echo + dodgy mic or speaker; fixable or warranty?

[Guest phrozenpenguin]

I have an SPV c500 which worked agreat and is still under warranty.

However recently it seems to have developed a fault, seemingly linked to the mic/speaker.

-The other party in a call often complains of an echo, and sometimes i hear it also

-Often their are crackles and volume changes

-Sometimes the mic cuts out altogether

This also happens on the original wired handsfree, which the button has broken on also :-(

I am reluctant to send it to HTC under warranty, as warranty claims usually take ages, and then i have to pay another £20 to unlock it again, and reinstall S/W etc.

I am happy to take it apart if it is reasonably straighforward and wouldn't void the warranty....especially if anyone can give any ideas about fixing? Is it likely to be a dodgy connection or something a bit more complicated.

The fone has been kept in a krussel case and is in great condition, so its not like i have abused it.

Any help much appreciated.

[Guest mavisdavis]

The only other option is to get it insured via the network.

I'm taking into account your not with Orange as you have it unlocked.

Voda will have the mpx220 t-mobile have the SDA not sure what O2 call thier range of MS devices so most networks could offer some sort of a replacement I think.

[Guest phrozenpenguin]

Cheers for the reply.

I still have an account with orange i am trying to get it replaced now.