This is probably a fairly simple problem for you guys.
The connector on the bottom of my XDA2 appears to have come dislodged.
It has been getting harder and harder to get it to charge recently but with a bit of pressure in one direction it appeared to charge OK.
That is until my GF plugged it in to charge and now its totaly dislodged.
I think the socket has broken free from its soldered terminals into the PCB inside the XDA2.
Is there a quick fix anyone can suggest (I am a qualified Electronic Engineer and can solder) or is there a repair centre (hopefully near Newcastle upon tyne (North East UK).
PLEASE someone HELP!!!!
Tom
i have the same problem, but i got the pin chart from here, and wired a charge hole on the outside. now i can only sync via IR. lot slower that usb. for some reason, the solder wont hold the same plug the way the manufacter did.
good luck.
Xda Service Centre
Vulcan Road North
Norwich
NR6 6AQ
Tel: 0808 100 3427
Pin Diagram for XDA 2 Connector
Where on here can I get pin connector.
Also where can I get tool to unscrew back off XDA2 so I can try and repair myself
Tom
1) use the search function. it's on wiki.xda-developers.com
2) you seem pretty unsure of yourself for a EE qualified engineer. Why, where does one obtain a torx screwdriver? A T6 will do.
We get this alot at work and use these guys. email them on
[email protected]
35 quid for a fix 72hr turnaround.
And no i have nothing to do with them
Possible solution
Hello,
I have the same problem and have managed the following solution to be able to charge the device with "a connector", its working perfect for me:
Note: You will lost some headset-functionality, I have tested that no internal components are affected, because the PIN used for power supply is cutted from the mainboard.
Disasemble the Device completely to have the main circuit board in the hand free from other coponents to be able to solder properly.
Buy a 4-contacts mini-jack connector (2.5mm)
Cut the Power Supply cable Power-Jack to replace it with the Mini-Jack (Image2 and Image4 )
Solder a cable to the 3 last ping of the base connector (Image1)
Cut (with Dremel for example...) one of the connectors of the Jack soldered on the mainboard (Image 3 and Image5)
Solder the cable that comes from the Base connector to the onboard Jack (Image 3 and 5) This is to get positive power from the Jack connector to the right place on the mainboard.
I hope this is enough, if you need more details please let me know.
Regards,
I have the same problem, though I am able to charge my qtek 2020 by putting it in one direction.
I am thinking about soldering a femal mini-usb port using pins 13,20,21,22 for positive power, 16,17,18 for ground, and 14,15 for UDC+ and UDC-. Has anyone managed to do this ?
Aw crap. Same thing's just happened to my XDA. The connector at the base has snapped. It's still connected (barely) but charging and data transfer won't work.
Is there any way to replace the connector with a mini-usb port at all or an alternative method that doesn't require me to send my phone out for 3 days?
Some threads that might help:
How to install USB connector
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=242772&highlight=connector
pinout from wiki
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Connectors
Please help me out to find pinout for standard USB sync cable. I have Windows PH10B phone and I bought Qtec 2020 sync cable on ebay and unfortunately it doesn't charge and doesn't sync.
Thank you,
Eugene
Hi
I'm looking for USB in extension port or somewhere else on the mainboard becouse it's been dameged under the sync/charge port and I need to rewire USB from somewhere else. Also does anybody know why joystick don't work ? mechanicly it's perfect so I have no idea.
Anyone? Please help...
Hallo, I have the same Problem. I have only few soldering pads of connector after the connector is cracked out. But if you kann see, evtl. under microscope, there are little holes, which connects to the pads, if the pads are OK. I measured some pads and found the following points . See pictures..
I has not tested the functionality yet! because i have no connector yet -->Caution! If you or somebody could still check the Pins again, would be great! Because I have no second Board and I cannot be sure with 100%.
Hallo guys, I have a problem connecting to cradle and every other device, even with all battery chargers. It seems that 1 pin in this connector is damaged, but I don't know how it was before. Can anyone send me a good picture of the qtek2020 connector (bottom of the ppc) please? thx in advance.
Hi
I have the following problem: I think the connector of my xda II is broken . It sometimes charges when I put it on the docking or plug it but no activesync connection is possible.
Anyone an idea on how to fix that ?
best regards
these connectors are generaly poor imho
both my charger cables are hit and miss unless i put my case under the cable
making an angel then it usualy charge
my himalaya cradle is much much worse stoped using it alltogether
my old wallaby cradle is the best connection i got
Hi all
have anybody a idea, to solve a broken USB Plug on Universal, for DIY
a explanation a how to to change or solder a new one on the Board ??
thanks for Info
Andreas
hi men... you can solder this mini USB BUT on this board must exist tin connection...
i did to therse two days ago and mi MDA is ready...
but you can´t use a normal inducated melting-iron... you must have a pointed melting-iron...
Jarda