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[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Hi Everyone,

I was a little bored of waiting for root on my mobile.

So I decided to flush my warranty and rip that ***** apart :D

Screws where taken out very fast.

But the hole thing was additionally clipped all around.

I started from top, where a credit card had enough space to get between the housing parts.

Then I moved once around an the back was taken off...

To disassemble the remaining parts was piece of cake.

I didn't manage to split the Frontwindow and Display, so I left it.

At least also to not get any dust underneath. :eek:

While it was open, I decided to de-solder the white keypad lightning and resoldered it with amber coloured LEDs, to match the phone even more with my cars interior light. :cool:

Kind regards,

McK

P.S.: The pictures were taken at full 8mpix. If anyone can provide some webspace, I'd send 'em to him. But I dislike to use freehosters, so pls don't point me at 'em. :rolleyes:

Just a note to all Bloggers and Newsservices out there:

With this lines I set the pictures under Copyleft.

So feel free to use them, as long as you mention this thread.

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Edith says: Just updated with larger shots :cool:

More shots on 2nd page :D .

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Edith yells again: UltraNEO* has made some cool close up shots and posted them here on page 10:

X10 with back removed

Camera Module (Lens)

Camera Module (Rear)

Camera Module (detached with part/model number - perhaps)

Display Module (disassembled with LED backlights showing)

Touchscreen Module (with padding)

Touchscreen Module (without padding)<br>

Status indicator & ambient light sensor

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Edith was around and says:

User ****nap finished the first "Startrooper" Phone.

Here are the Pics:

Finished Phone:

Disassembled touch module:

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Edith beeps:

biktor_gl ripped the sticker, that is placed in the back of X10 to show us some pinouts:
[XPERIA X10 General] BTTNext:
HAHAHA that's really funny what a great reason to do that. Looks sick too :D
[XPERIA X10 General] Davindy:
I'd be interested to know if you can confirm the hardware used for the touch screen, and whether it will or will not support multitouch???
[XPERIA X10 General] dorifuto.boi:
lol ur gonna get killed by the people here if you don't tell them the screen's model number
[XPERIA X10 General] Flamso:
Hahaha! Totally! :D

And I love what you did with the front LEDs! :D

Edit: I totally LOVE the QR-code in you signature, McKebapp!
[XPERIA X10 General] bimmerboii:
Thats one awesome mod!
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Ok, I see I'll be burnt at the stake, if I don't disassemble the screen a little further. :rolleyes:

I will take a closer look this night. ;)

Little OT:

@Flamso: You also may like my tattoo, I wear at the neck. It is only visible in blacklight. ;)

@bimmerboii: According to your Nick, I'm sure, you'll agree, that amber looks more common in my car than white. :D
[XPERIA X10 General] Flamso:
Please do that, it'd be awesome to know!

Oooh! Sweet! I would love to get me one of those! :D
[XPERIA X10 General] Astral07:
woho, nice tattoo man, didn't know that could be done! sweet

ps. get that screen model no! :)
[XPERIA X10 General] yetep:
Nice Tat.

But you've got dandruff.

hehe, kidding.

Screen model dude, thankyou!
[XPERIA X10 General] Tjotte:
I just wanna take my hat off and applaud McKebapp for finding the guts and put the screwdriver to his device! Amazing man :) thank you for sharing with the community!
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Got it --> No Screen / Model or Part Number and folks will hunt me down with pitchforks and torchlights :D

I'll go for it after work.

Lets say around 08:00PM GMT+2 and I post what I have discovered so far.

Is there anything else you guys like to know?

At the moment I brood over to swap that micro usb jack with an mini usb one.

I own about 20 mini usb cables and only one damn micro usb :rolleyes:

I'll try gain my kitchen illumination to take better pics.

Does anyone have some Webspace or an freehoster account for full-res pics?
[XPERIA X10 General] Alleniv:
Hi! Just an info: are you able to see the display type? For example is there any information about the producer and the model? :)

EDIT: sorry, I did not read your last post :P
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
You did not even read the whole thread, did you? :rolleyes:
[XPERIA X10 General] wertzius:
u can upload an imageshack in full resolution!
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
First Post....

A xda member already pmmed me, so that I can upload this eve at full resolution.
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
So, here we go.

