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[Q] Charging Cable Comes Unplugged?

Does anyone have trouble with their charging cable (micro usb end) coming unplugged/slightly disconnected from the phone during charging? If mine isn't exactly perfect or you ever so slightly bump the phone, it will become unplugged. Any chance the manufacturer's warranty could cover this? I leave it plugged in overnight and wake up to see that only charged 55% because gravity shifted the cable. Definitely cannot use the phone while charging either. Ugh.

Obligatory "make sure the USB door is completely open" comment

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I've had to mangle every cable I have with scissors and sandpaper.
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Wow mikey.....would be much easier if they let you have sharp knives in the "hospital"

Why don't you just buy another OEM cable. I got 2 of them last week from Amazon for a little more than $2 each.
They were exactly the same as the OEM 's
MikeyMike01 said:
I've had to mangle every cable I have with scissors and sandpaper.
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I had that issue on my captivate too. Charging door would be completely open but it seemed the cable just wouldn't stay in place. I would have to flip it so that the loose part would be on the bottom whenever I used it while charging. It seems that the port is just poorly designed because other cables would do the same thing.
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Are you sure the door is open completely? I was sure mine was too but you really have to put some pressure on it to get it all the way. There is a distinctive click when it reaches full open position.

Yep clicked and every thing it seemed like when plugged in only a part of the metal clips in the cable would actually clip in.
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Yes, I am sure the door is completely open. I can shove the cable all the way in, there is just no force to keep it there. It used to just be a minor problem, but lately it is getting worse.

I have the same problem. Every time I move the phone while it's plugged in, the phone stops charging or loses it's connection to my pc.

I have found the problem is the actual port not the cable. If you use any cable other than the OEM it will stretch the port making the OEM cable loose. I was able to fix this by VERY VERY VERY CAREFULLY with a sharp strong knife by gently prying the top of the port inward to collapse it so the 2 little tabs on the OEM cable to catch. Hope this helps.
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I have found the problem is the actual port not the cable. If you use any cable other than the OEM it will stretch the port making the OEM cable loose. I was able to fix this by VERY VERY VERY CAREFULLY with a sharp strong knife by gently prying the top of the port inward to collapse it so the 2 little tabs on the OEM cable to catch. Hope this helps.
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I did the exact same thing, just using a small flathead screwdriver from an eyeglass repair kit to bend the micro usb port inward a little bit. I also used a safety pin to gently pry up on the tabs (the ones seen in Mikey's pic) of the micro usb plug itself.

I had that problem with the stock cable. I sharpened a staple and used it to bend the pins (on the cable's micro end). That worked for a couple days but it stopped working again.
With the right cable, I don't have trouble any more. I found this "solution" on accident. I needed some more USB micro cables, so I checked out monoprice, of course. I got some gold plated (with ferrite) and some regular cables. The regular ones hold a little better than the original, but not much. The gold plated are outstanding though. I can hang my phone by just the cable and shake it around without it coming off. I only bought and tried the 1.5ft and 6ft, but they are both exactly the same besides cord length. Any length should work, but I promise nothing! You will have to cut off some of the end to make it fit though. I used a razor blade and sliced the edge plastic right off, super easy. I wouldn't even consider it an issue, but you will have to do it, especially if you have a case.
tl;dr: if you have trouble with your cable, get some gold plated ones from monoprice.com. Here's the 6ft cable: (you have to append it to monoprice.com, not enough posts to post link) /products/product.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5458&seq=1&format=2

My gf cable is loose but mine fits tightly. Same phones btw. I dont think all cables are created equal
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I only have the problem when the phone is in a case ...which is why I take it out of the case whenever I connect it to a computer.
Currently using the Body Glove case.

Ok, here is another scenario. Sister bought a new captivate two weeks ago and has had the same problem. But a few days ago, it just started working fine and holding. Or, at least that is what I am told. How does that happened? This is confusing!

