Viewing pim backup files? Anyone have a broken apache for sale?

xionide · #1 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 12:07 AM

The usb connector broke off the main board when I got fudgin rear ended by a dominoes pizza driver. I tried soldering it back on but I inevitably failed and did what any frustrated man working on electronics would do, Snapped the damned thing in half and threw it down the hallway. I need a new main board and serial number for sprint on the cheap with a large side of ASAP. Also is there any way to read contacts off of the pim backup file I have? I tried opening in with notepapd but its a bunch of gibberish.

Moderators: I know this probably isnt the place to ask for stuff to buy but I feel like it is more likely I will find someone who has what I need in this forum. If you feel that i am a nimrod go forth and move this thread.

**weedahoe** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 09:10 AM

There is no way to read the PIM file without loading it on a working phone.

Here is a sprint 6700 with a broken screen but everthing else is fine. Its on ebay, $4.99 + $5.99 to ship. 11 1/2 hours with ZERO bids and 100% feedback. You cant get any better than that.

Arigold1 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 05:15 PM

If you transfer your PIM file to a pc and open it up in Notepad you will be able to view your contacts and phone numbers. It's going to look a little crazy but with some patience you will be able to make sense of it.

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**Unknown Zone** · #4 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Arigold1

If you transfer your PIM file to a pc and open it up in Notepad you will be able to view your contacts and phone numbers. It's going to look a little crazy but with some patience you will be able to make sense of it.

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I tried it for fun...and you are correct...it took alittle time but it was not to bad, you can see the names and numbers...etc...of the contacts.

xionide · #5 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 03:04 AM

I actually used winzip to open up the .pib file and extracted the seperate files. Ugh I missed the auction by like 4 hours. SONAOFA!#$!#$ thanks for the heads up tho.

**weedahoe** · #6 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xionide

I actually used winzip to open up the .pib file and extracted the seperate files. Ugh I missed the auction by like 4 hours. SONAOFA!#$!#$ thanks for the heads up tho.

WOW! Only one person bid and got the whole thing for about 10bux. I didnt know about the notepad thing though. Its nice to learning new tricks and something new.

PPCFreak · #7 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by weedahoe

WOW! Only one person bid and got the whole thing for about 10bux. I didnt know about the notepad thing though. Its nice to learning new tricks and something new.

Yep, 1 Bid and Got it. That would be me. Individual parts might be for sale shortly.

**weedahoe** · #8 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PPCFreak

Yep, 1 Bid and Got it. That would be me. Individual parts might be for sale shortly.

Thats a good deal. Was the ESN clean or black listed? Did the seller say?