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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:32:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Replace Stock Battery With Better one]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello.</p>

<p>The battery capacity of z3 compact is not so good, compared to these days phones, of course it was good back then when released.</p>

<p>I'm wondering if it's possible that I can replace the battery with another (more capacity) one? Maybe from another phone… is it possible?</p>

<p>If the dimensions fit and I could make it to connect to the board, will it work as expected a without harming the board?</p>

<p>What may happen?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 04:21:56 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Why is my screen unresponsive and clicking everything?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My phone's screen is unresponsive at the top and bottom,  forcing me to turn on glove mode to use the buttons.</p>

<p>The lower half of my screen has recently started to randomly click things that I don't l want it to, which obviously makes it nearly impossible to type.</p>

<p>I've tried cleaning the screen, as there is no major damage to it (a few light scratches), but to no avail.</p>

<p>Any ideas? I really don't want to get a new phone, as my family is in kind of a bad spot for money at the moment.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:17:02 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Front camera PCB connector type for Sony Experia Z Compact 5803]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>

<p>Which is the front camera PCB connector type  for Sony Experia Z Compact 5803, and where to buy it (Aliexpress, ebay etc.)?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/464027/Front+camera+PCB+connector+type+for+Sony+Experia+Z+Compact+5803</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:46:16 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: WiFi antenna loaction (poor signal)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi guys!</p>

<p>Recently I had shattered screen in my xperia z3 compact so i bought screen with so called midframe and replaced it. That screen was used but in marvellous condition. Now i have a little problem. Accidently i broke the outer frame (if you know what i mean) in one place. And once i started the phone, the wifi signal was quite poor - on my desk another phone has full wifi signal, but xperia just half. On another forum i've read that there is wifi antenna in frame that i've broken. Is that true? Or the only antenna is that one on the motherboard? That thing happens no matter what OS is installed.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:30:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: How to solve error battery estimation?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey guys. Do you have any problem like I had on my Sony Xperia z3 compact?   even tho it's 2 percent the estimation is still more than an hour which is kind of weird. Hopefully, I have the answer for this problem.. thank you* *</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/456512/How+to+solve+error+battery+estimation</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2018 23:45:03 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Why is my device not turning on?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Why is my device not turning on?</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/434003/Why+is+my+device+not+turning+on</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:16:43 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Device don't turn on and don't vibrate]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I tried to replace the screen of my smartphone as the touchscreen didn't work.</p>

<p>Sadly, after replacing the screen, the phone doesn't turn on anymore neither vibrate... :/</p>

<p>I tried to charge it but doesn't change anything, the red led turn on for a couple of minutes then goes off... The battery doesn't seem to get warm either...</p>

<p>After few attempts, I even broken the &quot;bridge&quot; for the magnetic charge... (please see the red circle on the picture below)</p>

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<p>Any idea if this is what prevents the phone to turn on ?</p>

<p>If the screen doesn't work, would the phone be able to turn on ?</p>

<p>Additionaly, when plugging the phone to my computer, the computer says &quot;unrecognised device&quot; (which wasn't the case previously).</p>

<p>Many thanks</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/433878/Device+don&#039;t+turn+on+and+don&#039;t+vibrate</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2017 11:28:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Digitizer ghosting every attached to LCD]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I'm frustrated with the sony digitizer problem. Currently I'm replacing the sony Z3 compact and C4 touchscreen. Which makes me frustrated. Each touchscreen attaches to the lcd. Touchscreen is always ghost touch. And if it does not attached to the lcd, it goes well. then iam trying to bonding with loca and i hope loca is non conductive liquid that prevent grounding between printed conductive on digitzer and lcd.</p>

<p>but it same.. touchscreen goes crazy, and also there some dead spot. i have twice purchased digitizer on both device but it come with same problem.</p>

<p>Has anyone ever experienced it? What kind of solutions are needed? And is this just because the digitizer does have poor quality?</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/394795/Digitizer+ghosting+every+attached+to+LCD</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2017 14:22:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: My gyroscope is not working]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>After an lcd replacement the gyroscope isn't working anymore. How do I fix or replace this.</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/363432/My+gyroscope+is+not+working</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2016 23:38:22 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Camera button only focuses, doesn't take photos?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My camera button on the side is playing up. Rather than having a first depress for focus and secondary press for take photo it only let's me focus with it.  I was looking in the pictures but couldn't see if it was possible that something had snapped of the underside of the button preventing full depression of the button? Any ideas?  Thanks</p>

<p>⟐ Edited October 10, 2016 at 11:15 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:15:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Backlight only works when I put pressure on motherboard connector?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The backlight only turns on when I squeeze the bottom right corner of the phone (just below the overview button). Is there any way to fix this without getting a new battery and/or motherboard? I have tried reconnecting the cable but no luck.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2016 06:09:01 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: missing/broken parts near LCD-connector]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I have a board of an xperia Z3 Compact (5803) with 2 missing parts.</p>

