Nokia 8850 switches itself off...wierd!!! - GSM-Forum

thepharcyde · 10-15-2004, 20:37

I have recently bought an 8850 (cheap - no warranty). It worked just fine for the first week or so, now it's acting strange!
I switch it on, input PIN and after a few seconds, the display either crashes or it switches itself off and asks me to input the PIN again and then dies.
One source reckons it could be the software, but there's a 50/50 chance that reloading it will do the trick.
Any ideas before I start throwing money at it???

(PS I'm not at all literate when it comes to mobiles, so simple replies would be appreciated, thanks).

bestman · 10-15-2004, 20:45

try a new battery on your phone.

bestman.

Dave.W · 10-16-2004, 10:32

first try change screen assembly
second, flash this mobile

thepharcyde · 10-18-2004, 09:25

As I said, I'm not very up on the technical side of mobiles...what do you mean exactly by 'flashing'. With the screen assembly, do you mean change the LCD itself or what?
Cheers

crash action · 10-18-2004, 09:39

Change Lcd Connector (Cheaper this way), Try your friend's preferably new battery. Test for two days, if persist- Hardware problem! then sent to the experts nearest to you. Ya?!

Dave.W · 10-18-2004, 12:36

change whole lcd screen assembly yes.
will solve your problem i think...

dont just change elastomer (connector) that will not do...

flashing is when u write a new software to the phone using flasher cables and files with software.
u must search dct3 flasher forum for details...
btw your post should be in dct3 8xxx section as it is older generation handset.
br

Dave.W · 10-18-2004, 12:37

if screen change doesnt work and you are in uk, contact me [email protected]

MitZu · 10-19-2004, 21:26

so,thepharcyde,Dave.W`s advices helped you ?

thepharcyde · 10-20-2004, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitZu

so,thepharcyde,Dave.W`s advices helped you ?

Have ordered new screen, so as soon as I've tried and tested it, I'll let you know.
Cheers for all your help

MitZu · 10-20-2004, 16:59

ok thepharcyde..we will wait for a new replay from you..

SALNAI · 10-20-2004, 17:05

it me be water dammage yor phone , you have juste to clean it with brusch & special solution

thepharcyde · 10-22-2004, 18:49

There's very little chance I have got the phone wet. I have taken it apart and there's no sign of any moisture, but thanks anyhow.

thepharcyde · 10-22-2004, 18:50

Have tested it with a new battery from the girlfriend's phone that she's just acquired...nothing's changed though.

crash action · 10-23-2004, 09:54

Try Reinstalling Cpu. If Still Persist, Flash Ic Then. You Are On Your Way...

norbx · 10-23-2004, 11:14

*** damn it don't people read, this guy doesn't know anything about flashing etc he isn't mobile phone literate, ok in my opinion i think it is something to maybe do with the connectors to the lcd screen or something inside around that area or it either has something wrong in the battery area, if the battery doesn't work the new one then i think maybe try looking @ the little pins that connect the battery etc.......if none of this i suggest you take it to a good shop none of these cheap shops that are illegal in little markets because they don't care if your phone breaks. Check out nokia maybe they have some kind of advice number in the uk to handle ur problem.

10-15-2004, 20:37	#1 (permalink)
thepharcyde Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8 Member: 86804 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Nokia 8850 switches itself off...wierd!!! I have recently bought an 8850 (cheap - no warranty). It worked just fine for the first week or so, now it's acting strange! I switch it on, input PIN and after a few seconds, the display either crashes or it switches itself off and asks me to input the PIN again and then dies. One source reckons it could be the software, but there's a 50/50 chance that reloading it will do the trick. Any ideas before I start throwing money at it??? (PS I'm not at all literate when it comes to mobiles, so simple replies would be appreciated, thanks).

10-18-2004, 09:25	#4 (permalink)
thepharcyde Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8 Member: 86804 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Problem with 8850 As I said, I'm not very up on the technical side of mobiles...what do you mean exactly by 'flashing'. With the screen assembly, do you mean change the LCD itself or what? Cheers

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10-15-2004, 20:45	#2 (permalink)
bestman No Life Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 1,271 Member: 61294 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 49	try a new battery on your phone. bestman.

10-16-2004, 10:32	#3 (permalink)
Dave.W No Life Poster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England Age: 41 Posts: 2,821 Member: 7653 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 823	first try change screen assembly second, flash this mobile

10-18-2004, 09:39	#5 (permalink)
crash action Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: GlobalnotLocal www.i-sino.com Age: 51 Posts: 18 Member: 86043 Status: Offline Sonork: 1581644 Thanks Meter: 1	Change Lcd Connector (Cheaper this way), Try your friend's preferably new battery. Test for two days, if persist- Hardware problem! then sent to the experts nearest to you. Ya?!

10-18-2004, 12:36	#6 (permalink)
Dave.W No Life Poster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England Age: 41 Posts: 2,821 Member: 7653 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 823	change whole lcd screen assembly yes. will solve your problem i think... dont just change elastomer (connector) that will not do... flashing is when u write a new software to the phone using flasher cables and files with software. u must search dct3 flasher forum for details... btw your post should be in dct3 8xxx section as it is older generation handset. br

10-18-2004, 12:37	#7 (permalink)
Dave.W No Life Poster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England Age: 41 Posts: 2,821 Member: 7653 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 823	if screen change doesnt work and you are in uk, contact me [email protected]

10-19-2004, 21:26	#8 (permalink)
MitZu Insane Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 35 Posts: 64 Member: 76741 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	so,thepharcyde,Dave.W`s advices helped you ?

10-20-2004, 16:59	#10 (permalink)
MitZu Insane Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 35 Posts: 64 Member: 76741 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	ok thepharcyde..we will wait for a new replay from you..

10-20-2004, 17:05	#11 (permalink)
SALNAI No Life Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in my PC of Montreal Posts: 1,112 Member: 43478 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 33	it me be water dammage yor phone , you have juste to clean it with brusch & special solution

10-22-2004, 18:49	#12 (permalink)
thepharcyde Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8 Member: 86804 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	There's very little chance I have got the phone wet. I have taken it apart and there's no sign of any moisture, but thanks anyhow.

10-22-2004, 18:50	#13 (permalink)
thepharcyde Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8 Member: 86804 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Have tested it with a new battery from the girlfriend's phone that she's just acquired...nothing's changed though.

10-23-2004, 09:54	#14 (permalink)
crash action Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: GlobalnotLocal www.i-sino.com Age: 51 Posts: 18 Member: 86043 Status: Offline Sonork: 1581644 Thanks Meter: 1	Try Reinstalling Cpu. If Still Persist, Flash Ic Then. You Are On Your Way...

10-23-2004, 11:14	#15 (permalink)
norbx Freak Poster Join Date: May 2004 Age: 36 Posts: 268 Member: 65700 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	*** damn it don't people read, this guy doesn't know anything about flashing etc he isn't mobile phone literate, ok in my opinion i think it is something to maybe do with the connectors to the lcd screen or something inside around that area or it either has something wrong in the battery area, if the battery doesn't work the new one then i think maybe try looking @ the little pins that connect the battery etc.......if none of this i suggest you take it to a good shop none of these cheap shops that are illegal in little markets because they don't care if your phone breaks. Check out nokia maybe they have some kind of advice number in the uk to handle ur problem.