Xiaomi Mi3 - Broken SIM slot

[Muhamed]

I'm very interes! Buy a Mi3 (first phone Note 3) and after two weeks "no SIM" :/

 

[drusc]

Hi,

I managed to repair my Mi3 without removing the metal holder. If you're interested in knowing how, just say.

Can you please tell us how. Maybe with photos if possible. Thanks.

 

[Muhamed]

I open the Mi3 but I don't know how I can start

 

[CESA]

Hi guys,

How many pins you guys have broken?

My methodology can be applied to all the pins, however I have broken only one pin, so it was more easy to do this operation than if it would be with all the pins.

 

[Muhamed]

2 are broken.

 

[drusc]

Hi guys,

How many pins you guys have broken?

My methodology can be applied to all the pins, however I have broken only one pin, so it was more easy to do this operation than if it would be with all the pins.

OK I have 3 pins broken. Can you tell us how?

 

[ablanchi]

Hi. I had the same problem with the SIM slot, some of the contact pins got broken when removing the tray. I bought a card reader holder connector and a friend of mine who's experienced in welding small hardware parts, manage to weld the connector very carefully and using a special welding iron and lots of patience and a microscope. The hardest part of this process was to unweld and weld again the metalic cover of the SIM slot because it's very close to the components that could melt in a second.
After this I can happily say that my Xiaomi is fully working but I only advise you to try this "surgery" at home if you have lots experience and steady hands. I will leave some links to help:

- Card reader holder connector:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/for-...tor-Junctor-Replacement-Parts/1720005035.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281301099933?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
(this connector is a Nokia connector but it's exactly the same as the Xiaomi mi3)

- Videos about how to open your Xiaomi Mi3:
http://v.pps.tv/play_3BF3IR.html

http://www.56.com/u59/v_MTAyMTY1MDU2.html

-And this is the MICRO SIM slot that I bought and using currently without any problems.
http://www.xiaomiworld.com/micro-sim-card-slot-tray-holder.html

hi,are you sure the sim slot Connector For Nokia 920 is the same of xiaomi mi3? I'd like to buy 1 now on ebay but the Nokia use minisim and xiaomi a normal sim. Are you sure it work the same? Thank you!

 

[imortalitzik]

i fixed mine on a local phone repair shop, it's not that hard.

Sent from my MI 3W using Tapatalk 2

 

[K3NT]

I have the same problem, they replaced with iphone 3g's sim connector, it works fine...

 

[ablanchi]

I have the same problem, they replaced with iphone 3g's sim connector, it works fine...

Thanks. I have bought the replacement for nokia 920 (the one IRS give the link on ebay) and 1 for iphone 3g.
If the first isn't working, I'll retry with the iphone 3g connector.

 

[paffendorfbg]

 

[paffendorfbg]

Micro Sim adapters are very bad avoid them I've almost broken a few phones with them. Its worth it just to get a new Sim card.

Sent from my MI 2 using Tapatalk

the quality of xiaomi mi3 sim tray is not good,not Sim adapters

 

[Muhamed]

Lumia 1020 sim card reader for 5€ and 10 min.

300° stepeni i 0,5mm

I know, whats the real problem. If you use the sim tray with the micro sim adapter, than you can broke the pins, if no simcard is insert. Also with this one:
http://www.xiaomiworld.com/micro-sim-card-slot-tray-holder.html

So, becareful and use it just when a simcard is in.

 

[FJ!!]

Ugh. It seems I broke the SIM card tray just by replacing SIMs, with the micor SIM properly in the adaptor. Not an empty adaptor, no, the micro SIM was properly inserted and taken out. Very disappointed, @ibuygou is not responding...

I don't have the expertise to do this repair myself here in London, very nervous.

 

[alfonsocan]

[Quote = "Cesa, posta: 212.894, membro: 106332"] Ciao,

Sono riuscito a riparare il mio MI3 senza rimuovere il supporto di metallo. Se siete interessati a sapere come, basta dire. [/ Quote]

Sono interessato a riparare due perni nella slot della scheda sim del MI3 Xiaomi senza rimuovere il supporto metallico. Tu mi spieghi come fare? Grazie.

 

[alfonsocan]

Hi,

I managed to repair my Mi3 without removing the metal holder. If you're interested in knowing how, just say.

I am interested to repair two pins in the sim card slot of the Xiaomi mi3 without removing the metal support. You explain to me how to do? Thank you.

 

[alfonsocan]

[Quote = "FJ !!, posta: 220.965, membro: 110482"] Ugh. Sembra che ho rotto il vassoio carta SIM semplicemente sostituendo SIM, con la micor SIM correttamente l'adattatore. Non un adattatore vuoto, no, la micro SIM è stata inserita correttamente e portato fuori. Molto deluso,ibuygou non risponde ...

Non ho le competenze per fare questo io stesso riparare qui a Londra, molto nervoso. [/ Quote]

Open the phone with a proper kit is easy. See the links in this blog. Buy the sim card slot is easy on ebay just search for: sim card slot for nokia 920 or nokia 1020 .. it is the same as that of the xiaoi MI3. Find a service center for the replacement of the slot.

 

[alfonsocan]

Ugh. It seems I broke the SIM card tray just by replacing SIMs, with the micor SIM properly in the adaptor. Not an empty adaptor, no, the micro SIM was properly inserted and taken out. Very disappointed, @ibuygou is not responding...

I don't have the expertise to do this repair myself here in London, very nervous.

Open the phone with a proper kit is easy. See the links in this blog. Buy the sim card slot is easy on ebay just search for: sim card slot for nokia 920 or nokia 1020 .. it is the same as that of the xiaoi MI3. Find a service center for the replacement of the slot.

 

[silas guo]

Sim Card Reader holder socket slot connector for xiaomi M3 in dragon-tt.com is not expensive.The price is only 1.5usd. If you have any friend in China, then here maintenance costs should not be more than 20 dollars. Thank you!

 

[air23]

Hi, I have the same problem with my Mi3, I am from Czech Republic, where can I send it for repair of my phone? Thanks

 

[silas guo]

Hi, I have the same problem with my Mi3, I am from Czech Republic, where can I send it for repair of my phone? Thanks

Dear Air 23 ,
Thanks for your message ! If your sim slot broken ,you can buy a replacement from this store : http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/xiaomi-mi3-broken-sim-slot.23525/
When you get it ,you can ask a repair guys to replace for you .
Like this ,it can save time .

 

[air23]

Thanks, but where I can find any repair guys?

 

[silas guo]

Hello Air 23 ,
Are there any repair shops for smartphones ?
If yes ,you can ask them to replace for you .
Best regards !
Silas

 

[rubencio322]

hello im need help, im desoldering the sim card reader but im not soldering now because how i can put pewter in the motherboard?

 

[michel551813]

Hi,

I managed to repair my Mi3 without removing the metal holder. If you're interested in knowing how, just say.

I would very much like to know how you managed to repair the sim reader without removing the metal holder.
Can you enlighten me?