[Fix]Nexus 7 Bent USB Port

I just wanted to let everyone know that the usb charging port on the N7 is very, very fragile. I had my device connected with the stock cable while transferring file from my pc and it accidentally fell on the carpet. The connector bent slightly and now my port outside metal contactor is deformed. It still works like it's supposed to, but it really bugs the hell out of me.
Edit: I managed to bend the connector back to shape. See pictures below. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Sent from my Nexus 7 - 1.5 Ghz OC Atlantis R2

Damaged port
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This is how I fixed it. I needed a small tool with a smooth, rounded end.
Connect a spare USB cable. Don't risk damaging the original.
Ensure it is firmly connected and hold it straight.
Place tablet between your legs as shown.
I disconnected the USB cable for better view. Apply a small force at a 45° angle with connector plugged in and straight.
Disconnect cable and see the results. You might need to repeat this process if enough force was not applied.
Before on left, after on right

Soldier-2Point0 said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that the usb charging port on the N7 is very, very fragile. I had my device connected with the stock cable while transferring file from my pc and it accidentally fell on the carpet. The connector bent slightly and now my port outside metal contactor is deformed. It still works like it's supposed to, but it really bugs the hell out of me.
Sent from my Nexus 7 - 1.5 Ghz OC Atlantis R2
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All micro usb ports are pretty fragile.
For the very small portion that actually goes into the port, the external portion is much longer and pretty rigid. It provides lots of leverage to do damage to your port if you put a little force on it - which dropping easily can do.
you're lucky the middle connector section inside the port didn't break.

Ouch that reminds of someone's post about the docking stations that use the usb port to charge. They mentioned they would hate to damage the port, and preferred to have a dock that used the 4 pin dots instead..
I feel your pain.

I hope Asus didn't go for the cheapest mini USB port like they did for the audio DAC. This port will get a lot of use, every time you charge at least and if if fails the tablet would be useless.

bend it back to shape as best as you can.

demandarin said:
bend it back to shape as best as you can.
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Any recommendations?
MB860, CM7.2.0, Faux 026b1 1Ghz

Soldier-2Point0 said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that the usb charging port on the N7 is very, very fragile. I had my device connected with the stock cable while transferring file from my pc and it accidentally fell on the carpet. The connector bent slightly and now my port outside metal contactor is deformed. It still works like it's supposed to, but it really bugs the hell out of me.
Sent from my Nexus 7 - 1.5 Ghz OC Atlantis R2
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I'm sorry about your damage, but I'd hardly call this fragile. I'm really starting to be amazed by people's expectations. I'm sorry to say that it you drop a small electronic device on the floor, you run a reasonable risk of some damage. In your case you add the focal point of the charger plug to direct the force of the fall entirely on the USB port. There's no USB port out there that's going to hold up to that without some kind of damage.
I would caution a bit against trying to straighten the port though. You may end up severing the connection in the process. I'd personally only attempt it if the functionality of the port is somehow reduced (like the charger doesn't stay plugged in very well.

MWBehr said:
I'm sorry about your damage, but I'd hardly call this fragile. I'm really starting to be amazed by people's expectations. I'm sorry to say that it you drop a small electronic device on the floor, you run a reasonable risk of some damage. In your case you add the focal point of the charger plug to direct the force of the fall entirely on the USB port. There's no USB port out there that's going to hold up to that without some kind of damage.
I would caution a bit against trying to straighten the port though. You may end up severing the connection in the process. I'd personally only attempt it if the functionality of the port is somehow reduced (like the charger doesn't stay plugged in very well.
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It only fell from a height of less than 2 ft on top of plush carpet. It didn't even fall on top of the connector because it was still plugged in. I guess the sudden pull did it. I would not let young children handle it while plugged in.
MB860, CM7.2.0, Faux 026b1 1Ghz

