Test Instructions

- mechanical -

W508
W518

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CONTENTS
1 Pre-Test Preparations .................................................................... 3
1.1 Hardware ................................................................................................ 3
1.1.1 Water indicator inspection.......................................................................... 3
1.1.2 Flip performance test .................................................................................. 3
1.2 Software ................................................................................................. 4
1.2.1 Software update........................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 Phone lock reset .......................................................................................... 4
2 Tests ................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Service Test Mode................................................................................. 5
2.2 Service Tests ......................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Main display ................................................................................................. 6
2.2.2 External display ........................................................................................... 6
2.2.3 LED/illumination .......................................................................................... 6
2.2.4 Keyboard ...................................................................................................... 7
2.2.5 Speaker......................................................................................................... 8
2.2.6 Earphone ...................................................................................................... 8
2.2.7 Microphone .................................................................................................. 8
2.2.8 Vibrating alert .............................................................................................. 9
2.2.9 Camera ......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.10 Video call camera (Only for W508, W508a)................................................ 9
2.2.11 Accelerometer............................................................................................ 10
2.2.12 Memory card .............................................................................................. 11
2.2.13 FM radio...................................................................................................... 11
2.2.14 Real time clock .......................................................................................... 11
2.2.15 Total call time............................................................................................. 12
2.2.16 Security ...................................................................................................... 12
2.2.17 GPS (only for W518a) ................................................................................ 12
2.3 Manual Tests........................................................................................ 13
2.3.1 SIM .............................................................................................................. 13
2.3.2 Battery charging ........................................................................................ 13
2.3.3 Bluetooth.................................................................................................... 14
2.3.4 Music keys ................................................................................................. 14
2.4 Network Test........................................................................................ 15
2.4.1 On-the-air call to mobile (no UMTS network available) .......................... 15
2.4.2 On-the-air call to mobile (UMTS network available) ............................... 15
3 Revision History ........................................................................... 16

For general information about test procedures, refer to

1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical

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1 Pre-Test Preparations
1.1 Hardware
1.1.1 Water indicator inspection
Before starting any tests the water indicator has to be
checked.
The indicator1 is located as shown in this picture after
having the battery cover removed.
If not affected by liquid, proceed to the ‘Flip performance
test’ below.
If affected (red colour) - handle the phone according to your
local directives.

The indicator2 is located as shown in this picture after

having the style up cover removed.

1.1.2 Flip performance test

1. Start up the phone with a fully charged battery and check
that the display operates normally
2. If the main display never gets illuminated or no text is
displayed, refer to
1226-4332: W508/W518 Troubleshooting Guide

3. When the main display gets illuminated with text shown,

then open or close the Flip as shown in the picture.
4. The main display should now be reactivated/light is off
and sub display is activated/light is on.
5. If not, this indicates a problem with the Flip sensor on the
Keyboard or Magnet on Upper inner cover.
6. In that case, replace keyboard or Upper inner cover.

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1.2 Software
1.2.1 Software update
1.2.1.1 Software version verification
Check the software versions of the phone to establish whether a software version update is needed:
• start up the phone and press the Navigation Keypad and Keyboard keys as follows:
Ö*ÕÕ*Õ*
• select ‘Service info’
• select ‘Software info’
• check the software file revisions and, if needed, update as described below
For more information, refer to 1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical
1.2.1.2 Software version update
Use the DCU-65 USB cable for this purpose!
Do not use the SEPI equipment!
Install a fully charged battery, ensure the phone is powered off and proceed as follows:
• open the Emma application and log in
• press and keep the ”C” key down on the phone, connect the phone to the USB cable and when the
USB icon appears in the Emma window, release the “C”-key
• select the appropriate protocol and follow the on-screen instructions

1.2.2 Phone lock reset

Install a fully charged battery, ensure the phone is powered off and proceed as follows:
• open the Emma application and log in
• press and keep the ”C” key down on the phone, connect the phone to the USB cable and when the
USB icon appears in the Emma window, release the “C”-key
• when prompted, select ‘Phone Lock Reset’
• ‘Success’ will be displayed on the USB icon when the phone lock code has been reset to ‘0000’

