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WARNING: Do not break your Sync-Connector

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The connector for active-sync of the XDA is very badly constructed.
Until I got my new XDA2, I had a XDA1. I had it exchanged (warranty) against the XDA2
after some discussion with o2 about bad quality ot the xda1 (I had it 3 times repaired, but it broke soon again. Last problem: the connector for syncing broke 3 days after I got the replacement xda.)
The problem seems to be the smal plastic lid that holds the contacts:
While the plug resting on the plastic lid and the metal frame not supporting the plug suffiiciently because of a quite big gap between them, the lid could easily break if force
is applied up- or downward.
This way my last replacement XDA1 deterioated.
(Un-)Fortunately, the active-sync+charge cable (non O2-accessory) I had for XDA1 my seems to be pin compatible (syncing works).
So the plug is the same, and one should be VERY careful with it.
->Also the original charging adapter is constructed in a way to send bending forces to
the small plastic lid of the inner connector (good to know for warranty discussions).
I actually think of a plug-adaptor, that interfaces between the original plug and the outer
world. It cold be supported via a steelframe that one integrates into the original wallet.
Ideas are welcome!
Summary for the lazy:
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! The Active-Sync-Plug is *badly* constructed.
- The inner plastic lid holding the connectors BREAKS easily.
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!! So beware of cables attached to the sync connector. !!
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Use only the craddle that applies forces only to the case of the XDA
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May I add on top of this ... it happened to me and the USB connector is broken. The bad news is: there is NO way yo fix it and as it's integrated with the main board (the power pin) the only option is to replace the main board :x :evil:
Guys, be more than just careful with your devices on that point.

Biso007 said:
May I add on top of this ... it happened to me and the USB connector is broken. The bad news is: there is NO way yo fix it and as it's integrated with the main board (the power pin) the only option is to replace the main board :x :evil:
Guys, be more than just careful with your devices on that point.
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This is not necessarily true. We have the sync and audiojack connectors in stock and can replace them. They are a pain, but doable.

May be you are right, but it's the case with my device. They said the connection point with the power track (pin) is lost, so the main board has to be replaced. Or maybe they are not equipped the same way you have at USA, and the shipping cost makes it more expensive

In Australia the O2 service Centre will charge you for a compleate replacment main board, they say they can't fix the connector and because the phone was out of warranty they simply charge for a compleatly new board :x SHARKS!

XDA Connector repairs avaliable here
Hi Guys,
I used a company in the UK to repair by busted XDA 2. The damn connector fell out when using an aftermarket in car charger. Got his company to repair it. Were pretty good. their web site adress is www.apexlaptops.co.uk
I was pleased wit the service. Hope they can help you like they helped me!
Good luck guys.

Pocket PC Techs ROCK
I had my unit connected to a cable and landed on the floor - connector first. OUCH. The female connector on the bottom of the unit was loose - and the unit became useless (connections no longer worked). I sent it to Pocket PC Techs, and they fixed and returned it all within a week, and for a very reasonable fee as well. Try them. It'll probably work. Just be gentle with it when it's plugged in.

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Re: SYNC CONNECTOR REPAIRS
brentwebster said:
Hi guys. Just to let you all know that i do repairs on sync connectors if anyone has got a broken one. The repairs are done same day sevice, so the day i recieve the phone i repair it and send it back out to you the same day. Th cost of this repair is £40-00. My contact detials are [email protected]. Email me for further details
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Hi Guys, just to let you know that brentwebster has used the picture from my auction and I sell the connectors for £10 on ebay, if you are fairly good with a soldering iron you can do it yourself - I'll give a discount and free postage in the UK to members of XDA-developers who mail me before buying for details
Richard / fluffcat1
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9707299579

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Re: SYNC CONNECTOR REPAIRS
brentwebster said:
I can supply these connectors at £8 to anyone that wants them. :wink:
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PM me for a better price :twisted:
Richard

Re: SYNC CONNECTOR REPAIRS
Another person offering this service to those who can't do it themselves:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9704914642
£39.99 plus return postage, paypal accepted, 647 feedback rating ( 1000 under mne but there we go ) , no affiliation blah blah blah. Maybe brentwebster can start a price war with them as well?....
Richard