I've been a little earlier at home. :cool:

First of all: I hate all of you, for making my "innerdisplaylayer" dusty :mad:

*justkidding

Sooo....

No Numbers except:

1226-3271.3

and

FQN0B1155391

Google didn't show anything up. :confused:

Here're the mugshots (and yes, I know, I have to cut my Nails :rolleyes: ):

Whole Displaymodule and Frontcover as one Part

Both Flatcables were glued... ouch....

Ripped Display - Frontview:

And Backview:

This is the Touchmodule within the Frontcover:

Special thanks to OwLOwLOwL who provided some Webspace to me.

I'll leave my Phone open for about 2 Hours.

So, if you want to know any other things, I'll look them up and take some photos. ;)
[XPERIA X10 General] Astral07:
great pics, thaks for doing this!

now all we need is someone who knows what the numbers mean :)
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
I've just updated the pics on first Page.

Oooou.. Lousy Photographers Skills after a few bottles of beer :rolleyes:

Just a note to all Bloggers and Newsservices out there:

With this lines I set them under Copyleft.

So feel free to use them, as long as you mention this thread.
[XPERIA X10 General] Tulips:
Hmm why do you tink FQN0B1155391 is the number?

You have F7N0A1177214 on the other side.

Anyway i don't any of them is the right numbers :confused:

I think the model number is is "under/behind" the shiny thing.

Sorry my bad eng.

btw sweet fingers :p
[XPERIA X10 General] drobec208:
http://www.gns-gmbh.com/shop/xtc/product_info.php?info=p145_GNS-TrafficBoxPlus-FM9BT-C.html ? but I think we are little out of topic :)
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Not more then other persons on other threads, too ;)

60€s is a little much for a little testing.

Maybe dealextreme also has something. I'll take a look around later on.
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
O.k., I was able to activate TMC in Sygic via the .ini files.

But to use it, you have to set a COM port to the TMC device.

Afaik the Bluetooth modules work via internal serial com connection.

So it should work, if we know which port to set.

Usually it is COM2, but I'm sure it will be written down in the manual of a TMC BT device.

I'm very close to order one and will 100% do if I find one around 30 bucks... :D
[XPERIA X10 General] mezo9090:
hey McKebapp,

pretty nice guide you have here..

simply my problem is that the LCD is broken, so do i have to do all this steps to get to it as mentioned or is there another way ?

i read through the posts about doing steps 13, 16 only..

i don't know if i got it right..:confused:

i hope you explain it more to me ( count me dump ) :p but i don't fix hardware as much as you do :D

what i am trying to do here is to figure out is it easy enough for me to change it, or i go to the support center - THE THIEVES - and get it done, i don't trust them anyway..

getting the whole view of what i am goin to see and do inside that phone completely is what i am trying to do - before i rip my warranty - also, i posted some pictures about my problem here if you want to have a look too :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7493866&postcount=9

i reposted here cause this thread looks like the mother of all hardware :cool:

hope to get more info , thank in advance,
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
I'm under heavy load on work, but I'll help you this eve.

will be back later ;)
[XPERIA X10 General] mezo9090:
No rush, take your time

I appreciate your work. :)

sent from my x10i that is banging for a 2.1 upgrade. ...
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Yeah, 16hrs and counting :-(

As far as I read via Tapatalk, your LCD is broken but the touch module is still fine?

Then you have to go through all the steps except the heavy glued stuff.

The touch module can remain inside the front housing.

It's not that hard, even for a not trained person.

The most important thing is the tools you use.

Please read through all steps and ask whatever is unclear.

On the weekend I can assist you in this thread, if you need any help.

Kind regards,

McK
[XPERIA X10 General] kill3rmus:
I've successfully disassemble my white Sony Ericsson Xperia x10i with this guide. THANK YOU!!! for the info on the tricky part. The one thing that is the hardest is the last part of taking apart the touch screen. If you're not careful you will chip off the paint (white/black) under the touch screen. I scratched some paint on the upper right hand corner.

Again thank you for the guide. I replaced my entire housing on this phone.
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
I'm happy it helped.

Can you please show us a photo of the scratch where the white paint came off?
[XPERIA X10 General] fast rock:
Hi McKebapp,

I want to ask you a question about the disassembling of the X10 ..

The back button on my phone feels a little loose, and when I click it it sounds different than the other two buttons, it works with no problem but it doesn't feel right ..

