A lot of the pins inside the power connector on my 3125 are mangled, I thought about trying to straighten them but I think it's a lost cause. Any suggestions on what I might do?
I already replaced it with a AT&T Tilt (Kaiser), but it'd be nice to get my original working again as a backup.
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Connector on my 3125 had absolutely destroyed. I never thought it would be repaired. The connect is a wrong design and don't hope it will work for a long time.
It happened to me to. Now I use two batteries and an universal charger.
The connector on my Cingular 3125 broke free of the board after I passed it off to my wife (I've got a HTC Fuze now!). I'm going to see about soldering it back on Monday at work - we've got some pretty skilled techs. I'll post back with my results.
lordxiagan said:
A lot of the pins inside the power connector on my 3125 are mangled, I thought about trying to straighten them but I think it's a lost cause. Any suggestions on what I might do?
I already replaced it with a AT&T Tilt (Kaiser), but it'd be nice to get my original working again as a backup.
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This is a possible accessory solution:
http://houston.craigslist.org/ele/1121244843.html
Earlier this evening, I sent in a request for confirmation on the proper USB data cable.
Regards,
Rudydb
hyachts said:
The connector on my Cingular 3125 broke free of the board after I passed it off to my wife (I've got a HTC Fuze now!). I'm going to see about soldering it back on Monday at work - we've got some pretty skilled techs. I'll post back with my results.
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hm interesting, if it comes off the board that easy maybe it can either be repaired or replaced. Gonna look for an OEM store now =D
hyachts said:
The connector on my Cingular 3125 broke free of the board after I passed it off to my wife (I've got a HTC Fuze now!). I'm going to see about soldering it back on Monday at work - we've got some pretty skilled techs. I'll post back with my results.
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The last time I asked a local cell repair shop, it was a $40 repair. They told me that it was a common problem.
One of the guys at work was able to solder it back in place without too much trouble. It's very close quarters, but as long as you haven't lost any of the pins it's not so bad to get it back in place.
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Hey guys.
Just looking for a damaged jasjam or dopod or hermes etc etc.
Needing a main board by the looks of things. Seem to have blown the charging circuit in the phone. Assume this is apart of the mainboard. Have tried new battery, charger, usb doesnt work etc.
So if anyone has a mainboard or complete phone i could buy please let me know.
PS i have had a lil expirience with it before. i smashed the lcd and got ahold of another. Replaced it and worked a treat till i fried it
Ahh well.
Cheers
Matt
Ignore the title, looks like a mis-aligned pin and a coincidence.
-Stoney
Sounds like a coincidence to me. I really don't see how it's possible for that software to have done that.
anythingbutmine said:
Sounds like a coincidence to me. I really don't see how it's possible for that software to have done that.
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Everything worked fine until that program crashed my phone (was able to charge via A/C adapter/usb cable/sync etc). I was able to replicate the crash (and only a hard-reset makes the O/S operational again).
perhaps it could have been a coincidence.... i do have the $6 a month insurance... i'm thinking i should try to get the Radio/ROM back to stock and just ship this f*cker back to verizon.
I got the verizon boot screen to appear, but it hangs.
Good news is the proper radio shows up,
bad news is these still appear:
bootloader 2.40.Olipro
ROM Version: 3.2.3
I can't seem to find a microSD version of the post-GPS update relocker (back to factory). The stock rom installation just hangs =(.
I'm guessing this would be a red flag for a warranty return?
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I can't seem to find a microSD version of the post-GPS update relocker (back to factory). The stock rom installation just hangs =(.
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flash back on a ROM that is supported, then run the titan relocker, and use microSD to flash back to stock after relocking...
Read instructions and download the Stock ROM and relocker from:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=TitanStockHome
I'm going to attempt that now.
Actually i noticed one of the pins in the mini USB port wasn't aligned with the others, i moved the pin where i thought it should be, but i'm still not getting any power.
Does anyone have a high resolution picture of the mini-usb port?
