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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual
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TM

MOTOFONE F3
Digital Wireless Telephone

GSM 900/1800 or GSM 850/1900 MHz
GPRS

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
© Motorola, Inc. 2006.
All rights reserved.
Mobile Devices Business,
Sawgrass International Concourse
789 International Parkway
Room S2C
Sunrise, FL 33325-6220

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Contents

Contents

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Regulatory Agency Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Computer Program Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About This Service Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty Service Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Parts Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Controls, Indicators, and Input/Output (I/O) Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tools and Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Removing and Replacing the Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing and Replacing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing and Replacing the Rear Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Removing and Replacing the Transceiver Board Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Removing the Keypad Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Programming: Software Upgrade and Flexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Exploded View Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Exploded View Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Introduction

Introduction
Motorola® Inc. maintains a worldwide organization that is dedicated to provide
responsive, full-service customer support. Motorola products are serviced by an
international network of company-operated product care centers as well as
authorized independent service firms.
Available on a contract basis, Motorola Inc. offers comprehensive maintenance and
installation programs which enable customers to meet requirements for reliable,
continuous communications.
To learn more about the wide range of Motorola service programs, contact your local
Motorola products representative or the nearest Customer Service Manager.

Product Identification
Motorola products are identified by the model number on the housing. Use the entire
model number when inquiring about the product. Numbers are also assigned to
chassis and kits. Use these numbers when requesting information or ordering
replacement parts.

Product Names
Product names are listed on the front cover. Product names are subject to change
without notice. Some product names, as well as some frequency bands, are available
only in certain markets.

Product Changes
When electrical, mechanical or production changes are incorporated into Motorola
products, a revision letter is assigned to the chassis or kit affected, for example;
-A, -B, or -C, and so on.
The chassis or kit number, complete with revision number is imprinted during
production. The revision letter is an integral part of the chassis or kit number and
is also listed on schematic diagrams and printed circuit board layouts.

Regulatory Agency Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause any harmful interference, and
• this device must accept interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This class B device also complies with all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations (ICES-003).
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Computer Program Copyrights
The Motorola products described in this manual may include Motorola computer
programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media that are copyrighted
with all rights reserved worldwide to Motorola. Laws in the United States and other
countries preserve for Motorola, Inc. certain exclusive rights to the copyrighted
computer programs, including the exclusive right to copy, reproduce, modify,
decompile, disassemble, and reverse-engineer the Motorola computer programs in
any manner or form without Motorola's prior written consent. Furthermore, the
purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by
implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or rights under the copyrights,
patents, or patent applications of Motorola, except for a nonexclusive license to use
the Motorola product and the Motorola computer programs with the Motorola
product.

About This Service Manual
Using this service manual and the suggestions contained in it assures proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of F3 telephones. Refer questions about
this manual to the nearest Customer Service Manager.

Audience
This document aids service personnel in testing and repairing F3 telephones.
Service personnel should be familiar with electronic assembly, testing, and
troubleshooting methods, and with the operation and use of associated test
equipment.
Use of this document assures proper installation, operation, and maintenance of
Motorola products and equipment. It contains all service information required for
the equipment described and is current as of the printing date.

Scope
The scope of this document is to provide the reader with basic information relating
to F3 telephones, and also to provide procedures and processes for repairing the
units at Level 1 and 2 service centers including:
• Unit swap out
• Repairing of mechanical faults
• Basic modular troubleshooting
• Testing and verification of unit functionality
• Initiate warranty claims and send faulty modules to Level 3 or 4 repair
centers.

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Conventions
Special characters and typefaces, listed and described below, are used in this
publication to emphasize certain types of information.

➧
G
E

Note: Emphasizes additional information pertinent to the subject
matter.
Caution: Emphasizes information about actions which may result in
equipment damage.
Warning: Emphasizes information about actions which may result
in personal injury.
Information from a screen is shown in text as similar as possible to what
appears in the display. For example, ALERTS or ALERTS.

Warranty Service Policy
The product will be sold with the standard 12 months warranty terms and
conditions. Accidental damage, misuse, and extended warranties offered by
retailers are not supported under warranty. Non warranty repairs are available at
agreed fixed repair prices.

Out of Box Failure Policy
The standard out of box failure criteria applies. Customer units that fail very early
on after the date of sale, are to be returned to Manufacturing for root cause analysis,
to guard against epidemic criteria. Manufacturing to bear the costs of early life
failure.

