FreeRunner GPS antenna repair SOP

From Openmoko

(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search
(New page: == GPS Antenna CON(CON7601),there are bad soldering issues with this PIN. 1. need to re-solder PIN to improve connection 1. there are deformities in the internal GPS connector u...)
 
(back to old cat)
 
(22 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
==
+
This will probably void any warranty.
 +
Make sure of this before attempting.
  
GPS Antenna CON(CON7601),there are bad soldering issues with this PIN.
+
'''WARNING''' - Please check the SD-Card interfering Problem first! This should solve the [[GPS Problems]] for most people:
 +
[[FreeRunner Hardware Issues#GPS_Slow_TTFF]]
  
1. need to re-solder PIN to improve connection
+
'''WARNING''' - Only attempt this repair if you are sure it will correct a GPS problem.
  
 +
'''WARNING''' - Do not use arcing cold heat soldering tools as the high current could damage sensitive electronics.
  
 +
'''1. GPS Antenna CON (CON7601),there are bad soldering issues with this PIN.'''
  
1. there are deformities in the internal GPS connector
+
[[Image:PICT1311.JPG|500px|center]]
  
use tweezers to pinch the antenna back to original form.
+
'''2. Need to re-solder PIN to improve connection.'''
  
Now try re-connecting the antenna.  The antenna should ‘snap’ into place of the connector locking itself firmly.  If it is loose and does not snap, it is possible there will be quality issues.
+
[[Image:PICT1310.JPG|500px|center]]
 +
 
 +
 
 +
'''3. There are deformities in the internal GPS connector.'''
 +
 
 +
[[Image:PICT1312.JPG|500px|center]]
 +
 
 +
'''4. Use tweezers to pinch the antenna back to original form.''' 
 +
 
 +
[[Image:PICT1313.JPG|500px|center]]
 +
 
 +
'''5. Now try re-connecting the antenna.  The antenna should ‘snap’ into place of the connector locking itself firmly.  If it is loose and does not snap, it is possible there will be quality issues.'''
 +
 
 +
[[Image:Gps.JPG|500px|center]]
 +
 
 +
[[Category:Neo FreeRunner Hardware]]
 +
[[Category:GPS]]

Latest revision as of 12:29, 18 July 2009

This will probably void any warranty. Make sure of this before attempting.

WARNING - Please check the SD-Card interfering Problem first! This should solve the GPS Problems for most people: FreeRunner Hardware Issues#GPS_Slow_TTFF

WARNING - Only attempt this repair if you are sure it will correct a GPS problem.

WARNING - Do not use arcing cold heat soldering tools as the high current could damage sensitive electronics.

1. GPS Antenna CON (CON7601),there are bad soldering issues with this PIN.

PICT1311.JPG

2. Need to re-solder PIN to improve connection.

PICT1310.JPG


3. There are deformities in the internal GPS connector.

PICT1312.JPG

4. Use tweezers to pinch the antenna back to original form.

PICT1313.JPG

5. Now try re-connecting the antenna. The antenna should ‘snap’ into place of the connector locking itself firmly. If it is loose and does not snap, it is possible there will be quality issues.

Gps.JPG
Personal tools

==

GPS Antenna CON(CON7601),there are bad soldering issues with this PIN.

1. need to re-solder PIN to improve connection


1. there are deformities in the internal GPS connector

use tweezers to pinch the antenna back to original form.

Now try re-connecting the antenna. The antenna should ‘snap’ into place of the connector locking itself firmly. If it is loose and does not snap, it is possible there will be quality issues.