I think I damaged my port on my phone that I used to charge with. My phone still charges but I have to be careful as if I move it some it stops charging. I have tried a different cable so I know it the port on my phone. Any ideas? I think maybe its a bit bent inside or something
The 3 pins by the right side of your phone. Idea?
Head down to the accessory sub forum and look for the pogo dock thread, you can easily DIY your own dock
Regarding the USB port, you can order a replacement from evilBay.
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Mach3.2 said:
The 3 pins by the right side of your phone. Idea?
Head down to the accessory sub forum and look for the pogo dock thread, you can easily DIY your own dock
Regarding the USB port, you can order a replacement from evilBay.
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But how hard is it to replace the usb port?
I've replaced mine but it's a delicate procedure. Don't get rough with anything. Ifixit has a tutorial. I already had the plastic tools from my old iPod video days to change battery.
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tshelby73 said:
I've replaced mine but it's a delicate procedure. Don't get rough with anything. Ifixit has a tutorial. I already had the plastic tools from my old iPod video days to change battery.
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Well I don't have any of those tools. My usb still partly works so I will leave it and see it I get annoyed with it to replace it.
Trilback said:
Well I don't have any of those tools. My usb still partly works so I will leave it and see it I get annoyed with it to replace it.
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When you order the port from evilBay, some sellers will include the required tools.
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When you order the port from evilBay, some sellers will include the required tools.
Beamed from my Maguro.
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cool, thanks I might go ahead and do that as my phone seems to charge but will not work on my computer as MTP so its not showing up as mass storage device like it show but it shows that its charging for some odd reason.
tshelby73 said:
I've replaced mine but it's a delicate procedure. Don't get rough with anything. Ifixit has a tutorial. I already had the plastic tools from my old iPod video days to change battery.
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Did need to replace it. The pin inside was bent a little and all it need was to be bent back. Problemed solved
Hi all, I recently had my USB port fail as well, and when cleaning it did not work, I got a new one off the internet and installed it today.
I can't post links, but I followed the ifixit guide, and also the Youtube video entitled "Galaxy Nexus Screen Repair and Charging Port Fix."
Everything seemed to go smoothly, but now the phone won't turn on, or even show anything when I plug it in. I took it all apart and did it again with the same result. I know that doesn't give you much, but any idea where I might have gone wrong, and how I might be able to fix it?
Thanks.
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Hi,
My phone has been slowly deteriorating. First it stopped recognizing when I plugged it into a computer, then I had to put it in tricky positions to get it to charge, and now it doesn't want to charge regardless to what position it's in (I don't think it's under warranty).
Is the correct solution replacing the micro-USB port in the phone? If so is there a guide and a part number anyone can recommend?
Thanks in advance!
Its really, really easy bro. I'll post a link later from the eBay seller I got my part from and the tutorial I used.
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http://m.ebay.com/Pages/ViewItem.as...320867466358?redirect=mobile&autoredirect=off
There's the eBay link. I'm on my phone, so you may have to view it from your phone. I just searched "Droid incredible 2 USB repair" on eBay and it was the only item.
Http://www.repairlaunch.com/blog/htc-droid-incredible-2-teardown-repair/
That's the tutorial I used to learn how to tear down the phone. The process is very easy. You may wanna Google around and see if you can find an actual tutorial on how to replace the USB but for me the tear down tutorial did just fine. Once you unscrew the screws, everything just comes rite out. You have to unlock the trap doors, unhook the cable and then you can lift up the motherboard and see where the USB charging port is. You just undo the trap on that, unhook the cable and pop your new charging port in. Its really that easy once you get goin. This was my first repair, so don't get discouraged. It gets easy once you get going
Hope I helped!
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This is really exciting to see. Thank you for the info on the replacement part!
Please share how this repair goes for you JonnyFb421 and if you have any other hints or suggestions!
Worked for me!
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There's the eBay link. I'm on my phone, so you may have to view it from your phone. I just searched "Droid incredible 2 USB repair" on eBay and it was the only item.
***link deleted because I'm too green to be allowed to use external links here***
That's the tutorial I used to learn how to tear down the phone. The process is very easy. You may wanna Google around and see if you can find an actual tutorial on how to replace the USB but for me the tear down tutorial did just fine. Once you unscrew the screws, everything just comes right out. You have to unlock the trap doors, unhook the cable and then you can lift up the motherboard and see where the USB charging port is. You just undo the trap on that, unhook the cable and pop your new charging port in. Its really that easy once you get goin. This was my first repair, so don't get discouraged. It gets easy once you get going
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I followed these instructions. Saved my phone for under $10. The repair was easy once I saw how the cables released. :victory:
VZW store had no interest in helping me. All they wanted was to move me into some new phone/contract that I didn't need or want. Thanks for the links and advice!
