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Screen won't come on




By beck13 on Oct 03, 2007

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my phone lights up on the keys, but the screen does not come one. can anyone help

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Mar 31, 2009

-   My front screen is white when i turn it on and the small screen in the front is black-   Guest

Mar 26, 2009

-   Thank you so much. I kept squeezing my phone but it would not work. So I tryed holding down the off buttom & on bottom same time then sqeezing the left inside corner & it working again. Great website. -   yeahfixed

Mar 17, 2009

-   The squeezing fix worked. I can't believe it. -   Guest

Mar 01, 2009

-   SAME problem!!!!!! -   Guest

Feb 28, 2009

-   V3 razr screen wont come on, ive tried squeezing it, holding down buttons, and a new battery??? -   Guest

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posted on May 15, 2008
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Guest

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Hey the squeeze didn't work at first until i tried holding the red turn on button while turning my phone on and squeezing the lower left screen corner at the same time! Thanx

Solution #2

posted on Dec 20, 2007
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rb885

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oh my god....

I just got a Razr off of Ebay only to find that the screens didn't work. I was getting all bent out of shape when I realized that my christmas gift wasn't going to be replaced in time for Christmas, until I found this.

Honeslty, I didn't believe GEngineering's solution at first, and it didn't work at first, but like others have said, it REALLY DOES WORK. Just use a good amount of pressure. Thanks for saving Christmas, guys.

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Solution #3

posted on Oct 11, 2007
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GEngineering

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Open phone, turn it over so camera is facing you.  Place thumb

in the area between camera lens and vol up/down buttons.  Place finger underneath the same relative area.  When in

position squeeze your fingers and the cases together.  This

reseats the ribbon cable located in that area.  Please let me

know the results.  Best of luck.


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Solution #4

posted on Jan 05, 2008
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Buss09

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i don't understand where i am supposed to squeeze... can someone show a picture or give more of an explanation? please?
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Solution #5

posted on Jul 11, 2008
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rubyisred

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If your screen has been working and then goes blank either permanently or occassionally it could be that the flexcable has became un-secured. GEngineering has told people to squeeze in a certain place. That just happens to be where the flexcable is connected and by pressing really hard you are actually re-connecting the flexcable that had become loose or totally disconnected. If pressing hard does not work it can still be fixed by finding someone that repairs phones. The case needs to be taken apart and the flexcable needs to be re-connected. Do not attempt this yourself. This requires certain tools and the flexcable cannot be handled roughly. It damages easily. If you have the tools yourself you can do it as long as you are very careful. There is a video that you should watch prior to attempting the repair. The video show's how to take a v3 apart so that you do not damage the phone. (It is possible that there is another problem other than the flexcable, this happens to be the one that happen's the most to razr's.)
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Solution #6

posted on Oct 27, 2007
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JamesNC

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fixed my razr with GEngineering's solution. takes a large amount of pressure.

this is going to make me more cautious about slamming the razr closed.

much thanks
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Solution #7

posted on Jul 19, 2008
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tonyshane09

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if your screen is black then tilt the phone forward about 45 degrees an see if the screen is actually on but the back light is just shut off. i tried the pressing thing an it make my screen shut off!! but i fixed it by doing it agian, but my phone turns on vibrates and both screens and the keypad light up but both screens are stuck on hello moto welcome screen an taking out sim or battery havent worked yet!! please help if you can =D
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Solution #8

posted on Nov 01, 2007
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Guest

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simple as 123 ... I stoped by the att store to see if they could fix it, and their response was ..'you need a new phone" thankfully I looked you guys up and you saved me a few hundread bucks. Thanks. Oh real important "squeese hard! whith phone off and turn back on

Solution #9

posted on Oct 10, 2009
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bhahamas air

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i need a new phone but first can anybody help me find a fix for my motorola w150 . my screen is blank i cant fix it. i tried squeezing it but it didn't work. can anybody help.
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Solution #10

posted on May 02, 2009
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eiarp

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Hi,
Having problem with Motorola RAZR V3? Main problem of Motorola RAZR V3 is hardware problem. Such as won't charge, black screen etcFor solution of these hardware problem just click here.

For any other problem of Motorola RAZR V3 like software problem or other just click here.

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Solution #11

posted on Jul 11, 2008
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Troxel101

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I dont get where your suppose to squeeze?
Do you squeeze together the volume up and down buttons?
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Solution #12

posted on Jul 08, 2008
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mwoquinton

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Blank screen but my phone turns on, GEngineering
thanks for the advice, was thinking i was going to have to go phone shopping after work, but your solution sorted the problem, nice on ;-)
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Solution #13

posted on May 03, 2009
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AWARAPAN

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Try the link . . . http://www.Motorola.com/Razav3

For find best solution.


