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Hey all --
I'm experiencing symptoms related to a dirty / corroded USB port as described below. This is a common issue and widely reported:
* Phone always thinks its charging and USB connected.
* When powered off it loops through a charging screen then back to blank.
* Cannot power on unless actively plugged in and charging.
and in the following threads :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16834257#post16834257
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16834280#post16834280
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...otification-stays-after-usb-disconnected.html
I've tried all the cleaning techniques:
* Alcohol with coffee filters and toothpicks
* Alcohol with a micro-usb connector
* Small wire to rub / scrape the usb port
No dice.
I'm wondering if anyone has further cleaning ideas, or --
Is it possible to replace the USB port?
Otherwise, I think this phone is done...
Thanks!
I don't figure itd be too hard to replace the port... well idk, sorry for your troubles
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You can replace it if u know how to solder or u can get it replaced for 130 if ur not on warranty
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Anyone care to try again?
I both know how to solder and would be interested in 3rd party or official repair services.
Thanks for any leads, links, ideas, or pointers!!
I've been thinking about looking into this. I am IPC-A610 and J-Standard solder certified and work on Class III devices. I have a full Metcal hand rework machine at home, as well as at work.
If I could get some pics of the phone apart, specifically of the USB port leads, I could tell you if I could do it or not.
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Nvm, not worth it. I gotta remember not to post before my coffee.
You create your own karma OP, that is all.
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Wow this guy doesn't want help.
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you can always use those keyboard cleaners maybe that will work
Dishwasher.
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Just stopped back by to see if other folks are finding / solving this same issue.
I found another longish thread about replacing the USB port, but it doesn't seem to have ended in finding the part or performing the surgery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1250774
I continue to experience all the issues described in the original post, which are often fixed by cleaning the port. Unfortunately, none of the cleaning attempts have been successful.
Anyone have a brick to sell me that I can pull the USB port off? Any other ideas for sourcing a USB port for the Vibrant? Has anyone done this soldering job?
Thanks!
globaldirectparts.com
Globaldirectparts.com has the usb port.
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=vibrant
this is the part:
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Samsung-T959-Charging-Port-p/smsng6085880.htm
Their website says they don't sell to end users though. I would contact them and see if you can still purchase it. In this economy people want to make money.
wow, awesome. Thanks!
Part number SMSNG6085880
Someone must be reselling these somewhere, but nothing turns up on google yet. Seems like someone on xda must have a reseller account if only to resell to the board members! I'm expect they cost almost nothing and could be turned around at $5-10+ slowly via Amazon or Ebay.
pretty sure you can find the part on ebay.
I just got my Vibrant the other day and ran across this issue. Seems for me that it only happens when USB debug is checked and the phone still thinks it is plugged in.
What I have found is that if you just plug into charger, it stabilizes and cools down the USB "loop". Will keep trying to duplicate to find the fix. Give me some time and I'll figure it out. Better to find a fix then replace some hardware for $.
I have a GT-i9000 and I am keen to either perform surgery or clean so looking forward to your response.
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I just got my Vibrant the other day and ran across this issue. Seems for me that it only happens when USB debug is checked and the phone still thinks it is plugged in.
What I have found is that if you just plug into charger, it stabilizes and cools down the USB "loop". Will keep trying to duplicate to find the fix. Give me some time and I'll figure it out. Better to find a fix then replace some hardware for $.
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Well my problem is a little different. I went to plug my phone in last night and it did not charge. I have tried a different cable, tried to plug it into my computer nothing doesn't recognize or anything. I even replaced the battery. I tried all the easy fixes but no luck. I know I can get a dock charger but without the usb I am afraid I will not be able to odin back to stock if need be. Will be interested in when someone replaces the usb port on how hard it is to do.
http://www.cellulardr.com/samsung-s...ro-usb-system-connector-socket-interface.html
doesn't seem like it requires any soldering
So I've managed to completely ruin the micro usb/charging port on the bottom of the phone. The phone will still charge, but my system will not recognize the phone at all. If I wiggle the cable I see the MTP Initialization on the phone, but after looking inside the port with a flashlight, there are tons of bent & broken pins on the port itself.
I'd love to completely replace the charging port on the phone. Does anyone know if the I900 parts are compatible with the SGH-I77? I have the ATT version and I can't find *any* spare parts online for it, only for the international version. I can score the charging port online for as little as $5, and $15 for a full replacement of the pcb+everything else.
I'm more than capable of opening the phone and replacing a PCB, but does anyone know if the I900 parts are compatible with the ATT version *at all*?
Any other suggestions on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated. I'm eligible for an upgrade in February so I'll get a new phone until then, but I'd really prefer to hook it up straight to my PC to access the SD card rather than popping it out each time I need something.