Product Support
Customer’s original units will be repaired but not refurbished as standard.
Appointed Motorola Service Hubs will perform warranty and non-warranty field
service for level 2 (assemblies) and level 3 (limited PCB component). The Motorola
High Technology Centers will perform level 4 (full component) repairs.

Customer Support
Customer support is available through dedicated Call Centers and in-country help
desks. Product Service training should be arranged through the local Motorola
Support Center.

Parts Replacement
When ordering replacement parts or equipment, include the Motorola part number
and description used in the service manual or supplement.
When ordering crystals or channel elements, specify the Motorola part number,
description, crystal frequency, and operating frequency desired.
When the Motorola part number of a component is not known, use the product model
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number or other related major assembly along with a description of the related
major assembly and of the component in question.
In the U.S.A., to contact Motorola, Inc. on your TTY, call: 800-793-7834

Accessories and Aftermarket Division (AAD)
Order replacement parts, test equipment, and manuals from AAD.
U.S.A.

Outside U.S.A.

Phone: 800-422-4210

Phone: 847-538-8023

FAX: 800-622-6210

FAX: 847-576-3023

Website: http://businessonline.motorola.com
EMEA
Phone: +49 461 803 1404
Website: http://emeaonline.motorola.com
Asia
Phone: +65 648 62995
Website: http://asiaonline.motorola.com

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Specifications

Specifications
General Function
Frequency Range GSM 850
Frequency Range GSM 900
Frequency Range DCS 1800
Frequency Range PCS 1900
Channel Spacing
Channels
Modulation
Transmitter Phase Accuracy
Duplex Spacing
Frequency Stability
Operating Voltage
Average Transmit Current
Average Stand-by Current
Dimensions
Size (Volume)
Weight
Temperature Range
Battery Life, 880 mAh Li Ion Battery

Specification
824-849 MHz Tx
869-894 MHz Rx
880-915 MHz Tx (with EGSM)
925-960 MHZ Rx
1710-1785 MHz Tx
1805-1880 MHz Rx
1850-1910 MHz Tx
1930-1990 MHz Rx
200 kHz
174 EGSM, 374 DCS, 374 PCS, 124 GSM
850 carriers with 8 channels per carrier
GMSK at BT = 0.3
5 Degrees RMS, 20 Degrees peak
45 MHz GSM, 95 MHz DCS, 80 MHz PCS
± 0.10 ppm of the downlink frequency (Rx)
+3.0V dc to +4.2V dc (cell)
+4.4V dc to +6.6V dc (external charger jack
with 2.4 K ohm resistor)
300 mA max
4.0 mA max (DRX2), 2.0 mA max (DRX9)
47mm x 114mm x 9.1mm
(1.96 inches x 4.17 inches x 0.66 inches)
50 cc (4.8 in3)
70 g (3.52 oz) with cell
-10° C to +55° C (+15° F to +130° F)
Talk time 500 minutes
Standby time 300 hours
All talk and standby times are approximate
and depend on network configuration,
signal strength, and features selected.
Standby times are quoted as a range from
DRX=2 to DRX=9. Talk times are quoted
as a range from DTX off to DTX on.

RF Power Output
Output Impedance
Spurious Emissions

Transmitter Specification
33 dBm nominal GSM 850
33 dBm nominal GSM 900
30 dBm nominal GSM 1800
30 dBm nominal PCS 1900
50 ohms nominal
-36 dBm from 0.1 to 1 GHz,
-30 dBm from 1 to 4 GHz

Receiver Specification
-106 dBm GSM 850,
-106 dBm GSM 900,
Receive Sensitivity
-104 dBm GSM 1800,
-104 dBm PCS 1900
RX bit error rate (100k bits) Type II
< 2%
Channel Hop Time
500 microseconds

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Time to Camp
Speech Coding Function
Speech Coding Type
Bit Rate
Frame Duration
Block Length
Classes
Bit Rate with FEC Encoding

10

Receiver Specification
Approximately 5-10 seconds
Specification
Regular pulse excitation / linear predictive coding
with long term prediction (RPE LPC with LTP)
13.0 kbps
20 ms
260 bits
Class 1 bits = 182 bits; Class 2 bits = 78 bits
22.8 kbps

