How to Check Parts of a Mobile Phone for Fault

1. Ringer: To check if the ringer of a mobile phone is faulty or damaged,

keep the multimeter in buzzer mode and check the ringer. Value must be between 8 to 10
Ohms. If the value is between this range then the ringer is good and does not need
replacement. If the value on multimeter is 4-5 or 12-14 then change the ringer.

2. Vibrator or Motor: Keep the multimeter in Buzzer Mode and check the vibrator, Value
must be 8 to 16 Ohms. If the value is between 8-16 Ohms then the vibrator is good.
Otherwise change it.
3. Speaker or Earpiece: Check the speaker / earpiece with a multimeter on Buzzer
mode. Value must be in the range of 25 to 35 Ohms. If the value is in this range then the
speaker / earpiece is OK and need not be changed. Otherwise, change the speaker /
earpiece.
4. Microphone or Mic: Keep the multimeter in buzzer mode and check the microphone.
Value reading on the multimeter must be in the range of 600 to 1800 Ohms. There will also
be a Beep or Buzz sound from the multimeter. NOTE: Please note that only one side of the
microphone will show value. If we check by reversing the Red and Black Probes / Test Leads
of the multimeter and check the microphone then there will be no value.
5. Coil: Check it with a multimeter on Buzzer Mode. If it is good then it the multimeter will
give a Beep or Buzz sound. If there is no sound then the coil is faulty. Replace it with a new
one.
6. Resistor or Resistance: Check it with a multimeter on Buzzer Mode. If it is good then
the multimeter will give a Beep or Buzz sound. If there is no sound then the resistor is
faulty. Replace it with a new one.
7. Capacitor: Check it with a multimeter on Buzzer Mode. If it is good then the
multimeter will NOT give any Beep or Buzz sound. If there is sound then the capacitor is
faulty. Replace it with a new one.
8. Diode: Check it with a multimeter on Buzzer Mode. If it is good then the multimeter
will NOT give any Beep or Buzz sound. If there is sound then the diode is faulty. Replace it
with a new one.
9. LED: Keep the multimeter in Buzzer mode and check the LED. If the LED is good then
they will glow otherwise not.
10. Coil and Boosting Coil: Check for continuity. If there is continuity then the coil or the
Boost Coil is good otherwise it is faulty.
11. Keypad: Keep the multimeter on Buzzer mode and check Rows and Columns or the
Key Pad. If there is Beep or Buzz sound from the multimeter then Keypad is ok, otherwise it
is faulty.
12. Battery Connector: Keep multimeter on 20V DC and check. Value must be 1.5 to 3.5
V DC.
13. Battery: Check voltage with a multimeter. Keep multimeter on 20V DC and check.
Value must be 3.7 V DC or above.
14. ON / OFF Switch: Check voltage with a multimeter. Keep multimeter on 20V DC and
check. Value must be between 2.5 to 3.7 V DC.
15. Network IC: Use a Analog DC Power Supply to check Network IC. Switch ON DC Power
Supply and call any number from your mobile phone. The Needle of the DC Ampere will
start moving. This shows that the Network IC is OK and not fault.
16. Power IC and CPU: Adjust voltage of the DC Power Supply to 4.2. Place the Red Probe
/ Test Lead of the DC Power Power Supply to the + of the Battery Connector of the mobile
phone and the Black Probe / Test Lead to -. If DC Ampere is over 6 then Power IC or CPU is
damaged. Check by replacing Power IC and the CPU one by one.
17. If there is no movement of the Ampere Needle of the Power Supply then the Battery
connector, On / OFF Switch Track, RTC or Network Crystal is damaged. Give heat to these
components using hot air blower. If the problem is not solved then check by replacing them
one by one.
18. If the Ampere Needle fluctuates below 2 ten there could be problem with software or
RTC (Real Time Clock).
19. If the Ampere needle stands at some fixed point then there is problem with the Flash
IC.
20. If there is beep sound from the DC Power Supply then there is problem with + and
- or the mobile handset is short.
 PS: When checking a faulty mobile phone with DC Power supply, connect the Red Probe to + and Black
Probe to - of the Battery Connector of the Mobile Phone.
Notes:
Most mobile phone repair people and technician check only above parts of any mobile
phone to solve hardware problems.
All other parts including electronic components and ICs are generally not checked for
fault. There is no good sure test for these parts. The problem is either solved by jumper or
by trial and error (check by replacement).

Following are different electronic parts and components in different sections inside a mobile cell phone:
1. Network Fault: Antenna Switch, PFO, FEM, RF IC, VCO, RX-Filter, TX-Filter, RF Antenna, RF Crystal, External Antenna
Socket, Network Signal and Supply Control and Interface Section. If we know about the parts and components present in the
Network section and their function then we can easily repair the fault by looking at the code number of the faulty component in
the Circuit Diagram and the PCB Layout Diagram. In this way we can easily make good use of circuit diagram for mobile cell phone
repairing.

2. Power ON Fault: Battery (3.7V), Battery Connector Jack, Power IC, CPU, Flash IC, S-RAM IC, RF Crystal, RF Clock
Section Component, RF IC, Power ON / OFF Trigger Components.