I am now successfully running:
Phone: xv6800
ROM Version: nueROM v2.1 build 5068.rar
Radio Version: 3.42.02
1. i reflashed 3.42.02 (http://rs333.rapidshare.com/files/124696893/Titan_Radio_ROM_3.42.02.rar) via micro SD.
2. Flashed the RUU_signed.nbh from RUU_TITAN_SPRINT_WWE_3.56.651.0_RS_TITAN_3.42.02_SPCS2.04_PPST_0718_Ship
3. Rebooted before customization
4. Installed ftp://ppcgeeks.com/Titan/Users/No2Chem/nueROM v2.1 build 5068.rar from Micro SD (then ran verizon cusomization)
However, i still don't have usb power/sync.
I'm going to mess with the pins per these pics that were given to me from ppcgeeks:
http://www.4winmobile.com/tg/Xda_Trion/008.jpg
http://www.4winmobile.com/tg/Xda_Trion/014.jpg
I just took a picture of my mini-usb port on my HTC Titan (xv6800). I'm not sure what's wrong with it, i think it is a pin issue:
http://stashbox.org/166879/xv6800_busted_mini_usb.PNG
any advice on what to move would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Stoney
What a coincidence. My port must have broke just before I flashed my phone via sd. When I attempted to sync after the flash, I couldn't charge or sync. I assumed it was the flash and re flashed several times till I finally looked at the port. The port design is not the sturdiest, especially for considering that it is intended for headphone use along with the usual charging/syncing. It's a set of pins with a unattached and easily broken plastic guide underneath. It's all too easy for the plastic guide to break or bend, exposing the pins to easy breakage/ bending. My cheap $90 Pharos GPS's port has contacts instead of pins embedded in the guide, seemingly a far more durable design. I swapped out my phone with Sprint. When I explained the problem to the tech, she didn't even look at the phone and immediately set up the swap. I took this to mean that this was an extremely common problem with the Mogul/6800. Good luck!
From your pic, I doubt you'll be able to straighten that pin without it breaking. Even if you did, it would likely break soon after. If Verizon won't swap and/or is high priced for the repair, http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~unit~HTC_Mogul-906~area~repairs.htm
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What a coincidence. My port must have broke just before I flashed my phone via sd. When I attempted to sync after the flash, I couldn't charge or sync. I assumed it was the flash and re flashed several times till I finally looked at the port. The port design is not the sturdiest, especially for considering that it is intended for headphone use along with the usual charging/syncing. It's a set of pins with a unattached and easily broken plastic guide underneath. It's all too easy for the plastic guide to break or bend, exposing the pins to easy breakage/ bending. My cheap $90 Pharos GPS's port has contacts instead of pins embedded in the guide, seemingly a far more durable design. I swapped out my phone with Sprint. When I explained the problem to the tech, she didn't even look at the phone and immediately set up the swap. I took this to mean that this was an extremely common problem with the Mogul/6800. Good luck!
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very interesting, i agree they need to do something about the design of these ports. Never again will i just jam in the usb cable.
Here's my fix....
YES!!! I TOTALLY FIXED IT! (with screenshots):
http://stashbox.org/166905/xv6800_fixed_mini_usb.png
I also broke my port. I went to plug in my charger got a hint of resistance and when I pulled the charger out I noticed one of the pins was laying flat against the back of the mini USB port. Well I tried go get a small knife and pry the pin back only for it to break. I was completly screwed. Now I have to charge my batteries and just trade out.
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very interesting, i agree they need to do something about the design of these ports. Never again will i just jam in the usb cable.
Here's my fix....
YES!!! I TOTALLY FIXED IT! (with screenshots):
http://stashbox.org/166905/xv6800_fixed_mini_usb.png
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GREAT JOB! Congrats! You also have the most scratched up port I've ever seen . Hopefully, it will hold up. The plastic guide that is now bent away from the pins and likely loose like on my old Mogul isn't like that on a new unit and the straightened pin is weak at the bend. Be very careful using the port.
ssstonebraker said:
very interesting, i agree they need to do something about the design of these ports. Never again will i just jam in the usb cable.
Here's my fix....
