M3588 CONTENTS Page Number SECTION 1: GENERAL Introduction Motorola service policy for M3588 in warranty General Safety Information SECTION 2: M3588 DESCRIPTION Specifications of M3588 M3588 Overview Connector Pinout Talk time, Weight and Volume Matrix SECTION 3: FEATURE LIST List of Features available...
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M3588 SECTION 6: REPAIR & TEST PROCEDURES Repair introduction Mechanical repairs Basic modular troubleshooting Repair Chart Software Upgrade Flexing Testing on HP8922 SECTION 7: ACCESSORIES Introduction SECTION 8: SALES MODELS Dark Blue Champagne Gold SECTION 9: GLOSSARY OF TERMS List of Abbreviations...
The scope of this document is to provide the reader with basic information relating to the M3588, and also to provide procedures and processes for repairing the units up to and including Level 2 repair.
1.2.5 Replacement Parts Ordering Only centres authorized to carry out repairs will be able to purchase spare parts. Orders for spare parts from Hub’ s and Hi-Tech Centres should be placed with the regional Motorola Parts Distribution Centre. of 45...
In standby mode the mobile telephone will automatically transmit to acknowledge a call if it is not turned off. • Refer to the appropriate section of the product user manual for additional pertinent safety information • All equipment should be serviced only by a Motorola qualified technician. of 45 European Customer Services...
M3588 Specifications of M3588 General Function Specification Frequency Range GSM 880-915 MHz TX (with EGSM) 925-960 MHz RX Frequency Range DCS 1710-1785 MHz Tx 1805-1880 MHz Rx Channel Spacing 200 kHz Channels 174 GSM/374 DCS carriers with 8 channels per carrier Modulation GMSK at BT = 0.3...
M3588 Overview The M3588 is marketed as a ‘ price beater’ unit in its class. It is now designed with the new Whitecap Chipset to allow the unit to operate at a lower working voltage and therefore prolong battery life, in both Standby and Talk time.
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M3588 Fig 2.1 Mechanical pictorial Overview Keypad Headset Jack Socket Dual Band Logo Antenna Speaker Lens Charging SIM Contacts Socket Antenna Accessory Connector IMEI & MSN Label Battery Contacts Headset Socket of 45 European Customer Services...
M3588 List of Features Available Below are the list of Menu functions available at present. Menu Generation Menu Network Phone Book Selection Generation Menu Generation Menu Call Related Call Meters Generation Menu Features Th Generation Menu Generation Menu Messages Phone Setup...
M3588 CALL RELATED FEATURES Show battery meter 1.Show ID on next call Restrict my 2.Restrict ID on next call Phone number Call Diverting 1.On Talk and Fax 2.Off Call waiting 1.On 2.Off 1.Int’ l Calls Call Barring Bar outgoing calls 2.Int’...
M3588 Messages Call Voicemail Received messages Go to Next message Delete Message Return Call 1.Send Message Edit Message 2.Store Message Reply to message Delete all messages Outgoing Messages Go to next message Send message 1.Send message Edit message 2.Store message Delete message 1.On...
M3588 PHONE SETUP Adjust Ring volume 1.On Ringer On or Off 2.Off Standard Tone Set Ringer Tone Music Tone Set Ringer Tone 2 1.On Automatic Lock Phone Lock 2.Off Lock Now Change Unlock mode Change SIM PIN2 Code 1.On 2.Off Require SIM card pin 3.Change SIM pin Code...
M3588 NETWORK SELECTION Available 1.Register Now Networks 2.Make Preferred Registration 1.Automatic Search Network Search Preferences 2.Manual Search 1.Slow Search 2.Medium Search Frequency of 3.Fast Search Search 4.Continuous Search Preferred 1.Choose From Available Add network Networks 2.Choose From Known to List 3.Add new Network Code...
4.1 Disassembly Introduction The M3588 is held together by 5 screws as other Modulus products,1 of these screws is placed beneath the IMEI label, and 2 of these are placed below the Aux RF connector rubber cover. Care should be taken whilst removing the display flex cable as this can be torn or broken without too much stress being applied.
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M3588 1. Remove battery door 2. Remove battery by by pressing down on clip pushing and lifting at at pulling towards you. the same time. 4. Remove all 5 screw (1 is situated under label and 1 is situated under RF Port cover by...
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M3588 6. Remove PCB from 5. Separate Front and rear front housing housings 7. Remove keypad 8.Carefully remove flex after from Front housing prizing open Zif connector of 45 European Customer Services...
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M3588 9. Remove LCD 10. Fit blade under speaker and module by pulling out carefully lift off from front housing and up on catches 11.Remove Speaker from front housing, do not replace as adhesive seal will be damaged. of 45...