Broken SYNC Connector on my XDA IIi
Can anyone repair this????
If they can please email me with details (address, cost etc)
My email is [email protected]
Thankx

I have one with the connector completely off. Rather soldering a new one on, I was thinking of hard wiring a usb lead on, to fit my arkon gps receiver. Does anyone know the pin outs. I only need data in/out, ground and vcc

WTD: XDA2 or XDA1 bottom connector or brocken XDA1

my xda 2 is pissing me off now im hardly able to charge it anymore as i have to bend the charger in the connector to get it to charge and keep it like it.
im needing just the connector from the bottom from either a xda 1 or 2 as they areboth the same by the looks of it.
either a smashed screen xda1 will do or just a xda1 or xda2 barred/knackered board will do fine aslong as the connector is great cond
anyone help me out here?
cheers
gaz

Ive got the same problem - but its still under guarantee and back at O2 for repair now - try taking yours back.
Maybe the start of a common fault?

mine was brought second hand mate no receipts or nothing dont think theyll repair it? not even got a box or cradel all i got was stylus, charger and phone itself

Gazz, it doesnt matter if you dont have a receipt, just ring this number 08081003427, they will want the imei number and will then send a packet for you to return the phone for repair.

is that all? hmmm looks like ill be ringing them on monday
btw i have imate software installed on the device and the warrenty sticker is non existant :\ as its been brocken to open the xda2 will they take it still? :?:

Hi mate,
had the same problem, mine is under warranty, but they still wanted 180+ to repair (connector and mainboard). I told them to return unrepaired. I have now got a spare battery (35 from expansys), which I charge in the cradle. I just swap batteries instead of charging, and synch using Bluetooth.

um feckers its working fine syncing but i just tried my car charger on it and that works fine?!?! :?: this is confusing lol ill just charge it up via car all the while lol
cheers for the info peeps but if anyone still has the connector/brocken pbc ill buy it from them cheers
gaz

This IS a COMMON fault.. two of my friends had this problem... me too.. i dropped my i-mate and i damaged the connector but thanks God it only got slided to the front and i could push it and get it back to its original position and it worked 100%..
but my friend couldnt make it so he sent it to Carrier Devices main centre in Dubai and they fixed it for about 35$..
it's really strange that O2 wants 180..
anyways this is a common fault and all xdaII users should watch out when the put or take their devices from the cradle..

I have a similar problem on one charger but the xda charges fine on the other charger so it could also be a problem with the plug rather then the xda socket.

just opened up my XDA 2 to have another look and one side of the connector is like bent upwards and cracked 3 legs of its solders.... i got some plyers out and tried pulling the mettal outer bit down and it ripped straight off lol, i resoldered the legs back into place all works fine except the connectors havent got nothing to clip into and its very fragile now.
also wanted is brocken IPAQ 38XX, 39XX, HP's they all have the same connectors on anyone help me out here?
i took my dads ipaq 3870 to bits and its exactly the same conector im gonna desolder the connector off a brocken ipaq if i can get hold of one then put it into my XDA 2 that will sort it good and propper
so anyone got any brocken Ipaq 38XX and up or XDA2 pbc or xda 1 pbc?
cheers

This could be your lucky day!
I have a duffed up XDA here!.
Duffed up coz I broke the screen.
The rest of it is as good as new. Cross my palm with silver and the world is your oyster.
I've run out of stupid sayings now.................but I do have an XDA for you! I bought a used replacement rather than sending it to PDAsmart.com for repair. PDAsmart want $199 plus the postage to replace the LCD. In real money thats over £130. The replacement cost £110. Maths was never my strong point, but where the heck do they get of charging that amount for and LCD?
Let me know if you want the old XDA

how much u asking for the PBC mate? is the connector undamaged?
lmk a price mate and ill see

XDA I for sale.
I've got an old XDA I that's fine but stuck in in-car mode so it keeps discharging the battery, otherwise it works perfectly fine). You can have the lot if the price is right, might as well send you all the box and everything else too if you want it.
give me an email and you can have it, [email protected].