chisaki said:
I hope Asus didn't go for the cheapest mini USB port like they did for the audio DAC. This port will get a lot of use, every time you charge at least and if if fails the tablet would be useless.
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Was it even detemined as an absolute fact that the DAC was a very cheap one, or is that just what everybody assumes since a few reviews got out about sub-par audio quality when it's more than likely they were listening to poorly compressed audio tracks? There's been enough reviews swaying the other way, citing it's better than a lot of tablets out there to suggest it's not nearly as bad as some people once said.
On the topic of the USB port, it's almost inheret by design that this would be an issue. I've seen the usb ports fall out of phones already. It really comes down to how the tablet is treated when plugged in. After all, there's very little depth to a micro USB port, and the stiff end of it is long enough (as some users have already said) to create some serious leverage.

I managed to bend the USB port back to shape. I will add the pictures to this thread if anyone else wants to try and fix.

A good reminder never to drop any electronics.
It's better to be safe than sorry. Don't hold it while on the phone and while paying little attention etc. A little patience goes a long way. Thanks for the repair tip, some users will benefit from that, but be careful with how much force you put on it.
Better results might be better had with some needle nose pliers.

Seems a lot like the original Nook Color

clockcycle said:
Ouch that reminds of someone's post about the docking stations that use the usb port to charge. They mentioned they would hate to damage the port, and preferred to have a dock that used the 4 pin dots instead..
I feel your pain.
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If we're lucky the 4 pin pogo-pin contacts on the side of the N7 are actually USB pins (VCC, D+, D-, and GND), so we can use it for both charging and USB stuff. Then we can get a dock and not have to worry about wearing out or damaging the USB port.
The Galaxy Nexus only had 3 contacts, and could only charge via the contacts.

MWBehr said:
I'm sorry about your damage, but I'd hardly call this fragile. I'm really starting to be amazed by people's expectations. I'm sorry to say that it you drop a small electronic device on the floor, you run a reasonable risk of some damage. In your case you add the focal point of the charger plug to direct the force of the fall entirely on the USB port. There's no USB port out there that's going to hold up to that without some kind of damage.
I would caution a bit against trying to straighten the port though. You may end up severing the connection in the process. I'd personally only attempt it if the functionality of the port is somehow reduced (like the charger doesn't stay plugged in very well.
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This a million times. Thank you for speaking my mind!

My USB Port has worked fine after performing the fix.
Sent from my Nexus 7 CM10

I have this EXACT same problem. Same bend/break in the usb and the EXACT same spot. Same reason too, is there any way to get this fixed?? I bought mine through gamestop unfortunatly but i did pay for the warrentee and i took it in they said to call a number on the box and see what they can do about physical damage.. gamestop says they only replace for nonphysical damage.. wtf. lol... but anyways. is there any way i can get this nexus 7 fixed 100% or replaced for a new one?.... please help.. i really want this fixed.. worked all summer for mine..

srry20wnu said:
I have this EXACT same problem. Same bend/break in the usb and the EXACT same spot. Same reason too, is there any way to get this fixed?? I bought mine through gamestop unfortunatly but i did pay for the warrentee and i took it in they said to call a number on the box and see what they can do about physical damage.. gamestop says they only replace for nonphysical damage.. wtf. lol... but anyways. is there any way i can get this nexus 7 fixed 100% or replaced for a new one?.... please help.. i really want this fixed.. worked all summer for mine..
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Look at the pictures I posted on the first Page. This is what worked for me and I still use the tablet without issues charging.
Sent from my Nexus 7 on official CM10

This is the very reason I wish wireless charging was the standard for all mobile devices.
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JD914 said:
This is the very reason I wish wireless charging was the standard for all mobile devices.
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Lumia will release a batch of devices that charge when placed on top of a pad.
http://www.techgoondu.com/2012/09/09/nokia-reboots-lumia-phones-with-pureview-and-wireless-charging/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q8tlSDpVDI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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[Q]-Power port repair

Hi folks. For some reason, a small chunk of the tab inside my DS7 power port has been broken. It looks like somebody got hungry and chewed a tiny piece of it off. So as of right now, the power cable will not charge the DS7. I noticed on ebay somebody selling repair service for it and was quoted
it's $39 for the part plus $59 to install it. best, maik
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$100 seems a tad expensive as it's over 1/2 what I paid for it. Does anybody have any recommendations like a DIY kit or know of somebody doing cheaper repairs? I like this little, fiesty tablet and am not ready to scrap it quite yet especially if the JB rom gets going.

