Author Topic: Sound Out Trouble With Slc1000 (Read 8232 times)

sstrungis · « **on:** August 11, 2006, 02:23:36 pm »

Hi folks,

Lately I have noticed that my speaker is intermittently on and off when I use my Z. If I press a bit with my thumb right next to the speaker grille the sound comes back. When I let up, it's gone again.

I get the feeling that there's a loose connection at the speaker itself, probably something that just needs a good crimp. Is disassembly a pain for this? Am I on the right diagnostic track here?

I'd hate to be soundless. The headphone jack works great. Without the speaker I can't use my Z as a reliable alarm clock or pager pest.

Thanks,

Scott

InSearchOf · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2006, 03:02:36 pm »

getting to the speaker is a piece of cake....

I wouldn't see you running into any issues...

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sstrungis · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2006, 06:26:56 pm »

Well, that's good to know. How do you go about opening the c1000 model? Is this a common problem with Zaurus clamshells?

Thanks,
Scott

baallrog · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2006, 06:41:45 pm »

i have exactly the same problem with my C1000 ...
so if you manage to solved it contact me and tell how you do that.

thank you in advance

Cresho · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2006, 07:12:06 pm »

the speaker sits snuggly into a circular slot in the bottom of the case. it is not connected by any wires to the motherboard. Most likely, the connections are tarnished in some way. I suggest you open the z up, wipe with alcohol pads but make sure you dont touch anything else. rub the ends till it showes cleanliness. that is what i can gather. I opened my c 3200 once just to change the internal hardisk.

InSearchOf · « **Reply #5 on:** August 11, 2006, 08:02:13 pm »

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Well, that's good to know. How do you go about opening the c1000 model?

Six screws... 2 of them are in the battery compartment...

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sstrungis · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2008, 12:47:31 pm »

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Well, that's good to know. How do you go about opening the c1000 model?

Six screws... 2 of them are in the battery compartment...

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Just an update...My Z's been in a drawer for a while and when I charged her up again there was no sound at all out of the speaker. I finally mustered up the courage to open it up. I gave the speaker's contacts a going over with a clean cloth and reseated and reassembled. After a short prayer to the computer gods I pressed the power button and all seems well with my Z and its sound. Getting those six screws out was a real bear for me!

Thanks for the replies.
S

InSearchOf · « **Reply #7 on:** June 30, 2008, 12:59:23 pm »

Wow! I dont remember any of the replies that I made on this topic, but I'm glad to see your up and functional again, almost 2 years later :-)

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