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Product Overview

Product Overview
Motorola’s MOTOFONE F3 mobile telephones feature global system for mobile
communications (GSM) air interface. The mobile telephone uses a simplified iconbased user interface (UI) for easy operation, allows short message service (SMS)
text messaging. The F3 is a dual band phone that allows roaming within the GSM
900MHz, and DCS 1800 MHz bands, or the GSM 850MHz, and PCS 1900MHz
bands, depending on factory programming.
F3 telephones are made of polycarbonate plastic. The display and speaker, as well
as the transceiver printed circuit board (PCB), microphone, charger/ headphone
connectors, and buttons are contained within the 9.1mm slim candy bar form-factor
housing. The 700 mAh Lithium Ion (Li Ion) battery provides up to 500 minutes of
talk time with up to 300 hours of standby time1. The phone accepts 3V and 1.8V
mini subscriber identity module (SIM) cards, which fit into the SIM holder under
the rear housing cover. These telephones feature an EPD (Electrophoresis display)
and an internal antenna.

Features
F3 telephones use advanced, self-contained, sealed, custom integrated circuits to
perform the complex functions required for GSM GPRS communication. Aside from
the space and weight advantage, microcircuits enhance basic reliability, simplify
maintenance, and provide a wide variety of operational functions.
Features available in the F3 include:
• GSM dual band phone, 900/1800MHz or 850/1900MHz.
• Ultra low cost.
• Ultra thin, 9.1 mm in thickness.
• New display technology, EPD display
• Uses only one speaker for both receiver and ring-tone speaker.

1. All talk and standby times are approximate and depend on network configuration, signal strength, and features selected. Standby
times are quoted as a range from DRX=2 to DRX=9. Talk times are quoted as a range from DTX off to DTX on.

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General Operation
Controls, Indicators, and Input/Output (I/O) Connectors
The F3 controls are located on the front of the device, as shown in Figure 1.

Signal
Strength

Battery
Strength

Navigation pad
Action Key
Phone book
Make and
answer calls

Turn phone on
and off,
hang up,
exit menus.

Lock and
unlock keypad
Headset and
Phone charge
connector

061556o

Figure 1. Telephone Controls and Indicators

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Electrophoretic Display (EPD)
The large display supports extra large characters for easy readability as well as
dedicated space for status and action icons.

➧

Whether a phone displays all indicators depends on the programming and services
to which the user subscribes.
Figure 2 shows the main screen display.

061557o

Figure 2. Main Screen Display

Battery Information
Battery Charge Indicator
The telephone displays a battery charge indicator icon in the idle screen to indicate
the battery charge level. The gauge shows five levels: 100%, 60%, 40%, 20%, and
Low Battery.

Battery Removal
Removing the battery causes the device to immediately shut down, and any pending
work (partially entered phone book entries or outgoing messages, for example) is
lost. Any text or image displayed on the screen at the time the battery is removed,
will remain visible on the screen. The screen will refresh as soon as it is turned on
again.

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All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns if a
conductive material, such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and
become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when
placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.

G

If the battery is removed while receiving a message, the message will be lost.

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➧

To ensure proper memory retention, turn the phone OFF before removing the
battery.

Battery Date Code
The battery date code is a 15 position alphanumeric code that provides backend
manufacture site information, year and week of manufacture date, cell type and
vendor information.
The battery date code is used for cell phone batteries that were manufactured
beginning in March 2003. The following paragraphs provide more detail about the
battery date code.
1. Backend Pack Manufacturing Site (first position of battery code)
A = Motorola Penang

J= ESG, Chihuahua

S = T.D.I Scotland

B = T.D.I. Mexico

K= T.D.I. Romeoville

T = T.D.I Downers
Grove
T = TWS

C = Motorola China
D = T.D.I. Shanghai, China

L = Motorola
Lawrenceville

U = T.D.I. Hungary

M =TDI, Malaysia

V=

M = J Power

E = ESG, Evadin, Brazil

N = TDI, Manau, Brazil

W = ESG, Sung Woo

F = ESG, Propower, Korea

O=

X = ESG, Foxlink, China

G=

P = Intesys Arizona

Y = P&K (G.E.T.)
Systems, Korea

H = Motorola Harvard

Q=

Z=

I = Motorola lreland

R = Foxlink, Tianjin

2.

