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Course Description: This subject deals with the principles of operation and servicing of cellular phones and the updated method in software troubleshooting of popular china phones. It includes the manufacturers’ procedures in servicing, systematic procedures in diagnosing faults, repairing of cellular phones, reassembling and testing repaired cellular phones according to industry standards.
SLO |
PLO 1 |
PLO 2 |
PLO 3 |
PLO 4 |
PLO 5 |
PLO 6 |
1 |
I |
D |
D |
D |
M |
M |
2 |
I |
D |
D |
D |
M |
M |
3 |
I |
D |
D |
D |
M |
M |
4 |
I |
D |
D |
D |
M |
M |
5 |
I |
D |
D |
D |
M |
M |
6 |
I |
D |
D |
D |
M |
M |
I = Introduced
D = Demonstrated
M = Mastered
General SLO 1: Describe the fundamentals and operation of a cellular phone.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
1.1 Discuss the mobile phone basics
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Competence will be demonstrated |
1.2 Differentiate analog signals and digital signals used in cellular phone
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1.3 Identify data signals, messages protocols and radio signal protocols.
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1.4 Identify and describe different cellular network signals
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1.5 Enumerate the different coding standards for cellular phones
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1.6 Describe the safety handling of cellular phone
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General SLO 2: Describe and inspect the common parts of a cellular phone.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
2.1 Identify and describe parts and function of cellular phone |
Competence will be demonstrated |
2.2 Identify and describe the external chassis and internal main board. |
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2.3 Identify and describe output parts (LCD, vibra motor and speaker). |
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2.4 Identify and describe input parts (keymat, keypads, microphone, camera, bluetooth, infra red and stylus). |
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2.5 Perform and setup flasher box and software |
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2.6 Perform hardware troubleshooting procedure using service manual. |
General SLO 3: Identify and test cellular phone accessories and attachments
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
3.1 Name different types of peripheral attached devices used in cellular phones. |
Competence will be demonstrated
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3.2 Discuss and perform the procedure of testing earphones. |
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3.3 Discuss and perform the steps of testing power supply chargers using the service manuals. |
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3.4 Discuss and perform the process of testing communication cables used on cellular phones. |
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3.5 Describe and perform the techniques used to remove cell phone cameras by following the service manuals’ procedures |
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3.6 List and perform the procedures of removing and testing cellular phone batteries by following the service manuals. |
General SLO 4: Identify and describe symptoms and troubles of a cellular phone.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
4.1 Identify and describe various trouble symptoms commonly found in cellular phones. |
Competence will be demonstrated through quizzes, written test and practical exam. |
4.2 Identify and describe the techniques used in repairing repair NO SIGNAL by following the service manual procedures. |
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4.3 Identify and describe the techniques used in repairing NO POWER by following the service manual procedures. |
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4.4 Identify and describe the procedures used in repairing NO TONE by following the service manuals. |
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4.5. Identify and describe procedures used to repair and replace LCD by following the service manuals.
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4.6 Identify and describe the steps software flashing by following the service manuals.
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General SLO 5: Troubleshoot hardware and software problems commonly encountered in a cellular phone.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
5.1 Describe and perform techniques used for Ball Grid Array (BGA) Integrated Circuit (IC) replacement by following the service manual procedures. |
Competence will be demonstrated |
5.2 Explain and perform the procedures used for backlight replacement by following the service manual procedures. |
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5.3 Describe and perform the steps used for flashing and unlocking procedures by following the service manuals. |
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5.4 Describe and perform the procedures used for data uploading and downloading using the service manual. |
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5.5 Describe and perform the procedures used to install |
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5.6 Describe and perform flex cable replacement |
General SLO 6: Assemble and disassemble different brands of cellular phones.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
6.1 Identify the specialized tools used to assemble and disassemble cellular phones by following service manual procedures. | Competence will be demonstrated |
6.2 Perform cover assembly and disassembly using the service manual procedure. | |
6.3 Perform chipboard assembly and disassembly by using the service manual procedure. | |
6.4 Perform chassis clips and lock removal and replacement by using the service manual procedure. | |
6.5 Perform snap on clips removal and replacement by using the service manual procedures. | |
6.6 Perform cell phone screw proper removal by using the service manual procedures. |
D. COURSE CONTENTS
Computer Aided Instruction
Practical/Experimentation
Lecture/Demonstration
Linholm, C., Keinonen T., & Kiljander, H. (2003). Mobile Usability.
Westerville, OH: McGraw-Hill Professional. (or most recent edition).
Toolbox and electronics circuit kit
Nokia Service Manual Vol. 1 (www.huahongnet.com)
Mobile Phone Service Manual Vol. 2 (www.huahongnet.com)
Mobile Phone Repair Vol. 3(www.huahongnet.com)
None
I. EVALUATIONStudent in telecommunication program must achieve a grade of "C" or better to pass the course.
J. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
None
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