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Xperia™ neo L
MT25i
1262-4094 Rev 3
Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal

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  • Page 1 Working Instructions - mechanical - Xperia™ neo L MT25i 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.22 PBA Receiver Flex & Mylar Tape Receiver & Receiver Adhesive ... 41 4.23 Receiver Mesh ..................45 4.24 Rubber Microphone ................46 4.25 Shield can BB ..................48 4.26 Shield can PA ..................49 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 2(71)
  • Page 3 5.7 Battery ....................70 5.8 Battery Cover ..................70 Revision History ................71 For general information about mechanical repair related issues, refer to 1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 3(71)

  • Page 4: Exterior Views

    Working Instruction Repair Instruction Mechanical/ Exterior Views MT25i 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 4(71)

  • Page 5: Tools

    3. Front Opening Tool 4. Torque Screwdriver 5. Bits(JCIS No 0) 6. Bits(T5) For part no’s on the tools above, refer to the ‘Tools Catalogue/Matrix’! STANDARD TOOLS 1. Tweezers 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 5(71)

  • Page 6: Disassembly

    Release the Battery Cover from the cavity at bottom side by fingers. Lift up the Battery Cover and remove it. Battery Use finger to release the Battery as shown. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 6(71)

  • Page 7: Rear Cover Assembly

    Bits (T5). Remove the six Screw_M1.4X2.8 by using a screwdriver with Bits (JCIS No 0). Remove the two Screw_M1.4X2.4 by using a screwdriver with Bits (JCIS No 0). 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 7(71)
  • Page 8 Lift up the Rear Cover Assembly and push to release the hooks at the top side gently as shown. Note the Audio Jack in the middle of the top side as shown in the picture! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 8(71)

  • Page 9: Sub Sim Pba Assy

    BtB connector. Remove the Sub SIM PBA Assy. Front Cover Assy Detach to remove the Gasket TP Connector. Scrap! Not to be reused! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 9(71)
  • Page 10 Release the flex part from the ZIF connector. Detach the FPC from up right corner and slide along the edge to release the FPC adhesive. There are seven hooks securing the Front Cover Assy. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 10(71)
  • Page 11 Release the bottom side of Front Cover Assy as shown. Insert the Front Opening Tool to release the Front Cover Assy from top of right side. Separate the Front Cover Assy and left Unit. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 11(71)

  • Page 12: Cushion Lcd Shim Black

    Unsnap the hooks of Display at the bottom side as the order shown in the picture. Do the same for the other two hooks. Turn the Display to about 90 degrees. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 12(71)

  • Page 13: Display

    Tool. Note: Take care of the ZIF connector under the Kapton LCM FPC. Scrap! Not to be reused! Unlock the ZIF connector by using a Front Opening Tool. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 13(71)

  • Page 14: Main Pba And Lcd Frame

    Separate the Display. Main PBA and LCD Frame Detach the Gasket Receiver Connector. Note: Take care of the ZIF connector under the Gasket Receiver Connector. Scrap! Not to be reused! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 14(71)
  • Page 15 Turn over the unit and there are three hooks securing the PBA. Insert the Front Opening tool from bottom of right side and lift up to unsnap the hook. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 15(71)
  • Page 16 Do the same for the hook on the opposite side. Turn the Main PBA to the right side to release the other hook on the left top corner. Separate them. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 16(71)

  • Page 17: Replacement

    Follow the 3.1 – 3.5 Disassembly instructions! Follow the 4.12 Removal instructions! Prepare the new Front Cover Assy. Follow the 4.12 Installation instructions! Follow the 5.4 – 5.8 Reassembly instructions! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 17(71)

  • Page 18: Cushion Lcd Shim Black

    Follow the 3.1 – 3.8 Disassembly instructions! Follow the 4.22 Removal instructions! Prepare the new LCD Frame. Follow the 4.9, 4.22, 4.30 Installation instructions! Follow the 5.1 – 5.8 Reassembly instructions! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 18(71)

  • Page 19: Antenna Holder

    Remove the two Screw_M1.6X4.2 by using a screwdriver with Bits (T5). Insert Guitar Pick to unsnap the bottom side. Insert Guitar Pick to lift up the right side. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 19(71)
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Place the Antenna holder in the correct position. Press to secure its position. Apply 9 ± 0.9 Ncm torque when tightening the two Screw_M1.6X4.2 with Bits (T5). 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 20(71)

