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Motorola A008 Service Manual

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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual
Model A008 /
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  • Page 1 Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Model A008 / A6188+ GSM Dual Band Technology...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................V Product Identification ....................... V Product Names ......................... V Product Changes ........................V Regulatory Agency Compliance ....................V Computer Software Copyrights ....................VI About This Service Manual ...................... VI Warranty Service Policy ......................VII...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    An international network of company-operated product care centres as well as authorised independent service firms service Motorola products. Available on a contract basis, Motorola Inc. offers comprehensive maintenance and installation programs which enable customers to meet requirements for reliable, continuous communications.

  • Page 4: Product Names

    Product Changes When electrical, mechanical or production changes are incorporated into Motorola products, a revision letter is assigned to the chassis or kit affected, for example; -A, -B, or -C, and so on. The chassis or kit number, complete with revision number is imprinted during production.

  • Page 5: About This Service Manual

    Additionally, use of the information in this manual other than in connection with an associated product purchased from Motorola Inc. requires express written permission of Motorola, Inc. In this regard, you may not use the information in this manual to create a software application for separate sale or license to others not in connection with the associated product purchased from Motorola, Inc.

  • Page 6: Warranty Service Policy

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual first digit following the alphabetic code indicates the number of years the warranty period is in effect. This Service Manual consists of the following sections: Overview - Describes the features, specifications, and options.
  • Page 7 Appointed Motorola Service Hubs will perform warranty and non-warranty field service for level 2 (assemblies) and level 3 (limited PCB component). The Motorola HTC centres will perform level 4 (full component) repairs. Customer Support Customer support is available through dedicated Call Centres and in-country help desks.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Specifications 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 Frequency Range PCS 1850.2 – 1909.8 MHz TX 1930.2 –...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    A6188. From this point onwards we will refer to this product as the A008. The A008 is mechanically very similar to the existing A6188 form factor with slight modifications made to the flip and front Housing to ensure a different look.
  • Page 10 GPRS can be set up manually through the UI or using the PC Tools programming equipment. The A008 will be a 1 up 2 down GPRS technology i.e. it supports 2 timeslots of Downlink information per Frame and 1 uplink slot.
  • Page 11 A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual K-Java K-Java is basically a protocol used to download applications to a device; there are 3 methods of achieving this. 1) Web to PC Synchronisation – • Download application package to PC using standard Internet protocols •...
  • Page 12 A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual • SyncML based OTA TrueSync • Enables A008 users to synchronize data to the Internet • Enables associates to update your schedule over the air Improved Hand writing recognition Compared to the original A6188. There are now 2 handwriting screens allowing successive letters to be entered whilst the system processes the previous action.
  • Page 13 A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual WAP Format is derived as follows 1. The request for information is made in WML (Wireless Mark-Up Language) derived from HTML. 2. Request is passed to WAP Gateway, which retrieves the information from the server in standard HTML (which is then filtered to WML) or if available WML format.
  • Page 14 A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual • Alarm Clock • Dictionary • Truesync • Games Tools Menu • Receive IR Option • Soft Modem...

  • Page 15: Controls And Indicators

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Controls and Indicators IrDA Headset Speaker Rocker Voice Notes Switch 320 X Pixels Stylus Menu & Power Key Back light Page Up / Down Shows user current signal strength Takes user to messages structure...

  • Page 16: User Interface Flowcharts

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual User Interface The Menu Structure is broken down in to 4 Main Heading, each with Sub-Headings within. Communicate Annotate 12:26 12:26 eMail GSM Carrier GSM Carrier Tools Extras 12:26 12:26 GSM Carrier...
  • Page 17 A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Communicate messages • print message via IrDA turbo dial • concatenated messages • folder routing • voice mail access 12:26 • cell broadcast access address book • multiple recipients • tap and dial •...

