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How To Check Tracks On A PCB For Mobile Phone Repairs

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‘Circuit-tracing’ or ‘Line-checking’ is a term used by mobile phone repair technicians to check broken tracks
on the green coloured PCB (Printed Circuit Board). Many of the times problems come in cell phones, if the
tracks get broken. These tracks are not visible as they are drawn inside the circuit boards. Most of these
motherboards have 7-10 layers which have tracks/lines going from one end to another for supply of voltage
and signals.

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What problem comes when tracks are broken?

There are tracks for various parts and functions all along the circuit. They are made to supply voltage to
various electronic components like mic, speaker, ringer, vibrator, LCD, etc. So if the line for supply to a
particular part is broken, the corresponding part will fail to work.

How do we know that the track/ line is broken?

In older models of the late 1990’s, PCBs had all the lines drawn to show all the tracks but not anymore. Now
you will have to take the help of diagrams to trace them. If the line is broken, the part/component which gets
voltage due to it will not function. If that part is faulty, simply replace it and your problem will get solved. But
if the part is ok, you will have to check whether it is getting current or not while troubleshooting.

It is very easy to check lines on a PCB due to the facility of internet (Google!).

Example 1: Suppose your cell phone model is Nokia C1 and its mic is not working, then you just have to type
in Google Images – Nokia C2 mic solution

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Example 2: If your model is Samsung Galaxy S3, and it’s not charging and you have checked its charging
port/connector and if it’s ퟌ�ne, then just type in Google Images – Samsung galaxy S5 charging solution

You will get lots of images with diagrams showing tracks. Select the best ones!

Now you will have to check these tracks with a multimeter by keeping it setting on ‘continuity’. If you get a
beep sound, then the track is ok and the problem is somewhere else. You can also trace continuity of tracks
shown in other images also. If you do not get a beep sound, the track is broken. Solder a jumper wire
between the 2 points and your problem will be solved. You may also be directed to check or change some
small parts like resistors and capacitors in these images.

Read How To Use A Multimeter In Mobile Phone Repairs

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You will also get various jumper diagrams and images on forums and websites like www.gsmhosting.com
and www.u2ugsm.com

What if diagrams for a particular model’s problem are not available?

Here the only option for you will be to see the tracks through schematic diagrams.

Note: It is also important to check the authenticity and accuracy of the various jumper and circuit diagrams
available on the internet. As it is very di។�cult to check them unless you have schematic diagrams, use your
logic and common sense! You will have to take a little bit of risk or else return the handset back to the
customer. Anyways most of the diagrams and images are very helpful and accurate. Also note that these
diagrams will solve only hardware faults and not the software related ones.

If you face any problems, please feel free to ask us in the comments section.

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