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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
Hello,
My bluenagel's old broad connector cables have been broken. (at least one of they)
anyone know where could I buy?
I have been searching in ebay but I haven´t found anything
thanks a lot!
What are you looking for? Sync cables? A cradle?
None of these.
The iner cables/bus/ribbons (I don't know their correct name) that conect the screen and buttons with the "mother board"
take a loook:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/images/DSC03472B-LR.JPG
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=DIS_BA_PICS
thanks a lot
Ah, I see. Sorry, I suppose I can't really help you further with that. Your best bet might be to determine which cables exactly are broken and then exchange the whole defective units, i.e. button board, screen and/or digitizer.
well do u get a white screen or a glitchy lcd with garbage on it, i had the same problem...showed the phone to a relative mines getting repaired its supposedly the ribbons so m waiting till my phone comes back....if it works out for me u can let me know ill try and get hold of those cables and send em to u....the shopkeepers tell me to not spend on the cables cuz its pretty useless! they break easily again!
Hi,
I was replacing the LCD in my Rhodium yesturday and stupidly managed to break one of the tiny LED's next to the speaker away from the
T-shaped Flex cable that connects to the keyboard, screen, main board etc.
I am having a very hard time finding the right cable as some appear to not have the small front camera socket on them.
I did put a bid in on one from hong kong on ebay that looks like it could be the one, but the seller doesn't understand what i'm going on about in regards to the front camera.
Does anyone know where i could possibly get one? Or if HTC themselves could supply it?
Thanks,
Karl
Anyone have an idea?
flex cable
you can try on EBAY online shopping, u will get there
so the off white tab that holds the pins in place broke off....and also some of the pins broke off. So im wondering if this is completely impossible to fix? is there anyway to rig the lcd screen to turn on still or am i screwed? btw it is the smaller flex cable version. i dont have a sprint upgrade for a good year and a half so im not trying to wait that long and my htc hero is getting quite annoying to use compared to my modded evo which was gloriously fast.
Hey did you ever get this fixed?? The same thing just happened to me...
A new digitizer for the Evo only costs $20-$30. Just buy one and replace it. Problem solved.
Hey,
It is possible to fix you just need a new lcd screen or digitizer here are some ebay links for them I am not sure what one you need..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HTC-EVO...ultDomain_0&hash=item230a0125a2#ht_2253wt_752
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-Evo-4G-...ultDomain_0&hash=item519bf4265e#ht_2188wt_944
But just replace it dont try to rig it or anything it will cause more damage then good.
I hope I helped If I did please hit the thanks button,
Stevo
I think he means the connector on his logic board broke which is hard to repair afaik
We are legion, for we are many
does any body know what the part on the main board is called i need to have it replaced but its on the motherboard of the phone its the part that connects the sdcard ribbon cable to the main board and it has the little whit lach gate on it to secure the pins, if any body knows pleas let me know kus the gate fell off of mine when i dropped it and i need to sodder on a whole new peice n no i dont have insurnce on the phone so sending it is is out the door..lol
i take it just taping it on wont help, never seen this for sale anywhere and soldering to these small boads is very difficult, ive had bad luck soldering @ this scale. i suggest buying a new motherboard or a broken phone with a good motherboard and swapping. unless you are a wiz at soldering and you are able to even find what you need this will be the cheapest fix
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
yea kinda figured that much thanks for the help but i still whould like to know what the part is called teres a guy selling a board on ebay for 89 bucks and claims it works but the water indcater is red on it so no fillin to buy it plus i got a gooapple for right now to play with till then