Everything is fine now. It's the antenna which was shortned |
r_supp
Joined: Mar 16, 2005
Posts: 2
From: New Zealand
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Hi, just had my 4 mnth old V800 in to SE under warranty with signal dropping out when closed. Fixed in 2 days and the Repair Description read "Verified fault, reception drops off when flip is closed. Replaced coax cable, cleaned internals, and realigned contacts. Tested to specs all OK." In other words it was a hardware fault to do with the antenna cable. Good luck getting it fixed.
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hjk
Joined: Jun 28, 2006
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Residentevil
Joined: Feb 29, 2004
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From: Raccoon City, USA
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Good, so you are back in business.
Tough times don't last, tough people do!
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hardcastleus
Joined: Jul 13, 2006
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I am having similar problems and bought the phone in HongKong and live in the US. Have had the phone for less than a year. Can somebody suggest what options I have to get it fixed in the US ??
Regards
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Ronin0510
Joined: Jul 10, 2004
Posts: 21
From: USA:Utah
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Yeah is there anyone that could help us US folks out with this problem? I can't find the cable on ebay. I also wouldnt know how to fix it myself either |
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Posted: 2005-09-21 22:09
