ok so here's my issue (tilt falling apart)

[sNowMaN432]

a couple weeks ago i cracked my screen. I bought a new one and replaced it myself. All was well until i tried to text with my physical keyboard and discovered that the i,m,n,k, and period keys were all unresponsive, these keys are also all in the same area.

I took apart my phone again and discovered that there is a thin strip that connects the keyboard to the unit. on this strip are 7-8 parallel lines running atop it(not touching). I noticed that the far right line had a break in it with a width much less than a needle head.

I don't know much about board circuitry but i think the lines are made of copper. I've voided my tilt warranty by opening up my phone so i'm here for suggestions. Are there general cell phone repair shops? Should i attempt to solder it myself? or is there no hope?

now concerning software my phone is out of control. When i try to message someone with the rest of my physical keys my phone will randomly insert enters and spaces into my typing which is really annoying and forces me to use a slow virtual keyboard. My phone screen will turn back on when i press the little side button, and when i have a call it will randomly put people on hold.
My phone will alos freeze up some times and an error message will popup with the option to dump some sort of file which i have to to continue. Is this some sort of virus on my phone?

I have the hyperdragon saphire rom with the radio that came with it. Do i just need to reflash? I apologize for the length of this thread all responses are appreciated.

[kaiserII101]

as for the software craziness i'm sure you have tried the system restore(if you havent do it: shut off device, hold down the two 'blank buttons' and holding down the soft-reset button with the stylus at the same time then press the SEND button [green call button]) so since you probably have definitely reflash. My advice for repairing your phone is try to determine if the price for getting it repaired by a general repair shop or if repairing it yourself is better (because they might charge you who knows what ;))
For the sleep issue go to Settings/System/Key Lock and change it too 'Lock all buttons except power button'(mabye you did this). Also it is possible to have a virus on your phone although a system restore or reflash should fix this.

[higherbeing]

"I've voided my tilt warranty by opening up my phone so i'm here for suggestions"


actually... if u look at the phone the "warranty void" sticker is under the battery, not under the LCD. I cracked my LCD before and replaced it, after doing so, my SIM wouldnt register (phone took a heavy hit breaking the screen and sim slot). I figured what the hell and called AT&T and swapped it under warranty... They didnt say anything and I got a brand new Tilt back :D