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VibraCall vibrating alert and 32 Downloadable/Customizable iMelody ring tones. The phone also contains a TransFlash removable memory expansion slot. The E815 is a dual band phone that allows roaming within the CDMA 800 and 1900 MHz bands. The E815 CDMA phone consists of a main housing assembly and a flip assembly.
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Personal Information Management The E815 telephone contains a built in calendar with alarm reminders message center and a 1000 number capacity phonebook. Phonebook and calendar can be synchronized with a PC using optional Mobile Phone tools software.
General Operation Controls, Indicators, and Input/Output (I/O) Connectors The E815 telephones’ controls are on the front and side of the device, and on the keyboard as shown in Figure 1. Other hardware features are shown in Figure 2. Left Soft Key...
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A 5-way navigation key allows you to move easily through menus. Color Display The E815 phone features a 128 x160 pixel, 262K color display. The display provides constant graphical representations of battery capacity and signal strength, as well as the real-time clock.
CONTACTS 040503, 040504o Figure 3. Display Icon Indicators Alert Settings In addition to preset ring tones, E815 telephones allow the user to download additional ring tones. (Availability is carrier and Network dependant). ® Motorola E815 phones incorporate the VibraCall discreet vibrating alert that avoids disturbing others when a ringing phone is unacceptable.
General Operation E815, E816 CDMA example). If battery is removed before the unit is fully powered down the display will not display properly until the unit is powered down correctly and then re- powered up. (Snowy screen). All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals.
Silver Metal Bezel Used to open the phone 1. To order in North America, contact Motorola Aftermarket and Accessories Division (AAD) at (800) 422-4210 or FAX (800) 622-6210; Internationally, AAD can be reached by calling (847) 538-8023 or by fax (847) 576-3023.
Disassembly E815, E816 CDMA Disassembly The procedures in this section provide instructions for the disassembly of an E815 or E816 telephone. Tools and equipment used for the phone are listed in Table 1, preceding. Many of the integrated devices used in this phone are vulnerable to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing the Battery Cover Ensure the phone is turned off. Slide the battery cover latch as shown in Figure 4. Gently lift the top end of the battery cover away from the phone. Lift the battery cover away from the phone. 040335o Figure 4.
Disassembly E815, E816 CDMA Removing and Replacing the Battery All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Antenna Remove the battery cover, and battery as described in the procedures. By hand, rotate the antenna base counterclockwise, as indicated by the red arrows until loose. When the antenna threads are completely disengaged, slide the antenna out of the housing.
Disassembly E815, E816 CDMA Removing and Replacing the Speaker Cover and Keypad Bezel Remove the battery cover, battery, and antenna, as described in the procedures. Turn the phone over and carefully insert the silver bezel tool under the keypad bezel and gently bend the bezel outward from the rear housing to release the 2 snaps on the side of the housing (See Figure 7).
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Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Slide the speaker cover toward the antenna to remove. speaker cover metal disassembly tool 050338o Figure 8. Removing the Speaker Cover Carefully lift the keypad bezel away from the phone. To replace, slide the speaker cover onto the phone. Gently press down on the sides of the speaker cover to engage the latches.
Disassembly E815, E816 CDMA Removing and Replacing the Keyboard Stiffener Remove the battery cover, battery, antenna, keypad bezel, and speaker cover as described in the procedures. Remove the two screws at the bottom of the phone near the polyphonic speaker (See Figure 9).
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Lift the keyboard stiffener away from the phone. To replace, align the keyboard stiffener to the transceiver board. Connect the keyboard flex connector to its socket on the transceiver board. Ensure that the tab at the north end of the keyboard stiffener is above the hinge flex.
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Disassembly E815, E816 CDMA Use the disassembly tool to disconnect the flip assembly flex connector. (See Figure 12). Flip Flex Connector disassembly tool 032216o Figure 12. Removing the Flip Assembly Flex Connector Carefully separate the flip assembly from the transceiver board and rear housing assembly.
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Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Turn the transceiver board and rear assembly over and lift the transceiver board away from the rear housing.. transceiver board 032216o Figure 13. Removing the Transceiver Board To replace, align the transceiver board to the rear housing assembly and lower it into place on the rear housing.
