Recently purchased a Fairphone 5 second hand off eBay. The listing stated that the SIM card tray was faulty, which I knew is an easy fix by replacing the top module. To my surprise the SIM slot works, however I have just discovered that the main mic is faulty instead!
I have diagnosed it to be the main mic by dialing 2886 with stars and hashes, and I have tested all 3 mics with mics 2 and 3 giving a clear response to my speaking voice.
In my research I find that the microphones aren’t user replaceable?! So in my modular smartphone one of the few parts to break is not fixable?
Is there anything I can try reseating ribbon cables or any workarounds? As I bought the phone second hand I am assuming I have no warranty etc.