  • Page 21: Camera Conductive Adhesive

    REMOVAL Detach Camera Conductive Adhesive by using a Flex Film Assembly Tool. INSTALLATION Place the new Camera Conductive Adhesive in the correct position. Press to secure its attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 21(71)
  • Page 22 Working Instruction Repair Instruction Mechanical/ Replacement: Camera Conductive Adhesive Peel off the protection tape. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 22(71)

  • Page 23: Core Unit Label

    Check that the proper label format is loaded in the Zebra printer and print a new Label by using the ‘Label Print Solution’ software. One label only is allowed! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 23(71)
  • Page 24 Working Instruction Repair Instruction Mechanical/ Replacement: Core Unit Label Press along the surface to secure the attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 24(71)

  • Page 25: Dome Sheet

    Note the guiding hole as shown in the picture! Press along the surface to secure the attachment by fingers. Make sure the Dome Sheet is assembled well with the guiding holes! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 25(71)

  • Page 26: Function Key

    INSTALLATION Place the Function Key in the correct position. Note the guiding poles as shown in the picture! Press around the hole to fix it into the poles. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 26(71)
  • Page 27 Working Instruction Repair Instruction Mechanical/ Replacement: Function Key Press along to secure Function Key into the cavity. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 27(71)

  • Page 28: Gasket Lcm Connector

    Place a new Gasket LCM Connector in the correct position. Press to secure its position and attachment. Note: The Gasket LCM Connector should cover the whole ZIF connector. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 28(71)

  • Page 29: Gasket Pba

    Remove the Gasket PBA by using a Flex Film Assembly Tool. Scrap! Not to be reused! INSTALLATION Place a new Gasket PBA in the correct position. Press to secure its position and attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 29(71)

  • Page 30: Gasket Receiver Connector

    Place a new Gasket Receiver Connector in the correct position. Press to secure its position and attachment. Note: The Gasket Receiver Connector should cover the whole ZIF connector. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 30(71)

  • Page 31: Gasket Tp Connector

    Place a new Gasket TP Connector in the correct position. Press to secure its position and attachment. Note: The Gasket TP Connector should cover the whole ZIF connector. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 31(71)

  • Page 32: Kapton Lcm Fpc

    Place a new Kapton LCM FPC in the correct position. Press to secure its position and attachment. Note: The Kapton LCM FPC should cover the whole ZIF connector. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 32(71)

  • Page 33: Led Indicator & Led Indicator Adhesive

    Detach to remove the LED indicator from its cavity. Peel off the LED indicator adhesive by using a Flex Film Assembly Tool and clean the residue until it is clean. Scrap! Not to be reused! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 33(71)
  • Page 34 Press to secure its position and attachment. Peel off the protection tape. Place a new LED indicator in the correct position. Note the guiding hole as shown in the picture! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 34(71)
  • Page 35 Replacement: LED indicator & LED indicator adhesive Insert the LED indicator into the hole. Press to secure its position and attachment into the cavity. Press to secure its position and attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 35(71)

  • Page 36: Loudspeaker & Gasket Speaker

    Peel off the Gasket Speaker by using a Flex Film Assembly Tool and clean the residue until it is clean. Scrap! Not to be reused! INSTALLATION Place a new Gasket Speaker in the correct position. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 36(71)
  • Page 37 Place a new Loudspeaker in the correct position. Note the pin direction as shown in the picture! Press to secure its position and attachment. Do not touch the pins! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 37(71)

  • Page 38: Main Camera

    Follow the 4.9 Installation instructions! Follow the 5.5 – 5.8 Reassembly instructions! REMOVAL Unsnap the BtB connector. Remove the Main Camera. INSTALLATION Place a new Main Camera in the correct position. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 38(71)
  • Page 39 Working Instruction Repair Instruction Mechanical/ Replacement: Main Camera Press to secure its position and attachment. Do not touch the camera lens! Press to snap the BtB connector. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 39(71)

  • Page 40: Mesh Speaker

    Tool and clean the residue until it is clean. Scrap! Not to be reused! INSTALLATION Place a new Mesh Speaker in the correct position. Press around to secure its position and attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 40(71)