Is there any way to fix it if I disassembled the phone? I'm willing to do it, but I don't want to waste my time and my warranty if there is no way to fix it or make it more tight and firm ..

What is your advise?

Thanks .. :)
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Hi fast rock,

I'm happy to see, that you posted, even after I was a little rude while PM'ming.. :D

Most people don't have enough balls to do that. :-D

Well, after I disassembled my phone about ten times, my buttons also began going a little loose.

I realized that the buttons are mounted on a plate, that isn't fixed to the phone.

Unfortunately that plate also is moving deeper into the housing while pressing the buttons.

And second unfortune: I don't have a picture form that area.

My solution was to put a small roll of adhesive tape / scotch tape / TESA Film (whatever you call the clear duct tape in your area) behind the buttons holder.

I simply made a small roll by wrapping the tape around the head of a sub miniature screwdriver (that ones that watch / glasses makers make use of) and placed it on the back of button holder.

That way it gained some thickness and won't be pushed back that easily.

Hope this was understandable, if not, feel free to post over here...

Kind regards from Switzerland,

McK
[XPERIA X10 General] roaringhere:
In the picture I saw, it clearly printed that it's "Made in China". On my X10, I can't find that print anywhere. I wonder where my X10 is made, cannot find any reference in the printed sticker...

Nice going by the way. You've a steady hands...
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Yo drobec208, are you still around?

I've just ordered 1x FM9BT-C for 60€ all in.

Couldn't stand waiting anymore :rolleyes: .

I'll update you asap :cool:
[XPERIA X10 General] drobec208:
I curious, hope it will work. (TMC it's not running in my country but I hope it will next year or so)
[XPERIA X10 General] saketh321:
Hi i recently got my screen changed on my X10. When the screen was changed i had 2 dust particles, 1 on the top right and 1 in the bottom left. Now after a few days i see more accumulating in the center. Could it be that dust is entering my screen now or could it have entered when it was taken apart and is showing up now?

Also if i decide to clean it out now, do i have to take apart the screen as well risking to break it?
[XPERIA X10 General] NiJunge:
The most unlucky X10 in the world

First of all thanks for the guide, I used it to replace the LCD (phone in back pocket (later considered a bad move) while falling down of stares, no broken bones but broken LCD ) well that whent fine with the guide,

Now droped it on stone, wasent even drunk just stressed by 4 month old baby girl, and now the corner is smashed front might be usable, and the touch is still working but it looks like s... .

is there a question comming .... yes there is

Did anyone find a reasonable prized replacement touch screen ?

and sorry for the spelling

I have to repair this so if you need any pictures from when I will go inside please say so

N
[XPERIA X10 General] fast rock:
I see :)

It doesn't seem like the solution that I was looking for, I don't like to put stuff in or take any thing out from the phone. But please can you take some photos of what you described when you disassemble your phone the next time :)

Thanks ..
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Here we go: TMC for X10

Well, I think you placed the dust particles while ripping the phone apart.

I carry my phone in my trouser pocket, without a case or so, and it is very dusty. Each hole is barely filled.

But under my screen?

Nothing...

Reasonable priced not.

But S///E OEM Parts: Black or White. Maybe eBay or so is cheaper, but I don't know the quality.

For the two above, I'd put my hand into fire.

Yap, already intended to do so, as my vibra isn't working proper atm.

I've got some kind of loose connection over there.

But it will take a few days, as I'm busy atm.
[XPERIA X10 General] Daniel_GB:
is there any way to replace that black front cover on the final work?
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Uhm... I didn't get it.

Could you please describe a little more detailed, what you intend to do?
[XPERIA X10 General] Daniel_GB:
look at this image : i want to change this black cover!!

that logo is for upload center!!

if its not any problem, i translated your solution to persian!!

and i put your post link & your user name as a source!!:rolleyes:
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Ah o.k., you also like to have the touchmodule in white?

Like a full black to white conversation?

Yap, that is possible.

Take a look at the last steps in my guide.

It is also described over there, how to change the touchmodule, too.

Feel free to translate my guide and post it.

I'm happy if it helps.

Could you please post a link if finished?