Cell code and vendor (second and third position of battery code):
2 alpha characters.
Cell Reference
Designator

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Vendor

Size

Part Number

IA

A&TB

6.6x30x48

LGQ633048C

1B

A&TB

6.6x30x48

LGQ633048D

1C

A&TB

6.6x30x47.2

LGQ633048P

1D

A&TB

8.8x34x48

LGQ863448C

1E

A&TB

8.8x34x47.3

LGQ8634481-1

1F

A&TB

18x65

LGR18650E

IG

A&TB

7.5x14.5x48

TH750F5

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Cell Reference
Designator

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Vendor

Size

Part Number

1H

A&TB

10.5x43.6

TH550AAA

3F

Toshiba

7.5x14.5x48

TH900F5

3G

Gold Peak

1/3A

GPZSAFK

3H

Toshiba

4.4x34x56

LA8423456A

3J

Saft

AA

VHAA1200

3K

Maxell

5.5x30x48

ICP053048G

3L

NEC-Moli

6.7x30x47.3

MK11-2293

3M

Mitsubishi

4.4x34x56

Lipmo001

3N

Toshiba

6.6x34x50

LGQ633450R

3P

Panasonic

6x34x50

CGP34506

3R

Toshiba

3.9x34x56

LAB363456A

3S

NEC-Moli

6.5x22x65

MK11-2300

3T

BYD

6.6*9.8x47.9

LP063048A

3U*

Panasonic

LL-AAAA

HHR70QAB4

3V

Sanyo (Toshiba)

6mm NiMH

THF6M

3W

LG Chemical

6x30x48

ICP633048

3X

BYD

5.4x30.1x48.2

LP053048A

3Y

BYD

6x34x50

LPO53048A

3Z*

Panasonic

6.2x35.2x16.

HF6OSS

4A

PeacebayManual

6mm NiMH

F6MG

4B

BYD

4x30x48

F6MG

4C

Peacebay-Auto

6.4x16.34

F6MP

4D

Sanyo

6mm NiMH

HFC1U

4E

BYD

8x3 x47.5

LP083448SH

4F

Sony

34x67

UP423467A4H

4G

LG Chemical

8.6x34x48

ICP863448

4H

LG Chemical

6.3x 34x50

ICP633450

4J*

BYD

4x30x41

LP043O41A

4K

GS Melcotec

4.6x29.5x41

LP423041A

4L

LG Chemical

4.2x30x48

ICP423048

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Cell Reference
Designator

3.

4.
5.

Size

Toshiba

5.5x30x48

LGQ553048U

4N

Sanyo

3.8x34x50

UF383450P

4P

Toshiba

4.4x34x50

LGQ443450U

4R

Toshiba

4.4x30x48

LGQ443048U

4S

Lishen

06x30x48

LP0601AE

4T

Panasonic

AAAALL

HHR70QAB4

8E

NEC S14

-

ICP043443B(-M)

8L

Maxwell L08

-

ICP463443ARM

Cell date code (fourth fifth and sixth position of battery code) consisting of
characters as stated on cell pack by cell manufacturer. If a 3 digit code is not
used, place a period (.) in the sixth position.
Protection Circuit Module (PCM) code (seventh and eighth positions of battery
code) FF = 0164086T01
Year of battery manufacture (ninth position of battery code)
1997 = H

2004 = O

2011 = V

1991 = B

1998 = I

2005 = P

2012 = W

1992 = C

1999 = J

2006 = Q

2013 = X

1993 = D

2000 = K

2007 = R

2014 = Y

1994 = E

2001 = L

2008 = S

2015 = Z

1995 = F

2002 = M

2009 = T

1996 = G

2003 = N

2010 = U

Week of manufacture (tenth and eleventh positions of battery code).

A=0

C=2

E=4

G=6

I=8

B=1

D=3

F=5

H=7

J=9

7.

Part Number

4M

1990 = A

6.