NapalmDawn said:
Hi folks. For some reason, a small chunk of the tab inside my DS7 power port has been broken. It looks like somebody got hungry and chewed a tiny piece of it off. So as of right now, the power cable will not charge the DS7. I noticed on ebay somebody selling repair service for it and was quoted
$100 seems a tad expensive as it's over 1/2 what I paid for it. Does anybody have any recommendations like a DIY kit or know of somebody doing cheaper repairs? I like this little, fiesty tablet and am not ready to scrap it quite yet especially if the JB rom gets going.
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buy the part and install it your self, there is a disassembly guid in general too

Nocturnal_50 said:
buy the part and install it your self, there is a disassembly guid in general too
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Hi Noc and thanks for the info. Does it require any soldering or is this a fairly simple setup?

If it's the port, you either need just the port itself (which requires soldering) or the entire motherboard (which could be pricy)

once the streak is disassembled its a 5min job to remove the old one and attach then new one (given that you are alright at soldering) the risk with this is that you could short the mobo if you suck at soldering

Nocturnal_50 said:
once the streak is disassembled its a 5min job to remove the old one and attach then new one (given that you are alright at soldering) the risk with this is that you could short the mobo if you suck at soldering
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Damn. I have no soldering equipment here nor have I ever done it.

NapalmDawn said:
Damn. I have no soldering equipment here nor have I ever done it.
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go to walmart and pick some up for about $15-35

I'll see if mine has some soldering equipment. Sad to lose that Steak just a few weeks after getting it.

My port is broken too, no way i could solder a 30pin connector with my eqiupment. Can anyone post a picture where I can find the two power pins. Are they on the left or on the right side. All I want is to charge it. I see some little circles on the board that could be additional places to solder my two cables, anyone any ideas ? I know it isnt the best solution to have a cable looking out of my streak but i alrdy bought a female mini usb connector. That could be of good use here. If needed i could make a photo of the circle pins on the board so anyone could say me wich one is what.
Heres a picture of my board and the circles that i mentioned above.
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Can anyone say me wich pins are for usb 2.0 data ?

broken ports
If I am posting to the wrong place I apologize. The real quesrtion is this is why do the pins keep burning off. The second question is why did dell stop all support for the ds7. The ds7 was and is defective from the start. Dell now refuses any support. I have two ds7s with the same problem. So I ask how many of you agree there should be a class action law suit againt dell? My newest unit is four months old called dell the are refusing to do anything about the situation. I asked if I could send my ds7 in for repair and pay for repair, answer was no, dell is no longer doing repairs, to make things more upsetting dell is selling the ds7 at fry's for $200. Who is interest in a class
action lawsuit with me? I will start a suit with or without support. The whole ds7 problem is just plan wrong. Feel free to email me at [email protected]. btw I am almost sixty years old not a young person with a bad attitude. Wrong is wrong and dell is out of line with the ds7. Thanks. Bart

Dell may in longer be selling it. Fry's could just have a last batch if old stock.
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So this power port problem seems to happen rather frequently?

