So, I have been using my Pinephone, in a wallet case not designed for it, on a temporary basis. Was working well, but had to pop the Pinephone out of the case to press the power button.
Suddenly, a very soft "ping". The little dish-shaped aluminium plate came off the power button, revealing the two contacts (the inner copper dot and outer copper ring).
Power button still works if I short across the contacts with a conductive object.
Fixing the little aluminium plate back in place with a touch of cyanoacrylate glue did not restore the power button's function, had to remove it again.
Spoke to a friend we all call "MacGyver", he doesn't like even his chances of repairing a little momentary power button, says he's succeeded twice on about fifty devices attempted.
I need a replacement power button for the Pinephone. I've searched the datasheets and component list hoping for a component ID for the little momentary power button, but it only lists the larger modules.
Does anyone know what a suitable replacement button would be? Digikey component number or a link to eBay / Aliexpress would be most welcome!
(03-16-2021, 02:58 AM)rorus Wrote: ...
I need a replacement power button for the Pinephone. I've searched the datasheets and component list hoping for a component ID for the little momentary power button, but it only lists the larger modules.
...
I guess what you need is 1 of these.
Sadly (but realistically - I realise P&P costs despite what fleabay would have me believe!) the P&P far outweighs the cost of the item though. If you are in the UK then there are some little bits I have been thinking of and could share the P&P?
- ROCKPro64 v2.1 2GB, 16Gb eMMC for rootfs, SX8200Pro 512GB NVMe for /home, HDMI video & sound, Bluetooth keyboard & mouse. Arch (6.2 kernel, Openbox desktop) for general purpose daily PC.
- PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition, daily driver, rk2aw & U-boot on SPI, Arch/SXMO & Arch/phosh on eMMC
- PinePhone BraveHeart now v1.2b 3/32Gb, Tow-boot with Arch/SXMO on eMMC
No, this side flexband PCB does not include the small round bottons.
Thanks guys.
I'm in Australia, not the UK, but definitely interested if anyone has a source for a replacement!
(03-30-2021, 12:06 AM)rorus Wrote: Thanks guys.
I'm in Australia, not the UK, but definitely interested if anyone has a source for a replacement!
The actual power and volume buttons are actually a part of the LCD screen. When you order a new screen, they send you a tiny decal with contacts on it to short the membranes on those tiny contacts when you depress the plastic outside part. $35USD
(04-06-2021, 01:44 AM)ncc Wrote: (04-05-2021, 04:21 PM)KNERD Wrote: (03-30-2021, 12:06 AM)rorus Wrote: Thanks guys.
I'm in Australia, not the UK, but definitely interested if anyone has a source for a replacement!
The actual power and volume buttons are actually a part of the LCD screen. When you order a new screen, they send you a tiny decal with contacts on it to short the membranes on those tiny contacts when you depress the plastic outside part. $35USD
the part you are talking about is the "PINEPHONE SIDE KEYS FLEX PCB" and costs only 1 USD
I did not realize that was in the Pine Store (plus $15 shipping )
(04-06-2021, 09:58 AM)KNERD Wrote: (04-06-2021, 01:44 AM)ncc Wrote: (04-05-2021, 04:21 PM)KNERD Wrote: (03-30-2021, 12:06 AM)rorus Wrote: Thanks guys.
I'm in Australia, not the UK, but definitely interested if anyone has a source for a replacement!
The actual power and volume buttons are actually a part of the LCD screen. When you order a new screen, they send you a tiny decal with contacts on it to short the membranes on those tiny contacts when you depress the plastic outside part. $35USD
the part you are talking about is the "PINEPHONE SIDE KEYS FLEX PCB" and costs only 1 USD
I did not realize that was in the Pine Store (plus $15 shipping )
I ordered it (30/03) after reading the discussion, will let you guys know how the replacement goes when it arrives. Thanks everyone for your advice!
(05-02-2021, 07:30 AM)rorus Wrote: (04-06-2021, 09:58 AM)KNERD Wrote: (04-06-2021, 01:44 AM)ncc Wrote: (04-05-2021, 04:21 PM)KNERD Wrote: (03-30-2021, 12:06 AM)rorus Wrote: Thanks guys.
I'm in Australia, not the UK, but definitely interested if anyone has a source for a replacement!
The actual power and volume buttons are actually a part of the LCD screen. When you order a new screen, they send you a tiny decal with contacts on it to short the membranes on those tiny contacts when you depress the plastic outside part. $35USD
the part you are talking about is the "PINEPHONE SIDE KEYS FLEX PCB" and costs only 1 USD
I did not realize that was in the Pine Store (plus $15 shipping )
I ordered it (30/03) after reading the discussion, will let you guys know how the replacement goes when it arrives. Thanks everyone for your advice!
Were you able to replace this? Having a very similar issue with my power button
(03-27-2023, 05:04 PM)kbm Wrote: (05-02-2021, 07:30 AM)rorus Wrote: (04-06-2021, 09:58 AM)KNERD Wrote: (04-06-2021, 01:44 AM)ncc Wrote: (04-05-2021, 04:21 PM)KNERD Wrote: The actual power and volume buttons are actually a part of the LCD screen. When you order a new screen, they send you a tiny decal with contacts on it to short the membranes on those tiny contacts when you depress the plastic outside part. $35USD
the part you are talking about is the "PINEPHONE SIDE KEYS FLEX PCB" and costs only 1 USD
I did not realize that was in the Pine Store (plus $15 shipping )
I ordered it (30/03) after reading the discussion, will let you guys know how the replacement goes when it arrives. Thanks everyone for your advice!
Were you able to replace this? Having a very similar issue with my power button
https://pine64.com/product/pinephone-sid...-flex-pcb/
|
