Nokia 7610 problem

swiftyme · 27-12-2004, 20:01

Hi all, i just bought a second hand nokia 7610 for £20!! but the problem is, that it had a dunk in my mates coffee before i got it, now it doesnt work, i have a feeling the main board is F***ed.
Any other ideas for what this could be? or where can i get a mainboard cheap? or any other advice?
Thanks.
David

steve007 · 27-12-2004, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftyme

Hi all, i just bought a second hand nokia 7610 for £20!! but the problem is, that it had a dunk in my mates coffee before i got it, now it doesnt work, i have a feeling the main board is F***ed.
Any other ideas for what this could be? or where can i get a mainboard cheap? or any other advice?
Thanks.
David

You will need, T6 torx driver, decent cleaner ( ECSP is good) and a toothbrush. You can spray the cleaner on the board leave for 10-15 seconds and gently scrub with toothbrush. Even better spend £200 on an ultrasonic to clean it properly

swiftyme · 27-12-2004, 20:51

hi, i have tried allsorts, and just around 10 mins ago, managed to get the lights on, so i will try what u just mentioned if i can, and hopefully sort it, what are similar cleaning substances to ECSP?
Thanks.
David

steve007 · 27-12-2004, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftyme

hi, i have tried allsorts, and just around 10 mins ago, managed to get the lights on, so i will try what u just mentioned if i can, and hopefully sort it, what are similar cleaning substances to ECSP?
Thanks.
David

70% white spirit / 30% water

It would help if after cleaning it you had a hot air gun (or girlfriends hairdryer hehe) to totally dry it before powering it up.

Should add, that the more times you try to power up in the current state the less chance of success! Remove the battery now so whatever contamination is on board is not shorting out and possibly damaging components.

swiftyme · 27-12-2004, 21:06

would methelated spirits work?

swiftyme · 27-12-2004, 21:11

ok, looks like the phone is on, though no screen, and again, to clean it, would meths work?
David

steve007 · 27-12-2004, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftyme

ok, looks like the phone is on, though no screen, and again, to clean it, would meths work?
David

Meths is not a good alternative. Not so pure and leaves a deposit on the board. Would recommend wait, buy some white spirit tomorrow.

Clean before powering up.....

swiftyme · 27-12-2004, 21:32

also, how do i use it, cotton wool? soft cloth? and a toothbrush to clean it gently obviously, but i wouldnt want to apply too much white spirit/meths?
David

steve007 · 27-12-2004, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftyme

also, how do i use it, cotton wool? soft cloth? and a toothbrush to clean it gently obviously, but i wouldnt want to apply too much white spirit/meths?
David

Once you have the board out of the phone you can dip the complete board briefly (3 seconds) in it. Then use a toothbrush (dipping toothbrush at intervals when needed) to clean whole board (removing any inspection covers and cleaning within) and then redip to remove any residue. Then get the hairdryer on to dry it completely before power up.

swiftyme · 27-12-2004, 21:42

ok, thankyou for that, will do that whenever i can.. thanks.
lets hope it works! i spoke to myself on this phone and the home phone a few mins ago, i just have no screen
I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks.
David

steve007 · 27-12-2004, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftyme

ok, thankyou for that, will do that whenever i can.. thanks.
lets hope it works! i spoke to myself on this phone and the home phone a few mins ago, i just have no screen
I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks.
David

ah wasnt aware of that. If it aint broke dont fix it.

Check the screen connection.....

No need to dip or use cleaner

swiftyme · 27-12-2004, 21:49

would it be wise to clean the connections?

steve007 · 27-12-2004, 21:53

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Originally Posted by swiftyme

would it be wise to clean the connections?