  • Page 18: Date Book

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Annotate 12:26 12:26 Mon, May 26 May 1999 Lunar 10M 30D Mail 00:00 10 11 text notes 01:00meeting 17 18 • send viaeMail 02:00Call 24 25 12:26 • send via SMS...
  • Page 19 A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Extras calculator • basic dictionary 12:26 • scientific • Chinese-to-English • English-to-Chinese conversion calculator • mass • length • temperature alarm clock • area • 2 alarms • volume • variable snooze duration...
  • Page 20 A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Tools 12:26 12:26 Receive IrDA Sokoban Level 99 Best:000 Push:000 Exit Undo Soft Modem Games • Blackjack • Memory • Sokoban • Hua Rong Dao • Connect five GSM Carrier 12:26...

  • Page 21: Tools And Test Equipment

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Tools and Test Equipment RSX4043-A Torque Driver 1 Used to remove and replace screws Torque Driver Bit T-6 Plus, Apex 440-6IP Torx Plus or equivalent 1 Used with torque driver 6680388B67...

  • Page 22: Removing The Battery

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Removing the Battery 1. Press down on the top of the battery to compress the battery contacts 2. Pull up and away from rear Housing. Remove Housing Screws 1. Remove the 4 retaining screws from the top and bottom of the rear housing. Use a T6...

  • Page 23: Separate Front And Rear Housing

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Separate Front and Rear Housing 1. Slide a finger nail or a plastic tool between the front and back housing on either side of the phone 2. This will push back the retaining catches; the front housing can then be lifted up over the catches and the rear housing removed.

  • Page 24: Speaker Connector Removal

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual 1. Remove the two PCB screws from the bottom of the housing using a T6 Torx driver. Speaker Connector Removal 1. Very Carefully extract the 2 Pin speaker connector, using a pair of long nosed pliers.

  • Page 25: Lcd & Pcb Overview

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual 1. Rotate the front hosing, and allow the PCB to drop into the palm of the hand. If necessary use plastic tool to free PCB if at all stuck. PCB / LCD and Flex Overview LCD Flex removal 1.

  • Page 26: Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) Cards And Security

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Cards and Security Removing the SIM Card 1. Remove the Battery Door and Battery as described in the Disassembly Procedure 2. Holding unit with antenna upwards push black SIM carrier to the right and pull...
  • Page 27 A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual To enter into test mode the unit should be powered up. Touch the Icon. This will bring up the phone keypad screen. 1. Touch and hold the virtual key, for 3 – 4 seconds. This will initiate test mode.

  • Page 28: Personality Transfer

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual GSM Test Commands Key Sequence Test Function/Name #(hold down for 2 seconds) Enter manual test mode Exit manual test mode 07x# Mute RX audio path Unmute RX audio path Mute TX audio path...

  • Page 29: Set Up Of User Profiles

    Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Set up of User Profiles PC Tools is an end user software program, which allows user friendly set up of the A008 WAP, E-Mail and GPRS functions. Set up of PC Tools is as follows: 1.
  • Page 30 A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual 4. Save pcc document: From main menu select Save or Save As to save the document. 5. Setup hardware environment: Connect phone with PC using serial port cable. Also the phone must connected to a power source.

  • Page 31: Identity And Security

    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.

  • Page 32: Package Number

    Picasso Factory label for Leap Picasso is the new factory tracking system. It is being implemented globally in all Motorola and out-sourcing manufacturing sites throughout 2000. For all field failures, Service currently records the MSN to validate the warranty period and record which site shipped the phone. By recording the Picasso number in addition to the MSN, we can perform the normal validations but also attribute all field failures back to original site, shift and line of manufacture.

  • Page 33: Sales Model Numbers

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Sales Model Numbers SA0037A A6188+, SCCD, Grey Mica, Full Package, PRC SA0034A A6188+, SCCD, Grey Mica, Full Package, HK Cellstar SA0039A A6188+, TCCD, Grey Mica, Simple Package, HK SA0043A A6188+, TCCD, Grey Mica, Simple Package, TW...

  • Page 34: Exploded View

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Exploded View Diagram...

  • Page 35: Exploded View Parts List

    A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual Exploded View Parts List CHYN4209A Flip & Front Assembly, Grey Mica 0164617E05 Rear Housing, Grey Mica CHHN4213A LCD Module 7564435E01 Rubber Foot x2 3264662E01 Battery Pad 0164481E01 Antenna Assembly 0364579E01 Screw x6...

