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Bearman
08-20-2004, 08:58 PM
Well folks, the 7610 is a great phone I love it...until now when I get this constant screen flickering and distortion which seems to go away a few minutes after I restart. The first time it happened I hoped it was a minor bug, but now it seems to have returned several days later. I think it is some hardware fault which will cost big bucks to fix.

I bought it off eBay a couple of weeks ago. The phone is brand new and sealed Australian version. Normally, I buy from dealers but he was honest and had great feedback. It's not stolen or anything as I have checked. The guy reckons he won it as a prize so he didn't give me a proper shop receipt with an ABN (Australian Business Number) on it. Of course Nokia won't repair it without proof of purchase with an ABN on it, even though it is a local version. Bottom line is I think I'm screwed unless he sorts it out for me.

However, before I chase him up about it, I was wondering what the factory reset codes are for this phone? Keep in mind I don't want to do anything to damage it further. Yes I realise it's prolly a hardware problem but I figured it's work a try.

Anybody else had this type of problem with a Nokia or been stuck in this situation? :confused:

Anyway, thanks in advance!
Ahmad007
08-21-2004, 12:51 AM
The default factory reset code is 12345 in all nokia phones.
I always tell people do not buy new mobile phones from e-bay, as one of the things that u'll mostly miss is the warranty which it helps u repair your phone.
Bearman
08-21-2004, 03:09 AM
The default factory reset code is 12345 in all nokia phones.
I always tell people do not buy new mobile phones from e-bay, as one of the things that u'll mostly miss is the warranty which it helps u repair your phone.

Errr 12345 is just the lock code.
It has a local warranty I just need a receipt I suppose.
cdover
08-21-2004, 03:15 AM
Are there any other shops you can go to, besides the Nokia care centres, where they can fix your phone? (Without proof of purchase et cetera.).
Bearman
08-21-2004, 06:53 PM
yeah that's a good idea!
jc_seremify
08-23-2004, 03:09 AM
For my sister, it led her 7610's screen to fully stuff up. It was actually (what I believe) the layers of the LCD 'seperating' due to poor build quality. This required a trip to Nokia and $160aud to replace the dodgy LCD... and if your out of warranty, just pay. If you pay upfront it only takes 1 hr- if you don't, it can take upto 2 weeks or so.