Sony Xperia Z3 Compact User manual

1291-4298 Rev 1
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Test Instructions
- mechanical -
XperiaTM Z3 Compact
D5803 & D5833

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CONTENTS
1Pre-Test Preparation ...................................................................... 4
1.1 Process flow – Water Resistance Test (WRT) for incoming units .... 4
1.2 Hardware............................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Water indicator inspection.......................................................................... 5
1.3 Test Enablers........................................................................................ 6
1.4 Software................................................................................................ 7
1.4.1 Software update........................................................................................... 7
2Tests ................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Service Test Mode................................................................................ 8
2.2 Service Tests........................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 Keyboard & Switch...................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Touch Screen............................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Display.......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.3 LED/Illumination ........................................................................................ 10
2.2.4 Speaker....................................................................................................... 10
2.2.5 Stereo speaker........................................................................................... 10
2.2.6 Earphone .................................................................................................... 11
2.2.7 Microphone ................................................................................................ 11
2.2.8 Secondary Microphone ............................................................................. 12
2.2.9 Vibrator....................................................................................................... 12
2.2.10 Camera ....................................................................................................... 13
2.2.11 Secondary Camera .................................................................................... 13
2.2.12 Flash LED ................................................................................................... 13
2.2.13 Antenna RX Diversity ................................................................................ 14
2.2.14 Bluetooth.................................................................................................... 14
2.2.15 WLAN.......................................................................................................... 15
2.2.16 NFC ............................................................................................................. 15
2.2.17 GPS............................................................................................................. 15
2.2.18 Compass .................................................................................................... 16
2.2.19 Accelerometer............................................................................................ 16
2.2.20 Gyroscope.................................................................................................. 17
2.2.21 Ambient Light Sensor ............................................................................... 17
2.2.22 Proximity switch ........................................................................................ 18
2.2.23 Pressure Sensor ........................................................................................ 18
2.2.24 Real time clock .......................................................................................... 19
2.2.25 Total call time............................................................................................. 19
2.2.26 Storage ....................................................................................................... 19
2.2.27 Security ...................................................................................................... 20
2.2.28 FM Radio .................................................................................................... 20
2.2.29 Verify certificates....................................................................................... 21
2.2.30 TV-Out Test ................................................................................................ 21
2.3 Manual Tests ...................................................................................... 23

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2.3.1 SIM test....................................................................................................... 23
2.3.2 Data Communication test ......................................................................... 23
2.3.3 Audio Jack test .......................................................................................... 24
2.3.4 Charging (Charger or Computer) ............................................................. 25
2.3.5 Battery Test................................................................................................ 27
2.3.6 Network Test .............................................................................................. 28
3Revision History ........................................................................... 29
For general information about test procedures, refer to
1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual – mechanical

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1 Pre-Test Preparation
1.1 Process flow – Water Resistance
Test (WRT) for incoming units
Follow the process according to 1269-3536 Water Resistant Test for PC - mechanical in the including
document Test Instruction WRT.
Close all Caps and seal the Microphone and the Secondary
microphone hole (see 1.3 Test enablers) with electrical tape
(See Tool Catalogue on CSPN).
Remove the Panel Side Charger and any gasket remains to
get access to the hole to the left of the magnetic charger
connector.
Install the “WRT Inlay plate” into the generic “WRT Generic
Side Inlay”.
Make sure the unit is aligned to the Generic Inlay side, the
side without gasket. (arrow in picture)
Fix it in place with the red Generic Clamp.
Connect phone according to 1269-3536 Water Resistant
Test for PC - mechanical in the including document Test
Instruction WRT.

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Pre-Test Preparations
1.2 Hardware
1.2.1 Water indicator inspection
Before starting any tests the Liquid Indicator has to be
checked.
The 1st indicator is located as shown in the Memory card
slot beneath Memory card connector
The 2nd indicator is located in SIM card slot to the right of
the SIM card connector.

