I have the exact same problem..like in your video. Even the unlock key and any other keys doesn't work. Only the power button works. Any solutions that worked(software fix)? Or was that a hardware problem? I guess it might be a hardware problem, bcoz trying other options like formating doesn't help. Comments please??
Man i got the fucking problem on my phone also wtf ? i will take it to repair shop i think the ic of keypad is damaged or something is wrong with ic of keypad !
Hey guys, my replacement phone's display died on me shortly after using it for about 4 months. I've switched carriers and now I have an HTC EVO 4G. I'll come back to Nokia once they make a cdma phone compatible with Sprint's service.
@ejdren how do you change the sim card with a cdma phone? How do you roam in countries that only have the GSM (like south africa)? Anyway, come back to nokia when that have a decent windows phone!
my nokia N79.Some keypad buttons is worked and some not worked.whats problem please help me.and he is not start properly only blank screen after just vibrate.
guys ..i had the same prob...if u remove the keypad and wait for 2 sec n put it back on, evrything works fine (wen the phone is on...wen ur using it.).. few another few secs..so the prob is with the keypad... i just got a delivary of a new keyboard from hongkong. so..now gota try....
Have this same problem, glad to have found your video because this seems like a really common problem. Damn my luck with my warranty just having ran out.
I also have the same problem with my N79 Indian Version. its keypad stope working after one or two time i press any key after restarting my phone. I bring my handset to nokia care and they tell me that my phone's keypad IC stop working and it need to be changed. After it it working well.
yes, my phone too,,, i ve already go to nokia center, its still the same... they told me to buy a new battery, but hmmm, doesnt work at all, so what should i do,...
I had the same issue with my phone. Taking it appart and putting it back together again solved it for about a month, but than the problem reoccured. I replaced the Small Board, and since it has been working fine (for 3 months now).
My N79 is Singapore phone. I now live in Taiwan. I bring the phone to nokia care center taiwan - and they tell me - SORRY we wont fix this particular problem - please fly back to taiwan visit the nokia care center there - leave it there, probably take a few days leave, live in a hotel in SIngapore until its fixed, pick it up, then fly back to Taiwan.
OMFG!!! So many ppl have problems with this model! Souch a shame cause it looks great and it has all the right hardware... dammit! Maybe I'll go for the E66 instead !?
Is this some sort of manufacturing defect that's common among Nokia phones? It's quite strange that so many of us have had the same problem with our phones.
I have the same problem. On the nokia forum there were more people. There there were people that had the keypad replaced in repair. I've tried resetting my software, wich did work for a short while but later on the problem reoccurd faster after every reset.
hello N79 is the American or European? how can I contact to talk with you? I have and use msn! Here I can contact you as I need your help as soon bought me a N79-3
I have the exact same problem..like in your video. Even the unlock key and any other keys doesn't work. Only the power button works. Any solutions that worked(software fix)? Or was that a hardware problem? I guess it might be a hardware problem, bcoz trying other options like formating doesn't help. Comments please??
SwaminathanS 1 month ago
I recently faced the same problem?
Is it the Keypad iC problem
or is it just some Dust in the keypad?
2005numan 2 months ago
n79 good mob only in viewing on net.but practically failed
asadshafat 5 months ago
i hav the same problem
asadshafat 5 months ago
I also face the same problem in n79. After removing ic what will happen navil weel will not work.
asadshafat 5 months ago
Ok guys u need to remove the fucking ic under the keymat xD !
stylishhamza2000 7 months ago
Man i got the fucking problem on my phone also wtf ? i will take it to repair shop i think the ic of keypad is damaged or something is wrong with ic of keypad !
stylishhamza2000 7 months ago
well, at your place i would take the front panel off, plug of keypad clean it, and plug it again.
ziemek94 8 months ago
this sucks that this problem started happening now, & I have no warranty -____-
pinaybaby08 9 months ago
Hey guys, my replacement phone's display died on me shortly after using it for about 4 months. I've switched carriers and now I have an HTC EVO 4G. I'll come back to Nokia once they make a cdma phone compatible with Sprint's service.
ejdren 1 year ago
@ejdren how do you change the sim card with a cdma phone? How do you roam in countries that only have the GSM (like south africa)? Anyway, come back to nokia when that have a decent windows phone!
Born2Die83 7 months ago
my nokia N79.Some keypad buttons is worked and some not worked.whats problem please help me.and he is not start properly only blank screen after just vibrate.
prince47ful 1 year ago
my nokia N79.Some keypad buttons is worked and some not worked.whats problem please help me.
prince47ful 1 year ago
guys ..i had the same prob...if u remove the keypad and wait for 2 sec n put it back on, evrything works fine (wen the phone is on...wen ur using it.).. few another few secs..so the prob is with the keypad... i just got a delivary of a new keyboard from hongkong. so..now gota try....
