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Customer’s original phone 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 High Technology Centers will perform level 4 (full component) repairs.
When ordering replacement parts or equipment, include the Motorola part number and description used in the service manual. 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.
Specifications Specifications General Function Specification 824-849 MHz Tx Frequency Range GSM 850 869-894 MHz Rx 880-915 MHz Tx (with EGSM) Frequency Range GSM 900 925-960 MHZ Rx 1710-1785 MHz Tx Frequency Range DCS 1800 1805-1880 MHz Rx 1850-1910 MHz Tx Frequency Range PCS 1900 1930-1990 MHz Rx Channel Spacing...
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Specifications Speech Coding Function Specification Frame Duration 20 ms Block Length 260 bits Classes Class 1 bits = 182 bits; Class 2 bits = 78 bits Bit Rate with FEC Encoding 22.8 kbps 6809495A75-O October 14, 2005...
The L6 telephones feature VibraCall vibrating alert and a wide selection of ring tones. The L6 tri-band phones allow roaming within the GSM 850, 1800, 1900 MHz PCS bands, or 900, 1800, 1900 MHz PCS bands depending on flexing.
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The L6 telephones contain a built-in datebook with alarm reminders, message center, and a phonebook. Other Features Detailed descriptions of other features available for the L6 wireless telephones are in the appropriate User’s Guide listed in the Related Publications section toward the end of this manual.
A scroll key allows you to move easily through menus. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The L6 phones feature a 128 x 160 65K color CSTN color display offering 7 lines of text, 1 line of icons, and 1 line of prompts. The display provides constant graphical representations of battery capacity and signal strength, as well as the real-time clock.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual General Operation Display animation makes the phone’s icon menu move smoothly as you scroll up and down. ➧ Whether a phone displays all indicators depends on the programming and services to which the user subscribes. Figure 2 shows common icons displayed on the LCD.
Figure 3. Menu Structure (L6) Alert Settings ® Motorola L6 phones incorporate the VibraCall discreet vibrating alert that helps to avoid disturbing others when a ringing phone is unacceptable. Alerts can be set to ring only, vibrate only, vibrate then ring, or no ring or vibrate.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual General Operation Battery Removal Removing the battery causes the phone to shut down immediately and loose any pending work. For example, (partially entered phonebook entries or outgoing messages). All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals.
Used to attach cable connector to circuit board. 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, you can reach AAD by phone at (847) 538-8023 FAX (847) 576-3023.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Disassembly This section describes how to disassemble a L6 telephone. Tools and equipment used are listed in Table 1. Many of the integrated devices used in this phone are vulnerable to damage from ESD.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Battery Remove the battery cover as described in the procedures. Lift the top end of the battery as indicated by the arrow in Figure 5. Lift the battery up and out of the battery compartment. Battery Figure 5.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the SIM Remove the battery cover and battery as described in the procedures. Unlock the SIM holder by sliding it away from the SIM. Lift up the SIM and remove it from the phone (see Figure 6). unlock SIM Holder 050778o...
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Antenna Remove the battery cover, battery and SIM, as described in the procedures. Use the disassembly tool to gently pry off the RF grommet located on the antenna cap (see Figure 7). Antenna Cover RF Grommet Figure 7.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Use the disassembly tool to lift the side of the antenna out of the phone (see Figure 9). RF contacts Antenna assembly Disassembly tool Figure 9. Removing and Replacing the Antenna Carefully remove the antenna from the phone. To replace, insert the antenna into the antenna slot on the phone.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Transceiver PC Board Shield Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, and antenna, as described in the procedures. Using a Torx Plus driver with a T5 bit, remove the 6 housing screws from the phone. Set the screws aside for re-use (see Figure 10). Housing Screws Housing Screws 050781o...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Motor/Vibrator Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna, and transceiver PC board shield as described in the procedures. Turn the PC board shield over to reveal the motor/vibrator assembly. Use the disassembly tool or the plastic tweezers to lift the motor/vibrator assembly from the PC board shield (see Figure 11).
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Transceiver PC Board Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, and rear housing as described in the procedures.. This product contains static-sensitive devices. Use anti-static handling procedures to prevent ESD and component damage. The flexible printed cable (FPC) (flex) is easily damaged. Exercise extreme care when handling.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Use the coaxial cable extraction tool (see Figure 13) to unseat the coaxial cable connector from the transceiver PC board (see Figure 14)... Coaxial cable extraction tool 051259o Figure 13. Coaxial Cable Extraction Tool Coaxial cable extraction tool Attach extraction tool opening to...
