3210 antenae prob - GSM-Forum

Syko · 04-10-2001, 20:40

Hi M8s,
Got a 3210 with no signal.
Took it apart and it looks like the contact that connects antenae is missing.
I moved the contact that connects the casing over tp replace the missing contact, I sometimes get a signal, and sometimes not.
Any ideas what is the easiest way to get a good contact with aerial (and is the contact with the casing important, I thought it wasn't because the circuit board contacts the casing also0

Thanx

pks · 04-10-2001, 22:53

try purchasing another antenna and that should work. if all fails, you probably have broken solder ball.

Syko · 04-11-2001, 18:59

Got a chance to look at a good 3210 and noticed that the connector is the same as the battery connector ( two spring contacts in a black housing).
I think I will have to make a contact 'cos I have no old phones to use as spares.

P.s. I don't think this phone uses solder balls, it is moulded sintered type metal and ceramic or hard plastic.

Syko · 04-12-2001, 01:37

Ok, got it working.
This ain't pretty but if you have no replacement parts it will work.

Firstly the contact was missing and the copper track was also damaged so that only the through hole of the track was left.(very small)
I soldered one strand of wire to this tiny spot.
i reassembled the phone and passed the wire through the small hole in the antenae.

I then sodered the wire to the metal of the antenae ( soldered the wire into the hole).
You don't have to fill the hole, only make contact between wire and antenae.

Finally cut off excess wire, this ideally should be flush to antenae so that back cover does not interfere with joint.

Like I said , Not brilliant but it is a solution........

Muscleman · 04-12-2001, 08:19

Hello guys!

Do you still want to re-do th at antenna connector? Theres a jumper spot on the board that you can use if the copper clad of the board is damaged. Its a long jump but its 100% sure. If you're interested, send me mail & I'll send you the bitmap I made.

Best regards,
Muscleman

Syko · 04-12-2001, 18:37

Thx M8,
All help is appreciated...

Ikk · 04-13-2001, 08:23

You can also buy a new one. at www.koopjessite.nl

Syko · 04-22-2001, 11:39

Hi M8,
My wire has fallen off...
Nothing left to solder to....
Hope you can help

Syko · 05-20-2001, 19:06

Does anyone else know of the alternative points that I can connect the antennae to because I can not connect it to the main point anymore.
All help appreciated.....

nightxyz · 05-21-2001, 04:35

Hi,

Download picture from my site. http://www.geocities.com/mgxyz/alternat.zip

Regards...

ambot · 05-21-2001, 11:58

SYKO, try to email MUSCLEMAN for his solution on your problem...

mrENigma · 05-22-2001, 08:30

Quote:

Originally posted by nightxyz:
<STRONG>Hi,

Download picture from my site. http://www.geocities.com/mgxyz/alternat.zip

Regards...</STRONG>

lol.... the page no longer exist.... lol

Syko · 05-22-2001, 22:14

File is still there (Gozilla got it for me).
I will try it and let you all know if it works....

Thanx for the replies......

04-10-2001, 20:40	#1 (permalink)
Syko Freak Poster Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: UK Posts: 106 Member: 2752 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	3210 antenae prob Hi M8s, Got a 3210 with no signal. Took it apart and it looks like the contact that connects antenae is missing. I moved the contact that connects the casing over tp replace the missing contact, I sometimes get a signal, and sometimes not. Any ideas what is the easiest way to get a good contact with aerial (and is the contact with the casing important, I thought it wasn't because the circuit board contacts the casing also0 Thanx

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04-10-2001, 22:53	#2 (permalink)
pks Freak Poster Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 452 Member: 3815 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 2	try purchasing another antenna and that should work. if all fails, you probably have broken solder ball.

04-11-2001, 18:59	#3 (permalink)
Syko Freak Poster Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: UK Posts: 106 Member: 2752 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Got a chance to look at a good 3210 and noticed that the connector is the same as the battery connector ( two spring contacts in a black housing). I think I will have to make a contact 'cos I have no old phones to use as spares. P.s. I don't think this phone uses solder balls, it is moulded sintered type metal and ceramic or hard plastic.

04-12-2001, 01:37	#4 (permalink)
Syko Freak Poster Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: UK Posts: 106 Member: 2752 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Ok, got it working. This ain't pretty but if you have no replacement parts it will work. Firstly the contact was missing and the copper track was also damaged so that only the through hole of the track was left.(very small) I soldered one strand of wire to this tiny spot. i reassembled the phone and passed the wire through the small hole in the antenae. I then sodered the wire to the metal of the antenae ( soldered the wire into the hole). You don't have to fill the hole, only make contact between wire and antenae. Finally cut off excess wire, this ideally should be flush to antenae so that back cover does not interfere with joint. Like I said , Not brilliant but it is a solution........

04-12-2001, 08:19	#5 (permalink)
Muscleman Insane Poster Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 83 Member: 3968 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Hello guys! Do you still want to re-do th at antenna connector? Theres a jumper spot on the board that you can use if the copper clad of the board is damaged. Its a long jump but its 100% sure. If you're interested, send me mail & I'll send you the bitmap I made. Best regards, Muscleman

04-12-2001, 18:37	#6 (permalink)
Syko Freak Poster Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: UK Posts: 106 Member: 2752 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Thx M8, All help is appreciated...

04-13-2001, 08:23	#7 (permalink)
Ikk Freak Poster Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Europe Posts: 211 Member: 2382 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	You can also buy a new one. at www.koopjessite.nl

04-22-2001, 11:39	#8 (permalink)
Syko Freak Poster Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: UK Posts: 106 Member: 2752 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Hi M8, My wire has fallen off... Nothing left to solder to.... Hope you can help

05-20-2001, 19:06	#9 (permalink)
Syko Freak Poster Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: UK Posts: 106 Member: 2752 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Does anyone else know of the alternative points that I can connect the antennae to because I can not connect it to the main point anymore. All help appreciated.....

05-21-2001, 04:35	#10 (permalink)
nightxyz Freak Poster Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 354 Member: 1623 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1	Hi, Download picture from my site. http://www.geocities.com/mgxyz/alternat.zip Regards...

05-21-2001, 11:58	#11 (permalink)
ambot No Life Poster Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Philippines Posts: 535 Member: 4274 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 18	SYKO, try to email MUSCLEMAN for his solution on your problem...

05-22-2001, 22:14	#13 (permalink)
Syko Freak Poster Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: UK Posts: 106 Member: 2752 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	File is still there (Gozilla got it for me). I will try it and let you all know if it works.... Thanx for the replies......