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Vendor

Front end corepack manufacturing site (twelfth position of battery code (see
step 1)).
Example of a battery date code: A1V90311JCCC...
position 1 = A = Motorola Penang.t (Backend Pack)
position 2 & 3 = 1V = Panasonic, AAA, HHR55B2
position 4, 5 & 6 = 903 = cell date code (from manufacturer)
position 7 & 8 = 11 = (TBD by supplier.Example: Line one of the first shift.)
position 9 = J = 1999 = Year of battery pack manufacture
position 10 & 11 = CC = week twenty two. (backend pack)
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position 12 = C = Motorola, China. (Frontend Core Pack)
position 13, 14 & 15 = placeholders (...) to indicate pack has not been relabeled.
8. Re-label position (thirteenth position of battery code). A period (.) is to be added
if not relabeled. If relabeled, add the original date code year per step 5.
9. Line & shift manufactured (optional)/relabel (Fourteenth & Fifteenth position
of battery code) If not relabeled, consists of a two character combination either
alpha or numeric to be determined by the cell pack manufacturer for representing the line and shift. All unused positions shall be marked with a period
(.). If relabeled, consists of the original date code week positions per step 6."
10. Batteries sold in China have an additional character date code:
Example: Y Y Y Y M M D D A B C X X X X
Where YYYYMMDD is the actual battery manufacturing date
A is the line number
B is the shift number (A,C is day shift; B, D is night shift)
C is a serial number from A to Z
XXXX is a sequence number
11. Embedded battery packs use a 6 character date code:
Position 1 is the manufacturing site:
Manufacturing Site

Code

BYD

a

ESG

b

GSMT China

c

GSMT Japan

d

LG China

e

LG Japan

f

Maxell China

g

Maxell Japan

h

TDI

i

Toshiba China

j

Toshiba Japan

k

Position 2 and 3 is cell code and vendor. See step 2.
Position 4, 5, and 6 is cell date code (year and week). See steps 5 and 6.

Operation
For detailed operating instructions, refer to the appropriate User Guide listed in
the Related Publications section toward the end of this manual.

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Tools and Test Equipment
Table 1 lists the tools and test equipment used on F3 telephones. Use either the
listed items or equivalents.
Table 1. General Test Equipment and Tools
Motorola
Part Number1

Description

Application

See Table 5

Charger

Used to charge battery and to power phone

0180386A82

Antistatic Mat Kit (includes 66-80387A95 antistatic
mat, 66-80334B36 ground cord, and 42-80385A59
wrist band)

Provides protection from damage to phone caused
by electrostatic discharge (ESD)

8102430Z04

GSM / DCS / PCS Test SIM

Used to enable manual test mode

6680388B67

Disassembly tool, plastic with flat and pointed
ends (manual opening tool)

Used during assembly/disassembly of phone

6680388B01

Tweezers, plastic

Used during assembly/disassembly

RSX4043-A

Torque Driver

Used to remove and replace screws

Torque Driver Bit T-5 Plus, Apex 440-6IP Torx Plus
or equivalent

Used with torque driver

Size 0 Phillips head driver

Used to remove transceiver board screws

Digital Multimeter

Used to measure battery voltage

—

HP34401A2

1. To order in North America, contact Motorola Aftermarket and Accessories Division (AAD) by phone at (800) 422-4210 or
FAX (800) 622-6210; Internationally, AAD can be reached by calling (847) 538-8023 or faxing (847) 576-3023.
2. Not available from Motorola. To order, contact Hewlett Packard at (800) 452-4844.

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MOTOFONE F3

Disassembly
This section describes how to disassemble a F3 telephone. Tools and equipment
used are listed in Table 1, preceding.

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G

Many of the integrated devices used in this equipment are vulnerable to damage
from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Ensure adequate static protection is in place
when handling, shipping, and servicing the internal components of this equipment.

G

Avoid stressing the plastic in any way to avoid damage to either the plastic or
internal components.

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Disassembly

Removing and Replacing the Battery Cover
1.
2.

Ensure the phone is turned off.
Press down on the battery cover latch on the back of the phone and lift it up in
the direction of the arrow, then lift the battery cover away from the phone (see
Figure 3).

Battery cover

Battery cover latch
061558o

Figure 3. Removing the Battery Cover
3.
4.

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To replace, align the battery cover to the back of the phone.
Gently press the battery cover into position until the battery cover snaps into
place.

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MOTOFONE F3

Removing and Replacing the Battery
Before handling the battery, please observe the battery cautions listed below.

G

Do not handle batteries with wet or sweaty hands.
Do not short the positive or negative terminals.
Non conductive tweezers or grasping tools are to be used for battery connector
manipulation, assembly, and disassembly.
1.
2.
3.

Remove the battery cover, as described in the procedures.
Lift the end of the battery, as shown in Figure 4.
Lift the battery out of the battery compartment.

