Minitor V Vibrate Not Working - Self Repair?

[aaknitt]

Have a Minitor V that the vibrate function stopped working on. Doesn't vibrate at all, even when you turn it on set on vibrate channel. Wondering if this is a common problem with a commonly known fix. Either way, is there a way to disassemble an M5 without busting up the case like on the M3/M4? Haven't yet tried an M5.

Thanks,

Andy

[tvsjr]

They come apart nicely - just be aware of the spring-loaded contacts that connect the speaker to the main board. You'll know what I mean when one either hits you in the eye or flies into the most inaccessible corner. Pull clip, battery, knobs, and allen screws from the back and you're good to go.

I seem to recall the vibrator is a discrete module that attaches to the main board - might be worth trying to clean the contacts/reseat it.

Personally, I just depot the things. They're more of a pain than they're worth, and I get a brand-new pager with new knobs, button, etc.

[aaknitt]

Thanks. You weren't kidding, that was pretty simple. Getting 4V to the contacts during power up, and 4V to the motor gets no motion, so I guess it's time for a new motor.

Andy

[aaknitt]

Scratch that, motor was fine. Cleaned up the contacts a bit (even though they looked clean), and we're good to go. Thanks for the tip!

Andy