Samsung Galaxy Note Edge User manual

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Wireless Device
SM-N915G/N915F/
N915FY Common
1. Safety Precautions
2. Specification
3. Product Function
4. Exploded View and Parts list
5. MAIN Electrical Parts List
6. Level 1Repair
7. Level 2Repair
8. Level 3Repair
9. Reference data
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Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.
2014. 10. Rev.1.0
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2. Specification
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2-1. GSM General Specification
GSM850 EGSM 900 DCS1800 PCS1900 WCDMA
2100 WCDMA 1900 WCDMA 900 WCMDA 850
Freq.
Band[MHz]
Uplink/
Downlink
824~849
869~894 880~915 925~960 1710~1785 1805~1880 1850~1910 1930~1990 1922~1977 2112~2167 1852~1907 1932~1987 882~912 927~957 826~846 871~891
ARFCN
range 128~251 0~124 &
975~1023 512~885 512~810
UL:
9612~9888
DL:
10562~1083
8
UL:
9262~9538
DL:
9662~9938
UL:
2712~2863
DL:
2937~3088
UL:
4132~4233
DL:
4357~4458
Tx/Rx
spacing 45MHz 45MHz 95MHz 80MHz 190MHz 80MHz 45MHz 45MHz
Mod. Bit
rate/
Bit Period 236.8kbps 236.8kbps 236.8kbps 236.8kbps 42.2Mbps(DL)
5.76Mbps(UL) 42.2Mbps(DL)
5.76Mbps(UL) 42.2Mbps(DL)
5.76Mbps(UL) 42.2Mbps(DL)
5.76Mbps(UL)
Time Slot
Period/
Frame
Period
576.9us
4.615ms 576.9us 4.615ms 576.9us 4.615ms 576.9us 4.615ms
WCDMA
10ms/0.667ms
HSPA
2ms/0.667ms
WCDMA
10ms/0.667ms
HSPA
2ms/0.667ms
WCDMA
10ms/0.667ms
HSPA
2ms/0.667ms
WCDMA
10ms/0.667ms
HSPA
2ms/0.667ms
Modulation GMSK
8PSK GMSK 8PSK GMSK 8PSK GMSK 8PSK
QPSK
HPSK
16QAM
64QAM
QPSK
HPSK
16QAM
64QAM
QPSK
HPSK
16QAM
64QAM
QPSK
HPSK
16QAM
64QAM
MS Power 33dBm~5dB
m33dBm~5dB m30dBm~0dB m30dBm~0dB m24dBm~ -50dBm 24dBm~ -50dBm 24dBm~ -50dBm 24dBm~ -50dBm
Power
Class 4(GMSK) E2(8PSK) 4(GMSK) E2(8PSK) 1(GMSK) E2(8PSK) 1(GMSK) E2(8PSK) 3333
Sensitivity -102dBm -102dBm -100dBm -100dBm -106.7dBm -104.7dBm -103.7dBm -104.7dBm
TDMA Mux 8 8 8 8 - - - -
Cell Radius 35Km 35Km 2Km 2Km 2Km 2Km 2Km 2Km

Specification
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2-2
2-2. GSM Tx Power Class
TX Power
control
level
GSM850
533±2
dBm
631±2
dBm
729±2
dBm
827±2
dBm
925±2
dBm
10 23±2 dBm
11 21±2 dBm
12 19±2 dBm
13 17±2 dBm
14 15±2 dBm
15 13±2 dBm
16 11±3 dBm
17 9±3dBm
18 7±3 dBm
19 5±3 dBm
TX Power
control
level
EGSM900
533±2
dBm
631±2
dBm
729±2
dBm
827±2
dBm
925±2
dBm
10 23±2 dBm
11 21±2 dBm
12 19±2 dBm
13 17±2 dBm
14 15±2 dBm
15 13±2 dBm
16 11±3 dBm
17 9±3dBm
18 7±3 dBm
19 5±3 dBm
TX Power
control
level
DCS1800
030±3
dBm
128±3
dBm
226±3
dBm
324±3
dBm
422±3
dBm
520±3
dBm
618±3
dBm
716±3
dBm
814±3
dBm
912±4
dBm
10 10±4 dBm
11 8±4 dBm
12 6±4 dBm
13 4±4 dBm
14 2±5 dBm
15 0±5 dBm
TX Power
control
level
PCS1900
030±3
dBm
128±3
dBm
226±3
dBm
324±3
dBm
422±3
dBm
520±3
dBm
618±3
dBm
716±3
dBm
814±3
dBm
912±4
dBm
10 10±4 dBm
11 8±4 dBm
12 6±4 dBm
13 4±4 dBm
14 2±5 dBm
15 0±5 dBm

