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Aug 03 17:20:38 <bonnie> hello!
Aug 03 17:22:58 <bonnie> can i get the new openmoko freerunner for use in the US?
Aug 03 17:23:35 <PaulFertser> bonnie: probably. Have you tried asking the shops directly?
Aug 03 17:29:31 <bonnie> i haven't tried.  this is the first place i checked
Aug 03 17:29:59 <bonnie> i have a gta02 and i love it but i never put those resistors in (beyond my capabilities)
Aug 03 17:30:08 <bonnie> a7 i think
Aug 03 17:30:28 <bonnie> i'm in dallas.  I think I will try to find someone around there that can do that work.
Aug 03 17:32:15 <PaulFertser> bonnie: do you mean the buzz fix?
Aug 03 17:33:31 <bonnie> yes, and the one for the extended battery life and the big C rework (or those are the same?)
Aug 03 17:34:38 <bonnie> and a third fix, i forget what it does.....  maybe headphones/mic or something?  i figured if I was going to do anything, i'd have all of it done at the same time
Aug 03 17:37:52 <PaulFertser> bonnie: the buzzfix rework is really easy for anyone who has any experience soldering modern electronics.
Aug 03 17:38:30 <PaulFertser> bonnie: the #1024 (deep sleep) rework is easy too but requires a bit more work to dismount the shield and to desolder a small capacitor.
Aug 03 17:39:03 <PaulFertser> bonnie: the bass fix rework is even more involved as it requires dismounting another bigger shield and probably some drilling, glueing etc. 
Aug 03 17:39:39 <bonnie> PaulFertser: i don't think i've soldered anything in 15 years. :)   good to hear i won't have much trouble finding someone who will likely be able to do the first two.
Aug 03 17:39:58 <PaulFertser> bonnie: the last one is easy too, just needs more time.
Aug 03 17:40:42 <PaulFertser> bonnie: the buzz fix requires desoldering an 0402 component but it's conveniently located, you can do that with a regular soldering iron just fine.
Aug 03 17:43:07 <bonnie> i have instructions on the three fixes printed out to supply to whoever I find to do the work. :)
Aug 03 17:43:13 <bonnie> i'm going to go.  
Aug 03 17:43:32 <bonnie> PaulFertser: thank you so much.  you have been very helpful, informative, and friendly!
Aug 03 17:43:52 <bonnie> PaulFertser: it's also nice to talk to someone about my phone again! :)
Aug 03 17:44:20 <PaulFertser> bonnie: good luck!
Aug 03 17:44:24 <PaulFertser> bonnie: and happy hacking :)
Aug 03 17:44:30 <PaulFertser> bonnie: see you again
Aug 03 17:44:41 <bonnie> hopefully!
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