I'm interested in how it looks in persian :)
[XPERIA X10 General] Daniel_GB:
yes i need full white!!

but where can i find that white front cover?

im working on it!!im using this link for translate:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6368979&postcount=82

is it compeleted?
[XPERIA X10 General] NiJunge:
If you want to change the black cover I would like to buy the black one ;-)
[XPERIA X10 General] NiJunge:
There is a white one on ebay.de

http://cgi.ebay.de/Sony-Ericsson-Xp...andy_Zubehör&hash=item255d21a13f#ht_500wt_947
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Yes it is.

Please remove some of my mature language aswell :D
[XPERIA X10 General] Daniel_GB:
ok

it is nearly ready http://and-roid.ir/Forum/thread3752.html#post46624

im still working on it:D
[XPERIA X10 General] Daniel_GB:
just an idea!!dont attack me plz :D

cant we change the touch module and make x10 multi-touch?:D:rolleyes:
[XPERIA X10 General] NiJunge:
earlier in this topick people where trying to figure out what touch screen where used with not much luck

I dont think it is easy to do so

N
[XPERIA X10 General] NiJunge:
Maybee I schould open a new ..

But Im about to replace my broken Touch screen / front and came upon this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_2322wt_962

That seems to be a good offer does anyone know them

N
[XPERIA X10 General] fast rock:
Hi McKebapp again :)

I'm afraid that Step 5 will damage the fake chrome. You disassembled your phone several times, did that happen? is it easily damaged?
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
As long as you make use of smooth plastic tools or your fingernails, I don't see a problem.

A bare metal screwdriver, scratching along the surface would rip the "chrome" off. But not a guitar pick, credit card, fingernail or so...
[XPERIA X10 General] fast rock:
Good :)

As you know I only want to reach the buttons, am I going to move the screen? because I don't want any dust to get in there ..
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
No, the LCD will stay in place.

It is the latest part that would be disassembled.

Only the touchmodule will come later.
[XPERIA X10 General] ForgottenXo:
:( I dropped my 3 Day Old X10...well...i dont actually know what happened to it. Too much alcohol and woke up in the morning and the screen...lets just say the only think that is holding it together is the screen protector...it is very depressing!!

I still have full touch capabilities though...looks like i will only need to replace the LCD...

Following the guide, that means that i will have to go ALLLLLLL the way to the end doesnt it... :(

Wish me luck with it...im FREAKING out about it!!!
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Are you sure it's the LCD or is it the touchmodule?

Don't confuse these two parts. ;)
[XPERIA X10 General] mezo9090:
Good luck , I changed my broken LCD using this guide..

After I put everything back to place I found 2 dust particles - really tiny - try to avoid that ;)
[XPERIA X10 General] ForgottenXo:
Oh Crap Im Not Sure!!! I have the phone....and the screen...and the screen is commmmpleeetely smashed...on the left hand side its actually shattered a bit and there are full length cracks all the way through it....but i have FULL touch capability and it hasnt affected the functionality at ALL...just looks HORRIBLE! Still makes me sad. I cant upload a pic though :(

I should just be able to do the screen though shouldnt i?? Ahhh now im scared!!!
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
This is the touch module (seen from the inside):

And this the actual screen, with some parts around:

If there is something cracked, you can actually touch with your finger directly, it is the touch module.

If there is something cracked, that is visible, but somewhat behind a window, a few millimeters deeper. That is the LCD.

From what you're saying, I guess both of them are fubar, and your phone is also :(
[XPERIA X10 General] ForgottenXo:
Wow...Im super Depressed!!

I have a Photo of it in my Album...on my profile :) It wont let me post any pics in my posts because im a newbie (or so they tell me)

Its a horrible photo ANYWAY..but from the initial crack on that side there...there are cracks that run the WHOLE way through the screen. Some deeper then others. I did go see my telco but they reckon $400AU and about 6 weeks to fix it...stufffff that. But im not exactly what you would call amazingly technologically....good at things...lol. Computers...not bad...engines...a bit better but phones...i know how to USE them...not pull them apart...

*sigh* Now im worried.... :(
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
O.k., I'll post the picture for you:

That is exactly what I was worrying about.

Both, the TM and the LCD are cracked.

3rd Party or Refurbished Spare Parts are around 170 US-$ (+/-25 US-$) plus shipping.

S///E OEM are about 50% more expensive.

The whole repair procedure isn't as hard as it seems (take a look at my disassembly guide).

