[Q] water damage - need replacement motherboard topic

Hi guys

My z3 died while snorkeling in the sea. Now it turns on when power is connected but keeps power cycling showing only the sony and xperia logos. One time it was showing the battery charging icon and vibrating.

I took it to the shop under warranty and they quoted 0 for a replacement motherboard, stating that they tried it in another phone and it was completely dead.
I couldn't find any prices online and I'm wondering what's the best option.

Any advice appreciated

[Q] GT-I9505 Problems after water damage repair. topic

First of all, I did some research, en noticed someone with the same problems. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2707763)
He did not get an answer.

I cleanded the phone, and tried to boot.
- It hangs at spash screen. (so cant boot into android)
- can't go in recovery mode
- CAN GO IN DOWNLOAD MODE
- Is reconized by Odin
- Can flash images
- Device is not rooted

UPDATE:
-Tried to flash a rom on the device using downloadmode/ODIN

Code:

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<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/003> RES OK !!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Remain Port ....  0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

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After this the device shuts down, and tries to boot into recovery mode (after manually restarting), wich hangs.
After this i tried rebooting via download mode. Again phone hangs at spash screen.

Can anyone provide me with a solution. I would like to be able to boot into recovery and/or flash a new rom (witch is not possible atm because of the device not being rooted)

If I forgot something. Ask me, and i'll update the start post with the info necessary.
Thanks in advance.

HDX - Long term damage caused by running Safestrap - lack of wear levelling? topic

Hi all,
I have managed to install safestrap and a nexus rom on a 7" HDX so all appears to be working well.

I had a google and found this post: (at next post as I am not allowed to post links - you get to it by clicking here
wp.chmurka.net/?p=479
(apologies for the formatting I am a noob so cant post links)

seems to indicate that without doing some special magic (for want of a better term) which I am unwilling to do given the 'special' nature of the HDX - it will slow down over time due to a lack of wear leveling in safe strap.

Given the number of people using safestrap this may be a concern...

I keep devices for years and years (even cheap ones) so I want to make sure my kindle lasts as long as possible

Am I interpreting this right - are there any other solutions to this problem? Is it even a problem ?

I will mostly use my tablet for reading pdfs / internet browsing and running the odd app - I shouldn't accumulate a huge amount of writes on the storage - although the usual updates of android and various apps will occur.

I would appreciate informed readers views on this.

Many Thanks,
Rob

[Q] Water damage sticker topic

Where are they?

[Q] Water Damage to microphone - Any help? topic

Dropped phone in puddle last night. Dried out phone, used vac to vaccuum out holes.

Everything works but microphone, can use as speaker phone and others can hear me while making a call then, but mic does not,work in any other application.

Any suggestions? Can it be repaired?

[Q] Prevent damage to the battery topic

Do with USB Partial charge and discharge is harmless?
Do not use USB for data exchange harm to the battery?
I can not speak good English:crying:, Plesse Help.

[Q] LG G3 Water damage and problems topic

Recently, I Was cleaning my G3 with a wet towel. Unfortunately water caused some problems on my phone (Restarting every 2-3 mins, Power Button Doesnt work). Can you suggest me some Solutions to fix it (i think LG Doesnt accept water damage)? Now my phone is in a Bowl Full of rice.