NapalmDawn said:
So this power port problem seems to happen rather frequently?
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if its not the tablet its the charger or the proprietary cable (f*** you dell) I have had to repair the cable myself due to its abnormally short length and my habits of trying to use it away from the charger while it was on charge (heat shrink electrical plastic + solder fixed the issue though)
I'd say replacing the part yourself would take about 15min once device is disassembled

Nocturnal_50 said:
if its not the tablet its the charger or the proprietary cable (f*** you dell) I have had to repair the cable myself due to its abnormally short length and my habits of trying to use it away from the charger while it was on charge (heat shrink electrical plastic + solder fixed the issue though)
I'd say replacing the part yourself would take about 15min once device is disassembled
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Sadly the ports on Ebay went back up to around $99. I *thought* I saw one for like 10. All the Dell 5 ports are cheap, the Dell 7 ones are basically almost the price I paid for the thing

Then get a new one, lol. Understand if you can't.

Anybody want to buy a Streak 7 and then repair it? It's rooted already.

NapalmDawn said:
..Hi folks. For some reason, a small chunk of the tab inside my DS7 power port has been broken. It looks like somebody got hungry and chewed a tiny piece of it off. So as of right now, the power cable will not charge the DS7...
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I have had two D7's with the issue. The first was due to a bent pin, took some tweezers and flattened the pin, then slightly bent the the metal casing of the charging cable outward- but bend it more toward the ends of each side, as a result the middle slightly bowed outward but it worked.
...and have to put the plug into the port at an extremely slight angle to go in smooth, once in, it charges fine. been using it that way for about 8months, no sweat.
The reason for slightly "opening" the ends of the the charging cable is so that it fits better over the end pins on the charging port tabs.
It is likely that some of those that have broken/cracked ports and/or bent pins wind up not working still because the edge of the charging cable catches on a pin, so by bending the cable housing just a little, it helps give it the lift to get over any pins that would normally catch and they'll make enough contact to charge and also connect via USB. That's also why plugging in at a slight angle helps the pin get "under" the outer housing of the charging cable.
However, the second one DS7 that had the issue more like what is in the initial post regarding an actual cracked charging port tab.
In mine, there's two small chunks of the top tab and one small chunk off the bottom tab in the power port. Yes, BOTH the bottom and top charging port tabs were damaged!
Mine was due to my little one horsing and tripping over the cord, when it yanked out at an angle...well...it got screwed up. At first it didn't seem like it was going to work, but after a little bit of careful fiddling...
Anyhow, I did have to use the tweezers again AND had to slightly bend the plug as described earlier. That said, I charge this thing daily and no issues, nor have to replace the port. If you fiddle around a little with the plug itself (ie. try bending it open just a little on the ends that match where the charging port tab pins were bent) and plugging in at a slight angle, it may very well help some of the others with this issue.
It's worked for me now on two different devices with very similar isues... so all I can say is these small tweaks worked for me...this DS7 has been charging/USB plugging fine for about 6 months of daily use... hope someone else can benefit.
Here's a few couple of (blurry )pics:
View of the cracked port - top tab was cracked, side view - screen facing "away"
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View of the cracked port - and the bottom tab was cracked/broken also, side view -screen facing "toward"
The end of the cable with the very slight bow outward because of slight spread outward to the ends of the housing

Hi Saint. Did you get a PM from me? I thought I sent one but I can't tell.

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Hi Saint. Did you get a PM from me? I thought I sent one but I can't tell.
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yes. sent you something back.

I'm necroing this old thread because-IT WORKS! All i needed to do was replace the power cable. Despite the HORRIBLE condition the tab in the power port looks, the Streak 7 still gets charge and works now. Amazing. Onward ho to JB 4.2 from Honeycomb!