M3588 5.1 Manual Test Mode The GSM Motorola M3588 is equipped with a manual test mode capability. This capability allows service personnel to take control of the unit, and by entering certain keypad commands, make the unit performs desired functions.
M3588 GSM Test Commands This is a list of Level 1 and 2 Test commands available to M3588 Table 5.1 Test commands GSM Test Commands Key Sequence Test Function/Name #(hold down for 2 seconds) Enter manual test mode Exit manual test mode...
The mechanical Serial Number (MSN) is an individual unit identity number and will remain with the unit throughout the life of the unit. The MSN can be used to log and track a unit on Motorola’ s EPPRS system. The MSN is divided into 4 sections.
M3588 6.1 Repair Introduction The M3588 is divided into 3 main sections when it comes to part replacability: The housings which contains the alert, speaker, flip, the main PCB which contains RF / Logic circuitry and the keypad and finally the display which connects to the main PCB via a ZIF connector. If the RF / Logic board is required to be changed then a full service tranceiver should be ordered as there is no replacement PCB available.
M3588 Repair Chart Table 2. GSM M3588 Cellular Telephone: Troubleshooting and Repair Chart. (Assembly Replacement Level). SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE VERIFICATION AND REMEDY Personal telephone will not turn a) Battery pack either discharged Measure battery. If the battery voltage is <4.00 V dc,...
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M3588 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE VERIFICATION AND REMEDY 4. Incoming call alert transducer a) Faulty alert Transducer / Main Replace Logic/RF Board Assembly (refer to audio distorted or volume is too low. RF / Logic PCB defective symptom 1c). Verify that the fault has been cleared and re-assemble the unit with the new PCB.
M3588 good one. Reassemble unit. Place call to portable phone and verify ability to answer by opening flip. If fault still present, replace original reed switch and proceed to c. c) Logic/RF Board Assembly Replace Logic/RF Board Assembly (refer to Defective.
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Down Converter RF Cable M3588 under Test NB* To test the PCB on its own without a housing or SIM card the unit must first be put into test mode and then into Tx or Rx mode using the applicable manual test commands. Ensure that a battery is present during this, as the battery acts as a SIM card presence detect for the unit.
M3588 7.1 Introduction CLA (SYN5383B) and headset(SYN7453A) and Chargers SPN4365B/SPN4364B are compatible with Core Mod II. New chargers allowing a 20% faster charging time are as follows:- Charger 3 pin 230Vac, 7.5V AAPN4005A Charger, Aust, 7.5V AAPN4006A Charger, Euro/Bang 7.5V AAPN4007A Charger, HK 7.5V...
M3588 Dark Blue SA0772AY2B Euro Pkg 1 Thailand Vietnam Indonesia Sri Lanka Cambodia Pakistan, Laos SA0773AY2B1 Euro Pkg 2 Phillipines Brunie, Mauritus, Bangkok SA0774AY2B1 Plain Pkg Malaysia SA0775AY2B1 India SA0776AY2B1 Singapore SA0777AY2B1 New Zealand SA0778AY2B1 Australia Champagne Gold SA0779AG2B1 Australia...
M3588 9.1 List of Abbreviations Those marked ** are Motorola specific abbreviations. A Interface Interface between MSC and BSS Authentication algorithm Stream cipher algorithm ciphering key generating algorithm Access Burst A-bis Interface between BSC and BTS ACCH Associated Control Channel...
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M3588 CSPDN Circuit Switched Public Data Network Closed User Group Call Waiting Dummy Burst Distributed Base Station ** DCCH Dedicated Control Channel Detach Decision Feedback Equalizer DISC Disconnect Data Link (layer) Control Channel (ISDN terminology applied to mobile service) Signaling channel...
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M3588 Information (frames) International Alphanumeric 5 Identification IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity Immediate assignment message IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity Intelligent Network INDY Iridium 9500 handset International Switching Center Iridium Subscriber Unit ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network ISUP ISDN User Part...
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M3588 Norme European de Telecommunications Network Management Network Management Center O&M Operations and Maintenance OACSU Off Air Call Set-Up Outgoing Calls Barred OMAP Operations and Maintenance Application Part (previously was OAMP) Operations and Maintenance Center OMCR Operations and Maintenance Center -Radio Part...
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M3588 Signaling Point SRES Signed RESponse (authentication) Supplementary Service System Simulator Signaling Transfer Point SYSGEN SYStem GENeration Terminal Adapter Timing Advance TCAP Transaction Capabilities Application Part Traffic Channel TCH/F A full rate TCH TCH/FS A full rate speech TCH TCH/HS...