Now I have tried looking up this problem, though not many results as I'm not really sure what I would exactly describe the happening of my screen besides grey. So forgive me if there has been questions like this already answered.
"Right now my Xperia Play screen is messed up screen. It started today when sliding the gamepad would freeze the system. Now, the screen is making this grey screen (pictures below) and freezes. Sliding out the gamepad and sliding it in seems to unfreeze it for a few seconds sometimes. Though, mostly, there's this. Is there any way I can maybe completely wipe my phone and reinstall Android? I have already flashed it once. Or is this a hardware issue and will I have to go to AT&T to see if I'm able to get a replacement phone?"
Like I said, I've already flashed it once. Did a Factory Reset before hand, though I didn't expect it'd do much. So any other solutions?
Maybe you should head to Sony Centre or AT&T to ask whether what's wrong with it. A reminder, unroot your device and get back to stock if you have custom rom and rooted your Play.
i think when you slid the gamepad it removed the cable connected to the screen. what was it called can't remember
I'm getting this a lot. I think there is a ribbon cable loose somewhere. I'll look into taking it apart sometime.
Same problem as my phone. The slider flex cable is the problem according to 4 old threads I found. If you're still under warranty, send it in. Otherwise, you can buy a new cable on Ebay like I'm doing, for 11 bucks and install it yourself.
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captain67 said:
Same problem as my phone. The slider flex cable is the problem according to 4 old threads I found. If you're still under warranty, send it in. Otherwise, you can buy a new cable on Ebay like I'm doing, for 11 bucks and install it yourself.
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were you able to fix it by changing the flex cable? i did change the flex cable but still same problem.
i don't think that the problem is the flex cable.. any idea guys?
zero801 said:
were you able to fix it by changing the flex cable? i did change the flex cable but still same problem.
i don't think that the problem is the flex cable.. any idea guys?
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The problem is the flex cable, as I have the same problem.
You can find a replacement cable here.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slider-Slid...059?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ccc0f2003
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Hey There,
I am attempting to try and fix my phone because it has multiple problems associated with it such as a nonfunctional power button, a faulty in-call speaker, and blind spots within the digitizer that are unresponsive.
My guess is that the prior owner dropped the phone and some damage was sustained to the flex cable/pcb which runs to all of these things causing the phone to have some broken connections here and there.
I plan to use a teardown/repair guide to use this, BUT!
Does anyone know what else might be the problem, and where can I find a replace flex cable/pcb and how much do they usually go for?
I live in Canada...
Appreciate it.
You can get them off ebay for ~50 USD. ebay item number 260744426322. It's from China and will take forever but that's about it. Sounds like a flex cable though, hopefully it doesn't need a new digitizer too.
Hey Boys n Girls!
I made a mistake and bought off eBay a phone with a "not working LCD":
" This is a used HTC Desire Z smartphone. The item was dropped on water and immediately pulled out. The LCD screen doesn't work anymore as some cable inside is cracked. Everything works fine, touchscreen, menu and the device boots fine, you can hear the sound etc but no image. Anyone can fix this if you have an LCD spare for HTC Desire Z and the phone can be used and works fine, just the LCD needs replacing. Comes with original box, manuals and battery but no charger or data cable. I want to sell this fast so Happy Bidding!"
, also ordered already from two different seller LCD replacement screens neither of them worked. Backlight works on both but nothing else. Im quite puzzled what to do next...
Anyone got any idea?
Please let me know! THanks in advance!
Sounds like some cable is not working, rather than the two screens you've purchased! There is a guide somewhere here for all of that stuff. Best of luck mate!
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Sounds like some cable is not working, rather than the two screens you've purchased! There is a guide somewhere here for all of that stuff. Best of luck mate!
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If you could kindly link that guide, it would be very much appreciated! Thanks!
try searching for ribbon cable. You should prob just take it to a cell phone store. Phone geeks in San Marcos did my repair for 70. I was texting gf while playing golf in pouring rain.