  • Page 41: Pba Receiver Flex & Mylar Tape Receiver & Receiver Adhesive

    Detach to release the adhesive under FPC. Push from opposite side through the hole to release the adhesive of PBA Receiver Flex. Detach to release the adhesive under receiver part. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 41(71)
  • Page 42 Scrap! Not to be reused! INSTALLATION Place a new Mylar Tape Receiver in the correct position. Note the guiding hole! Press to secure its position and attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 42(71)
  • Page 43 Peel off the protection tape. Place the PBA Receiver Flex in the correct position. Note: The FPC should be placed at the back side of the LCD Frame. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 43(71)
  • Page 44 Press to fix the holes it into the guiding poles. Press along the surface to secure its attachment. Only the edge of Receiver gasket can be pressed. Press the surface of FPC to secure its attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 44(71)

  • Page 45: Receiver Mesh

    Peel off the Receiver Mesh by using a Flex Film Assembly Tool. Scrap! Not to be reused! INSTALLATION Place a new Receiver Mesh in the correct position. Press to secure its position and attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 45(71)

  • Page 46: Rubber Microphone

    The Rubber Microphone is in the position as shown in the picture. Push the Rubber Microphone from the opposite side to remove it. INSTALLATION Place a new Rubber Microphone in the correct position. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 46(71)
  • Page 47 Press to secure its position into the cavity. Press to insert it into the cavity. The Rubber Microphone should be assembled as shown in the picture. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 47(71)

  • Page 48: Shield Can Bb

    Place a new Shield can BB in the correct position. Press all the corners to snap it. Only the edge of the Shield Can is allowed to press. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 48(71)

  • Page 49: Shield Can Pa

    Place a new Shield can PA in the correct position. Press all the corners to snap it. Only the edge of the Shield Can is allowed to press. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 49(71)

  • Page 50: Shield Can Rf

    Place a new Shield can RF in the correct position. Press all the corners to snap it. Only the edge of the Shield Can is allowed to press. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 50(71)

  • Page 51: Side Key

    Scrap! Not to be reused! INSTALLATION Place a new Side Key in the correct position. Note the guiding hole as shown in the picture! Press to secure its position and attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 51(71)

  • Page 52: Tape Rf Hole

    Follow the 5.7 – 5.8 Reassembly instructions! REMOVAL Detach to remove it. INSTALLATION Place a new Tape RF Hole in the correct position. Press to secure its position and attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 52(71)

  • Page 53: Touch Panel Conductive Adhesive

    Follow the 5.1 – 5.8 Reassembly instructions! REMOVAL Detach to remove it. Scrap! Not to be reused! INSTALLATION Place a new Touch Panel Conductive Adhesive in the correct position. Press to secure its attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 53(71)
  • Page 54 Working Instruction Repair Instruction Mechanical/ Replacement: Touch Panel Conductive Adhesive Peel off the protection tape. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 54(71)

  • Page 55: Water Indicator

    Note: Replacement method is the same for the two Water Indicators! Detach to remove it. Scrap! Not to be reused! INSTALLATION Place a new Water Indicator in the correct position. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 55(71)
  • Page 56 Working Instruction Repair Instruction Mechanical/ Replacement: Water Indicator Press to secure its position and attachment. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 56(71)

  • Page 57: Board Swap

    Build swap for change of label. 4.32.3 Board Swap – Customize of Software CUSTOMIZE OF SOFTWARE Follow the instructions in the Generic Repair Manual – Build swap for customization of the software. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 57(71)

  • Page 58: Reassembly

    Prepare the LCD Frame. Peel off the Camera Conductive Adhesive and clean the residue until it is clean. Place a new Camera Conductive Adhesive in the correct position. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 58(71)
  • Page 59 Peel off the protection tape. Peel off the Touch Panel Conductive Adhesive and clean the residue until it is clean. Place a new Touch Panel Conductive Adhesive in the correct position. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 59(71)
  • Page 60 Peel off the protection tape. Prepare the Main PBA and LCD Frame. Insert the Main PBA from the left side to hook the Main PBA as shown in the picture. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 60(71)
  • Page 61 Reassembly Press to snap the Main PBA. Press the Main Camera to secure its position. Do not touch the camera lens! Turn it over. Connect the ZIF connector. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 61(71)

