1 and 2 6881040B85 Level 2 Service Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ................1 Product Identification .
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Customer’s original units will be repaired but not refurbished as standard. Appointed Motorola Service Hubs will perform warranty and non-warranty field service for level 2 (assemblies) and level 3 (limited PCB component). The Motorola HTC centers will perform level 4 (full component) repairs.
When ordering crystals or channel elements, specify the Motorola part number, description, crystal frequency, and operating frequency desired. When the Motorola part number of a component is not known, use the product model number or other related major assembly along with a description of the related major assembly and of the component in question.
Level 2 Service Manual Specifications Specifications General Function Specification 1850.040 - 1909.960 MHz PCS TX band Channels 2 -1998 f = 0.03 * N + 1849.98 MHz Channels 1 and 1999 are not used. 1930.080 - 1989.860 MHz PCS RX band Channels 2 - 1998 f = 0.03 * N + 1930.02 MHz...
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Specifications Transmitter Function Specification -5.5 to +26 dBm (PL 10 to PL2 for CELL RF Power Output and PCS TDMA 2.38 to +25 dBm (PL10 to PL2 for AMPS Analog 800 MHz RF Power Output 0.407 Watts (26.1 dBm) nominal Digital 800 MHz RF Power Output 0.467 Watts (26.7 dBm) nominal...
C331 telephone features voice recognition dialing and Voice note voice recorder. This phone also provides 32 Embedded ring tones including VibraCall vibrating alert and 32 Downloadable/Customizable iMelody ring tones. The C331 is a dual band phone that allows roaming within the TDMA 800 MHz and digital cellular system (PCS) 1900 MHz bands.
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HTML (subsequently filtered to WML) or directly in WML if available. The information is then passed to the mobile subscriber through the mobile network. The C331 microbrowser can be configured for baud, idle timeout, line type, phone number, and connection type. ➧...
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Product Overview Other Features The C331 wireless telephone also features an MP3 player. Detailed descriptions of these and other features are in the appropriate PF 0C34 telephone user guides listed in the Related Publications section toward the end of this manual.
General Operation Controls, Indicators, and Input/Output (I/O) Connectors The C331 telephones’ controls are on the front and side of the device, and on the keyboard as shown in Figure 1. Indicator icons are displayed on the LCD (see Figure 2).
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Indicator 9 Clock Soft Key Labels 020273o Figure 2. C331 Display Icon Indicators Signal Strength Indicator shows the strength of the phone’s connection with the network. Calls cannot be sent or received when the “no signal” indicator displays. Digital/Analog Signal Indicator shows weather you are receiving a digital ï...
Settings 020274-o Figure 3. C331 Menu Structure Alert Settings In addition to 32 preset ring tones, C331 telephones allow the user to download 32 additional ring tones through SMS. (Availability is carrier and Network depen- dant). ® Motorola C331 phones incorporate the VibraCall discreet vibrating alert that helps to avoid disturbing others when a ringing phone is unacceptable.
Level 2 Service Manual General Operation Battery Function Battery Charge Indicator The telephone displays a battery charge indicator icon in the idle screen to indicate the battery charge level. The gauge shows four levels: 100%, 66%, 33%, and Low Battery. Battery Removal Removing the battery causes the device to shut down immediately and loose any pending work (partially entered phone book entries or outgoing messages, for...
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Used to measure battery voltage 1. To order in North America, contact Motorola Aftermarket and Accessories Division (AAD) by phone at (800) 422-4210 or FAX (800) 622-6210; Internationally, AAD can be reached by calling (847) 538-8023 or by fax (847) 576-3023.
Disassembly Disassembly This section describes how to disassemble a C331 telephone. Tools and equipment used are listed in Table 1, preceding. Many of the integrated devices used in this phone are vulnerable to damage from ESD. Ensure adequate static protection is in place when handling, shipping, and servicing any internal components.
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Battery Removal and Replacement Remove the rear housing cover as described in the procedures. Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow in Figure 5A. Lift the top of the battery near the antenna up and out of the battery compartment as shown in Figure 5B.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Antenna Remove the rear housing cover and battery as described in the procedures. Unscrew the antenna from the endo housing as shown in Figure 6. Lift the antenna and antenna bushing away from the endo housing. 020443o Figure 6.
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Endo Assembly Remove the rear housing cover, battery, and antenna as described in the procedures. Bend the side grips slightly outward as indicated by the arrows in Figure 7A to release the endo housing latches. Lift the bottom end of the endo housing out of the front housing followed by the top end of the front housing as shown in Figure 7B.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Endo Housing Remove the rear housing cover, battery, and antenna as described in the procedures. ® Using a Torx driver with a T-6 bit, remove the six screws from the rear endo housing as shown in Figure 8A. Set the screws aside for reuse.
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Side Grips Remove the rear housing cover, battery, and endo housing as described in the procedures. Hold the front housing assembly by the top and bottom ends. Lift the side grip on each side out of the front housing as shown in Figure 9. 020444o Figure 9.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Display Lens Remove the rear housing, battery, endo housing, and antenna as described in the procedures. Using your thumb, apply firm even pressure to the top inside area of the display lens to separate it from the front housing. Be careful not to damage the housing or the display lens mounting tabs at the bottom of the display lens.
