The socket for the USB charger is loose. How do I fix it? To let you guys know what I am talking about let me attach a picture. Also, Now I can't charge my phone.
the mini usb is soldered to the main board so if you know how to take the body apart and solder it urself go for it.. or u can go to any phone repair guy to get it done its not a big thing just the usb port just need to be soldered in place again.
ssk714 said:
The socket for the USB charger is loose. How do I fix it? To let you guys know what I am talking about let me attach a picture. Also, Now I can't charge my phone.
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Devil Slime is right just get it soldered by some Repair Guy and your Wizard will be up and working in no time. But you should get it fixed by some shop dont try yourself if you dont know how to. TC
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Hi, I broke my universal last night :.(
I was using a charger that came with my gps, and it fell 30cm off the bed table and hit the floor, striking the charger cable. The gps charger is longer, so without the rubber collar to absorb the shock, the usb plug twisted inside, and broke the usb connector off the motherboard.
pics: http://boldra.com/images/universal/
I use my universal very heavily, so I want to get it fixed as soon as possible. I've done simple repairs on laptops and phones before, including soldering on a power connector in a dropped vaio. How would people rate the difficulty of this one?
The first issue will be to get hold of a suitable screwdriver, but I'll also have to source a new usb connector.
Has anyone got any experience or tips they could share?
Thanks!
Boldra
Boldra said:
Hi, I broke my universal last night :.(
I was using a charger that came with my gps, and it fell 30cm off the bed table and hit the floor, striking the charger cable. The gps charger is longer, so without the rubber collar to absorb the shock, the usb plug twisted inside, and broke the usb connector off the motherboard.
pics: http://boldra.com/images/universal/
I use my universal very heavily, so I want to get it fixed as soon as possible. I've done simple repairs on laptops and phones before, including soldering on a power connector in a dropped vaio. How would people rate the difficulty of this one?
The first issue will be to get hold of a suitable screwdriver, but I'll also have to source a new usb connector.
Has anyone got any experience or tips they could share?
Thanks!
Boldra
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Hi first of all, based on my experience with opening universal - when you start opening PLEASE READ OPENING INSTRUCTIONS on FTP - there is PDF file for this. And second one - try ty find a cheam MP3 player with same USB connector - you will never belive what is inside of those tousands MP3 players - I even find inside one a DiskOnChip for universal
Thanks, they look like two very good tips! I was actually going to check out the second hand shop for old cameras with mini-usb connectors, but mp3 players sound like a good idea too.
Boldra
I had the same problem. I fixed it myself too. I just used the USB connector that was broken off and soldered it back.
I don't think a new connector is going to be needed. More likely your biggest problem will be broken off tracks on the motherboard.
Thanks Patrick, I love the net! I've never personally met anyone with the same device, but now here I am talking to someone who's actually had exactly the same problem!
I've now opened the case up (after downloading the beautiful maintenance manual), and it looks like there are indeed a couple of bits of the mobo broken off and stuck to the connector.
I've had a look with a magnifying glass, and it looks like the 4th connector in particular is going to be difficult to match up. I've been checking out the USB spec, and, if I'm reading it right, this connector is only used for a usb hub. I think on the universal it's not actually connected to anything. Really, I'll just be pretty happy if I can just get connectors 1 & 5 joined up again, so I can recharge!
The other thing I'm worrying about is how I can firmly attach the connector back onto the board so that it doesn't easily break off again. I'm considering a drop of superglue to fix the usb connector onto the mobo before starting the soldering. How did you solve this problem? Are you relying entirely on solder to take the load?
Boldra
Boldra said:
The other thing I'm worrying about is how I can firmly attach the connector back onto the board so that it doesn't easily break off again. I'm considering a drop of superglue to fix the usb connector onto the mobo before starting the soldering. How did you solve this problem? Are you relying entirely on solder to take the load?
Boldra
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Don't even think about it !!! If you put some glue there you can say goodbye to your device if it brokes again you cannot protect device from this - is more cheap to repair him again
You should put this warning up:
Warning, HORROR pictures ...
must be over 21 to watch ...
Boldra said:
Thanks Patrick, I love the net! I've never personally met anyone with the same device, but now here I am talking to someone who's actually had exactly the same problem!
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If you search the forum here you will notice there are hordes of people with the same problem. It's safe to say this is a design flaw of the Universal.
