Dropped handset

Planet · 23-09-2006, 08:59

I'm very very annoyed - I dropped my Motorolla v500 this morning onto floorboards

, and it doesn't work! I've turned it on - all the lights come on, but no screen. I've taken the battery out and put it back in, and turned it on whilst on charge (even though I just fully charged it) - no luck - is it buggred for good? Any way of fixing it?

Just when I really need it too. Although I've been thinking of getting a new phone on contract, I could do without this! Especially as I have important photos stored on it - is there any way of saving them? Bluetooth transfer never worked with it anyway..

Thanks!

ram33 · 23-09-2006, 09:36

maybe just broken screen
does it make startup sound?

Orry Verducci · 23-09-2006, 11:35

Sounds like the screen has gone, you might as well get a new one on contract.

coopermanyorks · 23-09-2006, 13:13

Hi

The screens are failry cheap to buy

http://search.ebay.co.uk/v500-screen_W0QQfromZR40

but I bet they are a booger to fit

Planet · 24-09-2006, 23:24

It doesn't make any sounds, the buttons light up, and that's it.

I've calmed down a bit now! But still very annoyed about it, and worried about my important photos.

But I am going to get a contract phone tomorrow (ASAP) - probably a Nokia, but not sure which network? Prob. go to Carphone Warehouse.

Planet · 25-09-2006, 11:51

I've just found this: http://www.gizmo-direct.com/cms/prod...repairs2.shtml

Any good?

midlands_lad · 25-09-2006, 23:01

Hi Planet,

If you're currently on a contract, your service provider may be able to have the phone sent away for repair. If you're on Pay As You Talk you'll need to purchase a new handset.

Your images and ringtones will be lost unless you're able to connect the phone to your PC to transfer the files.

Have you tried ringing the phone whilst the phone is switched on, you may still be able to receive calls as it may just be the screen that's damaged.

You may also be able to make a claim through your home contents insurance if available.

I hope this helps.

Planet · 26-09-2006, 18:50

Thanks for the replies - but amazingly, my phone started working again! I kept trying to turn it on during the weekend and nothing except the buttons lighting up, but I started it yesterday, and it came on, no problems! Weird eh?

23-09-2006, 08:59	#1
Planet Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,878	Dropped handset I'm very very annoyed - I dropped my Motorolla v500 this morning onto floorboards , and it doesn't work! I've turned it on - all the lights come on, but no screen. I've taken the battery out and put it back in, and turned it on whilst on charge (even though I just fully charged it) - no luck - is it buggred for good? Any way of fixing it? Just when I really need it too. Although I've been thinking of getting a new phone on contract, I could do without this! Especially as I have important photos stored on it - is there any way of saving them? Bluetooth transfer never worked with it anyway.. Thanks!

23-09-2006, 09:36	#2
ram33 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 577	maybe just broken screen does it make startup sound?

23-09-2006, 11:35	#3
Orry Verducci Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire Posts: 2,774	Sounds like the screen has gone, you might as well get a new one on contract.

23-09-2006, 13:13	#4
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Hi The screens are failry cheap to buy http://search.ebay.co.uk/v500-screen_W0QQfromZR40 but I bet they are a booger to fit

24-09-2006, 23:24	#5
Planet Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,878	It doesn't make any sounds, the buttons light up, and that's it. I've calmed down a bit now! But still very annoyed about it, and worried about my important photos. But I am going to get a contract phone tomorrow (ASAP) - probably a Nokia, but not sure which network? Prob. go to Carphone Warehouse.

25-09-2006, 11:51	#6
Planet Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,878	I've just found this: http://www.gizmo-direct.com/cms/prod...repairs2.shtml Any good?

25-09-2006, 23:01	#7
midlands_lad Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 98	Hi Planet, If you're currently on a contract, your service provider may be able to have the phone sent away for repair. If you're on Pay As You Talk you'll need to purchase a new handset. Your images and ringtones will be lost unless you're able to connect the phone to your PC to transfer the files. Have you tried ringing the phone whilst the phone is switched on, you may still be able to receive calls as it may just be the screen that's damaged. You may also be able to make a claim through your home contents insurance if available. I hope this helps.

26-09-2006, 18:50	#8
Planet Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,878	Thanks for the replies - but amazingly, my phone started working again! I kept trying to turn it on during the weekend and nothing except the buttons lighting up, but I started it yesterday, and it came on, no problems! Weird eh?

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