nooooooo white screen problem

mclaren_2

Hi

Well i have had a perfect Nokia 6111 for over a year, without ANY problems but the last couple of days i have had the white screen problem

It can be okay and when i slide it up, white screen appears - cant see menu or anything

cant text (tho i dont need to see phone to text cos i know menu like back of ma hand - but stilll)

any idea what is wrong with it? I thought it might be the screen but i am not sure, and since it is over a year old, its out of warranty. Built in Feb 06.

nokia 6111
v 03.58
07-02-06
rm-82
(c)NMP

Ive tried taking battery out, etc... but no joy - so turned off screen saver and power saving - and it seems to have slowe d it down but its still happening.

I looked at getting another phone but it is something i can do without spending money on right now.

Any ideas? i hope it just needs a new screen but knowing my luck.....

gaming_guy

its either the lcd (screen) which are expensive or the ribbon cable that links the 2 halfs of the phone together.

to me it sounds like the ribbon has gone. these are only about £3-£5 on ebay.

most nokia's have a 2yr warranty now i think

z4kir

I've done a bit of googling n it seems the ribbon cable connecting the screen the board is worn out by the sliding mechanism. Seems to be a common fault and since your out of warranty your !!!!!!ed! Though I did find the cable:
http://www.themobilesite.co.uk/nokia-6111-screen-ribbon-cable-twin-pack-p-29.html?osCsid=1e2310ccd1bb9b30308b459417c835f2
also
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Original-LCD-Screen-Flex-Cable-Ribbon-for-Nokia-6111_W0QQitemZ110123699252QQihZ001QQcategoryZ50332QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

mclaren_2

z4kir wrote: »

I've done a bit of googling n it seems the ribbon cable connecting the screen the board is worn out by the sliding mechanism. Seems to be a common fault and since your out of warranty your !!!!!!ed! Though I did find the cable:
http://www.themobilesite.co.uk/nokia-6111-screen-ribbon-cable-twin-pack-p-29.html?osCsid=1e2310ccd1bb9b30308b459417c835f2
also
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Original-LCD-Screen-Flex-Cable-Ribbon-for-Nokia-6111_W0QQitemZ110123699252QQihZ001QQcategoryZ50332QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks

Do you know if they are easy to fit? (i can build a pc blindfolded but not tried to with mobiles lol)

dagger_meerkat

If you can build a pc, then shouldn't be a big problem. Worked with D500s which have the same problem, quite easy to fix.

Here you go, some instructions, no pictures I am afraid though.

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=1759850&postcount=1%5D

Instructions are for replacing the LCD and ribbon, but that should give you an idea on how to get started with replacing the ribbon.

z4kir

Should be a doddle then! its like a smaller jigsaw puzzle, hardest part is removing the case... check out youtube for dismantle videos, or google it for a picture guide...

gaming_guy

hopefully they are easier to take apart than samsung e800's. i changed the ribbon and it was pretty difficult

mclaren_2

z4kir wrote: »

Should be a doddle then! its like a smaller jigsaw puzzle, hardest part is removing the case... check out youtube for dismantle videos, or google it for a picture guide...

I have just got a video on youtube - looks easy actually lol

Hopefully tis will be the answer

thanks guys

mclaren_2

dagger_meerkat wrote: »

If you can build a pc, then shouldn't be a big problem. Worked with D500s which have the same problem, quite easy to fix.

Here you go, some instructions, no pictures I am afraid though.

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=1759850&postcount=1%5D

Instructions are for replacing the LCD and ribbon, but that should give you an idea on how to get started with replacing the ribbon.

thanks for the guide - that will save me loads of time

Is it a common problem in slider phones for this to happen?

dagger_meerkat

Yes, it is. Usually caused by the ribbon coming loose due to extensive sliding. Nevertheless, it should never happen. I replaced about 20-30 ribbons in samsungs, that's how common the problem is.

mclaren_2

dagger_meerkat wrote: »

Yes, it is. Usually caused by the ribbon coming loose due to extensive sliding. Nevertheless, it should never happen. I replaced about 20-30 ribbons in samsungs, that's how common the problem is.

wow! i hope not in the same phone!

Ive had my 6111 for over a year and this is the 1st cable i have to replace, so i hope i dont have to replace it again till next year if poss - tho i will have anew phone by then - was looking at E65 but i am thinking again now ....