Nexus 10 Dock

Hey everyone!
I really wanted a dock for my Nexus 10 but since none were available I decided to build my own. After posting pictures of it here, there were a lot of people that wanted to buy it. So I decided I would start selling them. I ended up selling a bunch and people seem to really like them. If you're interested, you can order one from Amazon.
More pics and details below
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Faster Charging - Built-in power connector to charge your tablet through a magnetic pogo connector. The tablet charges about 25% faster and is much easier to use than a microUSB cable. A USB cable coming out of the dock plugs into the wall adapter that comes with the tablet so this can be used anywhere in the world where the Nexus 10 is sold.
Easy Docking/Undocking - Since the connector is magnet based, there is nothing to plug in. The magnets auto align the tablet to the charging pins. This is as close to wireless charging as you're going to get with this tablet - just pick it up when you need it.
Weighted - Added steel weights inside the dock provide for increased stability and security while the tablet is docked. Also makes undocking the tablet easier by keeping the dock still. However, for best results, undocking the tablet by pulling horizontally as described in the tip above is still recommended.
Angled Design - For hands free movie watching, surfing the web, or playing a game all while the device is charging.
Here are some pics
Thanks for all the support guys! This was initially a fun little weekend project that took on a life of its own and went bananas, but I like bananas so it's all good

excellent write-up. Thank you very much.

You should send your résumé to Samsung. :good:

Damn this is awesome. Well done. I'm gonna make this with the "standard dock" instead.
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Nice, build me one?

redthunda69 said:
Damn this is awesome. Well done. I'm gonna make this with the "standard dock" instead.
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Awesome! Let me know how it works out. The reason I didn't use the standard dock was because there's no USB port on the back, but I guess you could just run the cable out from the ac plug hole.

CaramelBoogers said:
Awesome! Let me know how it works out. The reason I didn't use the standard dock was because there's no USB port on the back, but I guess you could just run the cable out from the ac plug hole.
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That's what I was planning on. I feel its easier to do overall.
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ydnandy said:
Nice, build me one?
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Haha! Maybe

I see there are USB ports at the back of the dock. Do those ports work when the N10 is docked?

bimmerboii said:
I see there are USB ports at the back of the dock. Do those ports work when the N10 is docked?
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Only the one you solder to, which is used for charging

I really like your mod skills and write-up! I may have to look into making something similar for my A700
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I'm gonna make this with the "standard dock" instead.
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What dock are you referring to? Link?

Angus66 said:
I really like your mod skills and write-up! I may have to look into making something similar for my A700
What dock are you referring to? Link?
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I am guessing that he means this one: http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Thrive-Standard-10-Inch-PA3956U-1PRP/dp/B004YIFOE6/ref=pd_cp_pc_1
They are inexpensive enough that I ordered one to see what I can do with it. Kind of reluctant to mod the POGO cable though.

Great job!
How is the balance on it? If you poke at your device is it pretty stable?

hlaalu said:
Great job!
How is the balance on it? If you poke at your device is it pretty stable?
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Yeah it's very stable. The best part is that I can pick up the tablet without having to hold the dock down by just pulling it towards me from the top and it easily disengages from the connector.

Ken401 said:
I am guessing that he means this one: http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Thrive-Standard-10-Inch-PA3956U-1PRP/dp/B004YIFOE6/ref=pd_cp_pc_1
They are inexpensive enough that I ordered one to see what I can do with it. Kind of reluctant to mod the POGO cable though.
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If you don't want to mess with the POGO, it's gonna have to sit kind of high to fit in the dock. It might still work (haven't tried it), but maybe just look a little awkward. The other end of the POGO you can just run out of one of the holes of the standard dock, which I think is what redthunda is going to try.
Would love to see your guy's ideas and pics if you ever end up building something.

Ill have pics up in this thread of my build after the parts arive next week.
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Would love to see your guy's ideas and pics if you ever end up building something.
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My standard dock came today. It has a lot fewer internals to deal with, but same basic process you described so well above. For the cord, I just cut a slot in one of the holes in the back. My tablet needs to be in a case or have a shim in back to maintain contact with the POGO plug, but it works well enough. Thanks for the great idea! Here are a few pics:

Very cool. I'm gonna try to angle the pogo cable so the tablet rests on the back.
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redthunda69 said:
Very cool. I'm gonna try to angle the pogo cable so the tablet rests on the back. Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
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Let me know how it goes. Try removing material from the rear of the connector slot to get the plug closer to the stand. The way friction holds the plug in place, I don't think you can do too much to adjust the angle. There is a piece of rubber cushion over the slot on the surface of the dock which you can toss or cut to widen its opening also. I used double faced tape to reattach the cushion as well as the rubber pad on the bottom.
I made a total mess trying to remove the Toshiba logo from the front, so I printed off a Nexus 10 logo and taped it to the front like a sticker. Hint: Don't use acetone as it eats the plastic too.
Cutting the POGO plug is delicate. I nicked the covering on two wires which I then covered with electrical tape just as a precaution.

I got my pogo cable in today, and I decided to pop the casing off (using a tiny flathead screwdriver) and use sandpaper to wear it down rather than saw it for a more precise cut. It worked out pretty well! Here's some pictures of the pogo cable disassembled. I sanded off the plastic on the bottom all the way up to the two plastic pins that keep the assembly together.
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Stock Samsung Galaxy S3/Note 2/S4 Micro USB Cable Modification

Since the plastic housing in the micro USB end of my USB cable was falling apart, I decided to open it up to see what's inside. The following will be half a recount of what I did and half instructional directions.
The cable actually uses a very surprising design. The wires aren't soldered onto the micro USB receptacle, but instead there are vampire teeth (because they puncture two holes into the wire) like contacts on the plug that pierce into the wire through the insulation.
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The wires are threaded into this green plastic retainer through each of the 4 holes. Directly above each hole, there is a letter in the recessed triangle area shown below but they are so small that they are invisible to my Note 2's camera.
The letters read from left to right as follows: R W G B - corresponding to Red, White, Green and Black respectively as shown in the above picture.
And here is a closeup of the vampire teeth contacts:
Note that there are only 4 contacts - there isn't one for pin 5 ID, meaning you can't make it an OTG plug.
What I did was ditch the original cable for a 3 metre long one. I just so happened to have a broken 3m Apple Lightning Cable lying around, so I cut the Lightning connector and stripped the white cable by about 1 cm, leaving the individual coloured cables unstripped.
In order to remove the cable anchor, I had to strip it off the original cable like you would with a regular wire (without cutting through the core and pulling the insulation off), cut it lengthwise (horizontally/inline with the micro USB connector) then remove the twisted wire and foil shielding. Then from the inside of the anchor I also had to remove the remnant cable insulation to accommodate for the new cable.
Then in the correct order, I insert the four wires into the green plastic retainer and snap it back against the vampire teeth contacts. To ensure they make good contact, I used a pair of pliers to clamp the green plastic retainer into the dark grey vampire teeth holder with just enough force to not break the plastic (if that made sense). At this stage, plug the cable into the phone and then to a computer to make sure it is making good contact to avoid having to open it up again.
I then re-assembled the metal case (noting the up/down orientation) and crimped the wire anchor securely onto the new cable.
To re-install the two halves of the cable anchor, I used a generous amount of brush-on super glue on anything that needed it, also noting the up/down orientation of the parts. If unsure, assemble the connector without any glue to ensure the correct orientation.
And this is the finished product! It is as close to original as I could make it without using the "traditional cut-both-cables-and-reconnect-Frankestine-style-using-heatshrink" method. As seen here, the cut made to the cable anchor is visible but it seems like a very stable bond.
The plastic casing is almost as if it hadn't been opened before.
Now I have a custom-made 3m micro USB cable that looks like the stock one, but with much more flexibility!

Wow! Thanks for the very informative post. I've been staring at a pile of near dead cables wondering if it would be easy to revive them.
Are you getting a full charge strength through it (using something like GCC to measure)? All the microusb cables I've bought thus far won't carry but maybe 700, if I'm lucky; generally about 400.
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spycedtx said:
Wow! Thanks for the very informative post. I've been staring at a pile of near dead cables wondering if it would be easy to revive them.
Are you getting a full charge strength through it (using something like GCC to measure)? All the microusb cables I've bought thus far won't carry but maybe 700, if I'm lucky; generally about 400.
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I suppose I am getting a full charge current. It's the same reading as the stock cable, anyway. 1698 mA is about 1.7 A.