  • Page 62: Display

    Place a new Gasket Receiver Connector in the correct position. Press to secure its attachment. Note: The Gasket Receiver Connector should cover ZIF connector. Display Prepare the Display. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 62(71)
  • Page 63 Do not hold the FPC with adhesive as shown in the picture! Lock the ZIF connector. Press to secure its attachment. Place a new Kapton LCM FPC in the correct position. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 63(71)

  • Page 64: Cushion Lcd Shim Black

    Press to secure its attachment. Note: The Gasket LCM Connector should cover ZIF connector. Cushion LCD Shim Black Prepare the Cushion LCD Shim Black. Note the direction of Cushion LCD Shim Black! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 64(71)
  • Page 65 Press along the surface to secure the position and attachment. Turn over the Display carefully. Do not touch the screen! Press to secure its position. Do not touch the screen! 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 65(71)

  • Page 66: Front Cover Assy

    FPC at the right top corner and lay down the LCD Frame. Make sure the FPC is above the LCD Frame! Press the FPC to secure its position and attachment. Press to secure its position. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 66(71)
  • Page 67 Place a new Gasket TP Connector along the edge of Main PBA as shown in the picture. Note: The Gasket TP Connector should cover ZIF connector. Press to secure its position. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 67(71)

  • Page 68: Sub Sim Pba Assy

    Make sure the two guiding holes are in correct position! Note the Spring as shown in the picture! Rear Cover Assembly Prepare the Rear Cover Assembly. Place the Rear Cover Assembly from the top side. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 68(71)
  • Page 69 Apply 9 ± 0.9 Ncm torque when tightening the Screw_M1.4X2.8 with Bits (JCIS No 0). Apply 9 ± 0.9 Ncm torque when tightening the Screw_M1.6X4.2 with Bits (T5). 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 69(71)

  • Page 70: Battery

    Working Instruction Repair Instruction Mechanical/ Reassembly Battery Place the Battery into the cavity. Press to secure its position. Battery Cover Place the Battery Cover from the top. Press to secure its position. 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 70(71)

  • Page 71: Revision History

    Working Instruction Repair Instruction Mechanical/ Revision History Rev. Date Changes / Comments 2012-Jun-25 Initial release 2012-Jul-27 Update the chapter 4.31.1 Add new part “Kapton LCM FPC” 2012-Sep-10 1262-4094 Rev 3  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 71(71)
  • Page 72 Test Instructions - mechanical - Xperia™ neo L MT25i 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal...
  • Page 73 2.3 Manual Tests ..................19 2.3.1 SIM ......................19 2.3.2 On/Off key test ................... 19 2.3.3 Home key test .................... 19 2.3.4 Charging via USB (Charger or Computer) ..........20 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 2(22)
  • Page 74 2.4.2 On-the-air call to mobile (UMTS network available) ....... 21 Revision History ................22 For general information about test procedures, refer to 1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 3(22)

  • Page 75: Pre-Test Preparations

    Battery Cover is removed. If affected (red color) - handle the phone according to the local directives. If not affected by liquid, proceed to the ‘Pre-Test Preparation’ below. 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 4(22)

  • Page 76: Software

    User Guide info. http://emma.extranet.sonyericsson.com/documents/emma_user_guide.pdf (see “Service Types” and “Aspects of large files”) In Swap flow, when change a phone from Customer A to Customer B, always use the service Customization script. 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 5(22)

  • Page 77: Tests

    For more information, refer to 1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical XPERIA XPERIA The following pictures will show a simplified basic phone for a general visualization of the service tests! 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 6(22)

  • Page 78: Service Tests

    Make sure that there are no missing segments and that the colors and contrast are OK. XPERIA Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 7(22)

  • Page 79: Led/Illumination

    Stereo speaker Media Volume 2.2.6 Stereo speaker Left channel is Not applicable, do not use. speaking Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. XPERIA XPERIA 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 8(22)

  • Page 80: Earphone

    Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. XPERIA SONY 2.2.9 Secondary Microphone Microphone test: Not applicable, do not use. Microphone recording Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. XPERIA 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 9(22)

