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Customer’s original units will be repaired but not refurbished as standard. Appointed Motorola Service Hubs will perform warranty and non-warranty field service for level 2 (assemblies) and level 3 (limited PCB component). The Motorola HTC centers will perform level 4 (full component) repairs.
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Product Overview Product Family C25 Product Overview Motorola C300 mobile telephones feature global system for mobile communications (GSM) air interface. The C300 also provides a wireless application protocol (WAP) Internet browser. The C300 telephones incorporate a new user interface (UI) for easier operation, allows short message service (SMS) text messaging, and includes personal information manager (PIM) functionality.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Product Overview Speaker Dependant Voice Recognition and Voice Note Recording This feature allows you to use voice tags for voice dialing up to 20 phone numbers in the phonebook and for creating up to 5 voice shortcuts for menu items. The phone must be “trained”...
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Product Overview Product Family C25 the phone number displays, if no caller identification information is available, INCOMING CALL displays. User must subscribe to a caller line identification service through their service provider. Call Forwarding Call forwarding is a network feature that diverts incoming calls to another phone number if the user or phone is unavailable, or the user does not wish to receive calls.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual General Operation General Operation Controls, Indicators, and Input / Output (I/O) Connectors The C300 telephone controls are located on the keyboard. The headphone jack and power jack are on the side and bottom, respectively. Indicators, in the form of icons, are displayed on the LCD (see Figure 1 and Figure 2).
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General Operation Product Family C25 Table 1. Function and Keypad Keys (Continued) Keys Commands and Functions Send/Answer key • Press to send or answer a call. • In idle mode, press to display last dialed/missed/received numbers. • In idle mode, long press to redial the last dialed number. •...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual General Operation Table 1. Function and Keypad Keys (Continued) Keys Commands and Functions Number key • In idle mode, long press to dial any of first 9 phone numbers saved in the Phone Book. •...
General Operation Product Family C25 Table 2. Idle Display Icons (Continued) Icon Function Descriptions Call Divert All incoming calls are diverted to a designated number. Active Line Identifies current active line. Vibrate and Ring Your phone vibrates and rings when it receives a call. Vibrate Only Your phone only vibrates without ringing when a call comes Battery...
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual General Operation 010717-o Figure 3. Menu Structure 6881041B25 October 14, 2002...
General Operation Product Family C25 Alert Settings C300 telephones include up to 32 preset alert tones and vibrations that can be applied individually to specific alert events or to all events at the same time. Pressing either volume key will mute the alert. Battery Function Battery Gauge The phone displays a battery-level indicator icon in the idle screen to indicate the...
Digital Multimeter Used to measure battery voltage 1. To order in North America, contact Motorola Aftermarket and Accessories Division (AAD) at (847) 538-8000; Internationally, AAD can be reached by calling (847) 538-8023 or faxing (847) 576-3023. 2. Not available from Motorola. To order, contact Hewlett Packard at (800) 452-4844.
Disassembly Product Family C25 Disassembly The procedures in this section provide instructions for the disassembly of PF C25 (C300) telephones. Tools and equipment used for the phone are listed in Table 3. Many of the integrated devices used in this equipment are vulnerable to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Battery Cover Press down on the battery cover release and slide the battery cover away from the phone as indicated in Figure 4. BATTERY COVER RELEASE BATTERY COVER BATTERY COVER 020578o Figure 4.
Disassembly Product Family C25 Removing and Replacing the Battery All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly To replace, align the battery with the battery compartment so the contacts on the battery match the battery contacts in the phone. Slide the top of the battery into the receptacle molded into the housing, then press the bottom end of the battery securely into the battery compartment until it locks into place.
Disassembly Product Family C25 Removing and Replacing the Antenna Cover Remove the battery cover, battery, and SIM as described in the procedures. The antenna cover is secured to the rear housing by three latches Their location inside the antenna cover is indicated by the red arrows. Use the flat end of the disassembly tool, beginning at the first location indicated by the red arrow to carefully pry the antenna cover off of the rear housing.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Insert the flat end of the disassembly tool between the antenna assembly and the rear housing and gently pry the antenna out of the rear housing. See Figure ANTENNA SCREWS ANTENNA DISASSEMBLY TOOL 020583-o Figure 8.
Disassembly Product Family C25 Removing and Replacing the Rear Housing This product contains static-sensitive devices. Use anti-static handling procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) and component damage. Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, and antenna cover as described in the procedures.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly To replace, align the front housing with the rear housing then carefully press together. Replace the 4 screws and tighten firmly. Do not over tighten. Replace the antenna cover, SIM, battery and battery cover as described in the procedures.
Disassembly Product Family C25 Removing and Replacing the Vibrator and Vibrator Grommet Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna cover, and rear housing as described in the procedures VIBRATOR ASSEMBLY FRONT HOUSING VIBRATOR GROMMET VIBRATOR MOTOR 020584-o Figure 10. Removing the Vibrator and Vibrator Grommet Turn the rear housing so the vibrator assembly is facing upward.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Transceiver Board This product contains static-sensitive devices. Use anti-static handling procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) and component damage. Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna cover, and rear housing as described in the procedures Using the flat end of the disassembly tool, carefully loosen the transceiver board from the front housing.