Battery

061559o

Figure 4. Removing and Replacing the Battery

E

There is a danger of explosion if the Lithium ion battery is replaced incorrectly.
Replace only with the same type of battery or equivalent as recommended by the
battery manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
4.
5.
6.

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To replace, insert the bottom end of the battery into the battery compartment
with contacts facing downward.
Press the top of the battery into the battery compartment.
Replace the battery cover as described in the procedures.

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Disassembly

Removing and Replacing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
1.
2.

Remove the battery cover, and battery as described in the procedures.
Remove the SIM from the phone by sliding it in the direction indicated, as
shown in Figure 5.

SIM

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Figure 5. Removing the SIM
3.
4.

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To replace, carefully slide the SIM all the way into the SIM holder. Observe
the notched corner when inserting the SIM.
Replace the battery and the battery cover as described in the procedures.

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MOTOFONE F3

Removing and Replacing the Rear Housing
1.
2.

Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, as described in the procedures.
Use a T5 driver to remove 4 housing screws (see Figure 6). Set the screws aside
for reuse.

Housing screw

Housing screw

Housing screw

Housing screw
061561o

Figure 6. Housing Screw Locations
3.

Use the plastic tweezers to release the housing latch next to the battery
contacts. under the rear housing (see Figure 7).

Housing latch

Plastic tweezers
061604o

Figure 7. Releasing the Housing Latch

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4.

Apply outward pressure to the left and right sides of the battery compartment
to release the housing latches on the sides of the phone (see Figure 8).

061562o

Figure 8. Releasing the Side Housing Latches
5.
6.
7.
8.

Carefully lift the rear housing from the phone.
To replace, align the rear housing to the phone.
Lower the rear housing onto the phone.
Gently press the rear housing onto the phone to engage the latches on the sides
of the phone.
9. Engage the housing latch in the center of the phone by gently pressing on the
rear housing near the battery contacts.
10. Insert and tighten the 4 housing screws using the T5 driver. Tighten to 8.9Ncm
+/- 0.55. Do not overtighten.
11. Replace the SIM, battery, battery cover as described in the procedures.

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MOTOFONE F3

Removing and Replacing the Transceiver Board Assembly

G

This product contains static-sensitive devices. Use anti-static handling procedures
to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) and component damage.

1.
2.

Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, rear housing, as described in the
procedures.
Use a size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 main board screws (see
Figure 9).

Main board
screws

Main board
screws

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Figure 9. Removing the Main Board Screws

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Disassembly

3.

Use the plastic tweezers to lift the microphone assembly out of its place on the
chassis. Avoid damage to the microphone wires.

Microphone assembly

Plastic tweezers

061564o

Figure 10. Removing the Microphone Assembly
4.

Carefully lift the main board from the front chassis.

Main board

Microphone assembly

Plastic tweezers
061565o

Figure 11. Removing the Transceiver Board Assembly

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5.
6.
7.
8.

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To replace, align the main board assembly to the chassis.
Insert and tighten the 4 main board screws with the size 0 Phillips screwdriver.
Place the microphone assembly into the opening in the chassis. Avoid damage
to the microphone wires.
Replace the rear housing, SIM, battery, and battery cover as described in the
procedures.

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Disassembly

Removing the Keypad Lens

G

This product contains static-sensitive devices. Use anti-static handling procedures
to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) and component damage.

1.
2.

Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, rear housing, as described in the
procedures.
Remove the keypad lens by carefully lifting one corner of the keypad lens by
hand and peeling the entire keypad lens away from the chassis (see Figure 12).

061614o

Figure 12. Removing the Keypad Lens

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MOTOFONE F3

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification Label
SIM
A SIM is required to access the existing local GSM network, or remote networks
when traveling (if a roaming agreement has been made with the provider).
The SIM card contains:
• All the data necessary to access GSM services
• The ability to store user information such as phone numbers
• All information required by the network provider to provide access to the
network

Identification
Each Motorola GSM phone is labeled with a variety of identifying numbers. The
following information describes the current identifying labels.