  • Page 81: Vibrator

    Aim the camera (located in front of the phone) at an object and check the quality of the image shown in the display. Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 10(22)

  • Page 82: Flash Led

    To pair with “ST25”, confirm that it is showing the passcode: xxxxxx. Step 5: Bluetooth paring request shows, verify the passcode and select "Pair" to confirm it; Pair Don’t pair XPERIA 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 11(22)

  • Page 83: Wlan

    Enter the GPS Location Test, and wait for the GPS location Purge assistance data data. Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. For GPS testing, refer to 1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual – mechanical XPERIA 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 12(22)

  • Page 84: Compass

    Front picture. LEFT SIDE Front VIEW BOTTOM VIEW Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 13(22)

  • Page 85: Ambient Light Sensor

    Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. 2.2.21 Pressure Sensor Not applicable, do not use. Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu. 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 14(22)

  • Page 86: Real Time Clock

    Inserted / Mounted The phone should detect that the memory card is inserted. Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. XPERIA 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 15(22)

  • Page 87: Security

    Not applicable, do not use. Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu. 2.2.27 Battery test Do not use. Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu. 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 16(22)

  • Page 88: Flip Slider Counter

    Not applicable, do not use. Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. 2.2.30 IrDA Test Not applicable, do not use. This test is not available for this product! 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 17(22)

  • Page 89: Hdmi Test

    Touch pad test using fingers, the display will show white box on screen when fingers touch display. Maximum support 4 point touch. Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 18(22)

  • Page 90: Manual Tests

    2.3.3 Home key test 15:35 Whatever the phone shows during operation, press the Home key, the phone will go back to the Stand by screen directly. XPERIA XPERIA 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 19(22)

  • Page 91: Charging Via Usb (Charger Or Computer)

    • Verify that the phone is being charged by Notification LED and Battery icon; Remove the USB cable from the connector and verify that the notification LED and Battery icon no longer indicates XPERIA charging. 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 20(22)
  • Page 92 Ensure that the UMTS/3G icon now is visible at the top of the display. To verify the radio functions (UMTS) of the phone, follow the ‘2.4.1.1 Procedure’ above. 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 21(22)
  • Page 93 Test Instructions (mech) Revision History Rev. Date Changes / Comments 2012-Jun-25 Initial release 1262-4098 Rev 1 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 22(22)
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting Guide - mechanical - Xperia™ neo L MT25i 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal...
  • Page 95 1.17.1 Proximity switch malfunctions ..............29 1.18 Real Time Clock ................. 30 1.18.1 Real Time Clock test fails ................. 30 1.19 Total call time ..................31 1.19.1 Total call time fails ..................31 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 2(41)
  • Page 96 1.26 HandsFree by Wire ................39 1.26.1 Connection to Portable HandsFree fails ..........39 1.27 Data Communication ................. 40 1.27.1 Data transfer via System Connector fails ..........40 Revision History ................41 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 3(41)

  • Page 97: Problem Areas

    Inspect the on/off key (a) and the on/off switch (b) on the Main PBA. Action 1. If the on/off key (a) or the on/off switch (b) is dirty or clogged – clean them. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 4(41)
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas: Power 2. If the on/off key is damaged – replace the Side Key. 3. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 5(41)

  • Page 99: Keys

    1. If dirty or clogged – clean them. 2. If the Function Key is damaged – replace it. Check: Check the connection between the Dome Sheet and the PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 6(41)

  • Page 100: Volume Key

    1. If the volume key (a) or the volume switches (b) is dirty or clogged – clean them. 2. If the Side Key is damaged – replace it. 3. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 7(41)

  • Page 101: On/Off Key

    1. If the on/off key (a) or the on/off switch (b) is dirty or clogged – clean them. 2. If the on/off key is damaged – replace the Side Key. 3. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 8(41)

  • Page 102: Touch Screen

    Inspect the both sides of the ZIF connector on the PBA and the FPC on the PBA Receiver Flex. Action: 1. If not properly connected – disconnect and reconnect. 2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 9(41)
  • Page 103 Inspect the PBA Receiver Flex. Action: 1. If the PBA Receiver Flex is damaged – replace the PBA Receiver Flex, Mylar Tape LCD Frame and Receiver Adhesive. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 10(41)

