[Q] how to mod dell streak 5 PDMI to USB - Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have dell mini for few years, and now my dell mini PDMI port (and data cable) are broken...
There's a mod for dell 7 to change PDMI port to USB. I try to do the same thing for dell mini, but dell mini and dell 7 have different layout, so i can't use dell 7 tutorial to do the same trick for my dell mini 5.
Did some one can help me how to mod dell mini 5 PDMI port to USB port (power and data)? I had a lot search with google, but i can't find how to do that mod specialy wich point (pict below) i have to connect (soldering) with each cabble on USB port because i think i can't soldering directly to pin because it's to small..
Thx... Forgive me for my poor english...

If you're looking to use a standard mini-USB cable with the Streak, the best way to go is to purchase an adapter similar to this one for the purpose. That is assuming you can find one. They were available for a short time back in 2012, but a current search only turned up the articles on the homemade versions.
I recommend the adapter because, as you noted, the pins are too small to allow soldering.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
If you're looking to use a standard mini-USB cable with the Streak, the best way to go is to purchase an adapter similar to this one for the purpose. That is assuming you can find one. They were available for a short time back in 2012, but a current search only turned up the articles on the homemade versions.
I recommend the adapter because, as you noted, the pins are too small to allow soldering.
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Thank you for your reply but thats not I'm looking for...
Because default port for charging ang data are broken so i can't use any adapter, i wan to replace PDMI conector with usb or micro usb conector...
Just like picture below...
Thx...

You'll have to search Google for the PDMI connector pinout. From there you should be able to figure it out. Of course, you could purchase a replacement port and solder it onto the board.

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wanted: usb adaptor

anyone know where i can get a 12-pin str trk usb to normal mini usb adaptor? i want to be able to charge it with my normal mini USB chargers...expansys have it down as discontinued and ebay not being very forthcoming...
Hi,
I got mine from here http://www.hot-wire-telekom.de/
It is a german shop. I don't know if it helps.
My Adapter have 3,5 mm Earphone out and one miniusb to charge.
regards
neneoc
thanks
neneoc said:
Hi,
I got mine from here http://www.hot-wire-telekom.de/
It is a german shop. I don't know if it helps.
My Adapter have 3,5 mm Earphone out and one miniusb to charge.
regards
neneoc
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they only accept payment via bank xfer,but it's better than nothing. anyone else know any other sellers?
Does anyone have the pinout of the non-standard Startrk USB connector?
any other place to get one besides that german site? somewhere we can purchase online please. thanks
The adaptor looks like just what I need. I almost ordered a couple from the liked site, but it all became too hard. My German is just not that good. I have searched all the usual places but cannot find this adaptor anywhere else. Please, if anyone else knows where ti can be sourced (preferebly with payment via credit card) let us all know.
Mike
i've tried to search all over internet and found nothing. the only ones available are the HTC made Y cable adaptor which is pretty much overpriced and useless because i want a mini usb+3.5mm jack. even just a mini usb adaptor will do (original HTC made mini usb adaptor available, then again, overpriced). where can i find something like that? any idea guys?
yep, i've searched pretty much the whole internet
alexnvidia said:
i've tried to search all over internet and found nothing. the only ones available are the HTC made Y cable adaptor which is pretty much overpriced and useless because i want a mini usb+3.5mm jack. even just a mini usb adaptor will do (original HTC made mini usb adaptor available, then again, overpriced). where can i find something like that? any idea guys?
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! and there's nothing. grr. if it wasn't such a ballache i'd get a spare standard cable and cut it up to solder on a mini usb socket. pinouts can't be that hard - although i'm not sure where i'd get an inline mini usb socket from.
I've bought this one for 3.5 mm jack...works great:
http://www.netimes.com/shop/stereo-headphone-adapter-for-htc-startrek-platform-p-421.html
I've paid with credit card (click on paypal....don't need a paypal account), received it within a week (all the way to Europe....;-).
headphone only though
...no mini USB charge point. thanks though.
ric
yeah, we need something that has standard mini usb
I found a site on how to DIY usb t0 3.5mm jack for audio
http://www.andrewgrant.org/2007/08/24/making-a-35mm-headphone-adapter-for-the-cingular-3125.html
i did some modify of my own . i use sony ericsson headset instead of the one from electronic store because sony ericsson unit have mic and button to answer call. and SMALLER = LOOK BETTER
just open up the sony ericsson mic unit and there is all the wiring label print on the small little circuit board. just follow the tutorial for the wiring code and solder into it.
work great but no volume control , have to control from the phone
Mini Usb Please
how hard did you look
this was the 4th link on google
http://www.motorazr.com/content/accessories/5-19--3062.htm
lewnetoons said:
this was the 4th link on google
http://www.motorazr.com/content/accessories/5-19--3062.htm
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is that thing pin to pin compatible with htc strtrk? the name does sound close enough (micro usb)
landwomble said:
anyone know where i can get a 12-pin str trk usb to normal mini usb adaptor? i want to be able to charge it with my normal mini USB chargers...expansys have it down as discontinued and ebay not being very forthcoming...
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Maybe a little bit complicated...but let me suggest...
Take a Female mini usb from an old device (for example). Connect/sold/attach it to a Female standard usb (not all wires needed). Use startreck usb cable to charge
so close its exact
micro usb is the 3125 adapter type
Is this the same connector?
lewnetoons said:
this was the 4th link on google
http://www.motorazr.com/content/accessories/5-19--3062.htm
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I thought the Qtek 8500 12 pin connector was unique to that handset. Have you just searched for "micro usb adaptor" or do you know something we don't?
If this would work I'd be very happy but I don't think it will.
Ric
not sure
lewnetoons said:
micro usb is the 3125 adapter type
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http://www.crunchgear.com/2006/11/14/cingular-3125-star-trek-hands-on/
"A regular micro-USB port would have been better than the proprietary HTC port, but we understand its necessity for the slim shape the phone has"
buy it and try it
quote "A regular micro-USB port would have been better than the proprietary HTC port"
The port on the 3125 is micro usb, the port on say a 8525 or 8125 is Mini usb
I am not saying the adapter will work, only that it is a micro to mini adapter and it should work.