Thanks!
jingletard said:
So I've managed to completely ruin the micro usb/charging port on the bottom of the phone. The phone will still charge, but my system will not recognize the phone at all. If I wiggle the cable I see the MTP Initialization on the phone, but after looking inside the port with a flashlight, there are tons of bent & broken pins on the port itself.
I'd love to completely replace the charging port on the phone. Does anyone know if the I900 parts are compatible with the SGH-I77? I have the ATT version and I can't find *any* spare parts online for it, only for the international version. I can score the charging port online for as little as $5, and $15 for a full replacement of the pcb+everything else.
I'm more than capable of opening the phone and replacing a PCB, but does anyone know if the I900 parts are compatible with the ATT version *at all*?
Any other suggestions on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated. I'm eligible for an upgrade in February so I'll get a new phone until then, but I'd really prefer to hook it up straight to my PC to access the SD card rather than popping it out each time I need something.
Thanks!
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It's a standard microUSB receptacle. You can solder a replacement if you wish to do so. But, the better alternative is to take it and get it replaced on warranty. The port failing is really common on the newer phones, so you should have no trouble getting an exchange. I did this recently for my wife's cappy..
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I'm now on my third sgs2 because my USB port malfunctioned. Charging issues, and computer not recognizing phone. I'm starting to wonder if its because there is no cover over the USB port. Its vulnerable to stuff getting in there and messing stuff up. Just a thought.
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Cdub5 said:
I'm now on my third sgs2 because my USB port malfunctioned. Charging issues, and computer not recognizing phone. I'm starting to wonder if its because there is no cover over the USB port. Its vulnerable to stuff getting in there and messing stuff up. Just a thought.
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I'm on my second haha and I thought the same thing. hello otter box commuter lol.
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I'm on my second haha and I thought the same thing. hello otter box commuter lol.
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Wish there was another option. Those otterbox cases, although nice, make the phone so big.
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Cdub5 said:
Wish there was another option. Those otterbox cases, although nice, make the phone so big.
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True. It is a downsize for me since that pop case by case mate though. So i'm pretty much satisfied. I mainly was worried about the USB going out again like you so it was one of my only options haha
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Cdub5 said:
Wish there was another option. Those otterbox cases, although nice, make the phone so big.
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than you need to try a case mate tough case im rocking one its better quality than a otter box and its tougher and its thinner
The problem is that im rooted and there is a yellow triangle on the book screen, so IM concerned that they'll refuse warranty because the phone is flashed and the 'counter' is at 1 already according to the download mode . Any advice on how to get the phone to look presentable enough so they won't refuse warranty service?
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jingletard said:
The problem is that im rooted and there is a yellow triangle on the book screen, so IM concerned that they'll refuse warranty because the phone is flashed and the 'counter' is at 1 already according to the download mode . Any advice on how to get the phone to look presentable enough so they won't refuse warranty service?
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A quick search revealed this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18608050&postcount=6
I'd try a jig first, doubt it'd need to be in there too long to register and remove the counter, but if that doesn't work I'd give the above a shot.
Edit: Found a guide that might be helpful as well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18630030#post18630030
jingletard said:
The problem is that im rooted and there is a yellow triangle on the book screen, so IM concerned that they'll refuse warranty because the phone is flashed and the 'counter' is at 1 already according to the download mode . Any advice on how to get the phone to look presentable enough so they won't refuse warranty service?
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Just got mine back from Samsung. Mine is also rooted with the triangle and a counter of 2. They mistakenly thought it was intermittently powering down so they did a software update. Came back and still rooted. I knew the problem would not be fixed since they didn't take care of the loose or broken microusb port, so it is with them now. No issues with warranty or anything since it is a physical malfunction.
I made sure they put in the notes that it was a physical malfunction. Same issue. The phone was still recognized, but I had to hold the micro usb port angled up for the phone to charge. I think I'll put something like Bodyguardz on the back of the phone and get the samsung dock so the microusb isn't moving around in the port. Either way, no problems with warranties from Samsung.
U could always use mobile Odin and flash back to stock
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As long as you can still get the USB to "somewhat" register a plug you can build a jig for literally 2 dollars. As long as you have a radio shack somewhere around you your good. Zedomax has a tutorial on building them on youtube, just search, how to: USB Jig. You turn the phone off, plug the jig in, and bam!! your in download mode and it reads custom binaries: 0. Then, when you reboot the phone, the yellow triangle is gone, it works awesome, and i use mine now every time I have to get into D/L mode cause its a lot faster. The building process literally took me 10 minutes, and you only plug it in for about 3 seconds before your finished. Its awesome for situations like this, hope it works out for you bud.
