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Re: Beocom 6000

Keith Saunders — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:23:21 GMT

It was the apparent software version of the bad Beocom 6000 is why I said what I did.

Re: Beocom 6000

burantek — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:16:19 GMT

thx!

please see my edit to previous post.

Re: Beocom 6000

Keith Saunders — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:14:48 GMT

You can purchase a B&O upgrade kit p/n 3455103 which has all the parts required to upgrade a Mark I Beocom 6000 to a Mark II and still use the Mark I charger. The kits cost around $70

Re: Beocom 6000

burantek — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:02:17 GMT

yikes, what a "bummer" -i'll give my local dealer a shout! or look for the guts of a cosmetically tired one.

thx again!

++++edit++++

hmmm... but wonder why the software readout is so different on this one bad phone?

(5) good 6000's all w/ similar software readings -and this (1) bad one w/ the odd readout?

hmmm...

Re: Beocom 6000

Keith Saunders — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:53:39 GMT

Based on everything you have said, I think you may have a faulty RF chip in the handset, it is quite common. If this is the case, then the only way to fix the phone is to upgrade it to a Mark II because the RF chip and module it is on are no longer made.

Re: Beocom 6000

burantek — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:45:21 GMT

hi,

all of my beocom 6000's are just that, not beocom 1's...

they are all the early mk1's w/ the dot.

they all work great except the one in question. it will not find the base. i noticed that using .70001 -that the software listed is quite different than any of the functioning units. w/ regards to the decal beneath the battery...

1.) good: b&o decal stating 1070156

2.) bad: (2) small round decals -1 w/ "40" -2 w/ "46"

reg'ing the software...

1.) good: 001-1.60 0103071019-2G4

2.) bad: 032-1.20 9901261126

++++edit++++

the supplied charger is usa -the phone charges fine, etc... -just can't find the base during registration.

Re: Beocom 6000

Keith Saunders — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:12:37 GMT

When I talk about the Beocom 6000, it is not the same as what is sold in the US.

The US & Canadian versions are called Beocom 1 and are basically the same from a user viewpoint, but the software and base power supply etc are different.

To determine the version you have, I would look at the label underneath the battery, in particular the 4 digit "Type" number. A US Beocom 1 is type number "0842" and there is a different type number for almost ever European country because of Language, phone line type and power etc.

You may already know this information because of the Power plug type on the associated charger because European, US and British power plugs are all different.

Re: Beocom 6000

burantek — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:20:05 GMT

keith,

thx for the expedient answer. i will try this evening.

on another note, (i posted this elsewhere) i believe i ended up w/ a "european" 6000 in an ebay transaction.
is there a difference between euro phones and usa phones? can i make this a usa phone w/ a software change? -or are there any "mechanical" differences prohibiting this?

again, thanks!

Re: Beocom 6000

Keith Saunders — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:15:42 GMT

Assuming you do not have the correct tool, then a thin screwdriver will do it with considerable care.

After you have removed the two screws and battery you will need to unlatch the clips either side just at the top of the battery compartment. The case will only lift a couple of mm each side at this stage. Then about you will need to unclip either side about 2.5 cm from the top.

Re: Beocom 6000

burantek — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:04:45 GMT

hi,

could you expand on the "technique" for opening the 6000 case?

(i.e.) after screws are out...

where is best place to slide the cards, what to avoid, etc... any pics?

thanks in advance,

Re: Beocom 6000

mattT — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:27:05 GMT

Thanks i'll talk with my dealer tomorrow to see if they can get the upgrade kit, if so i'll order it and give it a go if I run into trouble i'll ping you a PM to see if you could help me. cheers for the advice.

Matt

Re: Beocom 6000

Keith Saunders — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:57:23 GMT

Matt,

Assuming that you are happy to take the Beocom 6000 phones apart, then you can purchase an upgrade kit part number 3455103 which consists of a new board and display, new front panel and two connecting pieces. Most dealers do not know about these kits, hence why you will need the part number. In fact everything you can see below is in teh kit:-

You will also need a tool to open the unit, but with considerable care it can be opened with other tools. There are NO instructions with the kit except for a message to say that all parts must be used. The reason it says this is because some people may not used the two items in the plastic bags which look like a piece of cut off black and white plastic, but they are actually made of rubber with metal conductors inside and MUST replace the existing ones.

If you feel you cannot perform this upgrade and you are in teh UK then please PM me.

Re: Beocom 6000

mattT — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:00:46 GMT

Cheers, I wait with interest to get the instructions of where I can get the new chip from and how to replace it.

Matt

Re: Beocom 6000

joeyboygolf — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:46:33 GMT

jandyt:

joeyboygolf:

Most difficult bit is getting the case apart!!!
Four strips of a cut up defunct credit card works for me.
Andy T.

Good Idea!!

Re: Beocom 6000

Jandyt — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:43:06 GMT

joeyboygolf:

Most difficult bit is getting the case apart!!!

Four strips of a cut up defunct credit card works for me.

Andy T.