Replacement Charger lead / USB Lead

So I've had my Hero less than a month and the usb lead has deteriorated near the phone's connection end a fair bit.
My question is: Would a normal mini USB lead work in the charger? Also if I bought a standard mini usb as a replacement, does it have any dis-advantages to the official HTC cable / connection?
I've seen a few official HTC Hero connection cables on ebay but a standard mini usb would be a lot cheaper and if it doesn't have any dis-advantages, I might as well just get one of those.
Any help would be great!
i use any mini usb that comes to hand and i still get the same charging as the official usb
so, in short, no it doesnt make a difference
The socket on the Hero has extra pins for audio/video than a normal Mini USB. On the Hero this can be used for connecting a headset or a (second) pair of headphones.
Charging and data transfer do not need the extra pins and can use a normal Mini USB connector.
I don't know why the cable included by HTC has the extended plug with the extra pins, because they don't seem to be used (the other end is a regular USB plug, no headset/headphones). It just means you can't use that cable on any non-HTC device. I just use normal Mini USB cables for it anyhow.
Thanks for the help guys! Very much appreciate it.
Ha. I had no idea you could charge it with standard USB cables until I saw this thread, what great news! I hadn't tried plugging one in until now, just assumed the different shape socket would mean it couldn't work. Excellent.

Gtab charger help PLEASE

I have a Gtab that was being used by the head of the IT department of the place that i work. He has lost BOTH the charger and the usb connector. I was going to just go to radio shack and pick up a charger for it but they need to know what the power requirements are for it and i cant seem to find them anywhere. anyone know what the charger out put is stock on one of these? also is there an easy source for the small port that semi looks like micro usb to standard usb cable?
Thanks in advance
Chad
The stock charger puts out 12 V and 2 amps.
Here's a few
chuddly said:
I have a Gtab that was being used by the head of the IT department of the place that i work. He has lost BOTH the charger and the usb connector. I was going to just go to radio shack and pick up a charger for it but they need to know what the power requirements are for it and i cant seem to find them anywhere. anyone know what the charger out put is stock on one of these? also is there an easy source for the small port that semi looks like micro usb to standard usb cable?
Thanks in advance
Chad
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There are several other vendors that use the same power adapter with different markings on it. Kodak uses them in their digital photo frames and there are several vendors on eBay if you don't mind it coming from China and waiting a month to get it.
This vendor on Amazon has a few in stock (just the adapter). I bet you can get it overnighted.
Link to Amazon seller
If you do want to search for it on the Internet or in eBay use "MPA-630" in the search criteria.
Also, that's a mini-usb port on the side of the gTab, not a micro-usb port.
It also uses the same charger as the Kodak Photo Frame...
Search the web for "MPA-630 power supply" and you will find a replacement.
Rev
P. S. -- Oh, also, the PC to G-Tab cable is just a standard USB to mini-USB cable like is often used on
cameras, mp3 players, etc. USB on the PC side and mini on the G-Tab side.
I just bought a Universal external charger for my Gtab, but I need to know what the polarity should be, can anyone help me with that?
- c- +
That's what's on mine if that helps
pbrauer said:
- c- +
That's what's on mine if that helps
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it does, thank you.
sjmoreno said:
There are several other vendors that use the same power adapter with different markings on it. Kodak uses them in their digital photo frames and there are several vendors on eBay if you don't mind it coming from China and waiting a month to get it.
This vendor on Amazon has a few in stock (just the adapter). I bet you can get it overnighted.
<<URL REMOVED>>
If you do want to search for it on the Internet or in eBay use "MPA-630" in the search criteria.
Also, that's a mini-usb port on the side of the gTab, not a micro-usb port.
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FYI, the PSAD24 (link above) is NOT a compatible substitute for the MPA-630. Please do not make the same mistake I did by purchasing the item linked above for your gTab, as it has a different connector.
Ecrap website has the charger for $23.95
Forum member itsteve's website electroniccrap dot com is selling the oem power supply and as of yesterday had some in stock. Get on it quick because they sell out quick

Mini USB port- what is it?

the small USB port that tha supplied data cables plugs into- can someone tell me what that plug is. Its not mini-usb (at least I dont think it is) and I cant for the life of me figure out what it is (so i can buy a spare cable for the office).
Any help would be muhs appreciated.
You my friend are right, it is mini usb. The cable from my digital camera worked.
I dont think it is as when I google (or ebay) mini usb the plug is different.
Does anyone know what type of plug it is- or where I can purchase a replacement?
there are alot of "mini" usb sizes more common are the Mini b size the website below has all the differnt sizes and thier names
http://www.cablestogo.com/resources/usb.asp
Yeah but the connector/ plug from the Gtab isn't on that site. I just want to buy a spare cable but cannot for the life of me find one.
jihwaan said:
Yeah but the connector/ plug from the Gtab isn't on that site. I just want to buy a spare cable but cannot for the life of me find one.
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It is just a standard mini usb cable. Look here. Used with lots of cameras, phones, everything.
Here is one example.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-2-0-Male-Mi...ltDomain_0&hash=item2c58893979#ht_1932wt_1139
Its just a mini B cable trust me i have one right here in front of me make sure you don't have a Micro b that one is much smaller then the gtabs port and will not work. if in further confusion post a pic of the connector you have and we can tell you what the plug is.
I am such a twat..
thanks guys!!!

[Q] USB OTG question

So I'm using DJ Steve's 1.9.1 rom and was thinking about doing a clean install and was thinking maybe I should give the USB hosting a go.
I was wondering if anyone has tried just using the normal Dell cable and attaching a usb female to female adapter/cable and then whatever USB device on the end?
Does this work or is it possible to change the wiring of a usb extension cord so that I don't need to hack into my Streak cable.
Cheers
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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It shouldnt work as usb-otg uses different pins to my knowledge.
Would non OTG usb devices work though?
SardisStreak said:
Would non OTG usb devices work though?
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Dear Sir,
we confirm dell OTG cable it's workable!
we already selling our otg cable in aliexpress.com,
i soon upload the OTG cable usage for all our friends who use dell mini 5.
Do you manufacture/design them?
Any possibility of a dock port to usb mini or micro female port so you can use a standard charging cabler/car charger with it?
Do you have the pinouts to the dock connector? I know it's been posted before, but a firsthand list would be more reliable.
sure sir, we confirm dell mini 5 OTG cable works, it's support your U disk , mouse, keyboard, and movable-harddisk, beleive me, i sure will upload a post here, can contact me my email: [email protected]
hehe i will upload photo here assp.

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