3. Operation Instruction and Installation
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Main Function
•Android OS v4.4.4 (Kitkat)
•LTE Cat.6 (300/50Mbps)
•16
MP, Auto Focus, LED Flash
• 5.6", 2560x(1440+160) pixels, QHD+ Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen
•A-GPS, GLONASS and Beidou /BT v4.1 /USB v2.0 /WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac HT80, MIMO 2x2) /NFC
•Video Recording UHD 4K2K /Playback UHD 4K2K
•Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Hall, RGB ambient light, Gesture, Barcode emulator,
magnetic, Fingerprint, Heart Rate Sensor, IRLED, UV
•Additional :
-Quad-core 2.7GHz Quad core
-Battery 3,000mAh

9. Reference Abbreviate
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Reference Abbreviate
―AAC:Advanced Audio Coding.
―AVC :Advanced Video Coding.
―BER :Bit Error Rate
―BPSK:Binary Phase Shift Keying
―CA :Conditional Access
―CDM :Code Division Multiplexing
―C/I :Carrier to Interference
―DMB :Digital Multimedia Broadcasting
―EN :European Standard
―ES :Elementary Stream
―ETSI:European Telecommunications Standards Institute
―MPEG:Moving Picture Experts Group
―PN :Pseudo-random Noise
―PS :Pilot Symbol
―QPSK:Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
―RS :Reed-Solomon
―SI :Service Information
―TDM :Time Division Multiplexing
―TS :Transport Stream

1. Safety Precautions
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1-1. Repair Precaution
Before attempting any repair or detailed tuning, shield the device from RF noise or static
electricity discharges.
Use only demagnetized tools that are specifically designed for small electronic repairs,
as most electronic parts are sensitive to electromagnetic forces.
Use only high quality screwdrivers when servicing products. Low quality screwdrivers can
easily damage the heads of screws.
Use only conductor wire of the properly gauge and insulation for low resistance, because of
the low margin of error of most testing equipment.
We recommend 22-gauge twisted copper wire.
Hand-soldering is not recommended, because printed circuit boards (PCBs) can be easily
damaged, even with relatively low heat. Never use asoldering iron with apower rating of
more than 100 watts and use only lead-free solder with a melting point below 250°C (482°F).
Prior to disassembling the battery charger for repair, ensure that the AC power is disconnected.
Always use the replacement parts that are registered in the SEC system. Third-party replac
ement parts may not function properly.

Safety Precautions
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1-2. ESD(Electrostatically Sensitive Devices) Precaution
Many semiconductors and ESDs in electronic devices are particularly sensitive to static discha
rge and can be easily damaged by it. We recommend protecting these components with cond
uctive anti-static bags when you store or transport them.
Always use an anti-static strap or wristband and remove electrostatic buildup or dissipate
static electricity from your body before repairing ESDs.
Ensure that soldering irons have AC adapter with ground wires and that the ground wires are
properly connected.
Use only desoldering tools with plastic tips to prevent static discharge.
Properly shield the work environment from accidental electrostatic discharge before opening
packages containing ESDs.
The potential for static electricity discharge may be increased in low humidity environments,
such as air-conditioned rooms. Increase the airflow to the working area to decrease the
chance of accidental static electricity discharges.

6. Level 1Repair
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6-1. S/W installation
6-1-1. Required items in order to install S/W
Installation program: Downloader Program (Odin3 v3.09.3.exe)
SM-N915G Mobile Phone
GH81-11888A INA-TEST JIG COMM NEW
GH81-11888K INA-XPLUG ADAPTER
GH81-11453A CABLE-RF MS156LH(30)+BNCP(A)-L1100
GH81-10631A CABLE-C-TC11-0110
GH81-12396A A/S-OCTA SCF TAPE
Mobile device specific S/W: Binary files
※Settings Connect ANYWAY JIG BOX
with JIG CABLE (Phone to JIG)
or PC to Phone Using Data Cable

Level 1Repair
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6-1-2. S/W Installation Program (Downloader program)
Open up the S/W Installation Program by executing the "Odin3 v3.09.3.exe"