Disassembly Product Family C25 Removing and Replacing the RTC Battery Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna cover, rear housing, and transceiver board as described in the procedures Use the flat end of the disassembly tool to pry the real time clock (RTC) battery from its socket on the transceiver board.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Keypad Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna cover, rear housing, and transceiver board, as described in the procedures FRONT HOUSING KEYPAD PLASTIC TWEEZERS 020587-o Figure 13. Removing the Keypad Lift the keypad from the front housing as shown in Figure 13.
Disassembly Product Family C25 Removing and Replacing the Earpiece Speaker Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna cover, rear housing, and transceiver board as described in the procedures. FRONT HOUSING SPEAKER DISASSEMBLY TOOL 020588-o Figure 14. Removing the Earpiece Speaker Using the flat end of the disassembly tool, pry the earpiece speaker from its cavity in the front housing as shown in Figure 17.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Removing and Replacing the Microphone and Microphone Grommet This product contains static-sensitive devices. Use anti-static handling procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) and component damage. Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna cover, rear housing, and transceiver board as described in the procedures TRANSCEIVER BOARD PLASTIC TWEEZERS...
Disassembly Product Family C25 Align the microphone assembly with the microphone socket press into place until fully seated. The microphone assembly is keyed to fit the microphone socket only one way. Be sure the opening in the microphone grommet is positioned to face the opening in the housing when reassembled.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly Apply even pressure across the entire surface of the switch dome array to ensure proper adhesion. Replace the transceiver board, rear housing, SIM, and battery as described in the procedures. Verify correct operation. 6881041B25 October 14, 2002...
The Mechanical Serial Number (MSN) is an individual unit identity number and remains with the unit throughout the life of the unit. The MSN can be used to log and track a unit on Motorola's Service Center Database. The MSN is divided into 4 sections as shown in Figure 17.
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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual SIM Card and Identification following diagram illustrates the various parts of this number as shown in Figure 21. IMEI 16 Digits 6 Digits 2 Digits 6 Digits 2 Digits Type Approval Code Distribution Center Individual PCB Serial Internal Use - spare factory code...
Product Family C25 Troubleshooting Manual Test Mode Motorola PF C25 telephones are equipped with a manual test mode capability. This allows service personnel to verify functionality and perform fault isolation by entering keypad commands. To enter the manual test command mode, a GSM / DCS test SIM must be used.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Table 5. PF C25 Telephones: Level 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Chart SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE VERIFICATION AND REMEDY 1. Telephone will not turn on or stay on. a) Battery either discharged or Measure battery voltage across a 50 ohm defective.
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Troubleshooting Product Family C25 Table 5. PF C25 Telephones: Level 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE VERIFICATION AND REMEDY b) Transceiver board assembly Replace the transceiver board assembly defective. (refer to 1c). Verify that the fault has been cleared and reassemble with the new transceiver board assembly.
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Troubleshooting Programming: Software Upgrade and Flexing The following hardware codes must be observed in the flashing software when the phone is flashed: Hardware Region Code EMEA Asia If the phone is flexed with the wrong software, the phone displays the following message: Invalid S/W load.
Part Number Charts Product Family C25 Part Number Charts The following charts are provided as a reference for the parts associated with C300 telephones. Exploded View Diagram 020618-o Figure 19. Exploded View Diagram October 14, 2002 6881041B25...
Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Part Number Charts Exploded View Parts List Table 6. Exploded View Parts List Item Motorola Part Item Motorola Part Description Description Number Number Number Number 42.G2708.001 LCD lens assembly 39.G2712.001 Antenna cover 60.G2710.001 Front housing assembly 23.46002.001...
Part Number Charts Product Family C25 Model-dependent Part Numbers Table 7. Model-dependent Part Numbers Item Part Description Part Number Number C300, Silver, Thai SUG2778 C300, Dark blue, Thai SUG2779 C300, Silver, Simplified Chinese SUG2780 C300, Dark blue, Simplified Chinese SUG2781 C300, Pink, BPMF SUG2784 C300, Dark blue, English...
Lanyard SYN8392 Belt Clip, Black SYN8631 Pouch, Leather, Black MOTFL0074K Pouch, Black & Light Grey w/ plastic front MOTFQ0075M Pouch, Light Blue w/velcro MOTPT0076M Pouch, Medium Blue MOTPT0076M Related Publications Motorola C300 User Guide, English 6881134B63 6881041B25 October 14, 2002...
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Part Number Charts Product Family C25 October 14, 2002 6881041B25...
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1 and 2 Index Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Index 6881041B25 product 1 IMEI 32 accessories Introduction 1 part numbers 41 alert modes 14 antenna cover, removing and replacing 20 antenna, removing and replacing 20 keypad switch dome array, removing and replacing 30 keypad, removing and replacing 27 battery function 14...
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