Mechanical Serial Number (MSN)
The MSN is an individual unit identity number and remains with the unit throughout its life.
The MSN can be used to log and track a phone on Motorola's Service Center
Database.
The MSN is divided into 4 sections, as shown in Figure 13.
MSN 10 Digits
3 Digits

1 Digit

APC

Account Product Code
TM
i.e. StarTAC Phone130

DC

Distribution Center
i.e. Easter Inch

2 Digits

4 Digits

DC

SNR

Date Code: Year and
Month of Shipment

Unit's individual serial
number

000807a

Figure 13. MSN label breakdown

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Label

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and Identification

International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI)
The International Mobile station Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is an
individual number unique to the PCB and is stored within the unit's memory.
The IMEI uniquely identifies an individual mobile station and thereby provides a
means for controlling access to GSM networks based on mobile station types or
individual units. The full IMEI structure is listed in Table 2.
Table 2. IMEI Number Breakdown
TAC

Serial Number

Check Digit

NNXXXXXX

ZZZZZZ

A

Where
TAC

Type Allocation Code, formerly known as Type Approval Code

NN

Reporting body identifier

XXXXXX Type Identifier
ZZZZZZ

Individual unit serial number

A

Phase 1 = 0.
Phase 2 = check digit defined as a function of all other IMEI digits

Other label number configurations present are:
• TRANSCEIVER NUMBER: Identifies the product type. Normally the SWF
number. (i.e. V100).
• PACKAGE NUMBER: Identifies the equipment type, mode, and language in
which the product is shipped.

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MOTOFONE F3

Troubleshooting Chart
Table 3. Level 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom

1. Telephone will not turn on or stay on.

2. Telephone exhibits poor reception or
erratic operation such as calls frequently
dropping or weak or distorted audio.

3. No display.

4. Incoming call alert transducer audio
distorted or volume is too low.

5. Telephone transmit audio is weak.
(usually indicated by called parties
complaining of difficulty in hearing voice).

Probable Cause

Verification And Remedy

a) Battery either discharged or
defective.

Measure the voltage at TP_BATT+ with battery
attached. If voltage is below 3.0V, attach a
charger to the phone and ensure that the phone
is charging. If the phone does not charge,
change the battery and repeat the measurement
charging procedure. If the phone still does not
turn on, proceed to b).

b) Transceiver board defective.

Forward unit to a level 3 service center for
replacement.

a) Speaker/antenna assembly
defective

Check connection between the speaker/antenna
assembly and the transceiver board. If the
contact is intermittent visually, replace with a
known good speaker/antenna assembly. If the
fault is still present, proceed to b.

b) Transceiver board defective.

Forward unit to a level 3 service center for
replacement.

a) Connections between transceiver
and display faulty.

Check connections between transceiver board
and display. If display still does not come up,
proceed to b.

b) Display module defective.

Replace with a known good display module.
Verify that the fault has been cleared with the
new display module and reassemble the unit.

Replace the antenna/speaker assembly with a
known good antenna/speaker assembly. If the
a) Faulty antenna/speaker assembly. problem goes away, replace with a new antenna/
speaker assembly. Else proceed to b.
b) Transceiver board defective

Forward unit to a level 3 service center for
replacement.

a) Microphone defective.

Replace the microphone as described in the
procedures. If fault is not cleared, proceed to b.

b) Transceiver board defective

Forward unit to a level 3 service center for
replacement.

Replace the earpiece speaker with a known
6. Receive audio from earpiece speaker is a) Contacts between earpiece
good one. Reassemble with a new front housing
weak or distorted.
speaker and transceiver board faulty. if the fault goes away. If the fault is still present,
proceed to b.

7. Telephone will not recognize or accept
SIM card.

b) Transceiver board defective.

Forward unit to a level 3 service center for
replacement.

a) SIM card defective.

Check the SIM card contacts for dirt. Clean if
necessary, and check if fault has been cleared.
If the contacts are clean, insert a known good
SIM card into the telephone. Power up the unit
and confirm that the card has been accepted. If
the fault goes away, replace the defective SIM
card. If the SIM card is not at fault, proceed to b.

b) Transceiver board defective

Forward unit to a level 3 service center for
replacement.

8. No or weak audio when using headset. a) Headset plug not pushed in fully.

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Ensure the headset plug is fully seated in the
jack.

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Table 3. Level 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)
Symptom

Probable Cause
b) Faulty jack on rear housing.

Verification And Remedy
Replace the rear housing. Verify that the fault
has been cleared and reassemble the unit with
the new rear housing.

Programming: Software Upgrade and Flexing
Contact your local technical support engineer for information about equipment and
procedures for flashing and flexing.

