GSM-Forum - k300i keys,joystick not working..fixed!

let me share my simple trick in fixing this common problem of sony ericson phones...

phone history:
keys # 4,5,6,7,8,9 are not working
also its joystick left, right, up & down..

it is also have had benn repaired in other cellular clinic..

Action taken:
change keypad ic...no luck...
change joystick...no luck...
visuall examination...
ah finally i have found some ideas that may help me solve this problem...

joystick base are lifted..

and here's the picture of the phone when not yet repaired
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/o...Image008-1.jpg
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/o...4/Image008.jpg

and this is the trick i followed
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/o...pad_Joy1-1.jpg

and luckilly it worked..hre is the pic..
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/o...4/Image010.jpg

hope it helps...enjoy...and stay..