Im scared now, I have never ever ever had / or damaged a usb port of any kind, so how the heck did yours get damaged? I dont want to go through the reverting to stock problem to ship out cause of warranty. How many people have had this problem? If it is just a handful then Ill be less inclined to worry.
Hi. What did you do finally? I think my microusb port is broken and warranty is over. Thanks
Ebay
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=330901909948
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=300946390297&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=10546269832
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Does anyone have any experience with removing a damaged charging port/flex cable? I made a thread about a week ago saying that mine was messed up and one of the wire strip on the charging slot was broken, but and didn't allow it to connect to my computer for file transfer. I talked to ATT and they said the store couldn't do anything and that I would need to call in. I don't want to take the risk of a huge charge, and found a single order part here www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-sgh-i717-charging-port-flex-cable-ribbon.html
It is cheap, and I have e removed the back of my Note before, and removed most of this piece except for the ribbon, and which I have no idea how to. Are there any resources out there to help me with this? I don't want to mess up a new part trying to install this one.
(PS how do I start a new thread on the desktop site? I couldn't find anywhere to do it and SwiftKey isn't faster than using a real keyboard on my PC lol. I am obviously new)
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Youtube is your friend. Watch the video and see the steps it takes. If you feel it's too much then try searching on your local Craigslist for a shop that may be able to fix it.
http://youtu.be/pD9R-YUT69Q
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Youtube is your friend. Watch the video and see the steps it takes. If you feel it's too much then try searching on your local Craigslist for a shop that may be able to fix it.
http://youtu.be/pD9R-YUT69Q
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Thanks a lot! It totally slipped my mind to check out YouTube.
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Bought 1 from ebay. Will try to do it myself when it's arrived.
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Good luck. I did it myself as well. It is not that difficult.
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Has anyone tried replacing just the digitizer on our phones? My friend's LCD is fine, it's just the glass that is cracked.
On my old HTC HD2 the digitizer was glued to the LCD, so swapping it out was pretty tough. I'm wondering if it's the same for this phone.
So it didn't charge also?
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Snarksneeze said:
Has anyone tried replacing just the digitizer on our phones? My friend's LCD is fine, it's just the glass that is cracked.
On my old HTC HD2 the digitizer was glued to the LCD, so swapping it out was pretty tough. I'm wondering if it's the same for this phone.
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Yup, will be rough, it's glued.
Lcd and digitizer are fused on the note as well. Cheapest I seen it go for is like 250
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Does anyone have any experience with removing a damaged charging port/flex cable? I made a thread about a week ago saying that mine was messed up and one of the wire strip on the charging slot was broken, but and didn't allow it to connect to my computer for file transfer. I talked to ATT and they said the store couldn't do anything and that I would need to call in. I don't want to take the risk of a huge charge, and found a single order part here <clipped URL because XDA won't let me quote it>
It is cheap, and I have e removed the back of my Note before, and removed most of this piece except for the ribbon, and which I have no idea how to. Are there any resources out there to help me with this? I don't want to mess up a new part trying to install this one.
(PS how do I start a new thread on the desktop site? I couldn't find anywhere to do it and SwiftKey isn't faster than using a real keyboard on my PC lol. I am obviously new)
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Did you receive the part from that supplier? Was it the correct part? I ask because I need the same part for my Note. (Samsung told me that is not a part covered under warranty)
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Did you receive the part from that supplier? Was it the correct part? I ask because I need the same part for my Note. (Samsung told me that is not a part covered under warranty)
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Just to follow up on my own post. I ordered the part, it arrived quickly, and it was DOA Waiting to hear from customer service now.
Be careful doing this I found the new part had the wrong antenna and my reception was gone afterward. Ended up replacing my phone because of that.
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I tried 3 charging ports from ebay,all from diffrent sellers and they were all DOA... Check out parts4repair, I ordered mine and 2 weeks later, my phone is fixed!
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-note-i717-at-t-dock-charging-port/
I replaced mine, easy, just don't loose the screws, took about 5-10min
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endine said:
I tried 3 charging ports from ebay,all from diffrent sellers and they were all DOA... Check out parts4repair, I ordered mine and 2 weeks later, my phone is fixed!
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-note-i717-at-t-dock-charging-port/
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its took you that long to get the replacement port?
just replaced mine as well with the ebay one from ezletroniks(or something like that). $15 shipped, arrived in less than a week from California to Wisconsin.
Took around 10 minutes to replace. Charging up fine again which makes me very happy.