Update: Realistically though, I think it only charges at around 300 mA, which leads to my Note 2 to charge to only 80% in 8 hours. How disappointing. I should've known better than to use a cheap generic cable that was obviously too thin.

Good looking job anyway!
Do you suppose this plug could survive another operation?

looks very good

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Update: Realistically though, I think it only charges at around 300 mA, which leads to my Note 2 to charge to only 80% in 8 hours. How disappointing. I should've known better than to use a cheap generic cable that was obviously too thin.
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The ONLY cable I trust is from monoprice: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5457&seq=1&format=2 (you can also find it on amazon).
They clearly specify 24AWG rating for power wires (max 3.5A), and 28AWG rating for signal. Plus you get ferrite core filter, which I suspect only wrapped around power wires to filter out any high current spikes and to keep EMI away from signal wires, and gold plated connectors. I have been using these wires at home and in my car for years. For $1.20 (for 3ft) and also in black or white and 1.5ft, 3ft, 6ft, 10ft, and 15ft variation you can't beat it.

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The ONLY cable I trust is from monoprice: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5457&seq=1&format=2 (you can also find it on amazon).
They clearly specify 24AWG rating for power wires (max 3.5A), and 28AWG rating for signal. Plus you get ferrite core filter, which I suspect only wrapped around power wires to filter out any high current spikes and to keep EMI away from signal wires, and gold plated connectors. I have been using these wires at home and in my car for years. For $1.20 (for 3ft) and also in black or white and 1.5ft, 3ft, 6ft, 10ft, and 15ft variation you can't beat it.
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Have you tried the 10 or 15ft version?

vantt1 said:
Have you tried the 10 or 15ft version?
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No, only have 6ft version; found it to be the most ideal length in the car and also at home/work.
With a wire that thick, 15ft will not be a problem since you will have a very small voltage drop.
The problem with ebay and some other cheap amazon cables, they use pc usb wires intended for 500 mA standard.

I was looking for a high quality USB cord. All of them have been pos (plural form) I just ordered 3...for that price you can't beat it.... Just need a spare charger that gives me a rated 1.8 minimum. I see it's an ongoing problem with the cords and or chargers when it comes to these phones. This really helped. Thanks
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It might be possible for me to go down to an electronics shop, buy a long 4 core 24-ish AWG cable and make my own high-current USB cable from my existing cable.

Nice work!

I just don't see how in the world you got the white cover off.
My phone slid onto the floor while charging and I guess landed just right. It bent the end of my oem cable (the only freaking cable I had that would charge "quickly")
It is bent at about a 45 degree angle. It also pulled the white casing apart a little.
Since the cable is pretty much useless now, I decided to try to pry that piece open so I could look inside and see if there was anything I could do to "fix"it.
I have been trying for 30 minutes and I cant get it apart. It won't budge except that it is starting to crack.
I guess I'm just not capable of doing these things.
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planetbeen said:
I just don't see how in the world you got the white cover off.
My phone slid onto the floor while charging and I guess landed just right. It bent the end of my oem cable (the only freaking cable I had that would charge "quickly")
It is bent at about a 45 degree angle. It also pulled the white casing apart a little.
Since the cable is pretty much useless now, I decided to try to pry that piece open so I could look inside and see if there was anything I could do to "fix"it.
I have been trying for 30 minutes and I cant get it apart. It won't budge except that it is starting to crack.
I guess I'm just not capable of doing these things.
Sent From My Ginormous Note 2
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Mine just so happened to conveniently break along the seam on one side, so I just needed to lift it up. Also, I'd consider myself to be pretty good at taking things apart without breaking them, then reassembling it to look like it hasn't been opened before.