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StuartWoozle Posts: 23

Hi folks,

The contacts behind my T68 keypad appear to have worn out *again* - I'm obviously sending too many text messages. The phone's now out of warranty though, so does anyone know the best way for me to get this repaired in the UK? I haven't yet managed to contact Celestica to find out how much they'd charge - does anyone know whether it's very much, or whether there's a better company to use?

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Stuart.
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Posted: 2003-06-26 18:55:02
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StuartWoozle Posts: 23

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The contacts behind my T68 keypad appear to have worn out *again*
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I haven't yet managed to contact Celestica to find out how much they'd charge


OK, it turns out that Celestica's minimum repair charge is £49.94 (ouch!), but they obviously can't say for certain whether my repair charge would be higher until they see the phone. Does anyone know of another UK company who'd also do a good job, but at a lower price please?

Thanks!
Stuart.
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Posted: 2003-06-27 13:35:42
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Psykotik Posts: 476

Just get hold of a torx 6 screwdriver and do the job yourself. You can order non official keypads from daydeal.com (they come in loads of colours) and you could fit one in your sleep. This message was posted from a P800
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Posted: 2003-06-27 13:42:56
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StuartWoozle Posts: 23

Hi there, and thanks for your message.

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On 2003-06-27 13:42:56, Psykotik wrote:
You can order non official keypads from daydeal.com

Do these have the contacts on the back of the keys though? I do have a replacement phone cover which I will fit sometime (I've got problems removing one of the torx screws, as the head has completely worn away), but they keypad included with this just has plastic bumps on the back to press down (I assume) the metal contacts.

Stuart.
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Posted: 2003-06-27 13:48:22
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Cytech Posts: > 500


just replacing the keypad will not help.. the keydome foil between the keypad and systemboard is the one that need to be changed... this is not included when buying a keypad.
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Posted: 2003-06-27 13:50:05
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gareth_ian_davies Posts: 58

T6 screwdriverr are relatively cheap and at most places they only charge you a small amount extra to bed it to your order. They are easy to fit. Next time use a leather case so it doesnt wear out! This message was posted from a T68i
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Posted: 2003-06-27 13:50:23
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StuartWoozle Posts: 23

Quote:On 2003-06-27 13:50:05, Cytech wrote:
the keydome foil between the keypad and systemboard is the one that need to be changed

Yes, this is what I suspected - is this easy to fit, or should I get someone like Celestica to do so?
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Posted: 2003-06-27 13:52:42
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gareth_ian_davies Posts: 58

Leather cases do actually reduce wear and stop rubbish messing up the keypad This message was posted from a T68i
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Posted: 2003-06-27 13:55:11
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