Yes for sure.

swiftyme · 27-12-2004, 21:54

well i have the hair dryer on it now, sorry if i miss spaces in my text, my space bar isnt right.
David

swiftyme · 27-12-2004, 22:34

right, got the screen to light up, and can see the water in it, is there a chance of this drying? as i dont want to buy a new one if i can help it,
David

steve007 · 27-12-2004, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftyme

right, got the screen to light up, and can see the water in it, is there a chance of this drying? as i dont want to buy a new one if i can help it,
David

Put it in the bottom of a sock and hang it on the radiator. Slow drying is the key.....

swiftyme · 27-12-2004, 22:38

nice one, thanks for all your help mate! much appreciated.
David

swiftyme · 28-12-2004, 13:10

right, got the phone sorted, switched on and it rings fine, but there is still one problem?, the screen lights up,. but displays no picture.. what could the problem be? new screen?
David

steve007 · 28-12-2004, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftyme

right, got the phone sorted, switched on and it rings fine, but there is still one problem?, the screen lights up,. but displays no picture.. what could the problem be? new screen?
David

Almost definitely.

swiftyme · 28-12-2004, 13:32

damn it, where can i get one from as cheap as possible?
thanks.
David

steve007 · 28-12-2004, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftyme

damn it, where can i get one from as cheap as possible?
thanks.
David

There are only original products available to my knowledge at the moment. Hence price is relatively high and in which case I'd take it to an official nokia service centre. You can find your local one by clicking the link below:
ftp://81.139.49.89/apps/nokia/servicepoints.asp.htm

swiftyme · 28-12-2004, 15:44

found one for £30 delivered, is that good?
David

steve007 · 28-12-2004, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftyme

found one for £30 delivered, is that good?
David

7610?! If so, very good - take it!

swiftyme · 28-12-2004, 16:52

yep, 7610, thats good then, on its way now!
hopefully the phone is fine after this, though i have a feeling some of the buttons dont work completely, i noticed this is a seperatd board inside, what is this called and how much roughly would it be if it needs replacing?
Thanks.
David

27-12-2004, 20:01	#1
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	Nokia 7610 problem Hi all, i just bought a second hand nokia 7610 for £20!! but the problem is, that it had a dunk in my mates coffee before i got it, now it doesnt work, i have a feeling the main board is F***ed. Any other ideas for what this could be? or where can i get a mainboard cheap? or any other advice? Thanks. David

27-12-2004, 20:44	#2
steve007 Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hereford Posts: 1,681	Quote: Originally Posted by swiftyme Hi all, i just bought a second hand nokia 7610 for £20!! but the problem is, that it had a dunk in my mates coffee before i got it, now it doesnt work, i have a feeling the main board is F***ed. Any other ideas for what this could be? or where can i get a mainboard cheap? or any other advice? Thanks. David You will need, T6 torx driver, decent cleaner ( ECSP is good) and a toothbrush. You can spray the cleaner on the board leave for 10-15 seconds and gently scrub with toothbrush. Even better spend £200 on an ultrasonic to clean it properly

27-12-2004, 20:51	#3
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	hi, i have tried allsorts, and just around 10 mins ago, managed to get the lights on, so i will try what u just mentioned if i can, and hopefully sort it, what are similar cleaning substances to ECSP? Thanks. David

27-12-2004, 20:58	#4
steve007 Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hereford Posts: 1,681	Quote: Originally Posted by swiftyme hi, i have tried allsorts, and just around 10 mins ago, managed to get the lights on, so i will try what u just mentioned if i can, and hopefully sort it, what are similar cleaning substances to ECSP? Thanks. David 70% white spirit / 30% water It would help if after cleaning it you had a hot air gun (or girlfriends hairdryer hehe) to totally dry it before powering it up. Should add, that the more times you try to power up in the current state the less chance of success! Remove the battery now so whatever contamination is on board is not shorting out and possibly damaging components.

27-12-2004, 21:06	#5
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	would methelated spirits work?

27-12-2004, 21:11	#6
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	ok, looks like the phone is on, though no screen, and again, to clean it, would meths work? David

27-12-2004, 21:31	#7
steve007 Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hereford Posts: 1,681	Quote: Originally Posted by swiftyme ok, looks like the phone is on, though no screen, and again, to clean it, would meths work? David Meths is not a good alternative. Not so pure and leaves a deposit on the board. Would recommend wait, buy some white spirit tomorrow. Clean before powering up.....