Hi,
My Galaxy Nexus says it is always charging even when it is not connected and I think this started after I used a S3 charger on my phone. Do you know how I can fix this?
Thank you,
Pedro
Android 4.1.1
Baseband I9250XXLF1
Kernel 3.0.31
Build JRO03C
Check USB port for damage, this is not caused by the S3 charger
Clean the port, otherwise replace it.
Here is a way that helped others with their Nexus and helped me with my old Galaxy Ace which had the same problem after using a different car charger,
Use a toothpick, SILIGHTLY pressing the male portion of micro usb up toward screen.
It worked like a charm. Good luck!
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Here is a way that helped others with their Nexus and helped me with my old Galaxy Ace which had the same problem after using a different car charger,
Use a toothpick, SILIGHTLY pressing the male portion of micro usb up toward screen.
It worked like a charm. Good luck!
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I did the same thing with my SGS2... never had a problem after that.
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M_Shaaban said:
Here is a way that helped others with their Nexus and helped me with my old Galaxy Ace which had the same problem after using a different car charger,
Use a toothpick, SILIGHTLY pressing the male portion of micro usb up toward screen.
It worked like a charm. Good luck!
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When I do this, indeed the phone recognizes that it is not charging anymore, but if I let go it goes back to charging. I pressed a bit harder but then I was't able to insert the charger anymore.
I'll try a couple of times more, but in the mean time, do you guys know how easy/expensive it is to replace the port? Does it have to be done by Samsung?
Thanks
I use my S3 charger for my Nexus... in fact, never even tried the other charger
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I don't think it is expensive to change the port. If the phone is still under warranty, why not take it to Samsung? Any mobile shop, can change the port for you -at least they do where I live.
Also try some fine adjusting to that male portion, it worked with me and with pedrovaz.
Good luck!
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I don't think it is expensive to change the port. If the phone is still under warranty, why not take it to Samsung? Any mobile shop, can change the port for you -at least they do where I live.
Also try some fine adjusting to that male portion, it worked with me and with pedrovaz.
Good luck!
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It's fairly simple process to change out the USB board if you want to do it yourself, just remember to be extremely careful when doing it.
Here's the part you will have to replace http://cellphone-repair-shop.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-global-micro-usb-charge-port-pcb/
here's a guide to disassembling your Nexus (i'm assuming you have the i9250 if not then you can find the above part on the same sight for the sprint/verizon versions as well) - http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Teardown/7182/1
Good luck and be careful if you go this route.
- cheers
I dont believe that acutally worked
Does anyone have expierence how long that lasts before its broken again?
Greetings
Julian
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Lasted 5 minutes, now its broken again, I'll probably have to fix it myself...
I have a GSM Galaxy Nexus I bought used (so no warranty), and somehow the USB port got pushed in. This makes it hard to charge since the cables don't really make contact anymore. I can still charge it but I have to plug the cable in like 6 times until it finally makes contact to charge. So my question is, what can I do? Since its used I don't think it has any kind of warranty so I guess that's out of the question. If I opened up the phone to expose the motherboard, could I re-position the USB port to its correct position? What would you do if you were in my situation?
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I have a GSM Galaxy Nexus I bought used (so no warranty), and somehow the USB port got pushed in. This makes it hard to charge since the cables don't really make contact anymore. I can still charge it but I have to plug the cable in like 6 times until it finally makes contact to charge. So my question is, what can I do? Since its used I don't think it has any kind of warranty so I guess that's out of the question. If I opened up the phone to expose the motherboard, could I re-position the USB port to its correct position? What would you do if you were in my situation?
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Reposition it yes.
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ArcticWolf91 said:
I have a GSM Galaxy Nexus I bought used (so no warranty), and somehow the USB port got pushed in. This makes it hard to charge since the cables don't really make contact anymore. I can still charge it but I have to plug the cable in like 6 times until it finally makes contact to charge. So my question is, what can I do? Since its used I don't think it has any kind of warranty so I guess that's out of the question. If I opened up the phone to expose the motherboard, could I re-position the USB port to its correct position? What would you do if you were in my situation?
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Here's a link showing how to repair it. It's for VZW gnex but should be similar.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repairi...zon-LTE-Micro-USB-Charge-Port-Main-Mic/9641/1
I would just get a spare battery and external charger and swap the batteries every morning. Im not too much of a soldering kind of guy so if you are, then best of luck opening it up and seeing what the problem is. You can also take it to a local repair shop or mail it into an online repair store and dont think the cost will be more than 40-50 dollars. But good luck and hope it doesnt get anymore damaged.
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if you look inside its no completely hollow theirs a little rectangle in the middle grab a pair of tweezers and pinch onto the rectangle and pull it back out
I just noticed my mini USB port is fairly loose that when the usb cable is angled at a particular direction charging stops.