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Pre-Test Preparations
1.3 Test Enablers
These are items on the phone that are used during the test
of the unit. Note! The product support only Nano SIM!
1. Notification LED.
Front:
2. Ambient Sensor, Proximity Switch
3. Audio Jack
4. Secondary Microphone
5. Earphone / Speaker top port
6. Secondary Camera
7. On/Off Key
8. Volume up/down Key
9. Camera key
10. Microphone
11. Speaker bottom port
12. Stra
p
hole
13. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area
Back:
14. Camera
15. LED Flash
16. USB port & Memory card slot
17. GPS antenna area
18. NFC area
19. Magnetic connector (to dock)
20. Nano SIM card slot.
A. Back key
B. Home key
C. Task key
D. Menu key
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Pre-Test Preparations
1.4 Software
1.4.1 Software update
1.4.1.1 Software version verification
Check the software version of the phone for fault verification. The latest improvements are found on
the support pages under the support news: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/.
xStart up the phone
xMake sure the phone is in call setup.
xPress the following keypad combination: *#*#7378423#*#* (i.e. *#*#service#*#*)
xSelect ‘Service info’
xSelect ‘Software info’
xCheck the software file revisions and, if needed, update as described below:
For more information, refer to 1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical
1.4.1.2 Software version update
Mandatory first repair action!
Use the USB cable to connect with the Micro USB connector of the phone for this purpose!
Ensure the phone is powered off and proceed as follows:
xOpen the Emma application and log in.
xPress and hold the volume down key on the phone, connect the phone to the USB cable and then
release the volume down key.
xSelect the appropriate service and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: For phones with eMMC flash memory (built in “SD card” memory), the only service which
erase this eMMC memory is Service’s “Refurbish” and “Customize”.
See also emma User Guide
info.
(see “Service Types” and “Aspects of large files”)
http://software.sonymobile.com/emma/documents/emma_user_guide.pdf
In Swap flow, when change a phone from Customer A to Customer B, always use the service
Customization script.

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2 Tests
2.1 Service Test Mode
Stamina mode needs to be turned off before entering
Service Test Mode
Settings -> Power management -> STAMINA mode
xStart up the phone, go to call setup.
xPress the following keypad combination: *#*#7378423#*#*
(i.e. *#*#service#*#*)
Service info: information about Model, Software,
Simlock, Configuration (IMEI, bands, codec’s)
,Firmware, WLAN Mac address etc.
Service settings: Do not use
Service test: Follow instruction below
Calibration: Do not use
Customization Settings: Do not use.
xSelect ‘Service tests’
xSelect one of the tests and follow the test instructions as
described below
xTo stop the test and return to the ‘Service tests’ menu,
press the Back key
For more information, refer to
1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual - mechanical
The following pictures will show a simplified basic phone for a general visualization of the
service tests!

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Tests
2.2 Service Tests
2.2.1 Keyboard & Switch
To return to the Service Test Menu, wait for 8 seconds.
Press all keys:
- Back key:notification on screen
- Home key:will leave the Service tests menu,
- Task navigation key:taskbar will be shown, press Service
Menu to return
- Menu key:notification on screen
- Power key:the
screen will go black, press the Power key one
more time
- Volume up key:notification on screen
- Volume down key:notification on screen
- Auto Focus key (short press) / Camera key:notification
2.2.1 Touch Screen
Move a finger across the touch screen, a line will be drawn
as it touches.
Check all area of the touch screen as indicated by the two
lines.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
2.2.2 Display
Minor variations in the display’s brightness and color
may occur between phones.
If any tiny bright dots on the display are found, this
indicates defective pixels which occur when individual
dots have malfunctioned and cannot be adjusted.
Two defective pixels are considered to be acceptable.
Touch the display using a finger. With every touch, the
display will show Nine test patterns of White, Gray, Black,
Red, Green, Blue, Rainbow Colors, Cross-Line, TV Pattern
on the full screen. Make sure that there are no missing
segments and that the colors and contrast are OK.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.

