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abhishekbanik
1st October 2008, 12:02 AM
I am trying to charge an O2 XDA IIi device with a sync/charge cable, but it seems to discharge the battery instead of charging it. I have tried with different devices, different cables and different batteries, but the same thing happens every time. Am I doing something wrong, or is there something I do not know about?
deedee
1st October 2008, 12:23 PM
Is the cable specifically for the XDA IIi? I am asking as i have an iPAQ rx1950 and its cable is physically the same but the pin outs must be different as its cable doesn't connect, let alone charge.

Does the Alpine charge when cradled?
abhishekbanik
2nd October 2008, 09:20 PM
Hello,
Yes the cable is the right one (I think!) as I am able to sync using it and I have charged it previously using the cable. And yes the XDA IIi is charging using the cradle.
The problem is some time it charges and some time it do not charge, by the cable.
jstott1070
2nd October 2008, 10:18 PM
Hello,
Yes the cable is the right one (I think!) as I am able to sync using it and I have charged it previously using the cable. And yes the XDA IIi is charging using the cradle.
The problem is some time it charges and some time it do not charge, by the cable.

Hi, I used to have the same problem, thought it was a dodgy battery, bought a new one but didnt work. After trying everything i finally took the case off and simply cleaned up the pins and the PCB they connect to. They seemed to of oxidised a little and this was bridging a couple of circuits i think. Anyway put her back together and hey presto, works just fine. Oh and the cheap chinese battery i bought self destructed in my draw, swelling up and splitting its case, was only about 3 months old. The original battery which i thought was dodgy at first is now still going strong, charging and holding charge like new.

Dont give up, just get yourself some star screw drivers ( i forget what they are called) very cheap on ebay and crack her open. What you got to loose. :)
deedee
2nd October 2008, 10:29 PM
Dont give up, just get yourself some star screw drivers ( i forget what they are called) very cheap on ebay and crack her open. What you got to loose. :)

Torx is the correct technical description. Think it may be a size 6 you need. :)
jstott1070
1st November 2008, 10:25 AM
did you get anywhere with this abhishekbanik?