Help on XDA 2 parts

[cmcmill01]

Hi,
On Ebay I have bought a XDA 2 PCB board. What I need help with is what other parts will I need to make work. So far I think I need:
1 DIY battery kit
1 Touchscreen LCD
1 Sync cable (which is best?)
some software for my PC, any ideas?
1 case, any ideas were I can get this from or has any one got one?
Any ideas on get this project up and running would be most appriecated.
Thanks
Cmcmill01

[Jos]

Software on the pc is no problem.

You just need Active Sync, can be downloaded from here http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/downloads/pocketpc/activesync37.mspx

With the rest, I can't help you...

[cmcmill01]

Cheers Jos,
Anyboby else with some ideas?
Has anybody got a faulty XDAII, wishing to sell?
Cheers
Cmcmill01

[Rudegar]

well i think that most peoples warrenty would replace their defect xda2 still
unless they abused it in a manner most faul that the company would notice

but with time and newer radio stacks and a full rom kitchen

you will mostlikely be able to get some

though as to buying the parts from new maybe diff to find and prob pricy aswell :(

[cmcmill01]

Cheers for the Info
Has the XDA II got the same case as any other handheld?
As for the screen does that come in two parts?
cheers

[Rudegar]

Has the XDA II got the same case as any other handheld?
i dont think i ever seen to pda's using 100% the same case

As for the screen does that come in two parts?
all pda's i've ever messed with have seperate lcd and touch screen

[cruisin-thru]

Is there any way to test that board before you spend so much money, because the xda2 is so new I dont see you getting secondhand parts and to buy them new is likely to cost somewhere near the price of buying a warranted unit.

[cmcmill01]

So here are my thoughts, if they are complete crap let me know. :lol:
Get the board, attach the power and sync lead (can it run with out battery attached just on the mains?)
Get the LCD screen (ACX706AKM sony part, XDA I, is it the same screen for the XDA II)

Load up the ROM and Radio Stack, is this all I have to do to get Windows 2003 on the XDA?

Then get a case, by that time I'll probably have spent more than a new one.

[Jos]

Don't think you can use a XDA I screen, because it has less colors (4K instead of 64K).

[cmcmill01]

Don't think you can use a XDA I screen, because it has less colors (4K instead of 64K).

Does anyone know the Part number for the XDA II screen, I'll try and source one that way?

[cmcmill01]

Are any Ipaq screens used on the XDAII?
cheers

[Rudegar]

i think there is an url somewhere for people who want to buy a new tft and touchscreen i'll look for it if you like

[cmcmill01]

That would be great if you could.
Thanks

[Rudegar]

http://www.pdasmart.com/pdaphone.htm
here you go

[cmcmill01]

Cheers, for that.
But is that not for the XDA? not the XDAII, they have different screens!

[ncon_george]

Good luck finding a screen. I have called Sony trying to get one for XDA, and they referred me to the MFG who does not respond to any consumer inquiries. It seems that they don't want end users to have the ability to repair their own phones. If you find a source for the screen I'd love to know.

Good luck!

[radconsu]

Hi CMCMILL01

Try http://www.pdatechcenter.nl/reparatie_xda.html

They are good!

Kees