Looking for a bottom module (FP2)

[claudia_vannini]

Hello,

I have problems with the main microphone of my FP2. I would have liked to buy a new bottom module and replace it, but it seems they are no longer available in the official store (which I find totally astonishing and disappointing, being FP boasted as a sustainable, long-lasting product).

Can anybody suggest where I could find a working bottom module for replacing?

I saw here on the forum a lot of people experienced the same issue. I hope someone can give some hint, thank you in advance!

claudia

[anon9989719]

You may want to consider a repair as an alternative.

Howto repair the microphone inside the bottom module

As fairphone angel (in Berlin) I have a lot of support cases with nonfunctional microphones in the bottom modul. A lot of users have minimum the 2nd, often the 3rd bottom module. Mostly easily changed by Fairphone support in warranty. But there is a lot of waste (I collect old faulty modules and send them back for recycling). So my questions: Did anyone successfully repaired the microphone inside the bottom module by soldering a new smd microphone? What’s the reason for the highly rate of f…

You will find other posts if you search.

Yes those that bought the FP2 early may have had 7 years of use in a few cases, how long have you had the FP2?

All the best

[claudia_vannini]

Hello, thanks for the reply. Yes, trying to repair could be an alternative. Of course just to replace would be easier, I guess (if you find a bottom module working…), so I first tried with that. Thanks for the link, if I don’t find a working bottom module, I’ll try with repair.
I bought my FP2 in 2017, it’s five years. I had some small problems from time to time, but this is the first time I have problems with the microphone.
Bye
claudia