<p>I marked them in the picture.</p>

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<p>Do I need to replace them or can I make jumpers? What kind of parts are that (the right one has blue color) and how can I measure out the specifications if I want to order new parts to replace them?</p>

<p>Is the direction at replacing important?</p>

<p>Hope you can help me...</p>

<p>Thanks :)</p>

<p>⟐ Edited by author July 13, 2016 at 8:23 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2016 08:23:30 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: What is the best way to change a battery?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I have changed a battery to new one for my Xperia Z3 compact.</p>

<p>After changed the battery, I could not charge to new battery from any chargeable devices (such as Anker or Aukey).</p>

<p>Therefore Z3C do not start.</p>

<p>Currently I can see a red LED when I connected microusb cable for battery charge.</p>

<p>Would you tell me how do I resolve this problem ?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented June 30, 2016 at 4:46 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:46:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: GPS antenna connection issues]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi, I have an issue with my gps, I get no connection to the satellites until I press on the area where the gps antena is. I want to disassemble the phone and reattach the connector. But I have no idea how it looks like.</p>

<p>Thank you</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/320700/GPS+antenna+connection+issues</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:49:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: middle back Plastic frame]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>what is the purpose of this plastic frame with some silver paths that connect to the main board because i accidentally broke the one side and broke the silver path in between</p>

<p>⟐ Commented May 02, 2016 at 7:01 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2016 07:01:28 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: screen dose not work]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>hi dear</p>

<p>my mobile sony xperia z3 mini screen not work always black i change screen replaced new screen then not work i think problem in integrate  how can you help me plz asap</p>

<p>BR</p>

<p>swren saman</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:19:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Battery getting heated up]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My phone was not switching on. I then removed battery and charged it using an external source. After putting battery back in the phone, I was able to start the phone, but the battery is getting heated up quickly. Moreover when the charging cable is connected to phone, charging light and symbol is coming, but battery percentage is not increasing.</p>

<p>Please guide me to check whether this is problem is with motherboard or with battery</p>

<p>Please help</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2016 02:12:01 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: No picture after screen replacment only touch response]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi, I have a Sony xperia z3 compact</p>

<p>The screen has been changed on several occasions without any fault</p>

<p>The last replacement the screen was put on there is no picture, although the touch screen works as you can connect it to tv and everything is fine except display on the phone</p>

<p>I found a little gold pin put I do not know it this is out of the phone and needs to be soldered back on or not?</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/288052/No+picture+after+screen+replacment+only+touch+response</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2016 05:23:42 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Post repair the phone is non-responsive & why is battery burning hot?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>After replacing the midframe and lcd, I tried to test the lcd before I glued it to the frame. It vibrated once (as it normally does on startup)  and I saw the backlight turn on for a second. I believe that I must have bumped the screens flex cable while testing the screen.</p>

<p>Now the screen wont turn on, but the battery is burning extremely hot. The charge light does not come on once plugged into the wall and computer. I have tried all of the typical reset combinations such as the yellow button near the sim card and holding down the power and volume buttons.</p>

<p>I do not understand why the battery is burning up, nor why it isn't powering up at all.</p>

<p>Any ideas or help will be much appreciated.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2016 04:44:27 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Screen replaced, no image/backlight.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi I need some help.</p>

<p>My screen cracked so I decided to replace it. The screen partially worked on the top half, but the bottom half was cracked. I have fixed other phones such as the  LG G2 and LG G3, but never a Sony. I followed the instructions in this video.</p>

<p><a href="/Guide/Sony+Xperia+Z3+Compact+LCD+Screen+Replacement/35488">Sony Xperia Z3 Compact LCD Screen Replacement</a></p>

<p>I test-fitted my screen before installing the adhesive and when I turned the phone on the screen doesn't light up whatsoever. So I unplugged the new screen and plugged in my old cracked one, that one didn't light up either.  I can hear the phone working for example when I push  the power button I get a long vibrating noise (startup vibration). I also tried the &quot;Sony sudden death fix&quot; holding the power button and volume up button, I get three vibrations, but nothing happens. I tried plugging it into the wal and the light turns red (top left). I tried unplugging the battery and replugging it back up to see if that did anything, didn't help. I'm at a loss as to why it's not working. Does anyone have a solution?  Maybe I accidentally disconnected something?</p>

<p>Anyone have any advice?</p>

<p>edit: I hooked up my old screen and then re-installed the rear frame. Now when I click on the screen I can hear noises. What I'm clicking is the different language options on the start-up screen after a factory reset. I know this because before I attempted the repair that's the screen it was on.</p>

<p>I tried this with the new screen as well and the same thing happens, I can hear the click and vibration noises when touching the screen but I don't have an image on the screen.</p>

<p>I was reading that maybe it has something to do with jumping a resistor? Does anyone know anything about that?</p>

<p>⟐ Answer deleted December 19, 2015 at 4:45 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2015 04:45:16 -0700</pubDate>
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