Keyboard on TP seems to be dead!

alfredo-x · #1 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 01:46 PM

so does anyone know of a guide, a walktrough or something that i can do to CHECK the keyboard on my TP?

i have the screwdrivers and everything, i fix laptops, and i've opened up phones before, but i would like a guide that specifically tells me what things to look for when i open my TP to see if the keyboard is working...

because the phone is in LIKE new condition, never been dropped or nothing, it's mint. so i dn't understand why the ****ty keyboard doesn't work anymore!

and i've tried flashing it to many different roms and the same ****.

also i have 2 other TP's, and those work fine on any ROM...

atlbrav1518 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 01:51 PM

Its not the roms or apps. This is a known issue with the TPs. You have return it to get fixed or replaced. I've had 2 of mine replaced in 7 months. I know others who have replaced theirs twice in the same period of time. I would suggest you flash the stock rom and re-lock the phone before you take it in. Good Luck!

atlbrav1518 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 01:55 PM

Sorry I just realized you have cricket, which means you probably can't return the phone or have it replaced. I have replaced the keyboard on this phone before. It was pretty easy. The hard part is finding a replacement keyboard for the CDMA version.

quazimodem · #4 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 01:56 PM

I had to replace my sprint touch pro yesterday due to a faulty keyboard.

grave_digger · #5 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 05:52 PM

Same problem here, found lots of info on this site. what worked for me was I removed the battery and pushed down on the space bar using my thumb on the space bar and finger under the space bar where the battery was. I guess thats where the ribbon disconnects on these.
Did this a couple of weeks ago and still works. hope this helps.

katpurz · #6 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 07:35 PM

This is all you need... I fixed mine, and if I can do it, you can do it. I'm no hardware guy. Just take it slow.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=62876

They break easy because of poor design around the ribbon cable connection...once it's apart you'll see. Behind the battery is a thin piece of metal that isn't reinforced/attached...so if you press the battery in with even more than slight pressure (or even if the phone receives a MINOR bump), those ribbon connections can come off easy.

Suggest you have some electric tape/duct tape on hand to reinforce the connections once it's open.

alfredo-x · #7 (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atlbrav1518

Sorry I just realized you have cricket, which means you probably can't return the phone or have it replaced. I have replaced the keyboard on this phone before. It was pretty easy. The hard part is finding a replacement keyboard for the CDMA version.

indeed i have cricket, and yeah that's the reason why i want a way to fix this thing myself...

ok guys thanks for all the info, this is GREAT, much better than i expected, i'll go ahead and try opening it and see if it works

**boredandtattooed** · #8 (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 10:37 PM

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=81085 this one just went up a little bit ago, its just a few below u

**puff** · #9 (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 10:53 PM

ok, there's 2 threads linked on the same subject, so imma shut this one down...