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Phone struggling to charge.

Hello everybody. Recently, I had my phone go under a repair which involved opening up the entire phone just to replaces the mini usb port, which was detached from the phone and was trapped inside, losing its ability to charge.
Now, another problem has arisen. The phone has problems charging with wires compatible with its port. When I connect to it to charge via usb, it was plug-n-go, all good. For some unknown reason, it suddenly came under the issue that I need to shift the usb up,down, left, right, and slightly bend it the inside. Now, the original charger doesn't work because it broke, leaving the usb charger as the only option. I can't understand why my HTC Wizard is having this problem,and it's very frustrating. I paid sixty dollars for the repair on the USB, and it seems it hasn't done anything except reattatch it. Any suggestions?

Hey Infinity M,
By your description, it looks like the soldering is a bit loose, thus you have to shift the USB.
Have you tried with different chargers and cables?
If you wish (at your own risk), get a thin screwdriver or something like one, then apply a small force to all directions at the border of the Wizard's USB. Watch if it moves with any pressure, as that will indicate a loose solder.
Good luck, man!

nandobang said:
Hey Infinity M,
By your description, it looks like the soldering is a bit loose, thus you have to shift the USB.
Have you tried with different chargers and cables?
If you wish (at your own risk), get a thin screwdriver or something like one, then apply a small force to all directions at the border of the Wizard's USB. Watch if it moves with any pressure, as that will indicate a loose solder.
Good luck, man!
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Thank you for your sufficient reply. I have not tried a different cable, and I have checked the Wizard's USB. I'll have to try another cable to check if it works. Do you know where I can buy a charger for a cheap price. Thanks!
Edit: Heh, I realized you're the same person making that HTC Obsidian Case, I'd love to pay you for it lol.

Infinity M said:
Thank you for your sufficient reply.
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You're welcome
Infinity M said:
Do you know where I can buy a charger for a cheap price.
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That's a hard one. I would send you straight away to eBay, lol, but I guess you can take a look at some local stores near you. It doesn't need necessarily to be a Wizard's charger. In fact, any charger for a HTC device that uses the same battery will do (the Tytn's I guess). Or you can check the charger label and see if it meets these requirements:
INPUT: 100-240V~0.2A
OUTPUT: 5V, 1A (this one being the most important of all)
Infinity M said:
Heh, I realized you're the same person making that HTC Obsidian Case, I'd love to pay you for it lol.
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Dude, I'm almost conving myself to make more than one, lol!
Again, good luck man!

Icnia Accessories ideas collection post...Just do it.

Any idea about your Iconia accessories? Shells? Case? Ac adapter? Car charger?? screen protecter？ OH... I have only an Ac adapter and a USB Cable now...
1, Ac adapter: Wall plug, Desktop,1.5m Cable

A charger with a longer cable.
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Yes..
hurrpancakes said:
A charger with a longer cable.
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Maybe a few days...

If you are talking about ideas for accessories I would love to see an extended battery that plugs into the docking port and piggybacks on the backside of the device. Even better if it had a build in SD card reader (or at the very least micro sd card storage), maybe a second usb slot thats recessed into the design so we don't have to worry about snapping off thumb drives that stick up in the air, and even cooler could be a plastic horn molded into the attachment to reflect sound from the rear emitting speakers towards your ears! Oh yeah, and it could have a rotating kickstand!

how about a real docking station? with USB ports normal hdmi connection, etc etc

I want a nice car dock that will allow a passenger to sit in the passenger seat.
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Good idea~!
rorytmeadows said:
I want a nice car dock that will allow a passenger to sit in the passenger seat.
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Well, It is exactly a different idea!
You want to fixed Iconia at the back of seat?

Like the G tablet DOCK?
jibweb said:
how about a real docking station? with USB ports normal hdmi connection, etc etc
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You mean a dock like the one for Gtablet? USB,HDMI and LAN. That's a little difficult...At least the mold fee will not be cheap. But a cable integrated HDMI and USB2.0 is easy...

xjarl said:
Well, It is exactly a different idea!
You want to fixed Iconia at the back of seat?
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Something that will mount to the front of my dash rather than sit in the passenger seat. Kind of like what police cars have!
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Crazy idea!
panda.bear said:
If you are talking about ideas for accessories I would love to see an extended battery that plugs into the docking port and piggybacks on the backside of the device. Even better if it had a build in SD card reader (or at the very least micro sd card storage), maybe a second usb slot thats recessed into the design so we don't have to worry about snapping off thumb drives that stick up in the air, and even cooler could be a plastic horn molded into the attachment to reflect sound from the rear emitting speakers towards your ears! Oh yeah, and it could have a rotating kickstand!
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I like your idea~ sounds very good.I think this is a real docking station..

