Mobile Phone Parts Identification | How to Identify Parts & Components on PCB of Mobile Phone
Learn How to Identify Parts and Components on PCB of a Mobile Phone for Mobile Phone Repairing.
When learning how to repair a mobile cell phone, it is important to learn how to identify parts and components on the PCB of a mobile cell phone or smartphone (Android and iPhone). Identification of these parts and components is not that difficult.
Sections of a Mobile Phone PCB
The PCB of any mobile phone or smartphone (Android and iPhone) of any brand namely Nokia, iPhone, Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Lenovo, LG, Mobicel, Motorola, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, China Mobile Phones etc is divided into 2 Parts namely: (1) Network Section; and (2) Power Section. When identifying parts, electronic components and ICs on the PCB of a mobile cell phone or smartphone, it is important to keep these two sections in mind.
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How to Identify Parts and Components on the PCB of a Mobile Cell Phone
Network Section: The section below antenna point and above power section is called network section.
1. Antenna Point
The point where antenna is connected is called antenna point. It is normally located at the top of the PCB of a mobile phone / smartphone.
2. Antenna Switch
It is found in the network section. It is made from metal and non-metal. It has 16 points or legs. In some mobile phones, the antenna switch is merged with PFO.
Antenna Switch of Mobile Phone
3. PFO
Power Frequency Oscillator. It is present beside the antenna switch.
PFO of a Mobile Phone
4. Network IC
It is below or beside the antenna switch and PFO. In some mobile phones, the Network IC is merged with the CPU. E.g.: Nokia 1200, 1650, 1208, 1209 etc.
Network IC of a Mobile Phone
Power Section: This section is below the Network Section.
5. Power IC
In the Power Section, the IC around which there are several brown-colored capacitors is called Power IC. In some mobile phones there are 2 Power ICs.
Power IC of a Mobile Phone
6. CPU
Central Processing Unit. In the power section, the largest IC is the CPU. In some sets there are 2 CPU.
CPU of a Mobile Phone
7. Flash IC
This IC is found beside the CPU.
Flash IC of a Mobile Phone
8. Logic IC
The IC with 20 legs is the Logic IC.
Logic IC of a Mobile Phone
9. Charging IC
In the Power Section, the IC beside R22 is the Charging IC.
Charging IC of a Mobile Phone
10. Audio IC
The IC parallel to Power IC is the Audio IC.
Audio IC of a Mobile Phone
NOTES:
- UEM (Universal Energy Manager) = Logic IC + Charging IC + Audio IC + Power IC
- PFO (Power Frequency Oscillator) = Antenna Switch + PFO
- Flash IC= RAM + Flash IC
Mobile Phone Parts Identification with Mobile Phone PCB Layout Diagram
Mobile Phone PCB Layout Diagram
Video: Mobile Phone Parts Identification
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sir can we know phone screen or display is its original or they have plucked the display from other phone of same model and attatched to our phone? or like our phones part have some labelling numbers or id’s from which we can detect whether the part is phones itself or not?
The only way to know is to buy from reliable trusted source. There is no other easy way.
Please my phone is charging and decreasing instead of increasing. What should I do?
There is shorting in the PCB of the Phone. Get it checked.
Please
My Oneplus 5 Device is facing Screen Freeze issue from last few months which gets temporary resolved after multiple reboots , sometime single reboot sometime it didn’t wakes up for 2 days. Now after fighting this battle for months my phone is dead. Display works, everything in the phone works (can see notifications getting recieved , battery getting charged, Network reception on place), just my screen doesn’t respond to my touch. As discussed with Oneplus service center , it is a manufacturing defect in motherboard which is faced by many user who have replaced there motherboard during warranty but i started facing it after my warranty expired.
Now i want to know which component in motherboard can cause this issue where everything is working in background , display is working but screen is not responding to touch.
The Phone Display is Made up or 2 Parts – Main Display and Touchscreen. Both are 2 Different Parts. You may have to Just Replace the Touchscreen not the Main Display.
Hi Santosh sir you blog is very informative and helpful for all mobile repair engineer.
Can you pls explain mobile power sequence from vbus to vbat to all section.This will be very helpful for Dead mobile repair…
Hi, Could the IC be damaged if the mobile felt on ground and screen damaged?
In most cases NO IC will not get damaged.
My phone faile to switch on what should i do?
Get the Battery connector checked.
sir how to identification to all IC
hi sir, my charging current is unstable and sometimes wont charge at all shows at 0mah is it charging ic? cause i tried several plugs and cable the result still the same
Yes.
hello sir … are you provinding any mobile reparing courses
NO.
My Samsung A3 2016 has gone off. With the charger plugged in u can on it. It goes off as plug the charger out. I’ve replace several batteries still the same, batt is abt 3.94v. It can charge the battery to 100% but goes off as u remove the charger.
What do I do??? Pls help, thank U
It is showing FALSE Charging. Get the Battery Connector and Charging IC Checked.
Reset the Phone and Check. You can also try to check the SIM Connector with Petrol or alcohol and Check again.