im alrite now mate i got one from ebay

New available products from Qtek for HTC Universal

Hi guys,
I´d like to inform you about some new products that will be available soon from Qtek for the HTC Universal:
HTC098332- Stereo Headset silver
HTC098333- Leather Case Black
HTC098335- Battery 1625mAh Li-Ion
HTC098336- Extended Battery (???mAh)
HTC098337- Battery Charger for std. Battery
HTC098339- Stylus 3-in-1
HTC098340- USB Cradle
The headset, leather case, Battery and Stylus are not new, it is the same as you got delivered with your Universal; the others are really new.
...Just can´t await the USB Cradle for my Uni... maybe I get a sample today
regards

Then you'd better post some pictures!
LOTS OF PICTURES!!

You may find some pictures here later 8)

Hi again,
the guy who should bring the sample didn´t got one, but I even have a picture of it.
Just as I said, can´t await it to get it :?

alba81 said:
Hi again,
the guy who should bring the sample didn´t got one, but I even have a picture of it.
Just as I said, can´t await it to get it :?
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I hate to say it, but that cradle is horrible... it looks like it forces you into landscape mode and you lose the keyboard. I like this one from expansys much better...
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=126238
Brett

You´re right, but I think it is a cradle (passive/active holder), not a dockingstation similar to one for a notebook.
The station from expansys is useful for everyone who uses his Universal for a longer time on one place and don´t wants to lose some Li-Ion capacity.
At least I´m prefering original accessories
regards[/u]

where are these products eventually going to show up?
I'm assuming your contact has the inside line on them and will know this?

I am looking for an external GSM antenna with cable and connector for my jasjar. Any ideas??
Regards

@numanoids: We can not really say when these products will be available; the blisters are still in the developement.
As far as we get them from Qtek for packing them I´ll post a message here.
On www.qtek.nu you may see some accesories, but these new products are not there yet; it depends on their admins how long it whiles until they show them on their site.
regards

Finally!!! A battery charger!!!!

Any news on the availability or pics yet??

What the heck is the use of that stupid cradle on the expansys link posted above? The jasjar can do everything the same without the cradle too!!! Why would someone purchase it and for what?!?!?!
UD.

cradle link in dutch
http://www.pocketinfo.nl/artikel/4998/2

universaldoc said:
What the heck is the use of that stupid cradle on the expansys link posted above? The jasjar can do everything the same without the cradle too!!! Why would someone purchase it and for what?!?!?!
UD.
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because of my setup (computer under the table) the cable keeps on falling behind the desk when it is not connected to the Universal so something like a cradle to keep the cable in place why i would need some. I know it isn't the only solution, but it definitely is a pretty one

Meh. Still not worth it.
UD.

Sorry guys, no pics available yet; you may find a new reply when I got them..

http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=126238
i've got the cradle.
its plastik with no features, but its a cradle
it does what is says. plug it in and it works, looks crapy but protects your cam.
no complaints

HTC098337- Battery Charger for std. Battery
I hope this is not the cradle?? Should be an independent battery charger?

PICTURES
Hi Guys,
here are the pictures of the extended battery.. unfortunately the qtek people made it in qtek9000 colour - its black... :?
The item code is PU16B; that thing has 3800(!!!)mAh...
Hope for ya´ll that it will while not that long until that item is available )

@airbag 14: That charger is an single charger without any further functionality; I´ve already seen that item, but has no possibility to make pics of it...
regards

screws dude

i have this problem right. one of the screws on the left hand side of the xda has come out. I dont know when and how, but its gone. theres something rattling inside as well. maybe the screw itself.
anyone have any idea where I can get the screw? im 11 months into the contract so i dont think o2 will help much, if they do, they might charge me silly prices.
Anyone know where i can get this fixed?
oh yeah... some ****er stole my GPS receiver from my car. I need to get a new one.
i had the globalsat BT338 sirfstar III. Whats the best out right now that wont cost an arm and a leg.
Any help would be much apreciated.
Gracias.

For the screws, give HTC a call on 08712230217 and they are usually quite good at sending out a couple to you direct. You will, however, need a TORX #6 driver to put it in (Maplin can provide).
On the GPS cradle the Holux CR-100 is fairly cheap on Ebay.