HDMI to Vga Converter - checked - working :)

just for info:
i just checked the HDMI to VGA converter with my Iconia and it works perfect.
Manufacturer: Ligawo
Part no: HMVM01501

Where did you buy it? The only result when Googling "ligawo HMVM01501" is this thread lol.

Searched Google and first entry was:
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/348456488-HDMI-TO-VGA-CABLE-1-5M-wholesalers.html

What exact terms did you search? Also, what do you do about your audio with that cable?

fermunky said:
What exact terms did you search? Also, what do you do about your audio with that cable?
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The only thing you can do with audio in that situation to hear it externally is to plug speakers into your headphone port

Sorry, I meant what are you doing, as I am aware of what would need to be done I am using straight HDMI to my TV anyways and it doesn't apply, but figured I'd ask to get answers to help out others who hit up the thread.

since this tab takes HDMI micro or HDMI "D" are you guys using the Acer dock?

Looks like they'd have to be. I got a 15 foot micro HDMI to full HDMI cable for dirt cheap at monoprice.com

kekinash said:
Searched Google and first entry was:
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/348456488-HDMI-TO-VGA-CABLE-1-5M-wholesalers.html
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I cant see that this will work without a digital/analog converter in line with the cable...

fermunky said:
Looks like they'd have to be. I got a 15 foot micro HDMI to full HDMI cable for dirt cheap at monoprice.com
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Gotta love monoprice .

this one from ligawo has an separate converter hdmi to vga + audio
as soos as i will be back from my holidays i will make some photos of it and send you exact link where i bought it
it should be actually this one
http://www.amazon.de/HDMI-VGA-Konve...BIOG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1320003742&sr=8-7

5.9 ft Power Cord

http://us-store.acer.com/product.aspx?prodid=132&catid=11
I saw this on another forum and didn't see any word about it here hope that it helps.

I purchased this yesterday. Not bad pricing for the manufacturer. Just didn't like paying ten for shipping.

ogram said:
I purchased this yesterday. Not bad pricing for the manufacturer. Just didn't like paying ten for shipping.
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yeah, that $10 killed it for me. I'll just continue using the cheap $2 extension cord.

This is nice and all, and thanks, but I wish there was a reliable third party 10-12 foot charge cable, so I can sit a LITTLE bit farther from the power outlet. Thanks though, may look into getting an extra.

Drewwilliams2011 said:
This is nice and all, and thanks, but I wish there was a reliable third party 10-12 foot charge cable, so I can sit a LITTLE bit farther from the power outlet. Thanks though, may look into getting an extra.
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I'm afraid it wil turn out to be a DIY for me

Klemmer1 said:
I'm afraid it wil turn out to be a DIY for me
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That's exactly what I did because it was cheaper and quicker. I definitely could have crimped the cables better but I wasn't going for an award winning cable here. Still, everything works perfectly fine and I have a much longer cable.
(Pics taken with my DInc2)

rivera82falcon said:
That's exactly what I did because it was cheaper and quicker. I definitely could have crimped the cables better but I wasn't going for an award winning cable here. Still, everything works perfectly fine and I have a much longer cable.
(Pics taken with my DInc2)
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So its just one single wire? I have heat shrink and sure i could do the same.Does it have to be that thick of wire? Some times you seen wires that are two.

blueis300 said:
So its just one single wire? I have heat shrink and sure i could do the same.Does it have to be that thick of wire? Some times you seen wires that are two.
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two leads inside i'm sure. I'm planning on doing this as well.

So is if its 2 seperate wires and I only see one blue so how does that work?

blueis300 said:
So is if its 2 seperate wires and I only see one blue so how does that work?
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If I were you I would not attempt this delicate procedure since you have obviously never opened up a wire casing, let alone splicing one together.
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CyaN1de said:
If I were you I would not attempt this delicate procedure since you have obviously never opened up a wire casing, let alone splicing one together.
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It has been some time since I've done something like this is true. I have all the things needed to do something like this but wanted to verify. Thank you for your wise knowledge in this matter. In will make sure I have an different way to change if I make a mistake. Also what made his choice in the gauge wire he used?

I bought one from PWR+ recently. Have only used it for a day now, but it appears much better than another one I bought a while ago, which in fact disintegrated rather quickly.
Sturdy build, longer cord than the OEM charger, plug fits better.
Search for "PWR+® AC ADAPTER CHARGER FOR ACER ICONIA A500-10S16U A500-10S61W A500-10S32U TAB" on e-bay.