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Rear Speaker Remove the rear housing cover, battery, antenna, endo housing, and rear endo housing as described in the procedures. Use metal tweezers to unlatch the three metal clips that secure the rear speaker to the rear endo housing as shown in Figure 11.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the LCD Module Assembly Remove the rear housing cover, battery, antenna, endo housing, and front endo housing as described in the procedures. Use the disassembly tool to carefully release the four metal display latches on each side of the display assembly as shown in Figure 12. Carefully lift the LCD module assembly away from the transceiver board.
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the LCD Module Remove the rear housing cover, battery, antenna, endo housing, and front endo housing as described in the procedures. Use the disassembly tool to unlatch the metal locking tabs on the LCD bracket. Lift the bottom end of the LCD bracket away from the LCD until the tabs at the top of the LCD bracket are clear of the plastic.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Microphone Remove the rear housing cover, battery, antenna, endo housing, and front endo housing, as described in the procedures. Use the pointed end of the plastic tweezers to release the microphone from the frond endo housing as shown in Figure 14. The microphone should come away easily.
Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Front Speaker Remove the rear housing cover, battery, antenna, endo housing, and front endo housing as described in the procedures. Using the flat end of the disassembly tool gently pry the speaker out of its socket as shown in Figure 15.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Transceiver PC Board and Keypad PC Board Remove the rear housing cover, battery, antenna, endo housing, and front endo housing as described in the procedures. This product contains static-sensitive devices. Use anti-static handling procedures to prevent ESD and component damage. Insert the flat end of the disassembly tool between the keypad PC board and the transceiver PC board as shown in Figure 16.
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Level 2 Service Manual Disassembly To replace, align the connector on the keypad PC board to the connector socket on the transceiver PC board. Gently press the keypad PC board connector into the socket on the transceiver PC board. Replace the front endo housing, endo housing, antenna, battery, and rear housing cover as described in the procedures.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Keypad Remove the rear housing cover, battery, antenna and endo housing as described in the procedures. Use the disassembly tool to lift the keypad up and away from the front housing as shown in Figure 17. 020453o Figure 17.
Level 2 Service Manual Telephone Identification Telephone Identification Identification Label Each Motorola TDMA phone is labeled with a variety of identifying numbers. Figure 19 describes the current identifying labels. Type approval Mfg by information MOTOROLA INC. FCC ID: IHDT5UV1 EE 3 CANADA: 109 182 230A;...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Manual Test Mode Motorola C331 telephones are equipped with a manual test mode capability. This allows service personnel to verify functionality and perform fault isolation by entering keypad commands. Press to turn the phone ON. Table 2. Manual Test Mode Commands...
No test mode required Phone Status --> Other Information Troubleshooting Chart Table 3. C331 Telephone: Level 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Probable Cause Verification and Remedy 1. Telephone will not turn on or stay on. a) Battery either discharged or Measure battery voltage across a 50 ohm defective.
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Troubleshooting Table 3. C331 Telephone: Level 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) Symptom Probable Cause Verification and Remedy 3. Display is erratic, or provides partial or a) Mating connections to or from Check general condition of flex and flex no display.
Level 2 Service Manual Troubleshooting Programming: Software Upgrade and Flexing Contact your local technical support engineer for information about equipment and procedures for flashing and flexing. Programming: NAM Programming Follow this procedure to program the phone’s telephone number. Enter Programming Mode: Press #, enter the carrier System ID number, #, *,N.
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Part Number Charts Part Number Charts The following section provides a reference for the parts associated with C331 telephones. July 19, 2002 6881040B85...
Part Number Charts Exploded View Parts List Table 4. Exploded View Parts List Item Motorola Part Item Motorola Part Description Description Number Number Number Number 6187805M01 LCD lens assembly 1588298M01 Housing side grips (2) 0162473R01 Front housing assembly 0388708L01 Torx screw (6)
Level 2 Service Manual Part Number Charts Accessories Table 5. List of Accessories Description Part Number Extended Capacity Lithium Ion 1100 mAh Battery SNN5595 Standard Lithium Ion 580 mAh Battery SNN5582 Travel Charger, US SPN4940 Desktop Charger with Clock SPN5019 Free Charge Emergency Power Source (blue) 98419 Free Charge Emergency Power Source (yellow)
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1 and 2 Index Level 2 Service Manual Index 0C35 6881040B85 Introduction 1 alert settings 12 antenna, removing and replacing 17, 18 keypad PC board, removing and replacing 29 keypad, removing and replacing 31 battery charge indicator 13 function 13 LCD 10 removing and replacing 16 LCD module, removing and replacing 26...
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Level 2 Service Manual Index side grips 22 transceiver board 27 parts transceiver PC board 29 exploded view diagram 39 revisions exploded view parts list 40 service manual 3 replacement parts 38 product changes 1 identification 1 service manual names 1 about 2 product overview 7 audience 2...
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