  • Page 36: Accessories

    · Lithium Ion Battery (Slim) ~800mAh (1 hour rapid charge) · Label must meet all countries specific requirements · Reuse A6188 battery Battery Door · Reuse A6188 Battery door but with A008 specific colours – Mica Grey, TT Silver Data Cable (Serial cable) · Lever shifter for RS232 communication ·...
  • Page 37 · DSP easy install car kit. Stylus · Stylus A – Retractable and able to fit well in the fitting slot of A008 rear housing. · Stylus B – Pen type that can fit in the Stylus pocket of the leather case.
  • Page 38 A008 / A6188+ Level 1 & 2 Service Manual SPN4830A Cradle(Chinese) SKN6133A Sync Cable SPN4654A Travel Charger SPN4659A Travel Charger (UK Plug) SYN7455A UK Plug SPN4604A Travel Charger (US Plug) SNN5713A Battery (Chinese) SNN5712A Battery (English with CE) X2 CHYN4201A...
  • Page 39 GSM_LNA275 LOCAL OSCILLATOR GSM LNA Osc. 800MHz discrete circuty Q1255 U913 MIX_275 FL460 Q461 FL470 MAGIC CR259 RF_V1 925-960MHz 925-960MHz Q1254 ( SCLK_OUT ) BCLKR ( SDFS ) BFSR STEP PHASE to WhiteCap MIX_275 Q490 FL457 ATT. DETECTOR ( SDRX ) BDR 400 MHz EXT ANT Q1254...
  • Page 40 BATT CONNECTOR HEAD_INT C14, D4, E12, H4, J10, K6, N12 KBR0, KBR1, KBR2 H2, H3, H1 DSC_RXD DSC_TXD BATT_+ ( Keyboard ) B5, B9, B10, G12, K14, L11, N8 KBC0, KBC1, KBC2, KBC3 K1, J4, J3, J2 ( CE ) MQSPI_CS1 U700 STBY Q628...
  • Page 41 DATA BUS (0:15) DATA BUS (0:15) REVISIONS SDA10 DQML DQMH ADDRESS BUS (0:19) ADDRESS BUS (0:19) GSM SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP 07.01.01 PDA_VCC CSA1*ROM SDCSO DQML SDRAS SDCAS SDA10 SDCE DQMH TOUCH_CS* Level 3 PDA Block Diagram Rev. 1.1 CSAO*ROM SDWE Dualband TaiChi+ (GPRS) 8464737E01_ Rev.
  • Page 42 REVISIONS Note : GSM SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP 02.01.2001 This drawing refers only to the first PCB-Version of the product ! Level 3 Layout Rev. 1.0 Dualband TaiChi+ (GPRS) 8464737E01_ Rev. O Michael Hansen, Ralf Lorenzen-Scheil, Ray Collins Page 2 of 2...
  • Page 43 REVISIONS Note : GSM SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP 02.01.2001 This drawing refers only to the first PCB-Version of the product ! Level 3 Layout Rev. 1.0 Dualband TaiChi+ (GPRS) 8464737E01_ Rev. O Michael Hansen, Ralf Lorenzen-Scheil, Ray Collins Page 1 of 2...
  • Page 44 A008 / A6188 + Level 3 Circuit Description 03 / 03 / 01 V1.1...
  • Page 45 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description A6188 Level 3 Product Guide Receive 1) The RF Signal from the base station is received through the Antenna and is fed to RF Switch U101, This connects RF to the Aux RF port or the antenna, and isolates TX from RX.
  • Page 46 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description decrease as the voltage across the PN junction increases. So by varying the reverse voltage across a PN junction the junction capacitance can be varied .This is shown in the typical varactor voltage-capacitance curve below. Fig 6.1. This variable Fig 6.1...
  • Page 47 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description Different Earthing Points 10) The signal is then passed to the MAGIC IC U200 PRE IN Pin A7 11) The signal is demodulated internally using an external Varactor diode RX Local Oscillator set up CR259, which is driven by...
  • Page 48 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description this data is already decided for the transmission burst, and therefore a frame synch is not required. 6) The SPI bus signals enters into the MAGIC at Pin G7 (BCLKX) and Pin J2 (BDX)
  • Page 49 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description 11) The Loop filter comprises mainly of U200 / Q201 / Q202 C205 and it’s main function is to ‘smooth’ out any overshoots when the channel is changed, see Fig 11.1. If this overshoot were fed to the TX VCO the resulting burst would not meet the world standards for GSM with respect to bandwidth, see Fig 11.2.
  • Page 50 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description 18) PA matching is achieved using the MCIC Filter FL300 and the signal GSM_PINDIODE (-5V DCS_SEL through Q322). The signal switches in or out tuning stubs within the MCIC to provide correct matching. The...
