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When selecting tools and equipment for repairing mobile cell phones, it is
important to select the best tools. Cheap or inexpensive tools and equipment
may not be handy when repairing a mobile phone. On the other hand, best
quality little expensive tools and equipment will help you to repair a mobile
phone easily and comfortable. I am personally trained in mobile cell phone
repairing and my personal experience says that we must always select and
buy the best tools available in the market or online.

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SOLDERING IRON

Used to solder small components like capacitor,resistor, diode, transistor,

regulator, speaker, microphone, display etc. A 50 watt soldering iron is good
enough for most mobile phone repairing job. When buying a soldering iron,
select the one that is easy to hold and does not burn you hand. The soldering
iron must have option to choose and select different types and shapes of
soldering tips or bits. These tips or bits must be replaceable. It must also be
ESD-Safe (Antistatic) because most electronic components in a mobile phone
are very sensitive and can get damaged due to static charge or static
electricity. Hakko and Weller are two world renowned brands who
manufacture, sell and export world class soldering irons and other soldering
tools and equipments.

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SOLDERING STATION&HOT AIR BLOWER STATION

A soldering station has 2 units:a station and a iron. It has option to control
temperature depending on the heat requirement of the soldering job being
done. The soldering iron is attached with the soldering station. It is better
and more convenient than traditional soldering iron. It makes soldering work
much easier and faster. When buying a soldering station for mobile phone
repairing one must always select an ESD-Safe (Antistatic) model. Hakko and
Weller are two world renowned brands who manufacture, sell and export
world class soldering irons and other soldering tools and equipments.

The Hot Air Blower it is also called SMD (Surface Mount Device) rework
system and SMD repair system. It has control to regulate or manage
temperature and flow or hot air. Always buy a good quality ESD-Safe hot air
blower.

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PCB HOLDER

A PCB holder is used to old the PCB of a mobile phone while soldering
or repairing. It holds the PCB very strongly and doesnt allows it to move thus
helping in repairing. Again, it is important and wise to select a good quality
PCB holder rather than a cheaper and inexpensive one.

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SOLDER WIRE

Solder wire is used to solder electronic components, ICs Solder Wireor

jumper. Composition of most solder wire is Tin / Lead in the ratio 60:40 or
63:37. Since the introduction of RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
from electronics, more and more companies are using lead-free solder. Lead-
free solder wire is available in many compositions but the most common
composition is Tin / Silver / Copper in the Ratio 96.5:3.0:0.5. Solder wire is
available in different diameters such 2.0mm, 1.5mm, 1.0mm, 0.5mm, 0.2mm
etc. For mobile phone repairing 0.5mm solder wire is best suitable. Kester is
a world renowned manufacturer and supplier of solder wire and other
soldering material.

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PCB CLEANER

Thinner or PCB cleaner is used to clean the PCB of a mobile phone. The most
common PCB cleaner used in mobile phone repairing is IPA or Isopropyl
Alcohol. It is important to buy only good quality PCB cleaner as poor quality
PCB cleaners can damage the board.

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PRECISION SCREWDRIVER

It is used to remove and tighten screws while assembling and dissembling a

mobile phone. Precision screwdrivers of sizes T4, T5, T6 and forehead are
good for most mobile repairing job.

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TWEEZERS

These are needed to hold electronic components, ICs, jumper wire etc while
soldering and Desoldering.

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BRUSH

These are used for cleaning the PCB of a mobile phone while repairing. It is
important to buy only ESD-Safe cleaning brushes.

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MULTIMETER

Used to find faults, check track and components. Always buy a good quality
reliable ESD-Safe digital Multimeter for mobile repairing works.

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MAGNIFYING LAMP

It is used to see the magnified view of the PCB of a mobile phone. Most
magnifying lamps also have light. Magnifying lamps are available in different
magnification such as 3x, 4x, 5x, 10x, 50x etc.

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MOBILE OPENER

These are used to open the housing or body of a mobile phone.

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DC POWER SUPPLY

Regulated DC (Direct Current) power supply is used to supply

DC current to a mobile phone. Most repair person used DC
power supply to switch ON a mobile phone without battery.

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SOLDER PASTE

This is solder in molted semi-solid form. It looks like paste.

Solder paste is mainly used for Reballing of ICs.

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CLEANING SPONGE

This is used to clean tip of soldering iron while soldering

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DESOLDERING WIRE

Desoldering wire or Desolder wire is used to remove excess solder from

track of PCB. Chemtronics is world renowned manufacturer and supplier of
Desoldering wire.