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Disassembly Carefully lift one side of the transceiver PC board out of the phone. Be careful to avoid damage to the two flex cables and the coaxial cable. Lift the transceiver PC board completely out of the phone. To replace, carefully insert the side edge of the transceiver PC board into the phone chassis.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Camera Assembly Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna, and transceiver PC board as described in the procedures.. This product contains static-sensitive devices. Use anti-static handling procedures to prevent ESD and component damage. The flexible printed cable (FPC) (flex) is easily damaged.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Front Housing Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna, and transceiver PC board as described in the procedures. Insert the disassembly between the front housing and the chassis assembly (see Figure 17). Front housing Disassembly tool 051593o Figure 17.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Carefully lift the bottom end of the front housing over the phone. Use the disassembly tool to separate the earpiece speaker from the front housing (see Figure 19). Earpiece speaker Disassembly tool Front Housing 050807o Figure 19.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Keypad PC Board Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna, transceiver PC board, and front housing, as described in the procedures. Use the plastic tweezers to remove the end of the coaxial cable from the chassis assembly (see Figure 20).
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Keypad Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, rear housing, and transceiver PC board, as described in the procedures. Lift the keypad up from one corner as shown in Figure 21 and remove it from the front housing.
Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Display Module Remove the battery cover, battery, rear housing, and transceiver PC board as described in the procedures. Use the metal tweezers to release the display module assembly latche located at the side of the display module (see Figure 22). Display Module Display Module Latch 051631o...
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Carefully thread the display flex connector through the opening on the chassis assembly. Lower the display module fully onto the chassis assembly and gently press it into place. Reassemble the transceiver PC board, antenna, SIM, battery, and battery cover as described in the procedures.
The MSN is an individual unit identity number and remains with the unit throughout its life. The MSN can be used to log and track a phone on Motorola's Service Center Database. The MSN is divided into 4 sections as shown in Figure 24.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification Label International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) The International Mobile station Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is an individual number unique to the PCB and is stored within the unit's memory. The IMEI uniquely identifies an individual mobile station and thereby provides a means for controlling access to GSM networks based on mobile station types or individual units.
Telephone Identification Telephone Identification Identification Label Each Motorola GSM phone is labeled with a variety of identifying numbers. Figure 16 describes the current identifying labels. Type approval Mfg by information MOTOROLA INC. FCC ID: IHDT5UV1 EE 3 CANADA: 109 182 230A; TYPE:UVKA...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Manual Test Mode Motorola L6 telephones are equipped with a manual test mode capability. This allows service personnel to verify functionality and perform fault isolation by entering keypad commands. To enter the manual test command mode, a GSM / DCS test SIM must be used.
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Troubleshooting Table 3. Manual Test Commands (Continued) Key Sequence Test Function/Name Remarks 5*0*8 Set audio level 8 5*0*9 Set audio level 9 5*0*10 Set audio level 10 5*0*11 Set audio level 11 5*0*12 Set audio level 12 5*0*13 Set audio level 13 5*0*14 Set audio level 14 5*0*15...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Table 4. 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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Replace the transceiver board assembly (refer to 1c). Verify that the fault has been cleared and reassemble the phone with the new transceiver board assembly. The following section provides a reference for the parts associated with L6 telephones. October 14, 2005 6809495A75-O...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Troubleshooting Related Publications Motorola L6 User’s Guide (English) 68XXXXX106 Programming: Software Upgrade and Flexing Contact your local technical support engineer for information about equipment and procedures for flashing and flexing. 6809495A75-O October 14, 2005...
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1 and 2 Index Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Index 6809495A75-O Index keypad, removing and replacing 31 LCD 12 alert settings 14 liquid crystal display (LCD) 12 antenna, removing and replacing 20 manual test mode 37 battery menu structure 14 charge indicator 14 motor/vibrator, removing and replacing 23 function 14...
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Index battery cover 17 Tranceiver PC Board, removing and replacing 24 camera assembly 27 troubleshooting 37 display module 32 manual test mode 37 front housing 28 manual test mode commands 37 keypad PC board 30, 31 troubleshooting chart 39 motor/vibrator 23 SIM 19 Tranceiver PC Board 24 warranty service 6...