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2 Tests
2.1 Service Test Mode
All service tests can be carried out without a SIM card!
Start up the phone and enter the service menus:
• press the Navigation Keypad and Keyboard keys in the
order Ö * Õ Õ * Õ *
• select ‘Service tests’
• select one of the tests and follow the test instructions as
described below
• to stop the test and return to the ‘Service tests’ menu,
press the Back key
For more information, refer to
1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical

The pictures to follow will show a simplified basic phone for a general visualization of the
service tests!

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2.2 Service Tests

2.2.1 Main display

Minor variations in display brightness and colour may
occur between phones.
There may be tiny bright dots on the display, so called
defective pixels and occur when individual dots have
malfunctioned and can not be adjusted.
Two defective pixels are considered to be acceptable.
The main display will show five test patterns.
Make sure that there are no missing segments and that the
colours and contrast are OK.

2.2.2 External display

Close Flip:
The sub display will show test patterns.
Make sure that there are no missing segments and that the
colours and contrast are OK.

2.2.3 LED/illumination
Check that the: LED/illumination

Open/Close clip:
- LEDs under the Navigation Keypad are turned on and off
- LEDs under the Keyboard are turned on and off Accept

- LEDs under the Music keys are turned on and off

- LED besides main camera is turned on and off
- main/sub display backlight is switched off for a short time.

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2.2.4 Keyboard
Pressed keys:
Press all keys on the: 123

- Navigation Keypad
- Keyboard
- side of the phone
- Flip closed
Check that each pressure is confirmed in the display.

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Speaker

2.2.5 Speaker
Do not hold the phone close to your ear during this test!
Adjust the volume and make sure that the sound from the Accept Back
speaker port on the back of the phone is emitted loud and
clear.

Earphone

2.2.6 Earphone
Adjust the volume and make sure that the sound from the
earphone port on top of the phone is emitted loud and clear. Accept Back

2.2.7 Microphone
The previous test, ‘Earphone*, should have been
successfully carried out before doing this test!
The phone will start to record and after approximately
seven seconds the sound is played back in the earphone.
Speak into the microphone during the ‘Microphone
Recording’ phase.
Check the quality by listening to the recording from the
earphone during the ‘Microphone Playback’ phase.

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Test vibrating alert.

Press any key.

2.2.8 Vibrating alert

Press any key and the vibrator gets activated three times. Accept

2.2.9 Camera
Minor variations in image appearance may occur
between phones, but is not uncommon and should not
be regarded as an indication of a defective camera Back
module!
Aim the camera (located back of the phone) at an object and
check the quality of the image shown in the display.
Photos cannot be taken during this test!

2.2.10 Video call camera (Only for

W508, W508a)
Minor variations in image appearance may occur
between phones, but is not uncommon and should not
be regarded as an indication of a defective camera
module! Back

Aim the camera at yourself and check the quality of the

image shown in the display.

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Accelerometer
X: -54 Y: 342 Z: 990
2.2.11 Accelerometer
The accelerometer test displays the actual position of the Accept
phone as a 3D coordinate X:Y:Z

+Y -Y
Front

-Y LEFT SIDE VIEW +Y

+Z -Z
By tilting the phone in various directions, the X:Y:Z values
will change in size and polarity depending on angle and
direction as shown in the adjacent picture.
Check by tilting the phone that the X:Y:Z values shown in -X
Front
+X

the display are in accordance with the tilting shown in the LEFT SIDE
VIEW
Front
picture. + X BOTTOM VIEW - X

-Z +Z

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2.2.12 Memory card Memory card

status:
Inserted
A memory card should be inserted in the phone before
the start of this test!
The memory card holder is accessible after having the Accept
battery cover removed!
The phone should detect that the memory card is inserted.

