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Sonic_44
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Default Droid X Car Dock for T-Bolt

Hey guys, just wanted to report that a Droid X/X2 car dock can be used for a Thunderbolt without a case on. Just remove the inner part of the dock that you would remove if a Droid X had a case on, unscrew the 4 little screws in the back side and turn the USB plug-in around and viola! Even the clamp on top can be used to hold the phone in place. I have not tried this with another phone yet as I just discovered this today. Hope this helps save some people money and can lead to more creative ideas!
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thanks! I have my droid x dock just sitting around doing nothing right now
 
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can you post pics
 
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it works, its just a little tight getting the clamp to snap over the top edge when putting the TB in.

Also, after removing the 4 screws, I had a little bit of difficulty separating the plastic to be able to rotate the micro USB connector, but I was able to manage.
 
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Here are the pics. If you notice it still clamps right in and doesn't mess with the volume rocker.

 
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awesome info!
 
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BAHGHGHH! I hate myself for treating my dock like trash ever since I got rid of my X. I don't even know if I still have that thing in my car. Gonna search now. If i threw it away, ill punch my own gonads
 
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wow, thanks for this. i was actually going to purchase a car dock for myself in the next week or so. going to tackle this project instead.

thanks again!
 
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It fits a little tight for me.

I have to squeeze the back of the plastic of the holder to get the clamp to grab the edge of the TB.

It might be good for "occasional" use, but not sure I trust it long term.
 
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awesome, I bought one of these while they had them on sale for 20 for the wifes x. She never uses it so I get to

Nokia6110 ---- RazrV3 - LG8700 ---------- TP1 ------ Imagio ------ Tbolt --- RazrMaxx
-------MotoV710 ---- LG8600 --- XV8600 ---------- TP2 ------- DroidX --- Gnex - RazrMaxxHD
(Palm T5, VZW-Xoom,VZW Xyboard)


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