E815 help...

Well, long story here. I got in an argument, got a little too angry, and threw the phone. The part of the phone that flips up somehow came off in the process. I looked in there, and there are 2 or 3 ribbons that are ripped, and the screen does not work at all. From what I can tell, the number pad and other buttons still work. Is there any way I can fix the phone and get the screen to work again? Thanks.

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Buy a new screen and replace it with the cracked one. You can do a search and find online vendors that carry it. You can also try looking it up on eBay. Another thing you can do is use the screen from another E815 phone that is not working and swap them.

I think you might not get what I meant. The screen isn't cracked, nothing is cracked. Where the top of the phone (part that flips up) attaches to the number pad, inside there are 2 or 3 brown/gold-ish ribbons that are ripped in half, the other half being in the top section with the screen. Is there a way I can fix that without getting a new top part of the phone?

EDIT: Also, these ribbon cords looked like they ran from the number pad up into the LCD portion of the phone.

Here's a picture of the area I'm talking about, just to help you out:

Flex cable. You can get one on eBay. If you're not comfortable with replacing it, bring it in to a service center or have someone else do it.

Can someone suggest a good software to transfer picture from a motorola e815 to my computer? By good software, i mean FREE software.

Originally Posted by Cell_phone_etc

Can someone suggest a good software to transfer picture from a motorola e815 to my computer? By good software, i mean FREE software.

...email it??

Create a picture message and send it to your email address... works for me (on yahoo, it doesn't seem to like hotmail addresses)

Thanks for replying jeanie, but this phone doesnt have service activated on it.

Ahhhhhhhh!!! That does make a difference!

Originally Posted by jeaniesing

Ahhhhhhhh!!! That does make a difference!

I have a data cable too. I just need a software. Data pilot does not recognize this phone. Please help

I know others have spoken of "Mobile Phone Tools" (MPT)... search the board and I am certain you can find links to it - I don't have personal experience with it

Originally Posted by peryus88

Flex cable. You can get one on eBay. If you're not comfortable with replacing it, bring it in to a service center or have someone else do it.

Thanks for the help!

My problem if I were to get that cable, is that other parts could possibly be broken. I'm afraid that when I threw the phone at my dresser, other parts got damaged. Also, I don't know how to install that myself, and I am afraid that if I take it into my Verizon store, they won't really fix it and just tell me it's damaged beyond repair, hoping I'll buy another phone or something.

Well, you are correct that there may be other parts that are "busted". When you bring it in to a service center and they take a look at it, usually the time when they say that it is beyond repair is because you're better off with a new phone. When fixing a damaged phone, sometimes it might actually cost more than buying a new one. But if you don't want to bring it to them, you can sometimes find someone who can repair it for you. Try & take a look in Craigslist in your area, and you might find someone who can help you.

Another question: Is there a way I can remove the flipping part of the phone without possibly causing damage?

Only one way to find out, you can try to do it yourself. However, doing that will void the warranty. Did you contact Verizon and see if you can get a replacement?