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INFRARED WORKSTATION

This machine is similar to hot air blower. Only difference is that it gives heat
through infrared. It is very precise and give heat only where it is needed thus
preventing any damage to nearby electronic components on a PCB.

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MICROSCOPE

It is used to see a magnified view of PCB or electronic components. These

are available in different zoom options. Many microscopes can also be
connected to a computer or a monitor.

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WRIST STRAP

It is work in the wrist of the person who is repairing a mobile phone. It helps
to discharge or ground static charge thus preventing the PCB or electronic
components from any damage.

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ANTISTATIC HAND-GLOVES

It is important to wear ESD-Safe hand gloves while repairing a mobile phone

to prevent PCB and electronic components from static charge.

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ANTISTATIC MAT

It is laid or placed on the table or workbench where mobile repairing is done.

The mat is grounded using a grounding cord or normal grounding wire. This
also prevents damage from static electricity

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ANDROID PHONES SECRET CODES

Code Description

*#*#4636#*#* Display information about Phone, Battery and Usage statistics

*#*#7780#*#* Restting your phone to factory state-Only deletes application data and applica

*2767*3855# Its a complete wiping of your mobile also it reinstalls the phones firmware

*#*#34971539#*#* Shows completes information about the camera

*#*#7594#*#* Changing the power button behavior-Enables direct poweroff once the code e

*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* For a quick backup to all your media files

*#*#197328640#*#* Enabling test mode for service activity

*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* Wireless Lan Tests

*#*#232338#*#* Displays Wi-Fi Mac-address

*#*#1472365#*#* For a quick GPS test

*#*#1575#*#* A Different type GPS test

*#*#0283#*#* Packet Loopback test

*#*#0*#*#* LCD display test

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Code Description

*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* Audio test

*#*#0842#*#* Vibration and Backlight test

*#*#2663#*#* Displays touch-screen version

*#*#2664#*#* Touch-Screen test

*#*#0588#*#* Proximity sensor test

*#*#3264#*#* Ram version

*#*#232331#*#* Bluetooth test

*#*#7262626#*#* Field test

*#*#232337#*# Displays bluetooth device address

*#*#8255#*#* For Google Talk service monitoring

*#*#4986*2650468#*#* PDA, Phone, Hardware, RF Call Date firmware info

*#*#1234#*#* PDA and Phone firmware info

*#*#1111#*#* FTA Software version

*#*#2222#*#* FTA Hardware verion

*#*#44336#*#* Displays Build time and change list number

*#06# Displsys IMEI number

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Code Description

*#*#8351#*#* Enables voice dialing logging mode

*#*#8350#*#* Disables voice dialing logging mode

##778 (+call) Brings up Epst menu

The *#*#4636#*#* code is the most common one that people will use. Theres
quite a bit of information you can pull up in this hidden menu. Here are some
screenshots of what you should see once you punch in this code.

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IOS PHONE SECRET CODES

*#06#

It will display your iPhone IMEI. It is an identifier for your mobile phone
hardware.

*3001#12345#*

This code opens you field mode which contains all of iPhone personal
settings, cell information, and newest network.

*#67#

You can check the number to call forward when the iPhone is busy. And
again, but for when the iPhone is busy.

*646# (Postpaid only)

It will display your available minutes.

*225# (Postpaid only)

To check the Bill Balance

*777#

To check the Account balance use this code for prepaid iPhone only.

*#33#

You can check call control bars by using this code. Also for seeing whether
barring is enabled or disabled for outgoing you can check all the usual
suspects like fax, SMS, voice, information, etc.

*#76#

For checking connected line presentation is enabled or not you can use this
code. You can also check whether the connected line presentation is
enabled or disabled.

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*#21#

You can set inquiry for call forwards. Find the settings for your call
forwarding. You will see whether you have the fax, SMS, voice, knowledge,
sync, async, paid access & packet access call forwarding enabled or
disabled.

*3282#

It will let you know about the use of information info.

*#61#

To check numbers of missed calls.

*#62#

You can verify the number for forwarding calls If there is no service is
available.

*3370#

EFR mode Enhanced Full Rate improves your iPhone voice quality, but it will
slightly reduce battery life.

*#5005*7672#

To check SMS center.

*331*

Barring code # Outgoing calls abroad to block the lock code to inquire about
her please contact your network operator.

*#43#

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Call Waiting Status.

*43#

Activate a waiting.

#43#

Deactivate waiting.

*#31#

It allows you hide your number.

#31#Phone-number + call

For outgoing cal anonymity of your current call.

##002# -> Tap call

It will disable all call forwarding.

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