Back Side with the agreement with Sony Ericsson. This document is intended for use by authorized service GSM Network Problems technicians only. Sony Ericsson is not to be held responsible for any damages or losses caused WCDMA Network Problems FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW intentionally or unintentionally due to unauthorised use of the information in this document.
Fluke 83 or similar Location: CSPN-Repair Instructions-Level: Mechanical-Tool Catalogue The 0, 64 mm Test Probes is recommended by Sony Ericsson when DMM is in use see picture 1. Note: More additional information about the equipment used for TRS can be found in Repair Picture 1 Tools Catalogue on CSPN or on the following location: CSPN –...
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PC Package (Computer) See Picture 5. Location: CSPN-Repair Instructions-Level: Mechanical-Tool Catalogue Picture 5 Urquell Fault Trace SW with project file Location: CSPN-Repair Instructions-Electrical-W890-Trouble Shooting Application Project File: W890 Project_R1A Drivers SEPI BOX Drivers Location: EMMA III-Drivers-SEPI SE Communication Interface SEPI BOX...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Equipment List SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Power Cable RED to Power Supply Channel 1 VBATT STEP 4: Maximum Length: 1m Connect DCIO and SEPI Interface Cable – A1 cables according to Picture 10. Location: CSPN-Repair Instructions-Level: Mechanical-Tool Catalogue Picture 10...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Equipment List SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Correct DCIO/SEPI Cable setup when the Dummy Battery is used. STEP 2: Cut the Red lab plug according to Picture 16 Picture 13 Picture 16 STEP 3: Use any Hands free (PHF) Cable and cut according to Picture 17...
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Equipment List Equip Equipment List ment List SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 STEP 5: Rohde & Schwarz RF Shield Package (Box) Connect by soldering cable from Picture 16 and cable from Picture 18 according to Picture 19. Location: CSPN-Repair Instructions-Level: Mechanical-Tool Catalogue...
TROUBLESHOOTING On/Off Problems - Flash Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 On/Off Problems Flash Problems START Step 1: Perform System Connector Protection Test START If successful go to step 2. Is the phone Flash process Go to Step 2: consuming more than...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Dead Phone Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Dead Phone Problems part 1 Dead Phone Problems part 2 START START Step 1: Dead Phone Problems part 2 Try to recover the phone by NOTE ! using EMMA III SW Before following this guide...
TROUBLESHOOTING Dead Phone Problems - Display Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Dead Phone Problems part 3 Display Problems START START Dead Phone Problems part 3 Step 1: NOTE ! Use TRS Fixture Before following this guide Connect: Fault trace SW...
TROUBLESHOOTING Display Illumination Problems - Key Problems part 1 SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Display illumination Problems Key Problems part 1 START START More than Step 1: 2.0 Volt Pulses at Use TRS Fixture Replace Display and retest the phone. If...
TROUBLESHOOTING Key Problems part 2 - LED Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Key problems part 2 LED Problems Key Problems part 2 START NOTE ! Before doing this the Load ITP SW into the phone Key Problems part 1 Use TRS Fixture...
TROUBLESHOOTING Main and VGA Camera Problems - Vibrator Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Main and VGA Camera Problems Vibrator Problems START Step 1: Load ITP SW into the START Flash the phone with EMMA SUCR SW and Fault trace SW phone.
TROUBLESHOOTING Audio Internal Problems - Audio External Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Audio External Problems Audio Internal Problems START If Loudspeaker or Earphone problem START follow step 1, 2 and 3. SL 5 Replace 2.2 Volt DC If Mic problem follow step 1 and 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING FM Radio Problems - Bluetooth Problems SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 FM Radio Problems Bluetooth Problems START FM Radio Load ITP SW START Perform System Connector Change the Into the phone is not Replace working properly Protection Test Flash the phone with the...
TROUBLESHOOTING System Connector Protection Test - Current Consumption Test SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 System Connector Protection Test Current Consumption Test Step 1: Perform Diode and Ohm measurements with a Multimeter Insert Local SIM Card and use the phone with the Normal SW (SSW) and dummy battery connected Connect the black probe to ground (Pin 9 at system connector)
to Power Supply Channel 1 VBATT according to Picture 1.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Current Consumption Test SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 WCDMA BAND I - Max TX Power PCS 1900 MHz - Transmitter current WCDMA BAND I Low RX Ch: 10562 at 23dBm output power Max 800mA Fault Trace SW settings: If current consumption is not correct, the fault could be fixed by running SERP calibration if not then TX and RX GSM
go to GSM and WCDMA Network problems TRS guides.