Part Numbers
The following section provides a reference for the parts associated with
F3 telephones.

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Exploded View Diagram

1
2

3

4

12
11

5

10
9
8

6

7

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Figure 14. Exploded View Diagram

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Exploded View Parts List
Part numbers are provided only for reference. Contact your local Motorola parts
organization for current part number information.
Table 4. Exploded View Parts List
Item
Number
1
2
2a
2b
2c
3

4
5

6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Motorola Part
Number
3388674Z01
0188045Z06
0188045Z14
0188045Z15
CHLG4610
CHLG4617
5088767Z02
0164078T01
0164078T02
SNN5796
1588631Z01
0388668Z01
0988673Z05
5088694Z01
0388691Z01
CHLG4614
CHLG4616

E

Description
Medallion
Keypad Lens assembly
US/Euro GREY
US/Euro RED
US/Euro BLUE
Keypad PCB Assembly
Euro Band
US Band
Speaker/Vibrator Transducer
Rear Housing Assembly
Euro Band
US Band
Battery Pack
Battery Door
Screw M1.4x6 (4pcs)
DC/Headset Jack
Mic Assembly
Screw M1.4x2.6 (4pcs)
PWA, Main PCB Assembly
Euro Band
US Band

There is a danger of explosion if the Lithium ion battery pack is replaced incorrectly.
Replace only with the same type of battery or equivalent as recommended by the
battery manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
For information on ordering parts please contact EMEA at +49 461 803 1404.

Accessories
Table 5. Accessories
Accessory Description
Audio & Connectivity

Kit Number

Mono Wired Headset (2.75mm barrel)

SYN1839A

TTY Adapter

SKN6242A

In-Vehicle Solutions
Vehicle Power Adapter

SYN1829A

Power Solutions

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Table 5. Accessories (Continued)
Battery

40

SNN5796A

Travel charger (F3 only) - Argentina

SPN5326A

Travel charger (F3 only) - Australia

SPN5323A

Travel charger (F3 only) - BRAZIL

SPN5320A

Travel charger (F3 only) - EURO

SPN5324A

Travel charger (F3 only) - INDIA

SPN5322A

Travel charger (F3 only)- MEXICO

SPN5319A

Travel charger (F3 only) - PRC

SPN5318A

Travel charger (F3 only) - TWN

SPN5321A

Travel charger (F3 only) - UK/HK

SPN5325A

Travel charger (F3 only) - US ENG

SPN5317A

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Index
MOTOFONE F3
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names
product 5

A

O

antenna, removing and replacing 26

operation 12
battery 13
controls, indicators, and I/O connectors 12
overview, product 11

B
battery
charge indicator 13
function 13
battery cover, removing and replacing 25
battery, removing and replacing 26

P

C
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment regulations 5
changes
product 5
copyrights
computer software 6

D
disassembly 24

Electrophoretic Display (EPD) 13
EPD 13
exploded view diagram 38
exploded view parts list 39

F
FCC rules 5

I
identification
international mobile station equipment identity 35
mechanical serial number 34
product 5
identification, labels 34
IMEI 35
Introduction 5

microphone, removing and replacing 34
MSN 34

N
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accessories 39
parts
exploded view diagram 38
exploded view parts list 39
replacement parts 37
product
changes 5
identification 5
names 5
product overview 11
features 11

R

E

M

Index

Rear Housing, removing and replacing 28
regulatory agency compliance 5
removing
antenna 26
battery 13, 26
battery cover 25
microphone 34
Rear Housing 28
SIM 27
transceiver board 34
Transceiver Board Assembly 30
replacement parts
ordering 7
replacing
antenna 26
battery 26
battery cover 25
microphone 34
Rear Housing 28
SIM 27
transceiver board 34
Transceiver Board Assembly 30

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MOTOFONE F3

serial number
mechanical 34
service manual
about 6
audience 6
conventions 7
scope 6
service policy 7
customer support 7
out of box failure 7
product support 7
shut down
upon battery removal 13
SIM, description 34
SIM, removing and replacing 27
specifications 9
subscriber identity module (SIM) 34
support
customer 7
product 7

T
test equipment 23
tools, disassembly 23
Transceiver Board Assembly, removing and replacing 30
transceiver board, removing and replacing 34
troubleshooting
troubleshooting chart 36

W
warranty service 7

Index-2

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