Disassembly E815, E816 CDMA Removing and Replacing the Flip Display Lens Remove the battery cover, and battery as described in the procedures. Insert the pointed edge of the disassembly tool into the seam between the main lens and the flip sleeve edge and pry up the main lens edge (see Figure 14).
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Flip Assembly Sleeve Remove the battery cover, battery, and flip display lens as described in the procedures. Grasp the flip assembly and pull firmly as indicated by the red arrows to remove the flip assembly sleeve (See Figure 15).
Disassembly E815, E816 CDMA Removing and Replacing the Flip Knuckle Remove the battery cover, battery, antenna, keypad bezel, speaker cover, keyboard stiffener, flip assembly, transceiver board, flip display lens, and flip assembly sleeve as described in the procedures. The flexible printed cable (FPC) (flex) is easily damaged. Exercise extreme care when handling.
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing the Display Bezel Remove the battery cover, battery, antenna, keypad bezel, speaker cover, keyboard stiffener, flip assembly, transceiver board, flip display lens, flip assembly, flip assembly sleeve, and flip knuckle as described in the procedures. The flexible printed cable (FPC) (flex) is easily damaged.
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Disassembly E815, E816 CDMA To prevent damage to the speaker, insert an Exacto knife blade between the metal stiffener and the earpiece gasket. Apply pressure to the speaker with the side of the blade and hold it firm. Metal stiffener...
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Keypad Remove the antenna, battery cover, battery, rear housing assembly, flex connector, and transceiver board assembly as described in the procedures. Use the plastic tweezers to lift the keypad from the front housing as shown in Figure 21.
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing the CLI Lens and Camera Bezel Remove the flip sleeve as described in the procedures. Use the disassembly tool to pry the CLI lens away from the flip housing. CLI lens Flip housing Disassembly tool 050994o Figure 23.
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Disassembly E815, E816 CDMA To replace, expose the adhesive on the back of the new camera bezel and place the camera bezel onto the flip housing. Observe the notches on the bottom of the camera bezel. Press down on the camera bezel firmly to secure it to the flip housing.
Identification Each Motorola CDMA phone is labeled with a variety of identifying numbers. Figure 25 describes the current identifying labels. Type approval...
Troubleshooting E815, E816 CDMA Troubleshooting Table 2. Level 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Probable Cause Verification and Remedy Measure battery voltage across a 50 ohm (>1 Watt) load. If the battery voltage is <3.25 Vdc, a) Battery either discharged or 1.
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Level 2 Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 2. Level 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) Symptom Probable Cause Verification and Remedy Gain access to microphone. Disconnect and substitute a known good microphone. Place a call and verify improvement in transmit signal as b) Microphone defective.
Troubleshooting E815, E816 CDMA Programming: Software Upgrade and Flexing Contact your local technical support engineer for information about equipment and procedures for flashing and flexing. January 24, 2006 6809492A18-B...
Troubleshooting E815, E816 CDMA Exploded View Parts List Table 3. E815 Parts List Item Motorola Part E816 Description Number Number Part number 1388892Y01 camera bezel 1388892Y02 6188259Y01 Verizon CLI lens 6188259Y02 6188259Y02 Non-branded CLI lens 7589314N03 flip stop grommet 3871854C01...
Level 2 Service Manual Troubleshooting Accessories Table 4. Accessories Description Part Number Power Solutions Battery Slim LiIon (1030mAh) SNN5761A Battery High Performance (1440mAh) SNN5615A Travel Charger Linear U.S. SPN4992 Travel Charger Mid Rate U.S. New ID SPN5037 Travel Charger Rapid U.S. (non-leakage) SPN5049 In-Vehicle Solutions Bluetooth Car Kit...
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Troubleshooting E815, E816 CDMA January 24, 2006 6809492A18-B...
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Index Level 2 Service Manual Index E815, E816 CDMA 6809492A18-B keyboard stiffener, removing and replacing 22 keypad alert settings 13 removing 33 antenna, removing and replacing 19 keypad bezel removing 20 keypad, removing and replacing 33 battery charge indicator 13...