27-12-2004, 21:32	#8
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	also, how do i use it, cotton wool? soft cloth? and a toothbrush to clean it gently obviously, but i wouldnt want to apply too much white spirit/meths? David

27-12-2004, 21:41	#9
steve007 Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hereford Posts: 1,681	Quote: Originally Posted by swiftyme also, how do i use it, cotton wool? soft cloth? and a toothbrush to clean it gently obviously, but i wouldnt want to apply too much white spirit/meths? David Once you have the board out of the phone you can dip the complete board briefly (3 seconds) in it. Then use a toothbrush (dipping toothbrush at intervals when needed) to clean whole board (removing any inspection covers and cleaning within) and then redip to remove any residue. Then get the hairdryer on to dry it completely before power up.

27-12-2004, 21:42	#10
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	ok, thankyou for that, will do that whenever i can.. thanks. lets hope it works! i spoke to myself on this phone and the home phone a few mins ago, i just have no screen I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks. David

27-12-2004, 21:47	#11
steve007 Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hereford Posts: 1,681	Quote: Originally Posted by swiftyme ok, thankyou for that, will do that whenever i can.. thanks. lets hope it works! i spoke to myself on this phone and the home phone a few mins ago, i just have no screen I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks. David ah wasnt aware of that. If it aint broke dont fix it. Check the screen connection..... No need to dip or use cleaner

27-12-2004, 21:49	#12
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	would it be wise to clean the connections?

27-12-2004, 21:53	#13
steve007 Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hereford Posts: 1,681	Quote: Originally Posted by swiftyme would it be wise to clean the connections? Yes for sure.

27-12-2004, 21:54	#14
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	well i have the hair dryer on it now, sorry if i miss spaces in my text, my space bar isnt right. David

27-12-2004, 22:34	#15
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	right, got the screen to light up, and can see the water in it, is there a chance of this drying? as i dont want to buy a new one if i can help it, David

27-12-2004, 22:36	#16
steve007 Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hereford Posts: 1,681	Quote: Originally Posted by swiftyme right, got the screen to light up, and can see the water in it, is there a chance of this drying? as i dont want to buy a new one if i can help it, David Put it in the bottom of a sock and hang it on the radiator. Slow drying is the key.....

27-12-2004, 22:38	#17
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	nice one, thanks for all your help mate! much appreciated. David

28-12-2004, 13:10	#18
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	right, got the phone sorted, switched on and it rings fine, but there is still one problem?, the screen lights up,. but displays no picture.. what could the problem be? new screen? David

28-12-2004, 13:20	#19
steve007 Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hereford Posts: 1,681	Quote: Originally Posted by swiftyme right, got the phone sorted, switched on and it rings fine, but there is still one problem?, the screen lights up,. but displays no picture.. what could the problem be? new screen? David Almost definitely.

28-12-2004, 13:32	#20
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	damn it, where can i get one from as cheap as possible? thanks. David

28-12-2004, 14:03	#21
steve007 Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hereford Posts: 1,681	Quote: Originally Posted by swiftyme damn it, where can i get one from as cheap as possible? thanks. David There are only original products available to my knowledge at the moment. Hence price is relatively high and in which case I'd take it to an official nokia service centre. You can find your local one by clicking the link below: ftp://81.139.49.89/apps/nokia/servicepoints.asp.htm

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Nokia 7610 problem

28-12-2004, 15:44	#22
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	found one for £30 delivered, is that good? David

28-12-2004, 16:49	#23
steve007 Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hereford Posts: 1,681	Quote: Originally Posted by swiftyme found one for £30 delivered, is that good? David 7610?! If so, very good - take it!

28-12-2004, 16:52	#24
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	yep, 7610, thats good then, on its way now! hopefully the phone is fine after this, though i have a feeling some of the buttons dont work completely, i noticed this is a seperatd board inside, what is this called and how much roughly would it be if it needs replacing? Thanks. David