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Any good docks with charger for spare battery?

Or anything that allows you to charge a 2nd battery without it being in the phone? I'm about to purchase an OEM battery for backup and want to be able to have both fully charged, easily.

Damn, was hoping at least one other person has used one of these...
Anyway, I did some searching and found this. Anyone have any experience?
http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Google-Desktop-Battery-Charger/dp/B0009F6OZQ

Bought this:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.34205
But haven't used the spare battery charger portion of it yet.
Cheers,
Kermee

Kermee said:
Bought this:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.34205
But haven't used the spare battery charger portion of it yet.
Cheers,
Kermee
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That's the one I use, and it charges both my phone and spare battery perfectly.

That one gives the appearance that the microUSB plug is pretty much the only thing holding the phone up. Is this the case? Because that concerns me...that connection is already seemingly loosening up, my car charger only charges the phone when the cable is in at a certain angle now, and when a cable is in I can wiggle it back and forth quite a bit. I don't want to put any more stress on that than I have to.
Opinions?

just found this one on ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Cradle-Sync-...Accessories&hash=item20b1ac3894#ht_679wt_1137

mikeybags said:
That one gives the appearance that the microUSB plug is pretty much the only thing holding the phone up. Is this the case? Because that concerns me...that connection is already seemingly loosening up, my car charger only charges the phone when the cable is in at a certain angle now, and when a cable is in I can wiggle it back and forth quite a bit. I don't want to put any more stress on that than I have to.
Opinions?
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I also use the $18 one.
Don't worry about the phone being held by the micro usb only, it's a trick of the eye.
The phone actually clicks into the dock and doesn't move one inch.
Excellent value for money.

Damn....I went ahead and bought the one I linked to above, thinking that you get what you pay for. It's on its way now...I guess I'll see if it was worth the extra money.
Also bought an extra stock battery, don't know how I feel about all of the aftermarket ones.

mikeybags said:
Damn....I went ahead and bought the one I linked to above, thinking that you get what you pay for. It's on its way now...I guess I'll see if it was worth the extra money.
Also bought an extra stock battery, don't know how I feel about all of the aftermarket ones.
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Update for those interested -- I received this dock yesterday, and it's quite nice. Very solidly built, the phone sits in it very nicely, and you can plug it in via the provided USB cable to your computer, or plug the USB cable into a provided USB/AC converter (a plug with a USB opening, basically). Since I haven't used the $20 one listed above I can't really compare, so I can't honestly say this is worth the $30 difference, but I don't foresee any problems with it, and I saw a couple of complaints in the reviews for the other one, so I'm happy.

Charge Port broken. Should I try this?

Ok. So my sister fell asleep on her phone while plugged in. Was charging fine before she fell asleep. Next day. The phone wont charge. Tried 5 different cables and outlets. Except when you try to wiggle the wire around, eventually it will catch it but soon as you let the wire go, it stops charging.
I had another Vibrant before where I tried to solder a new port, I just dont have the skills for that small of a solder. so here is what I came up with. I dont know if it is safe, so your input will be greatly appreciated!
1. Dril 2 holes by the battery connector on the battery door.
2. Slip 2 metal contacts between the battery and the prongs so they are toucihng the battery's positive and negative terminals
3. use a cusom made dock* via a fast battery charger where the contacts will come togather and charge the battery.
Now I know it will charge the battery, But is the phone going to be ok, I have a feeling it might fry the phone. Any inputs?
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You might try a phone repair shop and see how much reconnecting the port to mb would be.
** Or before Juls randomly jumps in after the fact to answer an already answered question - you can look at his guide. He offers three ways to flash your phone. **

Or you could go on eBay and buy 2 1800 mah batteries (yes they fit that's what I use) and it comes with a battery charger its like $15 its so nice to having to charge my phone when I can just change the battery
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theyre chargin 75 bucks to repair it. I can do it just dont have a small enough solder or steady hands like that. i wouldnt shell out 30 bucks to fix this cause the phone is old. My little sister is using this as her second smart phone before i get her a the galaxy s2 shes already shattered an iphone 3gs into over 5 pieces, how ? i dont even know lol. I looked into those wireless chargers for $40 but i dont know they are device specific for nintendo and iphones...?

