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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

Ipaq accessories Interoperability

SO can most IPAQ accessories be butchered to work with an XDA/XDA II by just rewiring the connector? I ask becuase I would like to purchase a targus stowaway keyboard and use it with an MDA. Also, could a compaq expansion jacket (PCMCIA) be modiefied to work with an XDA/XDA II. Just make the required rewiring, and a custom jacket? Would anyone be interested in such a device, if it were made available? Thanks!

well the xda2 have backpack connection options so it's pretty mush just a question if the same pins are in the ipaq jackets and the xda2 bakcpack connections if not it's not going to happen if so a crossover conevter would be possible but since it would add to size of the device which many people worry about and if it dident have a all that great market notbody would spend the coins on developing it

I have seen cables sold that convert some ipaq add ons for xda use, I am not sure about the pcmcia add on as the xda would also need driver support.

I'd be interested in a device which fits to the O2 back pack and allows the Back Pack to be charged stand alone instead of having to connect it to the XDA II

I ask becuase I would like to purchase a targus stowaway keyboard and use it with an MDA.
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http://www.thinkoutside.com/ already make a keyboard for XDA1/2 & MDA1/2 - you don't need to hack an iPaq one - although they don't seem to mention it on their website. The part number is PH10A, PH10B if you want to order one.
In the UK they sell for GBP70 - I bought one two weeks ago for my XDA2, and it's great.

Charger
I have a spare Ipaq charger...
I do understand that the XDAII dongle (the final piece that plugs directly to the device) is specific... but, can I plug the Ipaq charger to the cradle with no problems?
Thanks!
Chris

I have a spare Ipaq charger...
I do understand that the XDA II dongle (the final piece that plugs directly to the device) is specific... but, can I plug the Ipaq charger to the cradle with no problems?
Thanks!
Chris
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Yes thats exactly what I have done.
Cheers
JustinP

I was thinking more of a "base station" or dock. A butchared docking cradle with pcmcia USB for ethernet/keyboard, HD, etc.... My next question, is could you just use the compaq driver; copy from an IPAQ to an XDA/XDAII???? Thanks.

interestingfellow said:
I ask becuase I would like to purchase a targus stowaway keyboard and use it with an MDA.
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Hello,
I am warning you - dont buy Targus keyboards !
Almost 2 months ago I undertook a great hassle to get their IRDA keyboard PA870E. I did everything according to the manual and the thing doesnt work. I called the helpline, told them everything, waited 2 weeks - nothing. I sent some reminders and finally after 1 month !! I got a reply saying "Another device using Infrared device may be interfering with the IR keyboard". What an idiots - this is the first thing they write in the troubleshooting section of their manual ! Of course this is NOT the problem.
So I am stuck with keyboard for more than 100 usd which doesnt work I dont know what to do with it. I hope you understand my frustration.
Try anything else, but beware of Targus, the troubles are not wort it.
Regards,
Petr
Czech Republic

Sure! The TARGUS Keyboard don't work ant way.
Thankfully, in the shop where I bought it they returned the money to me.
BELKIN's keyboard, also of infrared, works perfectly, always and when we do not try to write under direct intense light-

I actually just baugt my first MDA I off of ebay. NOt a bad deal. I got an AL case, and the unit includes the standard accessories plus 3 extra (extra) stuluses, screen protectors, keyboard, extra belt clips, leather case, blah, blah, blah.... but it also includes a targus keyboard. I'll mess around and try to make it work. We'll see, and I'll let you know.
PS. I don't like non verified connections. IR is just to sketchy for me.
Thanks guys.

IT"S A FRIGGIN IR KEYBOARD!!!!! I can't really complain though... I got
MDA I
Dock
Home charger
Charger adapter
MiniSync Cable
MiniSync Car adapter
OEM sync cable
two swivel belt clips
two leather cases (tmo and krussel)
Pocket PC for Dummies
All origional manuals
Origional Box
6 Sylie (stylusses?)
5 Screen Protectors
OEM Headset
Targus IR Keyboard ( :roll: )
For $263 delivered
On top of that, the unit had only been used for 22 hrs of talking, had 1 very little scratch on the case front, and the antenna had a little scuffage on one corner. I feel bad that the dude let go of it for 250. He also included the original recipt for the unit only. He paid $427 just over a year ago.
FYI I already had a SIPIX A6 printer for my laptop, which works fantastik with my MDA.

Modified Original Stereo EarPhone

hI..
I have modified the original stereo ear phone and the sounds is much better quality than original ear phone.
Just need to invest a good stereo earphone and at the same time u still can use the original stereo earphone functionality... to pick up calls etc.
Can leave my ipod at home now.

How did you modify this?
I would love to modify mine. Please explain .
What do I need in hardware ?
Tools
And Know how?

I too have modified headphones. Now I can connect any.

AD10 said:
How did you modify this?
I would love to modify mine. Please explain .
What do I need in hardware ?
Tools
And Know how?
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Yeah! Did you open the grey box, or did you "cut and past" the wires after the grey box?
PK

paalkr said:
Yeah! Did you open the grey box, or did you "cut and past" the wires after the grey box?
PK
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I've opened it its easy. Solder points are so obvious. Like a walk in the park..
Photo is a bit fuzzy, Long live the artemis camera!

what do you guys think of this....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290072099484&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:UK:1
I emailed the seller to ask if radio would work and he replied that it would (don't necessarily believe him though).

how to i open the case?

this will not work....the usb is mean for Motorola phone...and for Artemis...u can't plug in the whole usb adapter...
ezman said:
what do you guys think of this....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290072099484&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:UK:1
I emailed the seller to ask if radio would work and he replied that it would (don't necessarily believe him though).
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simontee said:
this will not work....the usb is mean for Motorola phone...and for Artemis...u can't plug in the whole usb adapter...
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So this...
Compatible with:
1. MDA COMPACT 3, HTC P3300, O2 ORBIT, DOPOD P800W, ORANGE M650, HTC ARTEMIS 160
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means the seller is lying?