YES!!! I TOTALLY FIXED IT! (with screenshots):
http://stashbox.org/166905/xv6800_fixed_mini_usb.png
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your usb looked like that and you thought software did it?
ssstonebraker said:
very interesting, i agree they need to do something about the design of these ports. Never again will i just jam in the usb cable.
Here's my fix....
YES!!! I TOTALLY FIXED IT! (with screenshots):
http://stashbox.org/166905/xv6800_fixed_mini_usb.png
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For what its worth, here is pics of mine. Doesn't have raised pins like yours?
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For what its worth, here is pics of mine. Doesn't have raised pins like yours?
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can you post a high-res version of those pictures via stashbox.org? Are you saying that your pins touch that black piece?
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can you post a high-res version of those pictures via stashbox.org? Are you saying that your pins touch that black piece?
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Here you go!
http://stashbox.org/168432/DSC_0006.JPG
http://stashbox.org/168431/DSC_0005.JPG
http://stashbox.org/168428/DSC_0004.JPG
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Here you go!
http://stashbox.org/168432/DSC_0006.JPG
http://stashbox.org/168431/DSC_0005.JPG
http://stashbox.org/168428/DSC_0004.JPG
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I have the RAW versions of these too but they roughly 10mb each
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I have the RAW versions of these too but they roughly 10mb each
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Thank you for posting those. I zoomed in on the portion i was interested in (from your photo) and it is still a little fuzzy http://stashbox.org/168469/mini_usb_1299x729xfuzzy.png.
Anyway I could get a high rez (no fuzzy) png or RAW of just the mini-usb port? I'm thinking the raw could be thrown up on rapidshare or something.
BTW your pics look great, thank you very very much!
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For what its worth, here is pics of mine. Doesn't have raised pins like yours?
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It's not that the pins are raised, it's that the plastic piece (guide?) is not attached to the pins and may break and/or become loose exposing the pins to damage. Cheap design from a company that knows how!
I am not at all impressed with HTC's build quality, when my USB port broke I also had the dreaded white spot and a failing keyboard. When the time comes to replace my Mogul, I 'm going to be looking to avoid HTC and WM! I've had several Windows Mobile and WinCE PDA's and phones over the past 6-7 years and they still can't figure out how to keep the thing from turning on by itself periodically. Hopefully, my new replacement Mogul will last long enough for that phone to be developed. I'll even consider joining the cult of Jobs!
You mention the dreaded white spot. How common is this? VZW just sent me a refurb for mine and it also has the same white spot I complained about on the one going back to them. I have seen other threads on Howards mentioning it but I am course how bad the issue truly is. My coworker has a 6800 with no white spot and two other people have Moguls with no white spot. I must have the luck for getting this.
One of the wires on in the usb port bent back into the connector and upon trying to get it bent back it snapped out.
I guess it's time to use that insurance.
Is there a way to solder a new connector on. Most likely not myself but having some with some skillls do it?
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One of the wires on in the usb port bent back into the connector and upon trying to get it bent back it snapped out.
I guess it's time to use that insurance.
Is there a way to solder a new connector on. Most likely not myself but having some with some skillls do it?
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you could ghetto rig that pin on to the usb connector cable, i don't know if it could be done, but it might work. I recently f'd up my port, but i bent my pin back in position, now it is still flakey. it think you may actually be covered under manufacturer warranty.
if u have verizon insurance they will send you a new one super fast
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Yup. Called Asurion and they're sending me a new phone. Best customer service experience ever.
She said they were sending me a new phone and house charger, I asked if I could get a car charger instead, they're sending both. =)
Really hate to use the insurance for such a dumb problem, but the phone will never charge again, and I'm not arguing with verizon that a ROM cannot physically break my phone unless I've got some lawnmower man stuff going on. In which case we all need to be really nice to DCD.
gliscameria said:
Yup. Called Asurion and they're sending me a new phone. Best customer service experience ever.