I have the 6ft factory charger, after breaking the tip on the original one. It works fine but it's still a little too short. If I can get a new tip, I'll make a really long one out of the broken one.

silly ***ed cord
I know, right? What gives with the cheesy 18 inch power cord Acer sends out with their iconia?
I didnt know they made a longer cord till reading this thread. Seems any PSU that provides the amp and watt rating would work. (old laptop cords dont work since the business end doesn't have that round connector.
I agree with some others; the two buck extension cord is a value buy.
ten bucks for shipping? guess that is how they pad out their costs...

QI charging

I wanted to share my QI wireless charging project, I had a small turn/twist while doing it.....
I am using a BLUBOON (Make sure it's TYPE B and not TYPE A, found it to be the best one out there, but more expensive $20ish) and an LG G3 NFC + QI but the QI part does not work, it must be some special kind of charging coil? Anyhow, I just cut off the center and contacts from the QI section of the LG G3 sticker also put a piece of cardboard behind the contacts so they would actually reach the pins and on the BLUBOON I cut off the microUSB plug and soldered the + and the - to the USB port. Nicer and cleaner solution than what I had in mind (soldering the 2 pins of the LG G3 QI to cables and running them down to the USB port, making the back undetachable...)
Here is my original post on the OnePlus forum:
Code:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/soldering-in-an-inductive-charging-coil-internally.57772/page-6#post-9003493

So can you use the wireless charging or not? But does look nice anyhow!

jusatin said:
So can you use the wireless charging or not? But does look nice anyhow!
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LOLZ! Isn't it that the idea? Confused... J/K! Yes, it works.
Here is a pic, I guess I forgot to post one .... Honest mistake!

You should post your results in the wireless charging thread i'm sure they would love to see your setup

Cholerabob said:
You should post your results in the wireless charging thread i'm sure they would love to see your setup
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Feel free to post a link to the thread in the wireless charging thread.

Hi m4f1050,
LG G3 only has the antennas on the sticker, the NFC board is inside the phone (as usual) and also the Qi board (usually in the sticker for other brands such as Samsung !). That's why it didn't worked.
Take a look at mburris mod : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57765939&postcount=235
I think it's rather easier that way
Anyway, good job and thanks for sharing !

LoganMcClay said:
Hi m4f1050,
LG G3 only has the antennas on the sticker, the NFC board is inside the phone (as usual) and also the Qi board (usually in the sticker for other brands such as Samsung !). That's why it didn't worked.
Take a look at mburris mod : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57765939&postcount=235
I think it's rather easier that way
Anyway, good job and thanks for sharing !
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8 soldering points vs 2 soldering points ... IDK if it's "easier" but hey, 2 options! I also get +400 mA with my setup. At 25% it said it would take 6 hrs to fully charge..which is half of what a 2.1 amp wall charger (3 hrs to fully charge on 25% batt) Tested both ways.
EDIT: Here is a quick snapshot of my charge mA's (I've seen 400+ but today at work I only got up to +375 maybe it's the wall charger vs the one at home....)

Here is my OPO on my home charger. Its a Trident single dock. Ordered the dual dock for home and took the single one to work.
IMHO the Chinese docks (black or white with the wireless symbol in center and a red on and blue charging lights) aren't as great...
BTW I downgraded back to 4.4.4 since 5.0.2 was draining the phone more in idle.

damn.. i cant solder worth SH!T.. so this wont help me.. lol

gd6noob said:
damn.. i cant solder worth SH!T.. so this wont help me.. lol
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I did the soldering because I wanted the USB available, but you can get the generic charger that plugs into the USB port then you put the lid over.
It's how I first started with QI on my OPO. Just make sure you get --TYPE B-- instead of --TYPE A--
Type A: narrow end of micro USB upward.
Type B: narrow end of micro USB downward (what we have on our OPO's)

m4f1050 said:
I did the soldering because I wanted the USB available, but you can get the generic charger that plugs into the USB port then you put the lid over.
It's how I first started with QI on my OPO. Just make sure you get --TYPE B-- instead of --TYPE A--
Type A: narrow end of micro USB upward.
Type B: narrow end of micro USB downward (what we have on our OPO's)
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so this cover the usb port?

gd6noob said:
so this cover the usb port?
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Check pics. I cut off the USB plug and soldered it. But originally it was a BLUBOON generic QI charger (type b)
If you are soldering you can use TYPE A but you have to inverse + and - before soldering to the charging port.
EDIT: Attachment shows QI charging from 77% to 100% in an hour and a half. Almost 25% in 1.5 hrs. So around 6~7 hrs from 0% to 100%