Try this link (screws etc. for sale)
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~unit~Siemens_SX-66-293~area~repairs-kits~item~XDA-SCRWKIT03.htm

Working HTC universal's main board!!

I am looking for a working HTC universal's main board 99HAU0XX-02.

I am as well. Please post here if you have a spare available...

me too...even if the miniusb is broken.

Just thought i'd bump this up cos i'm looking for one now. As cheap as poss (free)

I got one with a broken screen only...offers?

ok, i'll let you know some time next week

I got an functionable MDA PRO,
if anybody is interested, please make an offer.
Cya
MB

I have no idea how much a motherboard would cost - fire a price and if it makes sense for me, I'm interested as my headphone jack is gone and I can't find it on its own.

Nice little store
If you would like to replace your main board there is a store by my house that has every peice that you need to build a new one. I live in taiwan. The parts range from $1.00-10.00. So, if you are in need of a special part let me know, maybe I can help.

Hi Cobb,
That would be great - I'm really looking for a headphone jack port as mine's gone and I had to eliminate it as the Uni was under the impression I had headphones connected at all time.
If you can check the price of this out, it would be cool.
Tks.

Sure
JZEE said:
Hi Cobb,
That would be great - I'm really looking for a headphone jack port as mine's gone and I had to eliminate it as the Uni was under the impression I had headphones connected at all time.
If you can check the price of this out, it would be cool.
Tks.
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It is around $1.00-2.00 US. Just to let you know I used the female headphone connection from my Walkman. I will try to post a complete price list for the universal.
The parts are really cheap here, but sending them is not. Does anyone have any ideas how I could send replacement parts, and keep the price reasonable.
Any part that you want to replace should be less than $5.00 with exception to the screen, and the external housing.
For those of you with a broken USB female jack. While replacing mine I noticed that USB's are pretty standard. There seems to be two common types, I used the one from a 4port usb hub. I not had any problems yet.
I hope this helps. The prices I listed are for a single piece.

I have a full unit, everything is fine except for a usb connector that is FUBAR, Looking to get rid of the entire unit so I can buy a new one, shoot me a PM if anyone would like to purchase it or are selling a working unit.

cobb78 said:
It is around $1.00-2.00 US. Just to let you know I used the female headphone connection from my Walkman. I will try to post a complete price list for the universal.
The parts are really cheap here, but sending them is not. Does anyone have any ideas how I could send replacement parts, and keep the price reasonable.
Any part that you want to replace should be less than $5.00 with exception to the screen, and the external housing.
For those of you with a broken USB female jack. While replacing mine I noticed that USB's are pretty standard. There seems to be two common types, I used the one from a 4port usb hub. I not had any problems yet.
I hope this helps. The prices I listed are for a single piece.
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Hi Cobb, how about that price list??? Just my guess, if parts are SO cheap, no transportation can be expensive!!! LOL
Anyways, what I´m looking for, is a new MoBo, you have any prices for them???
Thanks in advance, and congrats to all knowledged and not so knowledged ppl in this forum.
Willy

User665 said:
I have a full unit, everything is fine except for a usb connector that is FUBAR, Looking to get rid of the entire unit so I can buy a new one, shoot me a PM if anyone would like to purchase it or are selling a working unit.
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User665, in what "cosmetic" and use state is the machine?? If you are "reasonable" I could be interested... Let me know things.
Willy

bump
Hi, I am bumping this thread as I am in need of the mainboard now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi,
I'm searching a motherboard too, if it's 128 Mb ugraded it's better for me, or if someone has a 128 Mb uni full working or with a broken LCD... please let me know.
I've made a new thread on the marketplace section too, you can write there or send me a PM. This is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532553

i have a htc universal mobo with a broken mini usb connector, it cant be repaired, some of the copper pads are missing, but the mobo still works fine

i have a G3 universal (imate jasjar) motherboard with damaged phone in and damaged screen. if someone want this let me know and make a offer. motherboard functions are ok..i see the content of the smartphon if i connect it to pc with usb cable.
i'm italian.