b.st0ne said:
theyre chargin 75 bucks to repair it. I can do it just dont have a small enough solder or steady hands like that. i wouldnt shell out 30 bucks to fix this cause the phone is old. My little sister is using this as her second smart phone before i get her a the galaxy s2 shes already shattered an iphone 3gs into over 5 pieces, how ? i dont even know lol. I looked into those wireless chargers for $40 but i dont know they are device specific for nintendo and iphones...?
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There is plenty of options in this search. There is a desktop charger for like 2 bucks part of the way down.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...gh+t959v,aps,191&rh=i:aps,k:sgh+t959v+battery

[Q] Need Replacement Charging Port

The tablet needs a new charging/interface port and was wondering if anyone knows where I can get one?
I have searched Ebay and the net for a used/new one. The port looks fine but when plugging the cable in it won't charge. Sometimes I can get it to if I push and hold it just right however this is tricky to do and does not work often. So right now it is a dead brick. The pins must not be making full contact for some reason.

Ive bought parts from these guys before, I don't see a charging port but might be worth giving them an email and asking
http://www.asusparts.eu/partfinder/Asus/Pad/Eee pad/TF101

*Detection* said:
Ive bought parts from these guys before, I don't see a charging port but might be worth giving them an email and asking
http://www.asusparts.eu/partfinder/Asus/Pad/Eee pad/TF101
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Thanks but I would rather not have to order parts from Sweden. If I have to I'll just keep watching Ebay. Every so often one pops up but doesn't last very long.

Good luck
The parts I ordered took about 4-6 weeks to arrive iirc

Just installed a new (used off Ebay) charging port with fingers crossed that it will allow the tablet to charge. I also have a new high quality charging cord (PWR+) and two ASUS wall chargers that I know work. Plugged the tablet in and was relieved to see the tablet come right on and show it charging. Let it charge to about 20% and then decided to unplug it so I could put the ring back on the tablet so it is all back together. Get the ring on and plug the tablet back in and nothing. I'm about to throw this thing in the trash right now. So fed up with these charging issues. What changed? All I did was unplug it, put the ring on, and plug back in.
So for kicks I decide to try the other wall charger and what do you know....it came on immediately and started charging and is still charging. I'm afraid to touch the thing now. Seems once it is charging and undisturbed it will charge to 100% no problem. However, when going to recharge it won't charge. Could there be something in the charging mechanism causing the thermal to trip in the wall chargers? Is there possibly a small short somewhere in the charging mechanism? Anyone have an opinion on why this is happening? Only other thing I can think of is doing a full wipe/reset and maybe flashing another rom (is currently on newest Android Revolution HD) once it is charged up.

Could the ring (I assume you mean Bezel ? ) or the screws near the port be shorting the charging port to earth/ground/chassis ?

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Could the ring (I assume you mean Bezel ? ) or the screws near the port be shorting the charging port to earth/ground/chassis ?
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Yep.. Sry.. The bezel. Not sure how but anything is possible. Would indicate to me a faulty charging port or charger cord and is happening on multiple. Tablet is still allowing me to charge it at this time after switching chargers and with the bezel on so will have to see how it goes.
Sent from my tricked out S4.

Fingers crossed it was a coincidence with the first charger, if not, I'd try taking the bezel off again and see if you can spot the short / see if it works again with the bezel off, or even just with the screws out

[Q] Phone won't charge without USB cord being held in certain position

I went to charge my phone today but all of a sudden I couldn't just plug it in and have it charge like I normally do. I have to pull my cord toward the front of my phone to get it to charge and I have to leave it like that. I thought it might be a bent connector since I have to force the contact points together, but I don't want to risk anything. I know its not the cord as I have tried 3 different ones and I have used both a computer and a AC adapter to attempt to charge it.
Can I buy a replacement charging port or could it be something else?
Thanks,
aman207

aman207 said:
I went to charge my phone today but all of a sudden I couldn't just plug it in and have it charge like I normally do. I have to pull my cord toward the front of my phone to get it to charge and I have to leave it like that. I thought it might be a bent connector since I have to force the contact points together, but I don't want to risk anything. I know its not the cord as I have tried 3 different ones and I have used both a computer and a AC adapter to attempt to charge it.
Can I buy a replacement charging port or could it be something else?
Thanks,
aman207
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As our phones age, this can become a problem. A few months ago, same thing happened to my phone. I called T-Mobile and asked if the charging ports could be repaired. The bad news is that (according to T-Mobile), they can't be repaired economically. The good news is that they'll send you a replacement phone at no charge.