As the phone already is dead, you can't make anything worse ;)
[XPERIA X10 General] ForgottenXo:
I am Suuuper Dooooper Depressed! Its horrible isnt it...3 days old :(

So i need both parts then...not just the screen... Wahhhhh :(

I swear NEVER to Drink Again!!!

Until....Next Weekend... :D
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
I've got a few older phones for drinking issues.

Its always nice to see the reaction of people that rant "what a old phone I make use of", when I open the bottle of beer with "that old phone".

Actually I'm thinking of buying an old iPhone for that.

It would also not be that hard, if it gets lost in the bus, taxi or I get robbed :D
[XPERIA X10 General] ForgottenXo:
Baaaaahahahaha...I have a few LGs i should probably use instead, but i dont like having my phone that far away from me...never know WHO i will run into...and what they will think.

It wont happen again...there is a 90% possibility that my drink was spiked that night...cant remember anything from about 11pm to i woke up at 1pm. Parleeeetic!

Think im going to have to bribe my Techy type friends for the operation on this one... :)
[XPERIA X10 General] zyexx:
At work bored so i decided to change the housing from white to black. All seemed to have went well but now the phone not recognizing any sim cards. now I gotta pull it all down :(
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
I also had that problem a few times.

But in my case, I was simply to fast in putting the SIM card back.

For some kind of reason S///E descided to put the SIM connector that way, that the SIM card is placed with the cut edge towards the battery.

When I placed the SIM card the common way, the phone also didn't recognize the card.
[XPERIA X10 General] zyexx:
Exactly what happened to me. Now I have a new problem, the inside of the screen seems to have been smudged during the process. What would you recommend I use to clean it should I acquire additional guts to try it again?
[XPERIA X10 General] Hypercore:
Alright, so I very stupidly got curious and took apart my x10.

After putting it back together (very carefully and precisely) when I turned the phone on the screen lights up in the background but briefly displays colored scan lines in random directions for about a second. I've taken it apart and put it back together multiple times to assure I've attached all the cables and wires.

The thing is that the phone works since my computer recognizes it (i can hear the USB charge sound), and I managed to maneuver my way into the notification area and enable USB Connect and was able to view the SD card contents on my computer.

What could possibly be wrong? I didn't damage anything while taking it apart since I was very careful, but the screen just doesn't display anything. I'm very confused.

It would be nice to be able to fix this with some opinions instead of bringing it in and paying $100 to fix it or sending it in and having to wait 2 months.
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Uhm... that's strange.. I remember I've posted you should use 99% isopropyle alcohol to clean it, and you answered, you only have 70%.

For some strange kind of reason, the posts are gone...

Whatever. 70% should also be fine for cleaning. Just make sure that no streaks remain. A lint free cloth is a must.

Hmm.. sounds like you have damaged the LCD connector.

Make sure, that there is no dirt between the connector and the socket.

Even worse would it be, if you have damaged the ribboncable or its connector at the LCD...
[XPERIA X10 General] zyexx:
I just checked the email notification you did say 99%, in any case am gonna do it again later. I changed from white to black just in case I didn't mention it before
[XPERIA X10 General] ParrotSquawk:
A late reply to this informative thread...

If you are going to go to mini, why not put it in the right place, at the bottom? Having the wire by my head when I use it while charging it in my car is just weird.

Also...how about adding more ROM like the Samsung and going to 16GB?

just my 2¢
[XPERIA X10 General] Z3X:
Just changed my phone to white from black :D !!
[XPERIA X10 General] letmedanz:
Hi McKebapp,

Good work with the X10.

I have a problem with my X10, wondering if you could help me.

i had dropped my X10 a few days back, camera & vibrate no longer work.

No visible physical damage except the case was moved out of place.

You think this is fixable or the board needs to be changed?

PS: i did take it to the SE service center, they did not even have a proper look & said it's no use and the board needs to be changed & this would cost more than the phone itself.
[XPERIA X10 General] McKebapp:
Did you open it yet to take a look around?

If there is no visible damage, I also don't see a chance.

We still have no schematics... :(

If we had: maybe _nibbler_ could help out.

And if there is visible damage, we will see what to to...

Unfortunately they are right.

The PCB makes 90% of the phone.

And a new one _is_ more expensive then a new phone.