What a STRANGE problem with my buttons and LEDs! Ideas?

[Michael_514]

Hi guys!

Long time no post!

I hope you can help point me in the right direction.

Two things started happening with my 8525 TyTN, rendering it unusable. I do have a backup one, so it's no panic. But I would LOVE to try to repair this.


Here's what happens!

1 - The two LEDs in front don't work! No green; no blue; no amber. (HOWEVER, When I first replaced the battery after a hard reset, I did see is glow red for a second!)

2 - None of the buttons on the front work! None. Start/End, the D-pad, mail, internet explorer. All dead!


Interestingly enough... the LCD screen is perfect, as is the touch screen.
The unit also works perfectly fine.

I did a Hard Reset.

I am using WM6.0.


I am wondering... PERHAPS there is some kind of ZIF cable that goes from the body to the top panel? MAYBE that came loose?

If you have seen inside your TyTN, is there one cable/ribbon for lights/buttons?
If so, that would explain it!

If there are two cables/ribbons.... one for lights, one for buttons, then the odds of them BOTH falling out are near impossible!

I would LOVE to hear any ideas or thoughts!!!

Thanks as always!!!!!

Mike

[feedrail]

Your problem is with the d-pad pcb board, replace that and you should be fine. Mine did the same thing, I replaced the ribbon cable because it had a tear but it was not the problem. It will sooner or later cause the white screen of death.
Good Luck

[Michael_514]

Excellent!
Thanks for the info!

I sure hope Rogers (here in Canada) doesn't give me a hard time because I flashed the phone from WM5 to WM6.

I THINK they may disallow the warranty... But I guess we'll see. How they can expect us to use WM5 for 2 years, I'll never know....

I'll keep you posted!

Thank you!

M