Liquid Damage Sticker; Action - Sony Ericsson K500 Series Troubleshooting Manual

1.2.2

Liquid damage sticker

In the phone there is placed a sticker that can give you a hint to see if the phone is damage by
liquid or not. This sticker is located near the SIM reader (Fig. 1.2.1) and it is possible to see it
without disassemble the phone.
On the pictures below you will see the different between a sticker that has been in contact
with liquid (Fig. 1.2.3) and with one that hasn't (Fig. 1.2.2).
This sticker is not ok
1.2.3

Action

Make a general visual inspection for corrosion or oxidation from liquid damage. No further
action should be taken for a liquid damaged phone. Handle the unit according to local
directives.
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This sticker is ok
Fig. 1.2.2
Fig. 1.2.3
Trouble Shooting Guide, SP/Mechanical
Fig. 1.2.1
This sticker has not been in contact with liquid.
This sticker has been in contact with liquid. As you can
see it has turn into a red or pink label. In this case you
should check the phone for liquid damage
(See point 1.2.2).
Note: There must be clear marks after liquid on the PCB
before rejecting the phone for repair.
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