9700 help with replaced screen....

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07-15-11, 02:24 PM
DrivenAgain

9700 help with replaced screen....

Ive had the 9700 on AT&T about when it first came out. About a month ago the screen went totally white with weird vertical lines. After a brief search it seems as if this is somewhat of a common problem. I replaced the screen with the proper replacement and it fired up fine. But then I noticed it wouldn't hold a signal, it would flip flop from SOS to Edge to 3G. SO I did another search here and it seems as this also isnt uncommon. Do I just have a dud? I loved my 9700, but now Im back on my trusty 9000 as I await the 9900. Can someone lend any insight into this issue? Thanks guys!!
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07-15-11, 03:09 PM
Fubaz

it seems you might have damaged the antenna on swap.
not 100% sure though
07-16-11, 06:27 AM
DrivenAgain

Originally Posted by Fubaz

it seems you might have damaged the antenna on swap.
not 100% sure though

I read that as a "diagnosis" on here, but I know it wasnt touched. The 9700 was fun, guess this one is a brick now and I will have to wait for the 9900.
07-16-11, 06:34 AM
Fubaz

I'm sorry to hear about your luck :(

I did a housing change on an old Nokia in high school and ruined the antenna so I know what it feels like.

I'd sell it 'as is' on eBay to recoup some $$$$

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07-16-11, 06:51 AM
DrivenAgain

Originally Posted by Fubaz

I'm sorry to hear about your luck :(

I did a housing change on an old Nokia in high school and ruined the antenna so I know what it feels like.

I'd sell it 'as is' on eBay to recoup some $$$$

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thanks for the tips...I may get a new housing off of ebay which should come with a new antenna. I damn near bought a new one with new screen and now a new housing....oh well no worries. :) My 9000 is great but painfully slow, and waiting for the 9900 is like watching paint dry....so I think I will get a new housing.
07-25-11, 08:50 AM
DrivenAgain

new housing did the trick, back in business!!
07-25-11, 06:26 PM
Rootbrian

Originally Posted by DrivenAgain

thanks for the tips...I may get a new housing off of ebay which should come with a new antenna. I damn near bought a new one with new screen and now a new housing....oh well no worries. :) My 9000 is great but painfully slow, and waiting for the 9900 is like watching paint dry....so I think I will get a new housing.

Maybe BBSAK wiping and reloading the OS on the 9000 will bring it back to it's speedy self again? it worked on my 8130 and current 9700.

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