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HELP - Connector broken on bottom of XDA II. Can't Charge

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

Mini USB broken (cant charge or anything) WING

now I know for a fact my mini usb is broken, tried several different chargers (oem, igo's, and others), and i replaced the battery. I still cant charge my phone, so I know that the mini usb is broken, i no longer have warranty, so can some1 please tell me where to buy a mini usb to put in my wing, i dont mind soldering if thats the case, i work at radio shack and have all the resources necessary except for the actual mini usb part.

persianprez said:
now I know for a fact my mini usb is broken, tried several different chargers (oem, igo's, and others), and i replaced the battery. I still cant charge my phone, so I know that the mini usb is broken, i no longer have warranty, so can some1 please tell me where to buy a mini usb to put in my wing, i dont mind soldering if thats the case, i work at radio shack and have all the resources necessary except for the actual mini usb part.
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Well, prob your easiest bet would be getting a broken wing from ebay and yanking that one out, but you could resolder the connection and then use hot glue to help hold it to the board. That's what we did when I worked in the service center at Micro Center (computer store). There is a lot of force put on that part from plugging and unplugging the cable.

damaged connector on motherboard!

Hello to everyone!
I have problem about my Tytn (Hermes 200) that a connector (for a screen flex cable) on my motherboard is damaged. Is it possible to fix it -for example to change that connector with a new one (because I have another Tytn with usb port broken but that connector is ok)? Does anyone know how to do so? I really need help...
thanks in advance
or if someone know where I can find a new motherboard cheap?

replacement parts
Ana* said:
Hello to everyone!
I have problem about my Tytn (Hermes 200) that a connector (for a screen flex cable) on my motherboard is damaged. Is it possible to fix it -for example to change that connector with a new one (because I have another Tytn with usb port broken but that connector is ok)? Does anyone know how to do so? I really need help...
thanks in advance
or if someone know where I can find a new motherboard cheap?
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Ana, after 3 seconds on Google I hope this helps, but cheap??:
http://www.cellphone-repair-shop.com/search.php?pg=1&stext=motherboard&sman=7&scat=10&stype=
Eba y my be your last effort, but be careful!!!
Peace!!

thanks, I checked their site, but they don't have actually motherboards for sale that are in stock.
so, I am really interested in changing the connectors, just I don't know how do so?
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Probably the easyer would be to change a USB port than this connector
But in all cases you need HA (Hot-Air)

well, do you have some suggestions how to change a USB port?

HTC 8525 parts
I have been able to get parts ie: motherboards/flex cables from Ebay from phones that have broken screens. There is a possibility you may find the flex cable and motherboard there too. Hope this helps

Ana* said:
well, do you have some suggestions how to change a USB port?
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In taht case there are not another option than go to service...
If you don`t have an Iron or HA (HotAir) you can`t do it.

CzarnyRafal said:
If you don`t have an Iron or HA (HotAir) you can`t do it.
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suppose I have it
does anyone know how to change it? I need some instructions please

WiFi Antenna/Card replacement

Hi, does anyone know if this little board is the WiFi board itself or only the antenna? It is connected to the main board with a cable and a sticker-antenna in the back cover.
Also anyone know where to get a new one, or replacement?

12 pin usb connection

Hi,
I recently purchased a usb cable for my android head unit and the lead doesn't work. I didn't buy the unit so I don't know the brand etc. The unit was in the car when I bought the car.
I'm guessing the wires that plug into the usb connection are in the wrong order. I have no way of finding out the correct order. Does anyone on the forum know the correct order or even show me a picture of their usb cable.
I've bought 2 cables so far, neither of them have worked and they cost close the £100. It's very frustrating that I can't get them to work
Thanks in advance

What does the seller suggest and what happened when you tried that.
Also, with no information and detailed screenshots, how did you want help

When I plug in the usb cable and try any basic usb connections like phone chargers usb sticks etc. Nothing happens at all.
I've attached a screenshot from a product guide I found online if that helps.
If anyone knew which pins were for data transfer or voltage, that could help me loads.
Thanks

Measuring is the magic word. 8 pins will be connected in the original cable. (VBUS)+5V 2 times and 2x GND
...then you only have to find out what is D- and what is D+ for the data lines.
If you don´t want to measure: Open the magic box and have a look at the pins from the connector inside.
Just with your picture no one can tell anything. Each supplier does it´s own magic.
By the way... Connecting that wrong, may damage the internal USB-Hub and you can buy a new mainboard... just to mention. Trying around is not a good idea.