Alert Problems; Vibrator; Dual Speaker - Sony Ericsson K500 Series Troubleshooting Manual

3 Alert Problems

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Make a general visual inspection for misuse, corrosion or oxidation from liquid damage
according to point 1.2
3.1

Vibrator

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Turn on the phone. Go to the service test menu; choose "Vibrator". Press any key to check
the vibrator works properly.
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Check if the vibrator pads (Fig. 3.1) are dirty or oxidized. Clean them if necessary.
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Check if the vibrator (Fig. 3.2) is mechanical damaged, dirty or oxidized. Replace it if
necessary.
If the fault still occurs, try to update the phone to the latest available software version. If this
doesn't solve the problem, handle the unit according to the local directives.
3.2

Dual Speaker

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Turn on the phone. Go to the service test menu; choose "Speaker". Press any key to check
the polyphonic ring signal works properly.
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Check if the speaker pads (Fig. 3.3) is dirty or oxidized. Clean them if necessary.
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Check if the dual speaker (Fig. 3.4) is mechanical damaged, dirty or oxidized. Replace it if
necessary.
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Check if the speaker grommet (Fig. 3.5) is mechanical damaged or if it fits correct.
Replace it if necessary.
If the fault still occurs, try to update the phone to the latest available software version. If this
doesn't solve the problem, handle the unit according to the local directives.
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Fig. 3.1
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