I tried the same cable at two other phones and no problem. I visually inspected the port and it seems the metal that surround and supports the mini usb broke at the side making the top and bottom part separate from each other. It makes the port not a snug fit but a losse fit... And so I wonder if anyone else had this issue? I've only had my S3 for a few months and I use it roughly the same as my old phones (yes, I do use it while charging) and they didn't have this problem... Is it really that easy to break or do I seem to be mistreating it?
Note: The small pointy thing is ok, so I can still charge and do other stuff. Only issue is that it's a loose fit.
zaghy2zy said:
I just noticed my mini USB port is fairly loose that when the usb cable is angled at a particular direction charging stops.
I tried the same cable at two other phones and no problem. I visually inspected the port and it seems the metal that surround and supports the mini usb broke at the side making the top and bottom part separate from each other. It makes the port not a snug fit but a losse fit... And so I wonder if anyone else had this issue? I've only had my S3 for a few months and I use it roughly the same as my old phones (yes, I do use it while charging) and they didn't have this problem... Is it really that easy to break or do I seem to be mistreating it?
Note: The small pointy thing is ok, so I can still charge and do other stuff. Only issue is that it's a loose fit.
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I was just dealing with this last night. It may be a little flimsy. Hopefully it doesn't get worse
I know... If it gets worse, I hope I don't get caught somewhere having unable to flash a stock rom via odin... To claim a clean warranty... Afterall, the damage is on the hardware and can be seen outside
Is it the original cable? I know my charger cable is stupid loose but my USB cable is fine.
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I know... If it gets worse, I hope I don't get caught somewhere having unable to flash a stock rom via odin... To claim a clean warranty... Afterall, the damage is on the hardware and can be seen outside
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If it is actually damaged, why not get a replacement now?
Terrold said:
Is it the original cable? I know my charger cable is stupid loose but my USB cable is fine.
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Yup, original cable that came with it... Cable is fine, but the port isn't...
thisiseric said:
If it is actually damaged, why not get a replacement now?
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I'll have to check with Wireless Wave where I bought the phone... Because it's either they send it for repair which would take weeks and they'd give me a crappy temporary phone... Or if I'm lucky replace it on the spot... Which I doubt... So I'll have to weigh in the options... It's not much of an issue right now but pretty sure it will be soon enough so I have to ask them soon... I'm just doing some poking around to see if other people experience this as well if it's a fairly "common" issue then they might give me a replacement if I tell them fixing wouldn't help because it may just happen again.
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If it is actually damaged, why not get a replacement now?
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This...
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My galaxy nexus battery icon shows charging mark although it is not connected to the power.
Now I have installed android 4.1.1.I installed 4.1.2 but same issue with it.
Any help appreciate very much..
Factory reset
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Factory reset
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Done... but still it showing me charging... :crying:
Then there's something wrong with your USB port.
Hardware problem. Something to do with USB port not Android
You can try:
- straighten the metal part of the USB port using tooth pick or something
Or
- clean the port using alcohol (make sure the phone has battery pulled off to make sure it's not taking any power)
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Totally a hardware issue.
the pins in yur usb port are being shorted.
-A
063_XOBX said:
Then there's something wrong with your USB port.
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hmm yep I guess so..
ahsanali.pk said:
Totally a hardware issue.
the pins in yur usb port are being shorted.
-A
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so is there anyway to fix that without replace a new usb port?
kyokeun1234 said:
Hardware problem. Something to do with USB port not Android
You can try:
- straighten the metal part of the USB port using tooth pick or something
Or
- clean the port using alcohol (make sure the phone has battery pulled off to make sure it's not taking any power)
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I did straighten the metal part of the USB port using tooth pick
not with alcohol or something like liquid... and I will try that... thank you...
Hey OP, I had the faulty micro usb charger port drama aswell..in the end i just bought the part off ebay and found a guide on how to remove and install the new port. Here are the links just in case thats the way you decide to go. Goodluck mate!
repair guide - http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repairing-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Micro-USB-Charge-Port/9641/1
Part off Ebay for $10 delivered with tools - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Replacem...Accessories&hash=item53eb898b3a#ht_1304wt_958
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Hey OP, I had the faulty micro usb charger port drama aswell..in the end i just bought the part off ebay and found a guide on how to remove and install the new port. Here are the links just in case thats the way you decide to go. Goodluck mate!
repair guide - http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repairing-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Micro-USB-Charge-Port/9641/1
Part off Ebay for $10 delivered with tools - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Replacem...Accessories&hash=item53eb898b3a#ht_1304wt_958
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thank you bro.. I will try that.. Did you fix your phone like that?