Hi,
I really like my N73, with one exception: the joystick. It bought it factory-sealed, but it has been showing some slight "dead-stick rattle" right from the start. It still works perfectly and better than any HTC or Sony phone joystick I have ever used, but I just dislike cell phone joysticks in general.
Question: does anyone know whether it is possible to replace the N73 joystick with a D-Pad, somehow? A "custom" modification with a part from some other Nokia model?
Thanks,
Gary
I've never heard of anything like that, but who's to say it can't be done 😉 Obviously, any modification would invalidate the warranty.
lovesign wrote:I've never heard of anything like that, but who's to say it can't be done 😉 Obviously, any modification would invalidate the warranty.
I think the N72 keypad/d-pad combination could have a shot at adaptation, they are very similar sizes. Any electronics gurus out there who would be willing to look at the relevant schematics to see if this is feasible?
Gary
BUMP 😉.
Come on, there's gotta be SOMEONE out there who can read schematics and see if this is doable...
Gary
It can probably be done and I have the same thing in mind with my E70. The problem is that you need to cut the cover to make some room for the d-pad and you don't have that room. I really miss N70's d-pad.
you can purchase a new pcb board with joystick from ebay for about �5 pound. then go to you tube on how to dissasemble your phone to fit the new part. any problems please ask. hope this helps😊
Hi my Nokia N73's little joystick fell off today. I did luckily catch it and slipped it back on and now I have a problem.
When I use it and push the joystick in...it no longer goes in! So I cannot use it to select anything. I have tried pulling it off again and putting it back on but it does not work.
If anyone can help please do!
Ross