So it seems apparent that this is not a singular occurrence by any means, which is a little disheartening. But I just wanted to chime in and say that I'm currently on my 3rd charge port.
Fortunately, there's an awesome place a few miles away (I would trust the tech there with my life...he's fixed everything I've thrown at him thus far) that has been able to replace the part for me each time - but every damn time, it works perfect for about 2 weeks and then it goes back to the way it was before, which is always the same symptom: phone doesn't charge (or stay connected to the PC) unless I push the phone UP from back, and simultaneously push the end of the cable DOWN. And even then, sitting perfectly still, I get a sporadic connection.
Needless to say, the 2 extra OEM batteries/chargers (that you can charge just the battery with) and ADB over WiFi have become my best friends
So I'm wondering: (a) has anyone else had this problem multiple times like I have? And (B) has anyone else experienced the same thing as far as the "manual" method I have to use to keep it charging? I'm trying to, as much as possible, rule out the possibility that there's something else wrong with it
Replaced mine
Got the part, took about 15 minutes to replace. Hardest part was prying the bezel off the phone.
After replacing, putting it back together and making sure everything worked, I put the old port under a 30X loop to look at it.
on the board side, where the pins exit the plug, and go to the circuit boar, if you flex the port, I could see the pins LIFTING
off the pins on the board at the solder connection. If I had a micro solder iron & steady hand it would be a simple fix, but
since it took a 30X loop just to see it, and I don't have a micro iron, it was easier to spend less than 15 bucks, and 20 minutes
time to replace the thing :victory:
p51d007 said:
Got the part, took about 15 minutes to replace. Hardest part was prying the bezel off the phone.
After replacing, putting it back together and making sure everything worked, I put the old port under a 30X loop to look at it.
on the board side, where the pins exit the plug, and go to the circuit boar, if you flex the port, I could see the pins LIFTING
off the pins on the board at the solder connection. If I had a micro solder iron & steady hand it would be a simple fix, but
since it took a 30X loop just to see it, and I don't have a micro iron, it was easier to spend less than 15 bucks, and 20 minutes
time to replace the thing :victory:
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That's actually exactly what the repair shop told me was wrong with it...although I couldn't recall exactly until you said this. I'm pretty sure he's just re-soldered if each time, and never actually replaced the board.
So to a non-hardware person...is that problem due to faulty manufacturing/poor quality parts on the Samsung end? Or does that just end up happening to all devices with a MicroUSB connection as they get used?
p51d007 said:
Got the part, took about 15 minutes to replace. Hardest part was prying the bezel off the phone.
After replacing, putting it back together and making sure everything worked, I put the old port under a 30X loop to look at it.
on the board side, where the pins exit the plug, and go to the circuit boar, if you flex the port, I could see the pins LIFTING
off the pins on the board at the solder connection. If I had a micro solder iron & steady hand it would be a simple fix, but
since it took a 30X loop just to see it, and I don't have a micro iron, it was easier to spend less than 15 bucks, and 20 minutes
time to replace the thing :victory:
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I have a couple of guesses. One picture showed the connector was loose. It looks to me that the case tabs aren't soldered in. The other thing is I have one cable where the metal part sticks so far out that the plastic never touches the phone. It like sticking a screwdriver in the socket because you can wiggle the socket up and down. I now use a cable the plastic part touches the phone and doesn't wiggle the socket very easily. Wiggling any wire will eventually break it because of metal fatigue.
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My charging port is damaged and needs to be replaced. I really don't have the money to get a new phone so where can I get a new charging port board ? The job of replacing it doesn't seem to difficult. Does anyone know of the tools I'll need to replace the charging port ? Where can I get a charging port replacement part ?
One of the cellphone repair shops wants to charge me 80 bucks to repair it
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The parts are all over eBay and Amazon for around $15.
Do a YouTube search for galaxy note screen replacement and you will see how to open the phone up. There might even be a usb one but I'm not sure. I recommend opening your phone up before ordering so you can check what rev level the port is, and order the right one.
There is actually a video on how to replace on YouTube....I did it in 5 mins when I had my note
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I've had this problem since I got the phone. The micro USB port is looks. No matter what cord I use it wiggles. I contacted Verizon and Samsung after I bought the phone and they would only send me a refurbished one/repair it. They didn't understand that when you spend $700 for something and it has a problem that the item should just be replaced. Anyone else's loose? Easy way to fix it?
Anyone?
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Anyone?
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Its a hardware issue and repairing a sealed phone is little difficult. So my personal opinion take it to samsung shop/dealer or contact ur provider. Thats easiest and will be far less risky.
I remember this issue whn i had s3, the whole phone needed to strip down to fix the connector.
Or try youtube but DIY i dont recommand.
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