Can't find replacement led flash.

[Blades]

I am amazed at how little turned up when searching for a replacement led (camera flash) for this phone. Heh, minus less concise searches like HTC g2 flash.

So anyways, it's dead. I'd like to replace it, any idea where I can get the part? Seems like finding the part will be harder than replacing it. Yikes.

[Blades]

Btw.. my flash had been occasionally turning a light bluish-purple color, akin to turning up the color temp prior to this. It then went out like a light bulb.. turn on for a split second... (then obviously off) only to never turn on again. Just a heads up for anyone noticing the same behavior.. your time with led flash is almost up..

Why do I get the feeling that this is a post that I'll see go down seven pages while shit like 'can I has huneycrumb?' flys past?

[mejorguille]

My flash went out a few months ago and I haven't gotten around to ordering a warranty replacement yet. What I find very strange though is that I can turn it on through the camcorder. No other app is able to turn it on, and even then it only lasts for less than 2 minutes.

[Blades]

The camera app may be sending a lower 'power output' (don't know to phrase it) than torch app (even torch on normal mode) you can verify this by comparing modes commanded in your kernel log (dmesg)..

In terminal emu type dmesg | grep flashlight

8 is high power
4 is normal power
0 is off

And aw hell. Why not just launch camera app myself..

Yep.. flashlight mode 1...

I'm betting that vision, glacier, and ace all use the same led flash board.

Nexus one is a no go. I believe we're looking for a L shaped PCB with one flash. Correct me if I am wrong.

[unforgiven512]

I can take a picture of the actual flash if anyone needs to see it. I have a fully disassembled G2 close by...

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[Blades]

I can take a picture of the actual flash if anyone needs to see it. I have a fully disassembled G2 close by...

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Yes please! The higher res, the better. Manufacturer markings or part numbers would be a dream - but that's probably not on there. So connector type and other 'identifiers' will be the best bet. Thanks very much.

Where would you start to look for such a part? Just wondering.

[lainvalenajr]

I am amazed at how little turned up when searching for a replacement led (camera flash) for this phone. Heh, minus less concise searches like HTC g2 flash.

So anyways, it's dead. I'd like to replace it, any idea where I can get the part? Seems like finding the part will be harder than replacing it. Yikes.

If you have warranty... Get it replace.

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[MacaronyMax]

Ive always wanted a multicoulered flash that you could change the colour of :p Strobe effect with it changing colours would be awesome ;)

Have you tried contacting HTC, they might either fix it under warranty, or maybe they could get you in contact with their supplier :)

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[Blades]

I have insurance. I do not want to swap this phone for some refurbished junk... that and revert all the mods like gfree.

Of course. I could switch the led with the functional led from the replacement.

These are that rare, huh? Leds, that is - jk... kinda.