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Re: Hardware Engineers: Can we replace OMAP 3430 w/ 3630 :)

ok somebody better damn put up a pictorial on the working mod, a detailed howto and all pertinent links on where to buy the materials needed or just leave this damn thread from 2009 in the past.

Re: Hardware Engineers: Can we replace OMAP 3430 w/ 3630 :)

This thread is from 2009?!?

Re: Hardware Engineers: Can we replace OMAP 3430 w/ 3630 :)

I actually don't mind to brick one of my N900's for trying this out, (although it is impossible to) but if it was true, it can be a rebirth...
p.s. If I really ended up in loosing one, then I still have two, plus, a retailer just next to my street has a stock of N900s.

Re: Hardware Engineers: Can we replace OMAP 3430 w/ 3630 :)

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Originally Posted by joerg_rw (Post 951882)

Still a single valid link needed. I don't want a Die photo for USD200, not a report for USD5000
RESPECT, you checked what? 960 pins, of TWO chips, incl their particular electrical and timing specs and semantics, in less than 30 minutes. Damn you HAVE TO BE the smartest greatest EE I ever heard of.

/j

Are you an engineer? if so then please go look at both data sheets for these 2 devices as it does not take a genius to work it out.

Am still looking at this possibility as it has been asked in a serious way and i suggest untill you know what your talking about instead of making wild guesses please at least try for the guys interested ok.

Yes as twindell says it is not something you would risk an N900 for and i have to agree with him there BUT unless you have the knowledge on how to swap these devices then i strongly suggest you dont attempt it.

You will need a hot air tool and a very close eye to align the replacement, although no soldering is required it would be very easy indeed to get this wrong as the pins on these devices are very very close together.

Re: Hardware Engineers: Can we replace OMAP 3430 w/ 3630 :)

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Originally Posted by ammyt (Post 951892)

If you're willing to brick your device, why don't you just send it to me for free. At least I can do something worthwhile with it ...

Re: Hardware Engineers: Can we replace OMAP 3430 w/ 3630 :)

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Originally Posted by tswindell (Post 951895)

...why don't you just send it to me for free..

Because I don't want to?

Re: Hardware Engineers: Can we replace OMAP 3430 w/ 3630 :)

m'hmmm...

Well, that's not really the spirit of this community.

Re: Hardware Engineers: Can we replace OMAP 3430 w/ 3630 :)

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Originally Posted by tswindell (Post 951903)

m'hmmm...

Well, that's not really the spirit of this community.

What is the spirit of this community then? is it to line your pockets?.

Re: Hardware Engineers: Can we replace OMAP 3430 w/ 3630 :)

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Originally Posted by tswindell (Post 951888)

This thread is from 2009?!?

aye.

we're moving back in time.

Re: Hardware Engineers: Can we replace OMAP 3430 w/ 3630 :)

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Originally Posted by abill_uk (Post 951906)

What is the spirit of this community then?

Whoosh

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