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2.2.3 LED/Illumination
Check that the:
- Display Backlight illumination goes from low to high
strength back to low again.
- Notification LED changes, showing four colors in the
following sequence: green, blue, and red.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
2.2.4 Speaker
Do not use this test!
NA, use Stereo Speaker test below.
2.2.5 Stereo speaker
Do not hold the unit close to your ear during this test!
Make sure that the sound from the speaker port at top and
bottom are emitted loud and clear and that the test include
maximum volume.
Press Volume up/Volume down key to adjust speaker
volume.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.

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2.2.6 Earphone
Make sure that the sound from the earphone port is emitted
loud and clear and the test includes maximum volume.
Press the volume up/volume down key to adjust the
earphone volume.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
2.2.7 Microphone
The previous ‘Speaker’ test must have been
successfully carried out before doing this test!
The phone will start to record and after approximately
ten seconds the sound is played back through the speaker.
Step 1: Speak into the microphone during the ‘Microphone
Recording’ phase.
Step 2: Check the quality by listening to the recording from
the speaker during the ‘Playing recorded sound’
phase at maximum volume.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.

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2.2.8 Secondary Microphone
The previous ‘Stereo Speaker’ test must have been
successfully carried out before doing this test!
The phone will start to record and after approximately
ten seconds the sound is played back through the speaker.
Step 1: Speak into the secondary microphone during the
‘Microphone Recording’ phase.
Step 2: Check the quality by listening to the recording from
the speaker during the ‘Playing recorded sound’
phase at maximum volume.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
Note! Covering the secondary microphone hole
accidentally will greatly affect voice quality when
making a call by using the hands free function mode.
Refer to Test Enablers for the secondary microphone
location.
2.2.9 Vibrator
Press the Menu key or side keys to start the vibrator test.
It is possible to modify the duration of this test.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.

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2.2.10 Camera
Minor variations in image appearance may occur
between phones, but is not uncommon and should not
be regarded as an indication of a defective camera
module!
Aim the camera (located at the back of the phone) at an
object and check the quality of the image shown in the
display.
Touch the screen to take picture and preview the photo’s
auto focus quality.
Photos are taken but not saved during this test!
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu. Only symbolic view
2.2.11 Secondary Camera
Minor variations in image appearance may occur
between phones, but is not uncommon and should not
be regarded as an indication of a defective camera
module!
Aim the camera (located in front of the phone) at an object
and check the quality of the image shown in the display.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
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mbolic view
2.2.12 Flash LED
Check the Flash LED at the back side of phone whether it’s
turned on.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
Only symbolic view

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2.2.13 Antenna RX Diversity
N/A.
Do not use this test!
2.2.14 Bluetooth
During this test, the distance between the phone and
the target Bluetooth device must be 1.5 to 5 meters!
Make sure the target Bluetooth device is enabled and
visible always!
The Bluetooth test will be done in following sequences:
Step 1: Enable Bluetooth; wait 4-5 seconds, shows OK;
There is a permission request, select ‘Yes’.
Step 2: Searching;
Step 3: Show the Device Found list;
Step 4: Select the Target Bluetooth Device,
Step 5: Check the Pairing PIN code on both Target
Bluetooth Device and unit, press Pair on both, when
succeeded, it shows “Test Complete”.
Press Back key to return to Service Test Menu.
Only symbolic view

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2.2.15 WLAN
Make sure there’s a WLAN network before performing
this test.
The WLAN test will be done in following sequences:
Step 1: Enable WLAN; wait 4-5 seconds, shows OK;
Step 2: Searching;
Step 3: Access points found list;
Step 4: Select the Target WLAN network, and type the
password to get connected;
Step 5: Enter a web address (e.g. Google.com);
Step 6: When connection succeed, it shows ‘Test Complete’.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
2.2.16 NFC
A NFC SIM card 4FF should be inserted in the phone
before the start of this test!
The NFC test will be done in following sequences:
Step 1: Select ‘NFC’;
Step 2: Select ‘NFC Diag Test’;
Step 3: After ‘Tag Reading…Enabled’ can be seen on the
display, bring a NFC Tag close to NFC icon in the
middle of the Rear Cover Assy.
Step 4: When Tag is identified, a sound will be made and an
OK message will be displayed.
Press the Back key two times to return to Service Test
Menu.
2.2.17 GPS
Enter the GPS Location Test and wait for the GPS location
data.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
For GPS testing, refer to
1220-1333: Generic Repair Manual – mechanical

