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Mobile Gadget News :: Making Your Mobile Life Simpler _ HTC Phone Edition Devices _ Cingular 8125 mini-USB

Posted by: ruff0120 Oct 16 2006, 05:30 PM

Greetings,

My nice 8125 will not charge at all (not via wall or vehcile). Actually, i shouldnt say that - it is sporadic at best when using a non-Cingular vehicle charger. Go figure.....

In examining the mini-USB port, i have noticed it has become loose. In looking at a newer version, ive noticed that there is a white.... protector(?) that surrounds the 5 pins on the port on the phone. If that was there on my phone, it isnt now.

My question to those who may know -->

1) is this something that i can repair (i do have some tech skills, no pro, but can handle some moderate to difficult jobs)...

2) is it something that can BE repaired?.... or....

3) do i now own a beautiful and expensive paper-weight.

Through searching websites, i have seen a place to which i can mail it in, and get it repaired by using OEM parts, at an initial cost of $60, plus $10 per lead (up to 5) that may need to be repaired. Dont want to do that JUST yet without exploring my options.

Thanks in advance.

- brian.

Posted by: buzz88 Oct 17 2006, 12:31 AM

I have an 8125 and the one time that it lost all its juice, I noticed it would not take a charge using USB or wall also. Luckily I stumbled upon the fact that you have to leave it plugged into the wall outlet for at least 6-8 hours before it will finally recognize the charge.

Furthermore, once it boots up it stayed at the Windows Mobile splash screen for another 2 hours before finally accepting input.

Hope that helps. I guess your problem is either the same as above or truly a hardware malfunction.

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