There are 2 types of mini-USB standards I know of. One is the standard motorola one. The other is enhanced mini-USB JUST for HTC devices.
If this guy mentioned a whole list of HTC devices and picture a P3300 with it, I pretty much think that it's the real deal.
If it works for audio, radio shouldn't be a prob

DocMAX said:
how to i open the case?
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Put your nails between the plasic covers on the sides where the cabels come in and out. It should release pretty easy.

ezman said:
I emailed the seller to ask if radio would work and he replied that it would (don't necessarily believe him though).
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I might work for FM but it looks to me like it would work badly. Since the wire serves as an antenna if the extention extends the antenna length at best you'd only be able to pick up the lowest frequencies.

really? i've never found the length of the antenna caused problems for fm reception, i used to make my own so i could get better pirate radio station reception. I used to get a long piece of electrical wire, attach it to the (broken) aerial on the radio and hang it out of the window - worked every time

ezman said:
really? i've never found the length of the antenna caused problems for fm reception, i used to make my own so i could get better pirate radio station reception. I used to get a long piece of electrical wire, attach it to the (broken) aerial on the radio and hang it out of the window - worked every time
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That's great! I've had to form a make-shift car radio antenna myself because some lovely person felt the need to break off the one attached. With trial-and-error 2 clothes hangers worked just fine. However antenna lenth is very important in fm reception because fm is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum that arrives in th form of a wave and: wavelength=light speed/frequency. The fm spectrum is 88MHz to 108MHz. As it turns out fm is about 3 meters in length so the optimal antenna to pick that up is 1/4 of the wave or about 75cm.

wow i haven't seen a clothes hangar aerial in ages i'm sure i used to see them all the time!
Anyway, I ordered one of these adapters and will gladly report back the results if the thing ever turns up

Hi well i got my adapter...as i promised above, here's my feedback....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290072099600
It's exactly as described, I can get FM radio, of course you can just plug in the adapter and no headphones to use the loudspeaker.
It also has a mic and a button to answer calls. The L shaped USB input is a great design compared with those sticky outy ones. Plus the length allows me to use my ex71 headphones without the really long attachment. Overall very happy Ordered last Wednesday, got it today.
Now to transfer music to that damn internal microsd
Edit: Evaluator was right, the FM reception has suffered. Though I can still get FM reception in strong areas, it's nowhere near as good as with the supplied headset. Oh well...It's still great for using as an mp3 player.

I have also purchased this little adapter and it works a treat with my Sony earphones. Radio signal is excellent and sound is phenominal compared to the standard headset.
Phone works properly with the call pickup button and the microphone allows your caller to hear you clearly.
A worthwhile purchase for £9.99 inc postage.

Accessories Question

Is there an accessory that can be used from another phone.
Like lets say im talking with a friend on the phone (both using pocket pc phones), and one of them has an accessory that the other person wants to use. Like a fax, modem or whatever.
I dont know if im explaining my self right, but yeah. I just need any kind of accessory that i would be able to use on another pocket pc phone, like a remote use device of any kind.
I REALLY need help on this.
Thanx in advance

it taken cellphones this long to agree on just using the same charge connector
i'd suspct it would take awhile before they start to agree on compatible accessories
but at times one can still use the same connector at least
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Connectors
read Modifying iPaq accessories
but most likely ipaqs themselfs have changed connector a few times
since that
but of cause bluetooth accessories are pretty genereal

Rudegar said:
it taken cellphones this long to agree on just using the same charge connector
i'd suspct it would take awhile before they start to agree on compatible accessories
but at times one can still use the same connector at least
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Connectors
read Modifying iPaq accessories
but most likely ipaqs themselfs have changed connector a few times
since that
but of cause bluetooth accessories are pretty genereal
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Yeah thats kinda the thing that im looking for an accessory that has RS232_TXD and RS232_RXD like a modem or something that i can connect to it from the other phone and transmit data between them.
Thanx again.

Accessories

This forum is for Galaxy 3 accessories!

thank you very much svetius for creating the section,...
cheers,,, great

Nice idea u found! Thx 4 creating it
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Dock Gps ?

Is there eany DOCKING STATION for our phone (dosking station for charging and sync) ?

No, the usb/charger input is on the top side...

I know that but maby there is some docking station where we can put our phone in lendscape and stick usb cable in dock and phone for charging and syncing...

I don't know any but maby you look for something like that for the galaxy s (same input). Or search for a wireless dock (bluetooth)...

The Bugattie slim case for Samsung Galaxy i5800 is a great Accessories, too .

headsets
hi iam looking for the original stereo headsets that came with this phone. ant ideas where to purchase them?

I want to buy a car holder from dealextreme.com, because they are 4-5 times cheaper than the local dealers who usually sell exactly the same stuff. Can anybody suggest a good and durable one from there?

i dont know

great leather case best quality for case, this is my second case and its better than first about 50 times http://cgi.ebay.com/Stip-Leather-Ca...548813?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43a74b740d

how do I replace the cover of the USB pin?

nicmicg said:
how do I replace the cover of the USB pin?
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with great difficulty!
sorry, no idea, thought it looked a bit flimsy too, wondering how long it will last myself....

nicmicg said:
how do I replace the cover of the USB pin?
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Build a custom cover using daily objects & your creativity
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