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Here is the link to the teardown guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863919
The flex ribbon cables are not that expensive. If you were comfortable replacing the screen, I would say you have the ability to replace the flex ribbon cable without a problem.
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If you were comfortable replacing the screen, I would say you have the ability to replace the flex ribbon cable without a problem.
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Im going to order it tonight and give an update as soon as I got the flex ribbon cable.... I assembled and disassembled so many times already soon will be able to do it blindfolded
Also while you have it apart clean the logic board with denatured or pure alcohol and a soft bristled brush. Let it dry completely! That way it won't corrode further from the water damage!
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Also while you have it apart clean the logic board with denatured or pure alcohol and a soft bristled brush. Let it dry completely! That way it won't corrode further from the water damage!
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I will do that since it will probably take like 2 weeks to ship the flex ribbon from China Thanks Man!
modzsi said:
I will do that since it will probably take like 2 weeks to ship the flex ribbon from China Thanks Man!
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No prob cheap insurance plus it could even since a current or future problem I do this work for people can you tell lol. Denatured is best otherwise I think 97 is as pure as you'll find. Most stores carry the latter.
Ps be gentle no need to go medieval on it
Replacing the Flex Ribbon Cable solved my problems.... Cheers Everyone!
Recently, I disassembled my Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at. I was replacing the housing and digitizer. All went smoothly until I missed an important step. There was a black tab that holds down the flex cable that connects to the digitizer. I forgot that step and my flex cable ripped.I have ordered another as a replacement. I understand that this will cause the digitizer to not work, but I have more issues, and I want to know if they are due to the missing cable.(the ripped flex cable.) I assembled the phone and the screen functions normally. As to be expected, I can't interact with the screen. However, Now my search button and settings buttons aren't functioning. My home and back buttons are working although. Also, My phone will not charge anymore. Is this due to the missing flex cable? I hope I didn't accidentally screw anything up. I was really careful, so I don't know why they won't function. I really hope that these issues are due to the missing cable. :silly:
Sorry, I am not allowed to post links.It has the camera and earpiece on it and is attached to the slider. :"(
How. Could u miss a step itsm really easy to take apart and put together its the flex cable garunteed
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Tutorials
Most of the tutorials seem to be only of disassembly. Little to none are of reassembly. I wrote down a list and reversed the order, but as it got closer to assembly, I started to assemble it myself. Big mistake. I assumed the black tab was only there to hide the chips.
Charge Recognition
It actually can charge, but only when the phone is powered of. This must be due to the missing components. Maybe because some parts of the phone aren't connected, the phone will not recognize the charger when powered on. What a relief...:angel:
Just watch dissassembly in reverse
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I got the replacement part. I even replaced the slider. I transferred the button cable to the new slider along with the main flex cable and the camera/earpiece flex cable. I am confused. I am inserting the flex cable into the digitizer slot, but it isn't working. I assumed there was a lock mechanism of some sort, but still no luck. I am not sure why it isn't going all the way in. Reversing the steps just isn't working. Placing the flex cable in is way harder than taking it out. Is there a certain way to place this cable in. What I am in need of is a picture of how a functioning digitizer's attachments look. Are you supposed to be able to see the golden tip of the flex cable?(Again, I am speaking of the flex cable with the black tab covering it. It is very small.)
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Lock.
There were locks for just aboul all the ZIF Connectors. Sony Ericsson's manual is the best!:good:
I tried again using the locks on the slots but it still wont work. Even with the manual, no luck... Now, it is charging normally, even while on. This indicates that something has changed. I wonder why the digitizer isn't working though. Maybe I should see what happens If I revert back to my old digitizer...
So my xperia play had this fuzzy screen problem, after I bought the flex cable and replacing it I powered up the phone and seems it was working. Although the touch screen went completely unresponsive(buttons and gamepad work though). So what could possibly went wrong?
EDIT:Touch screen was working with the other flex cable.
Well this might seem like common sense but...maybe the new flex cable is also bad? I dunno :|. Did you try reusing the old cable to see if the touch screen worked again?