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2.2.18 Compass
Do the test with hand movements as shown in the phone,
and then check the actual direction with measured Yaw
value.
(Yaw:0=North, 90=East, 180=South, 270=West)
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
2.2.19 Accelerometer
The accelerometer test displays the actual position of the
phone as a 3D coordinate X: Y: Z.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
By tilting the phone in various directions, the X: Y: Z values
will change in size and polarity depending on the angle and
direction as shown in the adjacent picture.
Check by tilting the phone that the X: Y: Z values shown in
the display are in accordance with the tilting shown in the
picture.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
LEFT SIDE VIEW
Front
- Y
- Y+ Y
+ Y
LEFT SIDE
VIEW Front
+ Z
+ Z
- Z
- Z
BOTTOM VIEW
Front
+ X
+ X- X
- X

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2.2.20 Gyroscope
The gyroscope test displays the actual position of the phone
as a 3D coordinate X: Y: Z.
Check by moving the phone that the X: Y: Z values shown in
the display are in accordance with the moving.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
Check ‘Gravity Values’ ‘Linear Acceleration Values’
‘Rotation Vector Values’ and ‘Gyroscope Values’ by moving
the phone:
‘Gravity Values’ can be refer to Accelerometer;
‘Linear Acceleration Values’ and ‘Rotation Vector Values’
are in accordance with the action shown in the picture.
‘Gyroscope Values’ are updated while moving the phone.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
SONY
+ Y
-Z
-Z
-X
+ X
-X
Linear Acceleration
-
Linear Acceleration
Linear Acceleration
Front
LEFT
SIDE
VIEW
2.2.21 Ambient Light Sensor
The Ambient light test states a value. The value should
increase when the window gets more light and decrease
when the window gets less light. The Ambient light sensor is
placed next to the Secondary Camera.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.

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2.2.22 Proximity switch
The previous Chapter 2.2.4 ‘Speaker’ test should have
been successfully carried out before doing this test!
Make sure the phone is not in ‘silent mode’ before
performing this test.
The Proximity sensor is placed next to the Secondary
Camera.
When entering into the test, the screen shows ‘Proximity
switch OFF’ and a tone is emitted.
When covering the proximity switch area, the screen will
show ‘Proximity switch ON’ with a different type of tone.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
2.2.23 Pressure Sensor
The Pressure Sensor test will check the atmospheric
pressure around the phone and states a value. When you
put the phone on the floor, read the value. When you raise
the phone up as high as you can, the value should decrease
about approx 0.2 to 0.3 Millibar.
The value shouldn’t be static.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.

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2.2.24 Real time clock
During the actual test the text ‘Real time clock’ is displayed,
and then followed by a message stating whether the test
was OK or not.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
2.2.25 Total call time
The total call time is displayed in the format HHHH:MM:SS
(hours: minutes: seconds).
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
2.2.26 Storage
Memory Storage status:
A memory card should be inserted in the phone and
attach USB Adaptor between phone and a USB disk
before starting this test.
- Internal Mass Storage is ‘Inserted/Mounted’ as shown on
the screen.
- External Storage (SD Card) is ‘Inserted/Mounted’ as shown
on the screen.
- The USB Host Mass Storage is ‘Inserted/Mounted’ as
shown on the screen.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.

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2.2.27 Security
The DRM keys are shown in the display.
There may be different content shown based on different
market software versions.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.
2.2.28 FM Radio
Verify that the phone can detect a radio station:
Connect a headset and then set your local radio station in
Hz.
Verify that the reception and sound quality is normal.
Press the Back key to return to the Service Test Menu.