3. Charging Fault: Charger (5-6V), Battery (3.7V), Charger Connector, Charger Volt Fuse, Coil, Charger Over Volt
Protector, Charging IC, Power IC, Charging Regulator, Charging Volt Output Components, Charger and Charger Volt Detector
Components.

4. SIM Fault: SIM Card, SIM Socket, SIM Signal and Supply Interface Components, Resistance, Coil, Power IC, CPU etc.

5. Ringer Fault: Ringer, Ringer Signal Input and Output Components, Audio Amplifier IC, Power IC, CPU etc.

6. Ear Speaker Fault: Ear Speaker, Ear Speaker Signal Components, Audio Amplifier IC, CPU, Power IC etc.

7. Micro SD Card Fault / MMC Fault: Micro SD Card, Micro Card Connector, Micro Card Detector Switch, Micro Card
Detector Signal Components, CPU etc.

8. USB and Bottom Connector fault: USB and Bottom Connector, USB and Signal Interface Connector Components,
USB Signal Interface IC, USB Driver IC, CPU etc.

9. Keypad Fault: Key Tip, Key Pad Dot Sheet, Key Signal Filters, Key Signal Varactors, Key Board to Key Connector, CPU
etc.

10. Display Fault: LCD, LCD Connector, LCD Supply Components, LCD Signal Interface Filter IC, CPU, LCD Signal Interface
Resistance etc.

11. MIC Sound Fault: MIC, MIC Interface Connection, MIC Signal and Supply Components, Power IC, CPU etc.

12. Backlight (LED) Fault: LED, Backlight Driver IC, Backlight Driver Section Components, Power IC, CPU etc.

13. Bluetooth Fault: Bluetooth Antenna, Bluetooth Driver IC, Bluetooth Section Crystal, CPU etc.

14. FM Radio Fault: Fands Free Lead, Hands Free Connector, FM and Bluetooth IC, FM Driver IC, CPU etc.

15. Vibrator Fault: Vibrator Motor, Vibration Supply Components, Power IC, Vibrator Driver IC etc.

16. Touch Panel (PDA) Fault: Touch Panel / PDA Panel, Touch Panel Control IC, CPU, Signal Interface Parts etc.

1G: 1st Generation Mobile phone

2G: 2nd Generation Mobile phone
3G: 3rd Generation Mobile phone
4G: 4th Generation Mobile phone
AC: Alternate Current
BGA: Ball Grid Array
BSI: Battery Status Indicator
CDMA: Code Division Multiple Access
CPU: Central Processing Unit
DCT: Digital Core Technology
DC: Direct Current
GSM: Global System for mobile communication
IMEI: International Mobile Equipment Identity
 IC: Integrated Circuit
LED: Light emitting diode
PDA: Personal Digital Assistant
PFO: Power Frequency Oscillator
PCB: Printed Circuit board
RAM: Random Access Memory
RF: Radio Frequency
ROM: Read Only Memory
RTC: Real Time Clock
RX: Receive/Receiver (Receiving Section)
SMD: Surface Mount Device
TX: Transmit (Transmitting Section)
UEM: Universal Energy Manager
VCO: Voltage-Controlled Oscillator
Small components of the mobile phone which is important for mobile
repairing
All small components which give many problems with your phone and basic part for mobile repairing-

Ringer This part of the mobile phone is also called loudspeaker. Its used to play music.
Speaker (Earpiece) Speaker is used for listening sound during the phone call. The Loudspeaker is not
ON at this time. Its sound output device.
Microphone (Mic) Microphone transmits sound during the phone call. The Microphone is a sound
input device.
Vibrator Vibrator is used for creating vibration in mobile phone. Mobile phone vibrates, if its in
vibration mode.
LED (Light Emitting Diode) LED is used to produce light in mobile phone.
Charging Connector Charging connector connects the charger to the PCB of mobile phone.
Earphone Connector Earphone connector connects the headphone to mobile phone VIA Jack.
Data Cable Connector To connect the mobile phone to other devices like laptop, computer, USB etc.
Battery Connector It connects the battery to the PCB of mobile phone with the help of circuits.
Battery Battery supplies the power to the mobile phone.
SIM Card Connector It connects the SIM card to the PCB of the mobile phone.
Memory Card Connector We know that memory card is used for saves the data. Various types of
memory card available such as 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB etc.
Camera Connector We know that Camera is used for to capture pictures and videos. Camera
connector is used for to connect the camera to the PCB of the mobile phone.
Keypad Button Keypad button is used for connecting the keypad carbon to any type of work such as
phone calls, messaging etc.
Keypad Carbon Keypad carbon connects the Keypad button of the mobile phone to the PCB. Its
present as DDDDDDDDD.
Keypad connector It connects the keypad to the PCB of the mobile phone.
ON/OFF button Every mobile phone has ON/OFF button. Its used to start and shut down the mobile
phone.
Display Connector Display connector is used to connect the display of the mobile phone to the PCB
of the mobile phone.
Antenna To catch the frequency of the network.
PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Its one of the most important part of the mobile phone. Various types
of connector connects with PCB with the suitable connector.
Antenna Point A point in which antenna is connected to the PCB board is called the antenna point.
The Antenna point is located in the top of the PCB.