replaced PCB - No signal

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ablivian

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May 11, 2010
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OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Hello,
A few weeks ago, I replaced my screen because my smartphone had fallen. When disconnecting the antenna cable, the coax connection on the PCB was broken. So I ordered a new PCB. However, with the new PCB, I no longer have any coverage. Is it possible that the PCB is not suitable for the European / Belgian network (GSM/Edge/3g/lte). I also noticed that the PCB I received differs a lot from the design that was in my smartphone. The PCB under the smartphone is the defective PCB, the mounted PCB is the PCB is the new PCB. You can find a picture here: https://imgur.com/Wzmq0p0 When my broken screen was still on the smartphone, I had full range and there was nothing wrong with the network. The connections of the cable is also not damaged: https://imgur.com/H4WkFmA Screenshot of no coverage, but SIM card data that is read: https://imgur.com/tkOhXI9 I tested 2 sim cards that I in the Pocophone. Both are from another provider. Neither got a signal. In my other smartphone, both SIM cards were connected to the network and worked as expected. Does somebody know if I ordered the wrong PCB foe Belgium?
 

sotosgolf

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Jan 5, 2016
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Are you certain that the antenna cable is good?
If it's damaged the sim should show up but with no network at all. (Exactly the behavior that you're having)

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The chips' small differences are normal between an aftermarket and an original imo
Hello,
A few weeks ago, I replaced my screen because my smartphone had fallen. When disconnecting the antenna cable, the coax connection on the PCB was broken. So I ordered a new PCB. However, with the new PCB, I no longer have any coverage. Is it possible that the PCB is not suitable for the European / Belgian network (GSM/Edge/3g/lte). I also noticed that the PCB I received differs a lot from the design that was in my smartphone. The PCB under the smartphone is the defective PCB, the mounted PCB is the PCB is the new PCB. You can find a picture here: https://imgur.com/Wzmq0p0 When my broken screen was still on the smartphone, I had full range and there was nothing wrong with the network. The connections of the cable is also not damaged: https://imgur.com/H4WkFmA Screenshot of no coverage, but SIM card data that is read: https://imgur.com/tkOhXI9 I tested 2 sim cards that I in the Pocophone. Both are from another provider. Neither got a signal. In my other smartphone, both SIM cards were connected to the network and worked as expected. Does somebody know if I ordered the wrong PCB foe Belgium?
 

ablivian

Senior Member
May 11, 2010
194
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OnePlus Nord 2 5G
The antenna was damaged a bit, but i also ordereda new one with the damaged one worked.
Because the antenna cable of the pocophone was out of stock, i ordered another one from xiaomi. It was a little bit longer but, still the same issue
 

sotosgolf

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Jan 5, 2016
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The antenna was damaged a bit, but i also ordereda new one with the damaged one worked.
Because the antenna cable of the pocophone was out of stock, i ordered another one from xiaomi. It was a little bit longer but, still the same issue

In the pic it seems like the antenna cable is a bit smashed by the bezel when it was screwed together. You could try with another cable and test for signal before reassembling the phone.
 

ablivian

Senior Member
May 11, 2010
194
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OnePlus Nord 2 5G
I made 2 movies to show that there should be a difference and that the issue is not the antenna cable.
In this movie, I installed the new PCB and there is no networkconnectivity:
HTML:
https://youtu.be/0xNUxfh3CXM
In this movie, I installed the PCB without COAX-connection for the antenna, but just tape. I'm using is now with tape for about 5 days:
HTML:
https://youtu.be/NIRFgzkucUk
Does anyone have an idea, where to fine the correct PCB to use in Belgium (Europe)?
I contacted the company, but they only say they buy it from "Iparts Buy".
Any help would be appreciated.
 

rene.stange

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Jul 27, 2015
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Hey

Here is a link to a trusted shop in Germany (mobiltec24). I can't post a link. I'm a new member.

I have the same problem as you. I am also looking for a solution. I buy a pocophone without mobilenetwork. I can't unlock the bootloader without SIM Card.