  • Page 51 +: J611. It provides the main PCB with source voltage. The voltage range of A008 battery is from 1.4 VDC (after discharging) to 5.1 VDC (after charging). • BATT_THERM: J610. Is used to determine the temperature of the battery. The temperature of the battery determines the end of the battery charging cycle.
  • Page 52 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description controlled through Battery FET Q942 GCAP II Output Pin F10 and is output as 2) Once is available the unit carries out the following checks: • The battery temperature is monitored to establish whether rapid charge is required,...
  • Page 53 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description As excess current is drawn through towards L901 through Q9808 source, Pin 4. Q902 base will go low forcing its collector high. This high on Pin 3 Gate of Q9808 will switch off Q9808, therefore preventing to the power supply, until stable.
  • Page 54 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description 5) The unit will then follow on as in the sequence below: RESET EPROM CE SRAM VB&LB SPI_CE GCAP SPI_CE MAGIC CLK SELECT VCLK BFSR 1.7 after RESET, BCKLR at 1.6s DSC_EN DOWNLINK UPLINK 13 MHz clock.
  • Page 55 1) Once powered up, the SIM card is interrogated. The SIM interface is part of the Whitecap U800 and it supports both ‘synchronous’ (Prepay card) and asynchronous, serial data transmission, though the A008 is programmed only for asynchronous. VSIM1 (SIM_VCC) is originally programmed to 3V but if the card is 5V then the...
  • Page 56 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description mechanical SIM presence detect switch and to prevent the SIM card being removed whilst connected to Aux Power. NB With no SIM card, Antenna Off can be selected and the unit can be used directly as an organiser without the use of the transceiver.
  • Page 57 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description Logic: Keypad Operation 1) The keypad works as a matrix supported by V2. The signals inform the Whitecap upon a key press by dropping the signal ‘low’. There are only 6 ‘hard’ keys, these are: PAGE UP –...
  • Page 58 512Hz, 1kHz). Generate interrupt for digitizer sampling, or keyboard debouncing. 9) LCD Controller • Software programmable screen size ( up to 640*512 ) to support single (Non-Split) monochrome/ colour STN panels • Capable of direct driving popular LCD drivers/modules from Motorola, Sharp, Hitachi, Toshiba etc. Motorola Internal Use...
  • Page 59 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description • Support up to 4 grey levels out of 16 palettes. • Utilise system memory as display memory • LCD contrast control using 8-bit PWM 10) Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Module • 8 bit resolution •...
  • Page 60 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description The touch screen is controlled in the following way See Fig 1. Touch screen control lines - Right, Top, Left, Bottom Touch screen EL control lines - EL (GND), EL (+) 1/4 VGA Data lines...
  • Page 61 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description 2) Power Lines these consist of the following: These are all created in the LCD Module – 3.3V to supply logic circuit of LCD Driver – 3.0V to segment driver – 1.5V to for comparator of segment driver - +ve LCD Drive Voltage –...
  • Page 62 The ADC is supported by PDA_VCC. Logic: Communication 1) There are several ways by which the A008 can transmit and receive data; these are as follows. • Communication between the Whitecap and the Dragon ball, is carried on 6 lines, these are U_CTS / U_RTX / URXD / UTXD / WD_INT* &...
  • Page 63 A008 / A6188+ – Circuit Description UPLINK / GCAP UPLINK lines or for example Flash Information can be programmed into either Processor using DOWNLINK / GCAP_DOWNLINK. 4) IrDA – The IrDA transceiver module is U9812. The IrDA data takes the form of an...

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