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Old 25-03-2008, 02:21
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Hi

I recently dropped my nokia 6233 down some stairs and now it wont power on as the power button is broken.

The screen is also cracked but if i could get it to turn on i was thinking i could get it to work long enough to get all the contacts from my address book.

Is there any way i could salvage something?
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Old 25-03-2008, 11:45
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If you can connect it to your PC using a data cable, and you have the nokia PC suite, you can back up your phone.
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Old 25-03-2008, 15:22
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If you can connect it to your PC using a data cable, and you have the nokia PC suite, you can back up your phone.
Ive tried that but with no power to the phone nothing seems to be happening.
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Old 25-03-2008, 17:31
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If you've knackered the phone completely you can probably kiss goodbye to your contacts and anything else in it. You could always contact Nokia for advice.
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Old 25-03-2008, 18:07
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Always save your contacts to the SIM!
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Old 25-03-2008, 19:40
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Always save your contacts to the SIM!
Or back up to a memory card or pc regularly.
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Old 25-03-2008, 20:57
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keep a hard copy. i do.
its the only reliable way!
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Old 26-03-2008, 00:43
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I have backed up the phone, but not for a long time i think
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Old 26-03-2008, 01:49
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Well

In a last ditch attempt to salvage my contacts and files I managed to pull the phone apart and turn it on by fiddling under the power button with a screwdriver.

Allthough the screen is whacked I managed to connect the phone with PC suite and recover all my files!

Happy days!

Thanks everyone
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Old 26-03-2008, 07:45
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It is also possible to store your contacts on-line. Nokia offer contacts backup as part of the free My Nokia service. O2's My Bluebook also offers free backup of contacts and messages.
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Old 27-03-2008, 03:02
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Thanks, i'll look into that. Safer bet would be to back my phone up at least monthly!
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Old 27-03-2008, 07:59
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You can also use these services to easily transfer contacts to a new phone.

Smartphone owners can also use a free "mail2web live" account to backup contacts, email and calendar on-line.
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