SAMRULZ4EVER 1 year ago
i got it too, my warranty is ended due to a fake new screen. Can i repair it myself in one or another way?
thijsloon 1 year ago
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I solved it I SOLVED IT!!!! THANK YOU MALXAS!!!!
yobbgsm.com/2009/12/n79-keypad-problem-hang.html!
TheLegoauto 1 year ago
I have the same problem!!
TheLegoauto 1 year ago
Have this same problem, glad to have found your video because this seems like a really common problem. Damn my luck with my warranty just having ran out.
Glitch120 1 year ago
mine stoped yesterday...its in warranty .....its hell...
daDfarSpanTaistheKin 1 year ago
yobbgsm.com/2009/12/n79-keypad-problem-hang.html
malxas 1 year ago
yobbgsm.com/2009/12/n79-keypad-problem-hang.html
malxas 1 year ago
It is a keypad problem. 2 Solutions
1) replace the board behind the keyboard (flex board)
2) Remove the keyboard and behind the flex keybord there is a black square IC remove it as kind as you can and problem solved.
malxas 1 year ago 4
@malxas Remove the IC ?
U mean replace it with a new one?
or just Remove it at all ?
2005numan 2 months ago
I also have the same problem with my N79 Indian Version. its keypad stope working after one or two time i press any key after restarting my phone. I bring my handset to nokia care and they tell me that my phone's keypad IC stop working and it need to be changed. After it it working well.
abhisheksinghposwal 1 year ago
now i have the same problem did u guys know how to fix this
nickes911 1 year ago
wow.. nice only new symbian
pitkck 2 years ago
I've had this problem since the beginning of this month.Don't really know what to do,and I really use the GPRS a lot.
sugreev2001 2 years ago
yes, my phone too,,, i ve already go to nokia center, its still the same... they told me to buy a new battery, but hmmm, doesnt work at all, so what should i do,...
princesscherishful 2 years ago
I had the same issue with my phone. Taking it appart and putting it back together again solved it for about a month, but than the problem reoccured. I replaced the Small Board, and since it has been working fine (for 3 months now).
Veratoch 2 years ago
What 'Small Board' ? Can you explain how this is done? There are hundreds of us having this problem - we need a solution!
Born2Die83 2 years ago
@Born2Die83 dude in the middle of keypad
stylishhamza2000 7 months ago
i had same problem with this phone, i give it in reclamation, it was the buttons panel. sory for my english
Radek24102410 2 years ago
My N79 is Singapore phone. I now live in Taiwan. I bring the phone to nokia care center taiwan - and they tell me - SORRY we wont fix this particular problem - please fly back to taiwan visit the nokia care center there - leave it there, probably take a few days leave, live in a hotel in SIngapore until its fixed, pick it up, then fly back to Taiwan.
NOKIA YOU FUCKEN RETARDS.
Born2Die83 2 years ago
@Born2Die83 hahaha
stylishhamza2000 7 months ago
I have the same problem!!! my phone stoped working yesterday with this issue. What do i do?
Born2Die83 2 years ago
@Born2Die83 I sent my phone to a repair center. They fixed the problem. Hopefully, you're still under warranty and you can do the same. Call them.
ejdren 2 years ago
i have the same fucking problem?wht did u do mate changed ur keypad?
wingman1031 2 years ago
OMFG!!! So many ppl have problems with this model! Souch a shame cause it looks great and it has all the right hardware... dammit! Maybe I'll go for the E66 instead !?
InteligentMan 2 years ago
Is this some sort of manufacturing defect that's common among Nokia phones? It's quite strange that so many of us have had the same problem with our phones.
ejdren 2 years ago
I have the same problem. On the nokia forum there were more people. There there were people that had the keypad replaced in repair. I've tried resetting my software, wich did work for a short while but later on the problem reoccurd faster after every reset.
Veratoch 2 years ago
i had the same problem with nokia n82
Radek24102410 2 years ago
i've got the same problem, anyone found a solution pls? thanks
alexdimartino 2 years ago
i have the same problem. has anyone managed to ix it? if so please tell me!
TheAIKK 2 years ago
I sent mine to a Nokia repair center and they replaced it with a new one. I fear this new one might do the same thing as the old one.
ejdren 2 years ago
well we have the same problem now :(
ericputrabastian 2 years ago
go to the nokia customer care and see if it gets repaid... and if u dont want the phone please contact me... i am waiting for ur reply...
oren91 2 years ago
do you use MSN? happened to talk through this I need your help please
marutincho 2 years ago
hello N79 is the American or European? how can I contact to talk with you? I have and use msn! Here I can contact you as I need your help as soon bought me a N79-3
marutincho 2 years ago