  • Page 104: Display

    Inspect the Display and its FPC. Action: 1. If the Display or its FPC is damaged – replace the Display, Gasket LCM Connector, Kapton LCM FPC. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 11(41)

  • Page 105: Led/Illumination

    Action: 1. If the LED Indicator is dirty – clean it. 2. If the LED Indicator is damaged – replace the LED Indicator and the LED Indicator Adhesive. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 12(41)
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas: LED/Illumination Check: Inspect the RGB LED on the PBA. Action: 1. If dirty – clean it. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 13(41)

  • Page 107: Speaker

    If the Mesh Speaker is damaged – replace it. Check: Check the connection between Loudspeaker contact pins and contact pads on the PBA. Action: 1. If dirty – clean them. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 14(41)
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas: Speaker 2. If the Loudspeaker or its pins are damaged – replace the Loudspeaker and Gasket Speaker. 3. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 15(41)

  • Page 109: Earphone

    Inspect the both sides of the ZIF connector on the PBA and the FPC on the PBA Receiver Flex. Action: 1. If not properly connected – disconnect and reconnect. 2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 16(41)
  • Page 110 Action: 1. If the PBA Receiver Flex or the receiver is damaged – replace the PBA Receiver Flex, Mylar Tape LCD Frame and Receiver Adhesive. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 17(41)

  • Page 111: Microphone

    Inspect the Rubber Microphone and the Microphone on the PBA. Liquid is not allowed! Action: 1. If dirty – clean them. 2. If the Rubber Microphone is damaged – replace it. 3. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 18(41)

  • Page 112: Vibrator

    Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas Vibrator 1.9.1 Vibrator not generating alerts Action: Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 19(41)

  • Page 113: Camera

    2. If dirty or oxidized – clean both sides of the BtB connector. Check: Inspect the Camera. Action: 1. If the Camera is damaged – replace the Camera and Camera Conductive Adhesive. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 20(41)

  • Page 114: Video Call Camera Defects

    2. If the VGA camera or the PBA Receiver Flex is damaged – replace the PBA Receiver Flex, Mylar Tape LCD Frame and Receiver Adhesive. 3. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 21(41)

  • Page 115: Flash Led

    Inspect the BtB connector of the Sub SIM PBA Assy to the PBA. Action: 1. If not properly connected – disconnect and reconnect. 2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 22(41)
  • Page 116 Problem Areas: Flash LED 3. If the Flash LED or the BtB connector of the Sub SIM PBA Assy is damaged – replace the Sub SIM PBA Assy. 4. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 23(41)

  • Page 117: Bluetooth And Wlan

    Rear Cover Assembly and the contact pins on the PBA. Action: 1. If dirty or oxidized – clean the pads and pins. 2. If the pads are damaged – replace the Rear Cover. 3. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 24(41)

  • Page 118: Gps

    Assembly and the contact pins on the PBA. Action: 1. If dirty or oxidized – clean the pads and pins. 2. If the pads are damaged – replace the Rear Cover Assembly. 3. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 25(41)

  • Page 119: Compass

    Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.14 Compass 1.14.1 Compass fails Action: Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 26(41)

  • Page 120: Accelerometer

    Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.15 Accelerometer 1.15.1 Accelerometer test fails Action: Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 27(41)

  • Page 121: Ambient Light Sensor

    1. If the PBA Receiver Flex or its light sensor is damaged – replace the PBA Receiver Flex, Mylar Tape LCD Frame and Receiver Adhesive. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 28(41)

  • Page 122: Proximity Switch

    1. If the PBA Receiver Flex, its sensor or switch is damaged – replace the PBA Receiver Flex, Mylar Tape LCD Frame and Receiver Adhesive. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 29(41)

  • Page 123: Real Time Clock

    Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.18 Real Time Clock 1.18.1 Real Time Clock test fails Action: Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 30(41)

  • Page 124: Total Call Time

    Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.19 Total call time 1.19.1 Total call time fails Action: Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 31(41)

  • Page 125: External Memory

    If dirty or clogged – clean the holder. Check: Inspect the memory card holder on the PBA. Action: 1. If dirty or clogged – clean the holder. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 32(41)

  • Page 126: Security

    Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Problem Areas 1.21 Security 1.21.1 Security fails Action: Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 33(41)

