Guest ExtremeFusion Posted December 15, 2007 CID Share Posted December 15, 2007 Guys, I have tried googling "how to fix the SE k700i joystick/navigator.." but so far the threads i have read.. offer far less than a probable solution... I know SE k700i is a Jurassic phone.. but what the heck? it still does work for me.. To those who previously or currently have this phone, you know the problem very well too, right? It is the joystick, unresponsive sometimes responsive but in the wrong way.. like when i press it to go the left, it selects.. when i press it to the right..it goes down.. I need help people... I already taken the phone apart... Any suggestions is well appreciated... Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted December 15, 2007 CID Share Posted December 15, 2007 k700i is worth 8K right? why don't you just give yourself a gift this xmas? i suggest you buy a new phone that's almost the same price but with better features. the nokia 6300 is 9K only. i own 1 and its a very good phone w/ 16.7 million colors, nice cam, slim design, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExtremeFusion Posted December 15, 2007 CID Share Posted December 15, 2007 You got me there CB2k7... I was thrilled that someone replied on my post... Though I thought it was a suggestion other than buying a new one... hehehe Thanks for that info, But this SE k700i has been on my possession for 'bout 3 or 4 years... And i think it would cost a lot less if I am going to trade it with a new phone like the one you suggested.. Anyways, i have tried cleaning the unit...but doesn't do any good... BTW, I remembered someone here in tmn is a Filipino that fixes Computer and Cellphones.. gotta give him a pm now.. hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0stbound Posted December 15, 2007 CID Share Posted December 15, 2007 can't go to a local repair shop? where do you live anyway? you can buy phones cheap in greenhills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExtremeFusion Posted December 15, 2007 CID Share Posted December 15, 2007 can't go to a local repair shop? where do you live anyway? you can buy phones cheap in greenhills. nah.. it's not that... i know how "dirty" some cellphone technician gets and though not all but mostly charged for a very high price as if it was extortion.. OT: your avatar, is that you or a pic of your gf? you have not indicated whether you are a female or male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0stbound Posted December 15, 2007 CID Share Posted December 15, 2007 OT: your avatar, is that you or a pic of your gf? you have not indicated whether you are a female or male. why not take a guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapodium Posted December 15, 2007 CID Share Posted December 15, 2007 i think she's SHE.. hope i get it right base on the pix. neway, bout your problem. its always been a problem for those who have phone that has a joystick. so i suggest that if your going to buy a phone in the future, avoid getting a phone with joystick. if you know how to solder, you can fix it yourself. just buy a replacement joystick for your phone. its cheaper than buying another phone anyway but i do hope its available in your local phone repair shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExtremeFusion Posted December 16, 2007 CID Share Posted December 16, 2007 Nah... I now know that FB is a guy.. and the lady in the pic is his partner... Ain't I right FB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted December 16, 2007 CID Share Posted December 16, 2007 fr0st is a guy. if i remembered well, there's a thread in tmn in which he posted a pic with his partner dating somewhere? forgot the link though. i even posted the pic of my partner too, hmmm. im kinda lazy now to search for that thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0stbound Posted December 16, 2007 CID Share Posted December 16, 2007 yup, the girl in my pic is my gf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 16, 2007 CID Share Posted December 16, 2007 Me personally, wouldn't want to be confused with a girl. Might get the wrong offers. By the way, she's quite adorable. For your pleasure here is FB. http://www.testmy.net/t-16947.270 Now post your pics fella's. Or are you fella's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequoia Posted December 17, 2007 CID Share Posted December 17, 2007 ExtremeFusion This is from information on how to repair remote controls.Google that for more instructions. Try repairing key pad with this product: http://www.replacementremotes.com/store/productdetailp.cfm?productid=3063 If you can't get that try this product.It's for a different application but will work to make the key pad contact work again. Permatex Quick Grid Rear Window Defogger Repair Kit http://www.midwayautosupply.com/pc-14205-434-permatex-quick-grid-rear-window-defogger-repair-kit-05-fl-oz-15067.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0stbound Posted December 17, 2007 CID Share Posted December 17, 2007 Me personally, wouldn't want to be confused with a girl. Might get the wrong offers. By the way, she's quite adorable. For your pleasure here is FB. http://www.testmy.net/t-16947.270 Now post your pics fella's. Or are you fella's? lol, tommie, i did that just to check who would actually give some offers. looks like almost had one anyway, thanks for the compliment. yeah, i've posted my mugshot here a long time ago, wonder why others(cough..CB..cough) won't post theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExtremeFusion Posted December 17, 2007 CID Share Posted December 17, 2007 Thanks Sequoia But don't know if it would work with mobile phones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequoia Posted December 17, 2007 CID Share Posted December 17, 2007 ExtremeFusion I haven't been inside a mobile phone .Does the key pad contact have the "graphite" surface? Thats the part that makes contact with the circuit board.This surface is what the kit repairs. It is possible that the circuit board has been worn out or damaged if that's the case then there is no repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExtremeFusion Posted December 17, 2007 CID Share Posted December 17, 2007 here is a pic.. about what the pcb looks like with it's joystick soldered in it.. the joystick is my problem.. i think there is nothing wrong with the cb.. SEE that square with four white dots in it, that is the joystick of my mobile phone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequoia Posted December 18, 2007 CID Share Posted December 18, 2007 ExtremeFusion It looks like the "joystick" contacts are 4 microswitches.Some good quality fast drying electric contact cleaner might make them work better.If they are just worn out & could get the part . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExtremeFusion Posted December 19, 2007 CID Share Posted December 19, 2007 Actually I could get replacement part for my joystick that cost.. Php 100.00 or 2.44 $ (41 Php = 1 $) Then.. I'll grab a soldering iron.. Then I'll be the one to fix this joystick of mine.. Dunno if i'm on the right track.. Think using a soldering iron is better or would it damage the CB? Or Am I opt to find another solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExtremeFusion Posted December 19, 2007 CID Share Posted December 19, 2007 At last.. It is fixed.. I just use an alcohol to clean the joystick and the circuit board and viola.. somehow it does magic and its back and working again... guys, thanks for all your help, really appreciate it.. and to the mods, please close this thread.. i am done with my prob... thanks!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequoia Posted December 19, 2007 CID Share Posted December 19, 2007 ExtremeFusion ;Glad you got it fixed.Alcohol is a solvent & will work but it can be hard on some polymers.That's why the contact cleaner is a better choice.But you can probably get by once. On replacing the part if you need to in the future.If you haven't use a soldering iron much then it would probably be best not to.If you are going to solder get a good soldering gun & put in a small tip for delicate soldering.A magnifying glass you can look through while working helps.Then you need a manual desolderer the kind that vacuums the old solder off & excess new solder if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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