7610 keypad - please read - BEGINNER

[christoffah]

I have read over 20 threads on this forum about 7610 keypads becoming "stuck", mine included - my 3, 6, 9 and # keys only respond to a very hard push - which hurts my thumbs after a while.

This forum has shown me some diagrams, which I can't seem to understand at all, and recommends soldering the keys (?) to specific connectors - supposedly, the phone will recognise the fact it has been resoldered after "flashing it" and will function again, a concept which is utterly beyond me.

What is an "IC"? If I don't have any other phones with the same "IC" as the 7610 that I can 'borrow', am I screwed?

My main question is this. Is it worth all this seemingly frustrating, fiddly hard work which may not even fix the problem, or should I just buy a new phone altogether? - of which won't be a 7610, as much as I LOVE the phone for what it is, this physical sticking keypad problem is ridiculous - especially as I heard it has happened to so so so many people on these forums!!! Have Nokia any statement on this very annoying issue?!

Many thanks in advance for reading, all replies welcomed.

[rico_g]

sir,when i replace the LCD of 7610 its ok,after few days it becomes white screen then i tried to program it in griffin box it doesnt run.....plz reply quick

[raj_cxe]

dude for ur keypad problem..u have to press it hard rite...so IC problem chances r last...first change the keyboard and check the connectors...check all r perfect....post the result...

rico change the display again n check...check out if u get black stripes whn u switch on the phone....post the exact problem wht u facing...

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Originally Posted by christoffah

I have read over 20 threads on this forum about 7610 keypads becoming "stuck", mine included - my 3, 6, 9 and # keys only respond to a very hard push - which hurts my thumbs after a while.

This forum has shown me some diagrams, which I can't seem to understand at all, and recommends soldering the keys (?) to specific connectors - supposedly, the phone will recognise the fact it has been resoldered after "flashing it" and will function again, a concept which is utterly beyond me.

What is an "IC"? If I don't have any other phones with the same "IC" as the 7610 that I can 'borrow', am I screwed?

My main question is this. Is it worth all this seemingly frustrating, fiddly hard work which may not even fix the problem, or should I just buy a new phone altogether? - of which won't be a 7610, as much as I LOVE the phone for what it is, this physical sticking keypad problem is ridiculous - especially as I heard it has happened to so so so many people on these forums!!! Have Nokia any statement on this very annoying issue?!

Many thanks in advance for reading, all replies welcomed.

7610 keypad problem is because of five things
1st keypad. The keypad has to be orignal
2nd Keyboard. this has to be ok
3rd between main board & Keyboard connector X400 has to be ok
4th you have to check both keypad ics Z400,z401. z400 contorls 1 to 9 * # . z401 contorls functional keys
5th if these all things don,t work then this is problem of cpu D370
chack and post the result

[rico_g]

bro,for ur kpad problems in 7610 just change d kpad ic...and it will work

[rico_g]

sir, i will try to change again d LCD....tanx for the info

[christoffah]

Originally Posted by .::AD Com::.

7610 keypad problem is because of five things
1st keypad. The keypad has to be orignal
2nd Keyboard. this has to be ok
3rd between main board & Keyboard connector X400 has to be ok
4th you have to check both keypad ics Z400,z401. z400 contorls 1 to 9 * # . z401 contorls functional keys
5th if these all things don,t work then this is problem of cpu D370
chack and post the result

Thanks for your post;

1 - keypad is original.
2 - the keyboard has to be ok?...?
3 - what do you mean by the connector has to be ok? how will it be evident?
4 - what am i checking for? what do i have to do?
5 - i see.. and what if it was the fault of D370? i'd have to buy a new phone right?

Does it really have to be this intricate? it's only the fact that the keys have to pressed really strongly... they still work, just are very stiff, does it really involve soldering and all the rest?

By doing this is there a chance I will make the phone even worse?

Thanks again.

[christoffah]

Originally Posted by raj_cxe

dude for ur keypad problem..u have to press it hard rite...so IC problem chances r last...first change the keyboard and check the connectors...check all r perfect....post the result...

Thanks for your post;

what is "changing the keyboard"? Something different than the actual keypad i take it?

i will have a look, but first i need a screwdriver small enough to open the phone up....

[rico_g]

bro,b4 u change the kboard...check first the input keys to the back conection of the kboard f it s connected the kboard s ok..also check the kboard connector pin f there s no broken, f it s ok...finally change the kpad ic which s crystal ic near the kboard connector........

[christoffah]

how do I change an IC, its not like the phone came with spares? can you buy them from nokia if need be?

[mobilecell084]

Buy A New Phone! Preferbly In The Sony Ericsson Range.

[christoffah]

no way. can't stand Sony Ericssons. my friend has gone through 6 of them in the last year and a half...

i love my 7610. best phone i've ever, ever used. if only it wasn't so annoying in terms of the keys getting 'stuck'.