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Well this might seem like common sense but...maybe the new flex cable is also bad? I dunno :|. Did you try reusing the old cable to see if the touch screen worked again?
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I might try putting the old one (with the fuzzy screen) again and hear if it does the unlock sound.
Will update with my findings.
i think youre moved tochscreen cable from it's place.
... if you don't do something stupid like I did. If you pay attention, research, watch videos, etc, you won't do what I did. I found a charging port on amazon that came with the tools needed to get the job done for about $15. I opened the case and all went well up to the point that I needed to disconnect the old piece. I followed all directions up to disconnecting the wide connection. There are 2. One right next to the port and the other at the opposite end of the ribbon cable. Not paying a bit of attention to what I was doing, instead of popping up the little latch that holds the cable down, I pried up the ribbon cable. Thus breaking off the connector that is soldered to the board. Now, I have a tablet that works until the battery dies.
Moral to the story, pay attention. Replacing the port is easy. Just pay attention.
Now, does anyone know if the connector can be replaced? Can I get a new board? Or am I out $400+?!
Follow-up question. I am looking around and it looks like I can get a replacement motherboard. Before I spend the money on a new motherboard (and hopefully not break this one), how will it function? I am rooted. Will I be starting from scratch with a stock tablet? No OS at all? Just fine and still rooted?
Thanks.
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Follow-up question. I am looking around and it looks like I can get a replacement motherboard. Before I spend the money on a new motherboard (and hopefully not break this one), how will it function? I am rooted. Will I be starting from scratch with a stock tablet? No OS at all? Just fine and still rooted?
Thanks.
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Did you ever find a solution? I just did the same thing. I was trying to be careful - but that top piece just broke right off of the connector to the motherboard. Am I screwed?!
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Did you ever find a solution? I just did the same thing. I was trying to be careful - but that top piece just broke right off of the connector to the motherboard. Am I screwed?!
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What piece broke off? You might be in luck cause i have 3 tab s's taken apart right now and can probably send you the part you need. Can you pm a picture of the part you broke? The charging port is connected to a cable and i just had it apart. What did you break on it?
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What piece broke off? You might be in luck cause i have 3 tab s's taken apart right now and can probably send you the part you need. Can you pm a picture of the part you broke? The charging port is connected to a cable and i just had it apart. What did you break on it?
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Wow - that would be awesome. Truth be told, I'm doubting this is something I'll be able to do myself, but I'm about to have a dead/useless tablet, and nothing to lose. So I'm willing to try!
Thanks!
Here are the broken pieces. In case anyone is thinking about doing this - they're very fragile!
Again, not sure about my ability to take the piece off of the motherboard, and/or attach a replacement.
Anyone ever try it before? I'm hoping I wouldn't have to take the motherboard out and/or solder anything!
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Here are the broken pieces. In case anyone is thinking about doing this - they're very fragile!
Again, not sure about my ability to take the piece off of the motherboard, and/or attach a replacement.
Anyone ever try it before? I'm hoping I wouldn't have to take the motherboard out and/or solder anything!
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Unfortunately the motherboard i have is broke and it doesnt start up. I thought it was the charging port so i cant help you out. You can buy a new board for 99 dollars though or just buy a used broke one off ebay and switch the board out. It is very easy to do and there are videos on you tube. People have used ones for cheap with broke lcds or screen burn. Buy one of those and switch out the top board cause that is all you need. I have all the other parts but my main board has something wrong with it. If you do that just make sure you get the same model number cause i just bought a verizon one and the motherboard wont work with my att one. I have 2 att ones that i was able to swap out.
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Here are the broken pieces. In case anyone is thinking about doing this - they're very fragile!
Again, not sure about my ability to take the piece off of the motherboard, and/or attach a replacement.
Anyone ever try it before? I'm hoping I wouldn't have to take the motherboard out and/or solder anything!
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You know i might have got my 1 tablet working and if it is i can send you the board. I will let you know tomorrow.
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You know i might have got my 1 tablet working and if it is i can send you the board. I will let you know tomorrow.
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Awesome - thanks!