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Solution #14

posted on Nov 09, 2008
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BrittanyP

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Possibly the screen can be broken on the inside. Where the outside looks perfect. Take it to your local cell phone provider.

Let me know if this helps :)
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Solution #15

posted on Jul 03, 2009
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jacklawrance

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Take the battery cover out, remove battery, remove label on the right under battery, remove the 2 small screws t4 torx bit is required or use a small screwdriver set like I did, carefully remove lower half mic assembly and you will see two connectors these are your problem and was mine. I took some tape small cut and placed it under each connector and reassembled the phone works good also clean all the dust from the inside of the phone with a air can.

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Solution #16

posted on Jul 03, 2009
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odajf

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I tried pressing the lower left corner of my RAZR with no success. I read on another website to leave your phone off in the freezer for 15mins, I tried that and it worked!
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Jul 03, 2009

- I tried the squeezing method and it didn't work for me. I read on another site to turn your phone off and leave it in the freezer for 15 mins, it worked for me.
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Solution #17

posted on Mar 01, 2009
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my phone lights up on the keys, but the screen does not come one. can anyone help
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Solution #18

posted on Oct 17, 2008
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Guest

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Don't push too hard, I pushed really hard, and I cracked the LCD screen but it DID work.

Solution #19

posted on Jul 09, 2008
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Guest

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THANKS!!! Bought an unlocked Razr off Ebay. It worked for a few days then screen went blank. I was ready to send it back when I found the fix here. Note: read GEengineering's post carefully and then apply a LOT of pressure.

Thanks again.

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58 Other Users Have The Same Problem - Continued

Comment by skater_kid12, posted on Feb 28, 2009

GEengineering
please help me i need percised advice on how to fix my phone..
the screen randomly went black and the keys are lighting up and everything. I can recieve calls. I have done what you suggested and it did not work, i have even tried it several times. please help i'm in desperate need of my phone and i cannot buy a new one

Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 26, 2009

i had the motorola l7 (the slvr) but then the battery stopped charging so i used my mothers old phone the razr v3m with att and the screen on the outter and inner just stopped working. everything turns on except the screens.

Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 03, 2009

same exact problem

Comment by Guest, posted on Jan 25, 2009

My screen is black but the battery and lights still come on

Comment by preeti728, posted on Jan 20, 2009

the screen won't appear but the keys lightup

Comment by allanvo_17, posted on Dec 24, 2008

when i turn on the phone only the keys turn on but not the screen

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 24, 2008

when i turn on the phone the key light up but not the screen

Comment by tbbunny25, posted on Dec 09, 2008

same problem here, phone turns on but the screen doesnt. I have tried everything

Comment by rosesrblk, posted on Dec 02, 2008

i tired squeezing my phone and holding down the * button, the # key and the red turn on turn off button and it still did not work. please help me!! i keep getting texts and its driving me insane!!!

Comment by jrosser, posted on Dec 02, 2008

my screen is blank and my key pad lights up

Comment by kikohad, posted on Dec 02, 2008

my phone lights up on the keys, but the screen does not come one.

Comment by rikkidesi, posted on Dec 01, 2008

Have Moto Razr V3 keys light up can make calls but screen is black.

Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 29, 2008

Whoo hoo!!! It works!!!

Comment by avongrove40, posted on Nov 29, 2008

My screen also won't work

Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 02, 2008

the lights will be on in the buttons but the screen is black

Comment by gail99, posted on Oct 12, 2008

My screen is white! everything else works fine.

Comment by joker9270, posted on Oct 12, 2008

i have the same problem i need to find a way to get it fixed

Comment by allstarpheno, posted on Sep 21, 2008

my keys light up but the screen stays black

Comment by Guest, posted on Sep 21, 2008

how can i fix this

Comment by lil_og_girl, posted on Aug 31, 2008

i have a shadow 4rm t-mobile. the screen on my phone is black. i can receive calls but cannot make outgoing calls. how do i fix it????