TROUBLESHOOTING Battery and Current Calibration Test - Backup Capacitor Test SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Battery and Current Calibration Test Backup Capacitor Test To perform this test use: Use Phone with the ITP SW Phone with the ITP SW Instrument settings for the Battery Calibration Test Power Supply Channel 1 VBATT: Instrument settings: Voltage: 3.8V, Limiter: 2A...
TROUBLESHOOTING Charging Test - ASIC Revision Test SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 ASIC Revision Test Charging Test To perform this test use: Note: The Keypad Scan Test must be disabled in Fault Trace SW when performing this test. - Phone with the Normal SW (SSW)
TROUBLESHOOTING Antenna Switch Test SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Antenna Switch Test The purpose of this test is to check antenna switch functionality controlled by CPU (Central Processing Unit) To perform this test use: - Phone with the ITP SW - TRS Fixture...
TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Measurement Points SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Voltages to N2000 Main Camera Shield Can Fence (78) MP TP2200 (85) MP TP2202 (72) Use Fault Trace SW to activate and deactivate Main Camera. Camera Flex Module and Display must be connected to the PBA...
MEASUREMENT POINTS System - PoP Interface SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Interface between Anja PoP top and PoP-mounted memories Interface between Anja PoP top and PoP-mounted memories TOP_SH_DATA_BUS TOP_SH_DATA_BUS D2020 D2020 TOP_APPLICATION_DATA_BUS TOP_APPLICATION_DATA_BUS D2000 D2000 1GbitNANDx8+512Mb tSDRAMx16 1GbitNANDx8+512Mb tSDRAMx16 An a-PoP_top-SYSTEM-LEVEL...
MEASUREMENT POINTS Power Top SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 VBATI VBATI VCAMCORE_18 VCAMCORE_18 VCAMCORE_18 VCAM_28 VCAM_28 VCAM_28 VCAM_18 VCAM_18 VCAM_18 Power Camera Power Camera VCORE18 Power Memories VDDE18 VDDE18 VANA25 VANA25 VCORE12 VCORE12 Power Asics Power Asics VBUS VBATI VBATI VBUS...
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 W890 Overview Music Walkman® player SensMe™ Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) Mega Bass™ Music tones (MP3/AAC) PlayNow™ TrackID™ Internet RSS feeds Access NetFront™ Web browser Communication Polyphonic ringtones Speakerphone Vibrating alert Video calling Messaging...
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Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Hardware Overview Functional Blocks of the Analog Baseband Controller. The W890 is using the U360 2.0 platform provided by Ericsson Mobile Platform (EMP) Baseband Part Analog Baseband Controller Power Management N2000 (Vera) This component is not replaceable on SL 4 because Baseband calibration is required.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Charger Control Connection Diagram A programmable charger is used for battery charging. Limits can be set for the output voltage at CHSENSE- and the output current from DCIO through the sense resistor to CHSENSE-.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Resistance Identification and Temperature Measurement CODEC Block Schematic The resistance identification mode utilizes the constant current source to feed the battery data output while monitoring the voltage at the battery data node with general purpose ADC.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 CODEC CCO Voltage Source Digital Baseband Controller (CPU) D2000 (Anja) There is an internal voltage source CCO that provides the necessary drive current for electret microphones. The voltage source is I²C programmable to 2.2 V or 2.4 V. The This component is not replaceable on SL 4 because Baseband calibration is required.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Functional blocks of the Digital Baseband Controller RF System Control The access subsystem of the digital baseband controller controls the overall radio system. In both EDGE/GSM/GPRS and WCDMA air interface mode, the digital baseband controller controls the radio system through a 3-wire serial bus.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Radio Part Frequency Generation The 26 MHz reference signal is used as the reference for the on-chip synthesizer. To GSM/GPRS/EDGE cover the required frequency range, the integrated Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) operates at twice the frequency for band 1800/1900, and at four times the desired The GSM/GPRS/EDGE transceiver use a digital interface that is shared between receive frequency for band 850/900.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 WCDMA Transceiver Block Diagram RX Frequency and Channel Range GSM 850: Frequency Range: 869,2 MHZ – 893,8 MHZ Channel Range: 128 – 251 GSM 900: Frequency Range: 935,2 MHZ – 959,8 MHZ...
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Technical Description SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 External Connectors Bluetooth and FM Radio External units are connected to the transceiver by means of a 12-pin connector on the bottom The STLC2592 circuit N1400 combines Bluetooth and FM tuner functionality into one.
CFMS/ VBATi ID_source SUSP ENUM VTRM Security class Document type BLOCK DIAGRAM VBUS Title/Description W890 BLOCK DIAGRAM 1 Prepared By Document number Sheet D2400 Content responsible if other than preparer Date Revision Approved by Remarks 1234-5678 rev. 1 1234-5678 rev. 1...
