I9505 No SIM Problem Repair Guide Rev 3.0a PDF
I9505 No SIM Problem Repair Guide Rev 3.0a PDF
I9505 No SIM Problem Repair Guide Rev 3.0a PDF
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Notice
Product HHP Notice No. 14-42
Model Galaxy S4 Notice Date 12th May 2014
Subject No SIM problem repair guide rev 3.0a
Scope Subsidiary ASC ( Europe ) Customer ( No )
( Europe )
1. Purpose
To inform all ASCs of method to test for SIM fault symptoms on Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)
2. Symptom
Intermittent or permanent SIM detection fail (No SIM)
3. Instruction
1) Check Voltage level for "SIM VCC" 30 seconds after booting up the device has
completed. Please see picture below for the test point to check "SIM VCC":
Please note: When you check "SIM VCC", the rear cover and screw must be
assembled i.e. fitted to the device being tested.
To enable you to check "SIM VCC" with the rear cover and screws fitted, please create
a "test rear cover" by making a test rear cover from a SPARE PART in which you make
a hole to access the test point to check for "SIM VCC.
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Refer to below picture to see where a hole should be made in your "Test" rear
cover:
2) Test: "SIM VCC" Voltage; If SIM VCC voltage level is similar to the "Malfunction
case", there is problem with the "NFC IC". (e.g. a dry solder joint or possible faulty
NFC IC)
3.0V
1.8V 1.8V
1.6V
1.2V
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4) Solution
1) Re-solder (heat) area of the NFC IC "ball crack point",
referring to below location diagram.
NFC
IC
NFC IC = U203
Part Number = 1205-004767