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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
jph8tr said:
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.
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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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?
ih8aol said:
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?
ssstonebraker said:
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
ih8aol said:
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.
Plug in your phone, touch the screen, and see how jittery it is. Unplug it and see that the issue goes away. Use a browser to test it, and let me know what happens.
Crappy chargers do that. Stock samsung or aftermarket?
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Stock.
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Stock.
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Stock cable as well? Brand new, you un-boxed it originally or bought used/new from someone else?
+1 crappy chargers/cable will cause the ghost touch bad grounding issues...
I get it with any charger. Stock and other OEM chargers.
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samsung phones are notorious for this..just unplug it when you use it
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Stock cable as well? Brand new, you un-boxed it originally or bought used/new from someone else?
+1 crappy chargers/cable will cause the ghost touch bad grounding issues...
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Everything is stock.
Just tried it and I dont see any jittery touches on mine. On stock charger and cable. But I do know what youre talking about because it happend to my skyrocket when using a cheap aftermarket charger and on the lockscreen, i couldn't unlock my phone...the touches was jittery. But so far my note doesn't do that.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
I'm using my Sony Ericsson Xperia X10's charger and cable, I don't have that problem.
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SKyRocKeting727 said:
Just tried it and I dont see any jittery touches on mine. On stock charger and cable. But I do know what youre talking about because it happend to my skyrocket when using a cheap aftermarket charger and on the lockscreen, i couldn't unlock my phone...the touches was jittery. But so far my note doesn't do that.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
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+1 I had the same result on my Sprint HTC EVO 4G. I also expeienced this on my Note when I used a cheap imitation Apple iPhone charger.
Hum, are you in a humid area/zone? Are your fingers excessively oily or moist? Do you have a screen protector installed, is it mirrored or have metallic materials?
notice this issue in just about all phones.
I recently replaced a cracked digitiser in my X10. After replacement, the LCD no longer displays an image (but it lights up).
I thought maybe the LCD ribbon was damaged as a result of the repair, so I got a new one and replaced the LCD to no avail.
I also found the vibration motor had came off, and I soldered that back on (the motor is working again), but I'm thinking that maybe it ripped some of the board off with it, as the bottom of the motor as some green board on it, and it's slot on the mobo has some brown board showing in that area. This could just be a convenient seating for the motor, but I'm not sure, as I don't have another to test with.
The phone boots, and it makes a sound when I hit the volume keys, and it vibrates when I unlock it (even though I cannot see anything).
Does anyone have any further experience with the X10 that could help me diagnose my issue?
Thanks
Bump?
look for broken circuit traces and check the display connecton the board it may have pinns ripped out of place pictures would also help
I desoldered the motor again so that I could show you.
and re-soldered it (The motor still works, btw).
I also cleaned around the board with isopropyl alcohol.
As far as I can see, there is no further damage to the board, and the screen is new, so it shouldn't be an issue.
The digitiser, and the sound works, (I can hear sounds with the volume keys, and I can feel the vibration of unlocking).
I removed and re-inserted the pins on the removable connector on the LCD screen, with no avail. They seem ok.
I'm outta ideas. Anyone?
(Images attached)
Cable? Whats wrong with the old one
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Cable? Whats wrong with the old one
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What cable are you referring to?
This?
What happens when you press in the connector while booting up you ha be exposed copper fix that one too will lead to corrosion
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[email protected]_me said:
What happens when you press in the connector while booting up you ha be exposed copper fix that one too will lead to corrosion
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Which cable? I tried pressing down on all 4 of the connectors (one at the top next to the USB, and the three on the sides on the bottom next to where the battery sits.
I also tried pressing on the motor. Nothing.
Anything else?
Yup remember a PSP screen acting erratically cuz it's cable is damaged
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Could you desolder the board stuck to the motor see if there are traces leading to the LCD connector if it is then repair is least likely since there are no traces left below or the whole layer holding the traces are ripped off
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Do you have another board or another flex cable?
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I don't think it's a good idea to de-solder the board attached to the motor, as there is no fixing fixing it that part anyway, and it will just risk further damage.
I have 2 LCD screens. This one is new. Both don't work. I don't think the LCD screen itself is the issue, which makes me believe the problem is the mobo.
Thanks for your help so far. If you or anyone else has any more ideas, then I will listen, otherwise, I'm gonna try cook this board as a last resort... got nothing to lose, really and in a rare-case, maybe it will help fix some loose solder joints I can't get to
Are you using the old cables
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The trace underneath the motor seems to damaged try inspecting that first before throwing it in the oven
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Are those caps/resistor beside the motor on the ripped of board?
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Do you have another board or another flex cable?
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[email protected]_me said:
Are you using the old cables
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I don't have another mobo, but the cables on the LCD are new. The other cables are old, but seem to be working. Everything but the LCD works.
[email protected]_me said:
The trace underneath the motor seems to damaged try inspecting that first before throwing it in the oven
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I'll have to desolder the motor again. I'll have a look soon.
[email protected]_me said:
Are those caps/resistor beside the motor on the ripped of board?
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I cannot see any components on the ripped-off piece of the board.
Thanks for all your help so far
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
MrEous said:
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.
Sent from my phablet ★★★Galaxy Note★★★
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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gagejbond said:
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)
JeremyLC said:
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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Hey there xda'ers!
I just picked up a Titan 4G for $30 :laugh: I always wanted one, I'm using an S3 right now and I plan on switching back and forth at my leisure.
The problem with the Titan is the charger port is VERY finicky. You have to really push the micro USB in and get it in just right for it to charge.
I found replacement ones on eBay for around $7ish. Has anyone replaced one before? Do you guys have any tips?
Thanks to all in advance!
Anyone?
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Anyone?
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have you checked there's no fluff in the original one? mine sometimes looks like it's charging, (ie light comes on red), but never gets charged. this usually means there's fluff inside the usb port and a good hard blow, (pardon the expression), sorts it out...
Sihaz said:
have you checked there's no fluff in the original one? mine sometimes looks like it's charging, (ie light comes on red), but never gets charged. this usually means there's fluff inside the usb port and a good hard blow, (pardon the expression), sorts it out...
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Sadly, the previous owner must have forced a mini usb into the jack or something, since all the pins are bent in. Or, it may have been dropped on the charger port while plugged in. All in all, the phone is in great shape for what I paid for it, as I always had a fascination with WP7.
I got a quote for $60-$70 to have the new USB port installed since it has to be soldered.
Even still, I plan on keeping it and ordering a back up battery charger from eBay since the phone is easily a 8/10 condition wise and I have already unlocked it :good: