I managed to drop my prime whilst it was connected to the dock & on charge. It landed on the power connector and has damaged both the usb cable and the connector in the dock itself. Luckily the tablet seems fine. It seems that the connectors are fairly fragile.
Does anyone know where I can get either spares for the dock (main pcb I guess) or a complete new dock, plus usb cable? I'm in the UK.
As an aside, this is my 2nd prime. The first was a CO2 and had wifi issues (as well as gps) and was returned. The second is a CO3 and so far has been much, much better, although I have only had it 2 weeks.
Will there be an Magnetic Charging Cable for the Dock-Connector located on the side of the Tablet Z?
I don´t want to remove the cover of the usb port, only for charging the tablet.
No (probably)
I think it's highly unlikely, here's why:
1. There is the issue of the port distinguishing which contact is positive and which is negative (other devices get around this by having a symmetrical port).
2. The contacts themselves aren't very strongly ferrous indicating to me that they hadn't designed it to receive a magnetic charger.
3. There is the charging dock/stand which is designed to get around the port flaps inconvenience. I can't see that they would have made two solutions to the same problem.
Some users in the Xperia Z accessories forum (try this thread) have made home-made magnetic chargers using an old Sony Ericsson fast port and small bar magnets. Take a look at there work to see if making your own is an option to you.
Maybe a weekend-project...
someone knows the pin assignment (GND/VCC) ?
chris23az said:
someone knows the pin assignment (GND/VCC) ?
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The contact nearest the volume rocker is +ve, the contact nearest the speaker is -ve.
At least that is how it is marked out on the charging dock.
Ricky D said:
The contact nearest the volume rocker is +ve, the contact nearest the speaker is -ve.
At least that is how it is marked out on the charging dock.
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Correct, it works with my home made XZ dock, but won't sit in it because of size obviously.
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I was hoping there would be a magnetic charging cable for the Tablet, I would have bought the Dock if I didn't have a case (pain to remove).
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/09/2...-be-hacked-to-use-the-magnetic-cable-instead/
I'm wondering If the above would work...
New chance for a magnetic charger cable?!?
Hi,
I have found a magnetic charger cable for the XTZ at aliexpress.com (see "New Magnetic USB Charging Cable Line Adapter Charger For Sony Xperia Tablet Z SO-03E SGP341/311/312").
Does anyone have already some experience with this cable (or any other magnetic cable from "zerdax")?
It is not so much cheaper than Sony's original dock, so I'd like to see some reference before ordering it.
X2go said:
Hi,
I have found a magnetic charger cable for the XTZ at aliexpress.com (see "New Magnetic USB Charging Cable Line Adapter Charger For Sony Xperia Tablet Z SO-03E SGP341/311/312").
Does anyone have already some experience with this cable (or any other magnetic cable from "zerdax")?
It is not so much cheaper than Sony's original dock, so I'd like to see some reference before ordering it.
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I can't find it, can you post a full link.
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I can't find it, can you post a full link.
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Sorry, I cannot. The board software tells me that I still have to post a lot of messages before I am allowed to post outside links
I have to admit that the search function on aliexpress seems to employ some kind of random and fuzzy logic.
So, please try to search for "magnetic xperia tablet z" on aliexpress.com and, hopefully, you will find it on the third page.
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Sorry, I cannot. The board software tells me that I still have to post a lot of messages before I am allowed to post outside links
I have to admit that the search function on aliexpress seems to employ some kind of random and fuzzy logic.
So, please try to search for "magnetic xperia tablet z" on aliexpress.com and, hopefully, you will find it on the third page.
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Found it, I'm definitely interested, its very expensive so unless you use a case I recommend just getting the dock.
I use a case so I will probably purchase that.
Edit: That seller only has 1 rating.
Zaim2012 said:
Found it, I'm definitely interested, its very expensive so unless you use a case I recommend just getting the dock.
I use a case so I will probably purchase that.
Edit: That seller only has 1 rating.
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Besides, it looks very home made and unprofessional...
I have been trying to find the part from the brodit holder http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/brodit-active-holder-with-tilt-swivel-sony-xperia-tablet-z-p39856.htm
Im new user of Z Ultra and think about buying dock for it.
However I would like to know how it looks. I mean enywhere I see picters of it its only dock and usb cable, but is there real charger (i mean part which is connected to socket)? Or its needed to use one got with zu?
And what about not sony docks? Mostly i dont like unoriginal items, but its even1/3 of original price and it looks the same.
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The dock cable is permanently connected to the dock (unless you open it up and remove it yourself). It's a USB connector, so you plug it into your wallcharger and stick it in a socket. There's a small magnet that snaps your Ultra in place when you get near the connectors. It's worth the money. Don't buy fake.
Thanks. Thats what i need to hear. However i thought that for this price (in my country its not small) they would give additional wallcharger
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I got mine included with the phone, so that's probably why i only got one, and i don't know if you'll get a wallcharger with the dock.
Hello all!
I bought my Z3 tablet LTE in the first day of distribution in Italy. For various reasons I didnt bought the magnetic charging cable (I ordered it some days ago, but it's too late) and now my USB flap shows some wear with the sealing partly detaching from the flap itself.
I'd like to ask:
1) someone faced my same problem, already?
2) will sony repair it under warranty?
3) what do you think is best to do: try to find the spare flap and change it by myself or send it to sony and wait 2 weeks (at least) for their repair?
Thank you very much for all the advices and support!
Hello, first of all apologize for my English.
My Xperia Z2 has problems with the USB connector, I know you have some reports of this, but I think I have not found any solution yet. He is almost 3 years old, I think it is normal to present problems, but I still do not want to change my cell phone.
I am having serious problems trying to connect it with the charger via usb, I have to wrap the cable around the device, pull to see if I find a way to connect it, when it connects and starts charging, after a while it starts to hurt Contact again.
When I bought the phone, I used a magnetic charger, but because it was not original cables, it went wrong and I decided to use it for the same cable. I saw that some problems occur because of connecting the magnetic to the opposite, but it has almost 2 years that I do not use and the cell phone always charged normally.
Any solution?
Hey,
I started to have the same issue until it stopped altogether. I had to disassemble my phone last week to fit a replacement LCD and digitizer, and noted that my USB connector had actually snapped off from the logic board!
~TL/DR~ The simple solution is to make use of the magnetic charger. You can get the official charging dock or cables. Both are cheap enough, easy to use and charge the device rapidly.
Alex