Hello sir, my micromax unite 2 is dead.. capacitor and diodes are in ok voltage range..what the other possible problem in it..??
You have to check how the phone got dead and then diagnose.
I have dismantled an old Nokia, are any of the parts dangerous to handle or otherwise. I intend to use them as part of an art project.
No, nothing is dangerous.
I have checked sir but not work any other ideai sir
They clean the PCB with IPA and Flux and Apply some Hot Air.
Sir i have note 1 samsung
When i put to charge it apear CHARGING PAUSED BATTRY TEMRETURE TOO LOW i wil change charging full set but not repair i changed battry also but not repair i did reset but not work what can do sir pleas give any ideai
There is shorting on the PCB. Get it checked.
Sir my Samsung galaxyJ7 went off immediately i plugin faulty charger, what should i do,?
Boost the battery using Battery Booster and Check. Otherwise Start the Phone using DC Power Supply.
Thank you for this share, I have Sony Z3 compact and it is not charging anyomore. Now I can identify Charging IC and repair it.
Best regards,
Lopar
Please Read my Article on How to Identify Small Parts of a Mobile Phone.
Sir mobile me lagnne wake component me baste me baton
Ok. Will write an an article and make a video very soon.
plz send Mobile repair course in PDF
PDF is already there on this site.
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Please can anybody support here? I am looking for the catalog of spare part for smartphones? like image+name of the part. FPC, giftbox, PCBA, EVA GB….
Thanks!
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hello sir I have multi mobile but not comming tower what is probalm
Which is the component(ic) responcible for charging of smartphone in it’s motherboard
Earlier it was the separate charging IC but now most companies are combining them together in the power IC.
Zen admire glam software problem
Lgk520dy it say no service both sim i change the software but not solve my problem i cheque my imei its correct please give me a solution to this problem
Did you change the SIM and Check? If the SIM is OK then clean the SIM Connector with IPA or Alcohol or Petrol.
yes sir i have nokia lumia 635 but the flight mode cannot turn off and i have flash the phone still not working. i need help to locate the flight mode ic so that i can remove it by myself please help me out
Did you RESET the Phone? Did you get the OS Reinstalled? First do these.
its not working fakee…
Iphone 6 no service or searching problem. Tried everything from updating to resetting network settings.
Could be problem with some IC, probable the Network IC. It has to be replaced.
Hello I’ve had a problem with my Xperia Z3 where I get a poor LTE signal and constant loss of GPS during use of Google maps now that I got the phone apart to fix the screen will swapping out the PCB board fix this problem?
This is problem of the phone. You cannot do much. Update the Software and check.
Don’t think it’s a software issue but if any thing I could try flashing a different firmware as there is no more updates for this phone it’s a Rogers phone from the east coast and I’m a Fido customer on the west coast basically the same network so I don’t know it could be a problem in the motherboard with one of the components and yes if so there’s not really a fix
Flash the same software again.
where i can bye PFO: Power Frequency Oscillator ic for Mi4c mobile.
You can get it at you local vendor.
I am from Nepal and here i does not success to found PFO for Mi4c. Would you please give me the address where i can bye it at Panjab, Lucknow, Delhi. or If you help me to sent it from couriour it will be very very please for me. Thanking you.
You can get it from the Local Market.
Sir smartphone ka HDMI part hai ya nhi.?
NO.
how i idendify ram any part number no for 2 gb or 3gb ram
sir PCB bord mobile ka kav aya tha or kisne iski khoj ki thi
Martin Cooper of Motorola made the first mobile phone. But who manufactured the PC B is not known.
Hai Sir…
I just saw your lectures today, There were many clarifications, They are satisfied with me.
Are there any clarifications about new Android motherboards? Eg: SAMSUNG A3, J7, NOTE 5.
nice sir sorting nahi ja rahi 750 aa rhy hai samsung ka b313 hai mobile aur na hi on ho raha hai kya kru
reply plese sir
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this is santhoshkumar i have blackberry 8520 curve it is not working now i don’t what is problem will you please help me
What is the problem with the phone? Is it completely dead? If Yes, then please get it serviced.
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I have one question, from where do we get track diagrams of different model?
Tracks of different models are available in the market. You need to find them in stores that sell mobile phone accessories and tools.
no services message on screen
RESET The Phone to fix the problem.
LG P350 network not working
plz help me
RESET The phone to fix the problem. Change the SIM and Check. If none of the 2 tips solve the problem then take the phone to service center.
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I have one issue.
I have given my Sony xPreia st23 (Miro) for repairing as theer was some water droplets inside.
Technician told me that LCD terminals have gone and he proposed for LCD replacement.
But after so many days he is not able to find right connection for backlight.
Aleady he is able to see SONY logo but display not appearing even with a new LCD.
Could you please guide with some pic or sketch how to fix the issue.
Thanks
You have to replace the Display LED. These are SMD LEDs that provide front and back light to any mobile cell phone.
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how to check the track for speaker problem for jumpering….where it starts and where it should end
You will need Track Diagram of different models. Books are available in the market and online.
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