I didn't find one cheaper than a device with broken screen. Actually, I couldn't find one that I would be sure that matches the sgh-t699.
I didn't find one cheaper than a device with broken screen. Actually, I couldn't find one that I would be sure that matches the sgh-t699.
Sorry to go a bit off topic, did you import a new device? I bought a used one and the flex cable was dead in 9 months (but must say 9 months of intensive usage, like opened/closed 100 times a day ). And if you look at the android phone news around, there's no decent qwerty phone to be released (or no qwerty android at all) so my advice is, get a new device when it's still time and they are available.
Sorry to go a bit off topic, did you import a new device? I bought a used one and the flex cable was dead in 9 months (but must say 9 months of intensive usage, like opened/closed 100 times a day ). And if you look at the android phone news around, there's no decent qwerty phone to be released (or no qwerty android at all) so my advice is, get a new device when it's still time and they are available.
My was around $160 plus intl shipping and import charges, that's about 160 eur total price. Should arrive any day now after looong 2 weeks of waiting.
Guys, isn't it Main Flex Cable which we were/are searching for?
http://au.alibaba.com/product-image/431746884-Mobile-Phone-Flex-Cable-for-Samsung.html I think it is! If you confirm that, I will try to contact the seller. The title is misleading a bit: T699, but Samsung Gravity. The photo is probably correct, because Gravity's Flex is different (you can easily find it in Google).
Anybody tried this guy? He wont send me a picture but after an hour on hold with Samsung, the part number matches what they say it should be. Cant post urls he is at celldr.com with this part GH59-12256A. A little shady he wont post a picture of it though.
I tried to order it, but this part is out of stock at the moment.
He has it back in stock and the picture matches the part I just orded it we'll see how it goes.
Well.... it was the right one... made by Samsung, not a clone re manufacture.. and worked great.
My ribbon damage was not seen until I disassembled it. If the screen goes blank when opening/closing the phone, it's a hardware issue for sure. I would recommend replacing the ribbon with the one from cortinas link from ebay ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Mobile-Ga...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4d25a8cf18 ). 100% working and you can see the guide, it was not hard at all, no need of special tools either.I opened it up yesterday to have a look and there was no obvious signs that it was hardware damage but after booting in safe mode and as it happens when the phone is turning on I can only think there is a some ribbon damage. How much more sturdy did the new one seem not sure if its worth spending ~£30 or just saving for a new phone.
{sorry I forgot my old account login and just made this account, so I couldn't quote the image in my post (outside link). Should be the 6th photo of the cable taped down to the back of the display circled in red}
Take up the vynil and gently remove the flex cable from the board
I'm not happy with my phone's GPS, the reception quality is really poor.
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So I've disassembled my Relay and found those contacts after experimenting without any antenna attached.
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I've gently bent the PCB contacts toward the rear panel to make sure they will touch the antenna pads with pressure. The GPS works much better now. In case if it'll not last long, there is a possibility to solder them with tiny copper wires.