Comment by kay_12094, posted on Aug 30, 2008

I turn the motorola RAZR on and the keys light up but the screen won't come on

Comment by rikkidesi, posted on Jul 19, 2008

Turn phone on and keys light up but screen is BLACK

Comment by rikkidesi, posted on Jul 19, 2008

keys light up but screen is totally black

Comment by tammya6, posted on Jul 17, 2008

screen won't come on - but I can receive and make calls

Comment by jdi1992, posted on Jul 17, 2008

screen is blank but keypad lights up

Comment by verneshap, posted on Jul 14, 2008

well my grandmas friend grand baby knocked my grandmas beer over while huging her. my grandma took the back out. too make a long story short her phone never came back on over night so we went to radio shack and got her another phone . they took( the same brand of phone she had) and got a new phone that she had to pay for($140). she used the new phone but took the sm card out and put her old one in so she could still have her plan, phone numder, and more. now im tryin to fix the old phone with the new sm. i cant fix it. the phone seems to work but the screen doesnt . THE KEY BOARD JUST LIGHT UP NOT THE SCREEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by nchcin, posted on Jul 12, 2008

i have taken razr apart before checked all connections bottom and top screen is still blank phone works fine help me out if you can

Comment by Guest, posted on Jul 11, 2008

My screen keeps going blank and I have to take the battery out and put it back in and then my screen will come on again but alwyas a day later. Do I need a new battery? What is going on?

Comment by Troxel101, posted on Jul 11, 2008

When i turn on my Razor, everything lights up and turns on ok, but when i push a button the screen will freeze then turns black! help

Comment by dhalls, posted on Jul 10, 2008

my screen wont light up....my pin on the left side of the phone is broken, that holds the screen to the keyboard

Comment by nevets0393, posted on Jul 10, 2008

my phone turns on, but when i go to do something the screen goes black and it freezes up

Comment by mac_hansen, posted on Jul 10, 2008

phone starts up and everything works but the screen is black

Comment by mac_hansen, posted on Jul 10, 2008

my phone will turn on and the keypad will light up, everything works but the screen is black

Comment by ykpp_3, posted on Jul 09, 2008

my phone lights up on the keys, but the screen does not come one. can anyone help?

Comment by justice123, posted on Jul 05, 2008

The screen on my phone is blankwhen i switch on my phone

Comment by Guest, posted on Jul 05, 2008

The screen on my phone is blank

Comment by money18, posted on Jul 04, 2008

it works but the screen goes black somtimes and it freezes

Comment by karissa5612, posted on Jul 03, 2008

phone will only turn on as far as the hellomoto welcome screen then will totally freeze up. wont even turn off unless i take the battery out

Comment by Kathie McD, posted on Jun 16, 2008

My front screen is totally black. My main screen will occasionally come up when I open the phone, but more often than not it's blank. If it does come up, it goes blank within a few seconds. I usually have enough time to press the contacts button & scroll through a couple names then it goes blank again. I can sometimes start to text and then it blanks out again. Calling & receiving calls actually still works, but I can't see what I'm dialing or who is calling in. UGH - this is driving me crazy.

Comment by co40, posted on Jun 12, 2008

Apparently I don't understand where to squeeze because I get no results? Can anyone help?

Comment by ChryFrk, posted on Jun 07, 2008

I can hear my Motorola RAZR powering on, and the lights power on also. I am able to make phone calls and receive them. My only problem is i cant see anything on either screens, any one know how to fix this problem?

Comment by Guest, posted on Jun 07, 2008

My phone shows battery charging but will not turn on, shows blank screen. I have removed battery to no avail. don't know what else to do?

Comment by shaggy33, posted on Jun 06, 2008

The screen is all white but the keys light up. The small screen doesn't work period. I can answer and talk on calls but only with my bluetooth headset.

Comment by shaggy33, posted on Jun 06, 2008

my screen is white, and my small screen doesn't work period. the keys light up and I can answer calls with my bluetooth headset but that's it.

Comment by svr0907, posted on Jun 05, 2008

screen is white

Comment by nick11056, posted on Jun 05, 2008

my phones keys light up and the scrren stays black

Comment by bunnyboy1, posted on Jun 05, 2008

damm my phone is acting gay my screen all blank but every thing else works

Comment by lareinedumon, posted on May 16, 2008

screen has gone black- keys beep and battery is fine

Comment by weehunt, posted on May 16, 2008

I lost the top screen on my razor v3. The phone powers up and everything works fine except the top screen. Is it the flex cable? If so, do you have instructions on how to replace? Thanks ,Dennis

Comment by Vickyb65, posted on Apr 24, 2008

Phone screen frozen lights up but nothing else

Comment by vanav, posted on Nov 27, 2007

same prob

Comment by newmoli, posted on Nov 02, 2007

Same problem. No screen inside or out. Key pad works and can make calls. Finger squeezing trick doen't work...

Miky

Comment by tigresstko, posted on Nov 01, 2007

Help! Squeezing didn't get me anywhere--am I squeezing the wrong spot?

My display has gone all white--no sounds but I CAN make a call. . .

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