She said they were sending me a new phone and house charger, I asked if I could get a car charger instead, they're sending both. =)
Really hate to use the insurance for such a dumb problem, but the phone will never charge again, and I'm not arguing with verizon that a ROM cannot physically break my phone unless I've got some lawnmower man stuff going on. In which case we all need to be really nice to DCD.
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I swear Asurion has the BEST customer service. When I had my XV6700, replaced it about 5 times (gave me a brand new box each time), but finally on the last time I asked them for a different phone because I was sick of it. They offered to give me a Palm treo something or the xv6800. guess which I chose?
Hey Guys.
Sad times. the USB socket has broken off the PCB of my phone... anybody know of somewhere (preferably in london or the South East) to get it fixed? O2 are quoting £280 to replace it (It is 14 months old). Or anybody have a broken HD2 with an intact PCB that thery dont want???
maybe if i ask santa really nicely!!!
if you search ebay you might be able to find it, but around 80 pounds is average since they have to replace the whole motherboard.
there's a classified on ebay for a walk in hd2 repair shop in london. search "hd2 glass" on ebay uk and sort by time ending. i did that an hour ago and they had a dozen adds on page 1. the adds were all for screens (since the search was for glass,) but gotta be worth giving them a try
Thanks guys, I ended up getting it done by a really nice guy in Acton (London), turns out it couldn't be re-soldered because the contact pads had been lifted offthe PCB, also he said that he thinks the wire in the pcb is broken too. The guy is keeping it for a couple of days and running new wires from the socket to whereever they lead in the PCB.
Top service. highly recomended, and you can send your phone to him and get it sent back to you!
http://mobile-repairs-service.com/
Sad times... he couldnt fix it. anybody know of anywhere i can obtain a new Main PCB?
so very sad, i love my HD2
Unfortunately, my cat chewed off my 40-pin usb charging cable and I'm going nuts atm... so has anyone found anywhere that might sell a cable like this? I looked pretty much all the online places and they're none existence, perhaps if i take it to local phone shops, will they be able to solder it up?
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Unfortunately, my cat chewed off my 40-pin usb charging cable and I'm going nuts atm... so has anyone found anywhere that might sell a cable like this? I looked pretty much all the online places and they're none existence, perhaps if i take it to local phone shops, will they be able to solder it up?
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To be honest i do not think they sell those separately yet
My first guess is to call Asus directly, and tell them what happened and they might send you a new one or let you buy one over the phone if you feel comfortable doing that
Or even contact them on Facebook they actually monitor that very well
As for the cable splice, i am not sure of any phone shops that would do that, at least in my area, maybe a electronics repair shop would be better, probably charge you an arm and a leg though
If i had bought a dock with my transformer, i would send you my extra cable
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If i had bought a dock with my transformer, i would send you my extra cable
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No extra cable with the dock...unless I got shorted one.
So I spent over an hour talking on the phone with them this morning, apparently, they don't even have a part number for the cable, I even had to convince them that this doesn't sell in the local shops first. Now they're saying there'll be a "special" team which will contact me within 24 hours to solve the problem. Sigh...I knew asus support sucks and was hoping the product to last long without needing support but...
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So I spent over an hour talking on the phone with them this morning, apparently, they don't even have a part number for the cable, I even had to convince them that this doesn't sell in the local shops first. Now they're saying there'll be a "special" team which will contact me within 24 hours to solve the problem. Sigh...I knew asus support sucks and was hoping the product to last long without needing support but...
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Asus were brilliant for us when my Mum had a problem with her Eee PC a couple of years back - screen failed, got a brand new one within a week. Couldn't argue at all!
It does seem vary by product, hopefully they'll contact me soon.
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So I spent over an hour talking on the phone with them this morning, apparently, they don't even have a part number for the cable, I even had to convince them that this doesn't sell in the local shops first. Now they're saying there'll be a "special" team which will contact me within 24 hours to solve the problem. Sigh...I knew asus support sucks and was hoping the product to last long without needing support but...
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Don't tell them your cat chewed it. You're better off saying it's defective and the store won't take it back and demand a replacement. When they get yours back they'll charge you for the cat-chewed cable and everyones happy.
