Mobile hardware tools help you diagnose problems or retrieve lost data.
Mobile devices range from cell phones to smartphones to PDAs (personal digital assistant). And, when something goes wrong with these devices, you need the proper tools to run diagnostic tests on them to help you locate where the problem is and maybe even help you fix the issue. Some of these tools will even recover data from your device after the hardware has failed. Does this Spark an idea?
Jig
To use a test jig, you have to remove your cell or smartphone from its casing, exposing the printed circuit board (PCB) of the phone. You then plug your phone into the test jig, which will run diagnostic tests on the phone. It will check for things like the overall performance of your device and will also check your device's voltage. Voltage refers to the force needed to move an electrical current from one point to another. If the voltage is too low, your device isn't getting enough current. Once the test jig runs the diagnostic tests, it will output what is wrong with your device. You can then use this information to look up the repair steps recommended by your equipment manufacturer. As of October 2010, these devices cost between $50 and $100.
Mobile Recovery Software
The Mobile subscriber identity module (SIM) Card Data Recovery software program allows you to pull data off of your cell phone even if you cannot get it to turn on. Instead, the program will pull your data off of your SIM card, which is the small card that stores the data for your cell phone. It can retrieve your data even if you accidentally deleted it or your hardware completely failed. This program can also recover data lost to viruses. It uses a graphical user interface (GUI), which allows you to run commands using radio buttons and check boxes. The Mobile SIM Card Data Recovery software program is compatible with different Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) SIM card readers, and it is compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Server 2003, NT, Me (Millennium), XP, Vista and 7. This is a free program.
Repair Kit
To get your mobile device open, you need a set of screwdrivers and prying tools. Generally, these toolkits come with both Phillips and flathead screwdrivers. The prying tool allows you to get covers off and circuit boards out of your phone. These tools also usually have magnetic tips, which allows you to hold onto small screws and cell phone parts without dropping them onto circuit boards as this could damage your phone. Invest in a set that comes with its own carrying case, which will allow you to keep all of your tools together. These kits range from $5 to $20.
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