The vibrate motor is connected to the power button flex cable assembly.
Check that the power button flex cable is correctly inserted into the connector on the motherboard. Perhaps also check that there's no bent contacts etc in the connector first.
Here are some images taken from the [guide|65700] video that show the power button cable motherboard connection and also the vibrate motor.
[image|2952051]
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=== Update (05/07/23) ===
@mwark
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Don't know but looking at an [link|https://www.ebay.com/itm/323416690315|image] of the power button/vibrate flex cable it appears that the vibrator is attached to the flex cable. (Hover mouse over image to zoom in for a closer look)
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Don't know but looking at an [link|https://www.ebay.com/itm/323416690315|image] of the power button/vibrate flex cable it appears that the vibrator is permanently attached to the flex cable. (Hover mouse over image to zoom in for a closer look)
This is confirmed by the vibrator troubleshooting section from the service manual for the phone.
Here's an image from the manual, that shows what to check. It's not very detailed for a service manual I feel - i.e. no vibrate circuit component voltage checks etc simply check the connector, replace the flex cable or replace the main systemboard
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[image|2952595]
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[image|2952595] (click on image)
If you suspect that the flex cable is the problem, search online for ''Sony 1296-7099'' to find parts suppliers that suit you best.
The vibrate motor is connected to the power button flex cable assembly.
Check that the power button flex cable is correctly inserted into the connector on the motherboard. Perhaps also check that there's no bent contacts etc in the connector first.
Here are some images taken from the [guide|65700] video that show the power button cable motherboard connection and also the vibrate motor.
[image|2952051]
(click on image)
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=== Update (05/07/23) ===
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@mwark
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Don't know but looking at an [link|https://www.ebay.com/itm/323416690315|image] of the power button/vibrate flex cable it appears that the vibrator is attached to the flex cable. (Hover mouse over image to zoom in for a closer look)
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This is confirmed by the vibrator troubleshooting section from the service manual for the phone.
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Here's an image from the manual, that shows what to check. It's not very detailed for a service manual I feel - i.e. no vibrate circuit component voltage checks etc simply check the connector, replace the flex cable or replace the main systemboard
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[image|2952595]
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(click on image)
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If you suspect that the flex cable is the problem, search online for ''Sony 1296-7099'' to find parts suppliers that suit you best.
The vibrator is connected to the power button flex cable assembly.
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The vibrate motor is connected to the power button flex cable assembly.
Check that the power button flex cable is correctly inserted into the connector on the motherboard. Perhaps also check that there's no bent contacts etc in the connector first.
Here are some images taken from the [guide|65700] video that show the power button cable motherboard connection and also the vibrate motor.
Hi @mwark
The vibrator is connected to the power button flex cable assembly.
Check that the power button flex cable is correctly inserted into the connector on the motherboard. Perhaps also check that there's no bent contacts etc in the connector first.
Here are some images taken from the [guide|65700] video that show the power button cable motherboard connection and also the vibrate motor.
[image|2952051]
(click on image)