Thread: need advice on soldering on my n800!
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2008-09-16 , 05:49
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Originally Posted by xandor View Post
Yes, I think that holding Nokia responsible for this after an expired warranty would be pushing things. So my question still stands: does anybody have any idea what would be required (for me) to repair this? What (value of) chips am I missing?

thanks,

xandor
The bad news is, the pc board looks damaged, so it isn't as easy as replacing those missing discrete components. There are a couple "pads" (some people call them "lands") that appear from your photo to be torn away. The board is a multi layer board (more than 2 layers, meaning there is stuff in the middle that is inaccessible). It might be possible to use a conductive epoxy, but that is not a guarantee. Furthermore, as you know, the type of component (R,C, or L) that is missing and it's value in ohms, nanofarads or microhenries, has to be known.

Maybe you can find an N800 with a cracked screen, which has a good motherboard as a parts donor to fix yours. Check eBay.

Maybe Thoughtfix has an idea what components are missing on your unit and their values.

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The OP has a unit that doesn't appear to have any PCB damage. He just needs to resolder his USB connector back in place. Xandor's unit is far worst off.

Sorry.