Boldra said:
I'll just be pretty happy if I can just get connectors 1 & 5 joined up again, so I can recharge!
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Same here. I stopped messing with it when it started charging again. It doesn't connect through USB anymore, but I can do that via bluetooth as well.
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The other thing I'm worrying about is how I can firmly attach the connector back onto the board so that it doesn't easily break off again.
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I put some extra solder on the large pads on the side. I have a feeling that that helped put it on the board more sturdy. I also changed the way I use the Universal. Before I would use it with the charge cable atached so the battery would stay full. Now I never move it around when the cable is attached. So now when the Universal is charging, the first thing I do is take the charge cable out and then open the unit and switch it on.
superglue will not work. you must solder it back on.
from those pics it's impossible to estimate the damage.
open it up and take some new pics.
I'm starting to have real problems with my USB plug. At first it would drop charger plugs when it was on the wall, so I put it upside down. But now I can't connect to the PC all the time either. I have to jiggle the plug a bit or even breathe down in it (the moist makes the connection better). Has anybody else had that problem and fixed it in any way? I suppose the plug is soldered on in such a way that it has to go to a workshop, right?
i strongly suggest you to send it for repair or resolder the base of the connection(this is user servicable provided you have some soldering skills) so it doesnt wiggle. i'd probly even suggest to hotglue the plug but before you do so make sure the plug is sitted properly and it does sync
the same thing happened to me and with a bit of jiggle the plug broke off and now its permenently damaged(ie it will never sync via USB again) so far with self repair i only manage to make it charge
i got no idea how to reattach a 10pin mini USB plug to my board and some of the copper tracks looks damaged which means if i send it to the shops, its a $500 repair and a board swap
when trying to charge phone usb connector on the phone just went insided and now dangling i can see it but cant charge the phone..any idea how to fix..?
OK i dismantle phone i find usb connector is broken from the board..i don't know if i solder again if it works or not?
dun solder as it will smerge the power connection together, only can hot air gun to it
Thanks Tabbe...ready to solder..but thank god u stopped me
hunter70 said:
Thanks Tabbe...ready to solder..but thank god u stopped me
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Better ask your friend who has skill or take it to a mobile phone repair shop. They can efficiently do it without damaging further.
I have a problem with charging and i guess also USB connection.
When i plug in a usb cord to the phone i have to hold the cord upwards for the phone to recognize its there and start charging.
I guess the connector on the phone is somehow damaged but i cant see any damage to it.
Is there a quick solution for this or can I replace the connector?
Maybe you have torn off your mikrousb connector from the board. If you have good soldering skills, then you could try to disassemble the phone, and re-solder the connectors contacts. If you have no such skills, then better take it to a repair center to do it for you. I suggest not to charge your phone before you repair it, because you can damage the charging circiut, or force the charging socket to come loose, and damage the circuit board.
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Thanks mate, I've got a good friend which is very skilled in soldering, i'll try to dissamble the phone and take it to him.
Is there any good dissamble guides for the HD2?
You could try this:
h**p://pocketnow.com/hardware-1/official-htc-hd2-disassembly-assembly-training-videos-leaked
Thanks again thats perfect..
Hey there...
Having a huge problem with S4...
It is not charging when plugged into wall charger and its not connecting to PC... Tried reflashing no help
JeKaSBaLTo said:
Hey there...
Having a huge problem with S4...
It is not charging when plugged into wall charger and its not connecting to PC... Tried reflashing no help
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Hi
If you tried different cables ( and chargers) and is not conecting to the pc it may be the usb port in your phone...maybe is just dirty if not it maybe loose or defective , take it to a local service shop to be replaced....
I guess thats only thing left... the funny part there is no animation of charging but it charges a lil bit much slower then usualy... but ... i guess it is the usb port
But the weird part is,.. when i turn off the phone and plug the cable in it says charging then turns on the phone and then again no charge....
JeKaSBaLTo said:
I guess thats only thing left... the funny part there is no animation of charging but it charges a lil bit much slower then usualy... but ... i guess it is the usb port
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sound like it , it happens a lot , usually they get loose a cold solder point breaks....should be easy to fix
Will i be able to fix it my self or should i take it to repair shop?
JeKaSBaLTo said:
Will i be able to fix it my self or should i take it to repair shop?
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you can always take it apart and check it out.....if it looks to hard just take it to the shop , soldering in those boards is not easy if you do not have experience...