  • Page 127: Fm Radio

    If dirty or clogged – clean the connector. Check: Inspect the Audio Jack Connector on the PBA. Action: 1. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 34(41)

  • Page 128: Network & Signal

    Assembly and contact pads on the PBA. Action: 1. If dirty or oxidized – clean the pads and pins. 2. If the pads are damaged – replace the Antenna Holder. 3. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 35(41)

  • Page 129: Sim

    2. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 3. If the SIM holder or the BtB connector of the Sub SIM PBA Assy is damaged – replace the Sub SIM PBA Assy. 4. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 36(41)

  • Page 130: Incorrect Sim Indicated

    Check whether the phone is locked to a particular operator and whether the correct operator SIM is being used. Action: 1. Use a proper operator SIM or test SIM. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 37(41)

  • Page 131: Charging

    2. If adhesive is detected on the contact pins – use an eraser to gently rub off the adhesive. Check: Inspect the USB connector. Action: 1. If dirty or oxidized – clean the connector. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 38(41)

  • Page 132: Handsfree By Wire

    If dirty or clogged – clean the connector. Check: Inspect the Audio Jack Connector on the PBA. Action: 1. If dirty or oxidized – clean it. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 39(41)

  • Page 133: Data Communication

    1.27 Data Communication 1.27.1 Data transfer via System Connector fails Check: Inspect the USB connector. Action: 1. If dirty or oxidized – clean the connector. 2. Replace PBA. 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 40(41)

  • Page 134: Revision History

    Troubleshooting Guide (mech) Revision History Rev. Date Changes / Comments 2012-Jun-25 Initial release 2012-Sep-11 Update Chapter 1.4 Display 1262-4100 Rev 2  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 41(41)
  • Page 135 Repair Movies - mechanical - Xperia™ neo L MT25i 1262-4102 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal...
  • Page 136 In that case, right-click with the mouse on the document name and select Save Target As to download the repair movie document for off-line viewing. For general information about repair movies, refer to 1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical 1262-4102 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 2(4)
  • Page 137 1. Main PBA (a) & LCD Frame (b) 2. Display 3. Cushion LCD Shim Black 4. Front Cover Assy 5. Sub SIM PBA Assy 6. Rear Cover Assembly 7. Battery Cover 8. Battery 1262-4102 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 3(4)
  • Page 138 Repair Movies (mech) Revision History Rev. Date Changes / Comments 2012-Jun-25 Initial release 1262-4102 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 4(4)
  • Page 139 Part List - mechanical - Xperia™ neo L MT25i 1262-4103 Rev 2 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal...
  • Page 140 Part List (mech) CONTENTS Part List ................... 3 Revision History ................8 1262-4103 Rev 2 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 2(8)
  • Page 141 Battery Cover Black 196PHO0000A Battery Cover White 191PHO0002A Camera Conductive Adhesive 56BPHO00005 Core Unit Label 1261-6279 Cushion LCD Shim Black 464PHO00102 Display FICTIVE. Display 4.0 TFT 1232-3562 Dome Sheet 1261-7730 1262-4103 Rev 2 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 3(8)
  • Page 142 Front Cover Assy White 124PHO00001 Function Key 1261-6272 Gasket LCM Connector 56DPHO00004 Gasket PBA 455PHO0110A Gasket Receiver Connector 56DPHO00006 Gasket Speaker 56EPHO00000 Gasket TP Connector 56DPHO00005 Kapton LCM FPC 56GPHO00001 1262-4103 Rev 2 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 4(8)
  • Page 143 LED indicator adhesive 56BPHO00003 Loudspeaker Loudspeaker 11x15 1001-0324 Main Camera Camera 5 MPixel CMOS AF SOC FL 1231-8040 Mesh Speaker 56APHO00001 Mylar Tape Receiver 464PHO00103 PBA Receiver Flex 1229-2860 1262-4103 Rev 2 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 5(8)
  • Page 144 Designation Part No. Part Location Rear Cover Assembly 199PHO0000A Receiver Adhesive 56BPHO00004 Receiver Mesh 56APHO00003 Rubber Microphone 455PHO0010A Screw_M1.4X2.4 F50001402410 Screw_M1.4X2.8 1262-1720 Screw_M1.6X4.2 1262-1718 Shield can BB 440PHO0320A 1262-4103 Rev 2 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 6(8)
  • Page 145 440PHO0420A Side Key Side Key Black 1261-6271 Side Key White 460PHO00502 Sub SIM PBA Assy 120PHO00000 Tape RF Hole 464PHO00101 Touch Panel Conductive Adhesive 56FPHO00000 Water Indicator 1265-2798 1262-4103 Rev 2 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 7(8)
  • Page 146 Part List (mech) Revision History Rev. Date Changes / Comments 2012-Jun-25 Initial release Add new part “Kapton LCM FPC” 2012-Sep-10 1262-4103 Rev 2 © Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 8(8)
  • Page 147 Go/No Go Test - electrical - MT25i 1262-4107 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal...
  • Page 148 1.3.1 Loss Values – Antenna Coupler ..............6 1.3.2 Loss Values – Direct Line ................7 Revision History ................8 This product is ONLY implemented in SERP II 1262-4107 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 2(8)

