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Signal problems K810i, possible broken antenna?


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Posted by langers2k
My k810i got dropped and the circuitry inside all moved. To the point where when the battery was inserted the phone would turn on immediately but then only about half the buttons worked on the phone (so i couldn't even enter the pin).

I then took it apart and back together, everything is now working as it should and there was no visible damage to any of the internals. However, the signal strength now fluctuates wildly and most the time I am lucky to get a signal at all.

For instance at my desk it can be anywhere between 0 and 5 bars in less then a meter square. To me this suggests I may have damaged the antenna so I am looking to replace it.

Which bit is the antenna? Is there anyway I can replace it?

I have narrowed it down to what I think (could be completely wrong) may return my signal. Either replacing the case (it is slightly bent in one corner and has two metal prongs on it that I assume are antenna related? might be bluetooth not signal though) or replacing the top white box (I think its white, and for some reason feels like it would be the antenna).

Can any one confirm that it does sound like the antenna is broken/damaged, perhaps suggest some way to test it and help me find out which bit is the antenna and where to get a replacement from?

Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me restore my k810i to its former glory!

Posted by eddie2020
take to service lol... still gt warranty?

Posted by langers2k
Think I do...

The case is slightly battered in one corner so they may catch on, one way to find out I guess though!


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