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N2201 DC-DC LDO 3.0V OPTO_EN Stby VANA25 VCORE18 VOPTO30 Security class Document type BLOCK DIAGRAM Title/Description W890 BLOCK DIAGRAM 2 Prepared By Document number Sheet Content responsible if other than preparer Date Revision Approved by Remarks 1234-5678 rev. 1 (100)
APPENDIX Replaceable Parts SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Part List Main Board Contains only components that are possible to replace on the main board. Side Pos. Description Part Number Comments Page Pos. number refers to the components position number on the board.
ITP SW. Using this software you can control most parts and functions of all Sony Ericsson mobile phones. It is a Note: There are some differences in the user interface depending on the phone project file loaded.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Equipment Setup Power Supply Channel 2 DCIO/SEPI Cable Connection Setup Note: The Power Supply Channel 1 (VBATT) must allow reverse current. Note: During calibration the accurate voltage from VBATT must be within ±0.015 V. If this is not Note: The maximal cable length between the Power Supply Channel 1 VBATT and the dummy battery fulfilled it will cause a faulty calibration.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 GSM Radio Settings System Requirements Note: Before start using the Troubleshooting Software, the phone must be flashed with ITP SW. Used for Channel and Power Level control of the selected GSM Band. The TX and RX frequency value for selected band and channel will be presented in the TX and RX frequency box.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Fast select channels VCXO Control Set High Channel: The High Channel for selected WCDMA Band will be set by the Troubleshooting SW. Used to fine tune the VCXO to MCLK frequency by calibrating the DAC that sets the VCXO control voltage.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Examples of different FM Radio Test setups in the Troubleshooting Software Audio output: Picture 11 Picture 12 Earphone is the internal Earpiece speaker of the unit. AUX earphone connected to the system connector.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Current Calibration Memory stick test checks the communication with the Memory stick card. The test result (Passed or Failed) will be displayed in the info box. The Current Calibration test is similar to the Current Test for the charging algorithm in the factory Note: A Memory stick card must be inserted and a Memory card reader connected to run this test.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Software Documentation SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Camera Door Test Fault Trace SW Error Messages Vibrator Test Keyboard Scan Test ...timeout when reading Etc. Check the following items: Note: When one test has been deactivated the phone will be restarted.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Fixture Setup Instructions SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Troubleshooting Fixture Setup Instructions Top-view of the TRS Fixture, Lift up the locking device and then Connect VBATT connector to the PBA Turn the Display blocking device (LCD Stop) see picture 1.
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APPENDIX Troubleshooting Fixture Setup Instructions SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 The Pin mounted on the front side of the VBATT connector marked with “RED” arrow Connect Power Supply Channel 1 VBATT Connect Power Supply Channel 2 can be used as MP TRS Fixture GND or DCIO/SEPI Cable according to picture 19.
GENERAL Please be observant when parts are in motion. Always make sure that fixture is This fixture has been designed for the mobile phone W890. placed steadily on a flat surface. If not, the fixture can fall and cause personal injuries.
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APPENDIX Setup & Maintenance Instructions for W890 TRS Fixture SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 Figure 5 Orient the camera flex cables on the three position pins marked with red arrows. Figure 8 Place the keyboard flex module in position. Position the keyboard flex module with the two position pins and two screws.
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APPENDIX Setup & Maintenance Instructions for W890 TRS Fixture SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 3.3 LCD-DISPLAY Figure 13 Mount the display with the O-rings. Figure 11 Display 2,02A-SI TFT and O-rings Figure 14 The distance to the edge (between the arrows) shall be 1 mm.
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APPENDIX Setup & Maintenance Instructions for W890 TRS Fixture SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 3.4 SIM/M2 FLEX MODULE AND KEY FLEX CABLE Figure 17 Insert the SIM/M2 flex module by sliding it into position under the green card holder. The red arrows points at the flat nuts that mark the end position for the SIM/M2 flex module.
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APPENDIX Setup & Maintenance Instructions for W890 TRS Fixture SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 MAINTENANCE The maintenance of the fixture is intended to keep the fixture in the best possible condition. Preventive maintenance is important to reduce the numbers of emergency repairs and other measures that reduce reliability and usability.
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APPENDIX Setup & Maintenance Instructions for W890 TRS Fixture SEMC Troubleshooting Manual W890 4.2 SPARE PARTS Parts that are in an exposed position and can be worn are specified in table 1. Qty is per fixture. Figure 22 The spare parts of the mechanical parts kit KK1492. 1) Power Supply Connector, KK1492-1, 2) RF Connector, KK1492-2 and 3) LCD stop, KK1492-3.
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