  • Page 149: Go/No Go Testing

    Put the grid positioning holder with its reference point in position G13 and place the phone as shown in the adjacent picture. G H I O P Q R 1262-4107 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 3(8)

  • Page 150: Direct Line

    Connect the RF Probe as shown in the adjacent picture. To get access to the RF connector on the PBA, refer to 1262-4094: MT25 Mechanical Working Instructions, Chapter 3.1! 1262-4107 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 4(8)
  • Page 151 Follow the directions stated in ‘Go/NoGo Test Script Parameters’ to be found in 1220-1336: Generic Repair Manual – electrical, together with the ‘Attenuation Factors’ below! This phone is available as one version, MT25i, including the following bands: MT25i: GSM-850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA-900/2100 1262-4107 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 5(8)

  • Page 152: Attenuation Factors

    15.56 High 13.00 14.46 WCDMA 850 High 6.00 5.77 WCDMA 900 6.50 5.96 High 5.50 6.44 WCDMA 1900 High 9.50 12.78 9.50 13.88 WCDMA 2100 High 9.00 14.04 1262-4107 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 6(8)

  • Page 153: Loss Values - Direct Line

    Go/NoGo Testing: Attenuation Factors 1.3.2 Loss Values – Direct Line Attenuation Band Channel GSM 850 GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 WCDMA 850 WCDMA 900 WCDMA 1900 WCDMA 2100 1262-4107 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 7(8)

  • Page 154: Revision History

    Test and Calibration Repair Instruction Electrical/ Revision History Rev. Date Changes / Comments 2012-June-19 Initial release 1262-4107 Rev 1  Sony Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 8(8)
  • Page 155 Customization - build swap - Xperia™ neo L MT25i 1262-4125 Rev 2  Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal...
  • Page 156 Customize to Ship ..................6 2.2.2 Build Swap ....................6 Revision History ................7 For general information about Customization and Swap, refer to 1221-5655: Generic Repair Manual – build swap 1262-4125 Rev 2  Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 2(7)

  • Page 157: Emma Login & Script Execution

    • connect the phone to the USB Cable • release the ”Back” key When executing an ‘Activation Script’ you will be prompted for the PIN of your USB Activation Dongle. 1262-4125 Rev 2  Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 3(7)

  • Page 158: Customization Workflow

    Customization Repair Instruction Build Swap/ Customization Workflow Not required for Quick Customization 1262-4125 Rev 2  Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 4(7)

  • Page 159: Customize Unit

    Customization - This type of Customization is used to change the SIMlock both from and to SIMlocked or non SIMlocked software. This type of Customization requires an ‘Activation Script’. This is displayed in Emma for clarity. 1262-4125 Rev 2  Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 5(7)

  • Page 160: Customize To Ship Or Build Swap

    Refer to the Cross Reference List for the appropriate variant, which should be based on the non- customizable mechanics of the unit. 2.2.2.2 De-Customize Unit Remove any co-branding as described in 1262-4094: Working Instructions – mechanical 1262-4125 Rev 2  Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 6(7)

  • Page 161: Revision History

    Customization Repair Instruction Build Swap/ Revision History Date Changes / Comments 2012-06-23 Initial release 2012-08-10 Update the template 1262-4125 Rev 2  Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB – Company Internal 7(7)

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