Set frequency
[87.5 – 108.0] MHz
101.4

2.2.13 FM radio
A Portable Hands-Free (PHF) has to be connected to the
system connector prior to this test!
Accept Back

Use the keyboard to enter the frequency of an FM station

known to be good regarding reception.
Listen to the FM station and verify that the sound quality is
as good as can be expected.

Real time clock

OK
2.2.14 Real time clock
During the actual test the text ‘Please wait’ is displayed, then
followed by a message stating whether the test was OK or OK

not.

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Total call time

13:05:49
2.2.15 Total call time
The total call time is displayed in the format HH:MM:SS Accept
(hours:minutes:seconds).

2.2.16 Security
Then Select “DRM key test” and then it shows all the results
are ok or not.

2.2.17 GPS (only for W518a)

Then Select “start test” or “clear receiver cache” to see
whether the results are ok or not .
For GPS testing, refer to
1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical

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2.3 Manual Tests

2.3.1 SIM
Insert SIM card
Verify that the phone can detect a SIM card:
• insert a SIM card, install a battery and start the phone
• if the SIM card is detected by the phone, the start-up
procedure will continue
• if not detected, the message ‘Insert SIM card’ will be
displayed

2.3.2 Battery charging

Charging
2.3.2.1 Charging by wall charger
Verify that charging of the phone functions properly:
• install a battery but do not start the phone
• connect a wall charger to the system connector
• verify that the display shows that the phone is being
charged
• remove the charger from the system connector and verify
that the display no longer indicates charging

2.3.2.2 Charging via USB

Verify that the phone can charge the battery via a USB port:
Ensure that no computer application, such as PC Suite
or Emma, is active! Charging

• check and, if necessary, activate the USB charging by

entering the Service menu: Service settings ÖCharging on
• install a battery but do not start the phone
• connect a USB cable from a computer to the system
connector
• verify that the display shows that the phone is being
charged
• remove the USB cable from the system connector and
verify that the display no longer indicates charging

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2.3.3 Bluetooth
Bluetooth link
Verify that the Bluetooth communication functions properly: established

During this test, the distance between the phone and

the other Bluetooth device must be 1.5 to 5 meters! Distance:
1.5 to 5 meters
• insert a SIM card, install a battery and start the phone
• activate the Bluetooth function via the phone menu:
Bluetooth link
Settings Ö Connectivity Ö Bluetooth Ö select Turn on established

• set up a Bluetooth link between the phone and the other

Bluetooth device.
• if a link can be established, the Bluetooth function is
regarded to be fully functional

2.3.4 Music keys

. Insert a SIM card and M2 card (song stored), install a
battery and start the phone.
. Unlock the phone.
. Press three music keys on style up cover to see whether
they are ok.

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2.4 Network Test
This test can only be performed if the phone has got an activated SIM/USIM card (no Test
SIM/USIM) and an available network signal!
There are two versions of the test depending on whether a UMTS network is available or not!
If a UMTS network is available, the network test has to be done separately for GSM and UMTS!

2.4.1 On-the-air call to mobile (no UMTS network available)

To verify the radio functions (GSM) of the phone, follow the ‘2.4.1.1 Procedure’ below
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2.4.1.1 Procedure Incoming call

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1. Set up a call from a landline phone (PSTN)
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2. Check that the ring signal goes on
3. Check that the display backlight illuminates 3
4. Answer the call and check the sound quality in both
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5. Adjust the volume up and down with the side key and
verify that the sound level is altered
6. End the call and check that the elapsed time is displayed 2
and that the termination is done in a proper way

2.4.2 On-the-air call to mobile (UMTS network available)

GSM
Go to the phone menu and set:
Settings Ö Connectivity Ö Mobile networks Ö GSM/3G networks Ö GSM only
To verify the radio functions (GSM) of the phone, follow the ‘2.4.1.1 Procedure’ above.

UMTS
Go to the phone menu and set:
Settings Ö Connectivity Ö Mobile networks Ö GSM/3G networks Ö GSM and 3G
Switch off the phone and then start it up again to enable search for an available UMTS signal.
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.

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3 Revision History
Rev. Date Changes / Comments
1 2009-03-23 Initial release

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