Re: A670 Samsung Display (switch?) Tech Fix needed

- Bob - wrote:
> I have an A670. THe display only works wit the cover open half way. If
> I close`it halfway, it blanks out. I'm wondering if there is a known
> issue/fix. I pulled it apart and pushed the ribbon connector in a bit
> but it had no effect.
>
> I'm thinking now that it might be the switch that shuts off the
> display when you close the phone as it is very predictable in
> operation - open it halfway, it's fine, a smidge more, off, a smidge
> back, it's on.
>
> Before I pull it apart and just hunt again I was hoping someone would
> have a pointer to a problem/fix.
>
> Thanks,

There's a data cable that connects the cover to the body of the phone
that gets loose. You can try to see if that is loose and needs to be
re-seated. I've had 3 A670s with this problem. It was only a temporary
fix, as they eventually got loose again and I sent them to cell phone
heaven.