Telling them it was your fault will not get anything done quickly, because they don't have to give you a new one. Try it the other way around and at least you can get a working cable and they'll charge the money it would have cost to sell it to you.
Hope it all works out.
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No extra cable with the dock...unless I got shorted one.
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My bad, i thought the dock came with a cable because that would be the most obvious thing to include , guess i was wrong lol
I called again later and on the third time was able to get a RMA for it, sent it to the service center right afterwards so hopefully I can get a phone call sometimes next week about the payment. But from what they said, it seems like they don't have these things on stock for replacement, kinda sucks since I'll be out of country in a week and half.
I've never repaired a cable before, so I haven't a clue what I'm talking about, but if the wires inside of the cable are color coded, I bet with a pair of wire strippers and a little solder and electrical tape, you might be able to do the job yourself.
hotelmode said:
I've never repaired a cable before, so I haven't a clue what I'm talking about, but if the wires inside of the cable are color coded, I bet with a pair of wire strippers and a little solder and electrical tape, you might be able to do the job yourself.
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I peaked through the opening of the cable, the wires were extremely small where I could not see the inner metal wires within the cables and they seem like un-strippable (so thin that I'm afraid to break it with typical wire stripper), also there're metal wires on the outside wrapping the inner cables which are also damaged. Just gonna give up and let them send me a new one.
ASUS suggested website
BTW, one of the reps were telling me to go to this website and check if they have the cables in stock http://www.asusparts.eu/index.php
I think this will be the first place to have them if any charging/replacement kits would be available. However, currently there're nothing related to the TF.
jc.extreme said:
Unfortunately, my cat chewed off my 40-pin usb charging cable and I'm going nuts atm... so has anyone found anywhere that might sell a cable like this? I looked pretty much all the online places and they're none existence, perhaps if i take it to local phone shops, will they be able to solder it up?
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Now bad is it? If the 40 pin end is intact I could fix it.
~DC
hotelmode said:
I've never repaired a cable before, so I haven't a clue what I'm talking about, but if the wires inside of the cable are color coded, I bet with a pair of wire strippers and a little solder and electrical tape, you might be able to do the job yourself.
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I'm planning to pinout the 40 pin at some point. If I send you postage would you send it to me?
~DC
I wish you replied earlier, I sent it through RMA back to ASUS last friday :S
Unfortunately they are not available yet. But here is a link for the power cord.
http://www.excaliberpc.com/606705/asus-transformer-tf101-ac-adapter.html
Gary_S said:
Unfortunately they are not available yet. But here is a link for the power cord.
http://www.excaliberpc.com/606705/asus-transformer-tf101-ac-adapter.html
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I found out that they listed them over last weekend, also sent them an email asking when the cables will be available.
They replied:
transformer is now delayed to mid-June.
Sorry to have to give you the bad news...
But im not sure if they're talking about the tablet or cables, gonna ask them again and see what they reply.
Sorry you are having to cope with the problem. It's got to be very frustrating. I'm waiting for my TF to arrive from Amazon. It will be at least a month from order to delivery, but that's got to be less frustrating than having it in your hands, and not being able to use it.
I'm sure the USB connection for charging uses only 3 or 4 wires, so it might be relatively easy to temporarily wire it, but at best, it would be highly vulnerable to breakage. I think you made the right choice to RMA it back and get a new one.
I have a quick question for anyone that already has a charging cable. Approximately how long is it? I looked at the picture in the link, with it wrapped up, but it doesn't look very long. Anything less than 6' will be less than perfect for me, although I could use a USB extension cable if necessary.
My power adapter died on me today!! I can charge with usb from my PC and now im using an old iphoneac adapter to charge with. It is really slow though, gained 1% in about 10 minutes....
rcm_rx7 said:
My power adapter died on me today!! I can charge with usb from my PC and now im using an old iphoneac adapter to charge with. It is really slow though, gained 1% in about 10 minutes....
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Find a universal USB charger for an iPad. It should charge the TF while powered off, or at least with the screen off. It will take longer to charge, of course, but it should do the job.