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Instead of laying out all available options to solve common problems this quick start guide only describes one possible option. | Instead of laying out all available options to solve common problems this quick start guide only describes one possible option. | ||
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+ | ==Hardware Requirements== | ||
To perform the steps described in this guide you need at least the following: | To perform the steps described in this guide you need at least the following: | ||
* A Nokia N900, obviously | * A Nokia N900, obviously | ||
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* (Linux box) | * (Linux box) | ||
- | =Recommended Hardware Modifications= | + | ==Recommended Hardware Modifications== |
One of the most common issues with the [[N900]] is the surface mounted USB port. | One of the most common issues with the [[N900]] is the surface mounted USB port. | ||
If you are not careful with it, the port can be ripped from the PCB. | If you are not careful with it, the port can be ripped from the PCB. | ||
Due to the design of the port if this occurs, it can be very difficult to repair successfully. | Due to the design of the port if this occurs, it can be very difficult to repair successfully. | ||
- | + | Therefore it is highly recommend to reinforce your USB port by soldering the casing of the USB to the PCB. Information on this is covered in great extent on talk.maemo.org | |
- | + | [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=75920 talk.maemo.org Fixing USB Thread] | |
- | + | Another common modification is to remove the locking pins on all your microUSB cable connectors. This can be done by filing them down carefully with a small file. | |
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+ | The latter is important, especially if you don't feel confident in taking your N900 apart to reinforce the port. | ||
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+ | =Firmware= | ||
==Initial Firmware Setup== | ==Initial Firmware Setup== | ||
- | So | + | So you have your [[N900]] |
The first step especially if it's used is to flash the firmware. | The first step especially if it's used is to flash the firmware. | ||
This can be used to clean off any unstable software and make a clean start. | This can be used to clean off any unstable software and make a clean start. | ||
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==Latest Nokia SSU Upgrade== | ==Latest Nokia SSU Upgrade== | ||
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/* not really required for CSSU */ | /* not really required for CSSU */ | ||
Run latest official Nokia SSU (upgrades your device firmware to V1.3.1) by launching App manager / Update from the applications menu. | Run latest official Nokia SSU (upgrades your device firmware to V1.3.1) by launching App manager / Update from the applications menu. | ||
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+ | [[Category:Beginners]] | ||
[[Category:N900]] | [[Category:N900]] |
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