Mobiletechvideo fixed mine for $35.

DickyG said:
As our phones age, this can become a problem. A few months ago, same thing happened to my phone. I called T-Mobile and asked if the charging ports could be repaired. The bad news is that (according to T-Mobile), they can't be repaired economically. The good news is that they'll send you a replacement phone at no charge.
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Hm well that's unfortunate. I forgot to mention that I'm with wind. They charge for warranty repair after 1 year from original purchase date. I'm going to try to go to a warranty center to see how much it is.
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Does anyone how to take off the charging port and replace it with a new one?

I can not charge my phone due to the charging port not working does anyone know how to fix it or know somewhere where that I can buy a replacement?

aliexpress.com should still have them. the clone gionee e8 on there may also have the right ones but without a vibrate motor. did it myself fairly easily. have to remove the screws, take the 3 cover panels off as they overlap each other and then the vibrate motor is glued to the frame, pry it off carefully, remove the daughterboard and put in the new one which probably wont have a vibrate motor. those wires are too small for me to feel ok with soldering so i have mine without vibrate capability.

devingubler1 said:
aliexpress.com should still have them. the clone gionee e8 on there may also have the right ones but without a vibrate motor.
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I tried that, I bought 2 from them and they both did not work. It was able to recognize that it was connect but not charge at all.

sorry to hear that. our order worked for us, we got the 10-pak from Shop6205620 ; super long description but here it is: 10pcs NEW For Gionee E8 GN9008 USB Charger Charging Port Ribbon Flex Cable Micro USB Dock Connector Repair Spare Parts. it looks like they have more. just trying to help, hope you get it going. if you want to sell it let us know.

devingubler1 said:
sorry to hear that. our order worked for us, we got the 10-pak from Shop6205620 ; super long description but here it is: 10pcs NEW For Gionee E8 GN9008 USB Charger Charging Port Ribbon Flex Cable Micro USB Dock Connector Repair Spare Parts. it looks like they have more. just trying to help, hope you get it going. if you want to sell it let us know.
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I had same problem nothing would charge battery, finding anyone to fix USB port was not happening it was like a hell especially a tech called me on Sat afternoon said he'll fix it drop it off by 4 pic up by 6:30 pm I asked if he had the charging port he said yes it's an easy fix.
I didn't feel like this was a good move only because of warranty I would have repaired it but it was a weekend no one at Blu Corp.& I needed my phone after returning to phone store I waited for someone to come out so I could pay and leave, the look on the guy's face I knew something happened as he tells me the tech couldn't fix it, so I asked why did he call me to drop my phone off if couldn't do it. He said he had the part and it's an easy fix..1 month later after battery warranty expired I opened it up and the charging port fell to the floor that dude resoldered all the tracks off the board he screwed it up so bad no one wanted to fix it. But I decided to find a way to resolve this problem that everyone has been going through and since I couldn't salvage my phone, I researched the wireless devices I called Qi Corp. Talked to person with best knowledge of their products, called Blu Corp asked if wireless devices worked on their phones using receiver lady said no. Turns out they never tried I was so bent over what happened and hearing more stories of people like yourself I found away to charge that phone I bought the Qi ( Chee) receiver (B) and bought the wireless charger that has a USB type connection a fast charger type and regular as if wall plug..It worked I love the charger the receiver I leave connected in charging port and using the gel type case it's like a thin coat enough to charge the battery and my current Blu Pure is not my old phone repaired I only paid $130.00 barley used made sure the battery could be charged and it's working perfectly...I leave receiver connected so whatever damaged the charging port wasn't going to do it on this phone...
I have told many Companies that wireless receiver and chargers work BLU was the only Company that wasn't thrilled about it...
Make sure you get it in writing if you find a tech to help fix your phone..GOOD LUCK