FP1 broken, what to do now

[abria]

Dear all,

I bought a FP1 3 years ago but it broke 6 months ago: the battery start to last less than an hour and, the most worrying thing, the charger connector stopped working, so I could not charge the battery in any way.
I looked for a solution but replacing the charger connector was too expensive.

Now I have a dead FP1 and I’d like what I can do with it. I live in Spain (BCN) what is the best way to recycle it?

Thanks,
Arnau

[urs_lesse]

If the screen is still working, there will be many Fairphoners who would love to get it from you.

[abria]

It is. IIRC flash was not working.

BTW Many = you? Cause I can send it to you if you want it.

[Johannes]

I looked for a solution but replacing the charger connector was too expensive.

I’m not sure which option you looked at, so just in case: some people have had success getting the connector resoldered, which would be a lot cheaper than replacing the motherboard. If you don’t want to go down that route, I’d suggest selling the phone for spares (but clearly state what’s wrong with it). The #market category on the forum may be of use, as there are some people looking to buy a screen there, or you can list as offered in the ‘offered’ subcategory.

[urs_lesse]

Thank you very much for the offer, but my own FP1U including the display still works flawlessly.

[abria]

Yeah, I thought about resolder the connector, but I had to look for someone who could do that (I did not know about the prize + I had to buy a new battery. At the end I’m sure it will be more than 60€ for the repair).

Honestly, now I’m not sure if I want to spend that money in FP1.

Thanks for your answer. I will look into the #market category.

Best,
Arnau

[Stefan]

Yeah, I thought about resolder the connector, but I had to look for someone who could do that (I did not know about the prize + I had to buy a new battery. At the end I’m sure it will be more than 60€ for the repair).

The list of #repairshops can give you an indication of what a USB-connector repair would cost (prices vary much, depending on the location and/or proficiency of the repair shop). [Man, we do need certified repair centers…]

[abria]

Thanks Stefan,

Unfortunately I’m in Barcelona and the nearest repair shop is in Madrid. I’ll ask how much it would cost (~50€).
Also, I’ll see if there’s any repair shop in BCN that could do the job.

Thanks a lot,
Arnau

[Stefan]

If you find one pleeeeaase add it to that list! There are many Fairphoners in BCN that might need this information sooner or later!

[abria]

Hi,

I’ve contacted the repair shop in Madrid (from ✏ List of local repair shops that are familiar with Fairphones (by City)) and they told me that changing the usb connector costs 25€+14€ (shipping costs). so, 39€ in total if you are not in Madrid. (the info in the wiki is not updated):

I’ll look for something in BCN.