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ShaolinMilk 2011-06-15 03:04

Ribbon ripped!!!
 
Hi,

I had my N900 in my pocket along with my credit card. My credit card managed to sneak in between the screen and the base and now the ribbon is broken. I've had this phone for about 6 months now and I am going nuts over this. What can I do? Is there anyway to fix this?

somedude 2011-06-15 03:16

Re: Ribbon ripped!!!
 
buy a new ribbon and replace yourself if you think you can, if not stop by a mobile tech.

ShaolinMilk 2011-06-15 03:23

Re: Ribbon ripped!!!
 
Where can I buy the ribbon?

mrbrt 2011-06-16 21:48

Re: Ribbon ripped!!!
 
You can purchase replacement screens on ebay.

I dont know if you could actually replace the ribbon, the mounting doesnt look very hacker friendly, also finding appropriate connectors is always difficult especially with the smaller pitch solutions.

Can you post pictures of your broken connector?

Hurrian 2011-06-17 09:40

Re: Ribbon ripped!!!
 
http://goput.it/je9.jpg
You'll need a whole new flex assembly. Ooh, the N900's slider mechanism is a ***** to disassemble.

Offtopic but useful tip: If your N900's USB connector starts to loosen, immediately take it to a Nokia service center. They're instructed in the Level 3+4 Service Manual to replace the USB connector part should the connection be wonky.

kingoddball 2011-06-17 11:47

Re: Ribbon ripped!!!
 
This is terrible! :(
This should be a fear for everyone!
I ripped a ribbon on my old (don't judge me!) iPhone... Terrible to fix and even harder to find [for a good price].

F2thaK 2011-06-17 12:17

Re: Ribbon ripped!!!
 
dammmmmmm!

ShaolinMilk 2011-06-25 21:56

Re: Ribbon ripped!!!
 
I've been using a blackberry for the past week or so and it is so garbage! Only good thing about it is bbm...

I'm going to order one on ebay and hopefully it arrives fast. I need my N900 back!

5416u0d 2011-06-25 22:12

Re: Ribbon ripped!!!
 
http://cnn.cn/shop/nokia-n900-slider...le-p-8644.html


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