Motorola Atrix Lapdock

[MackTavares]

I just purchased a Motorola Atrix Laptop dock and it should be here in a little over a week. I am curious though, I use an Otterbox Commuter series case... will i be able to use the lapdock without the removal of my case?

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[mfragoso]

I don't have any case with my atrix+lapdock but I know that there is a piece in the lapdock connector that you can remove to allow the connection with a case.

Regards

 

[MackTavares]

Thank you very much.

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[trogdan]

I just purchased a Motorola Atrix Laptop dock and it should be here in a little over a week. I am curious though, I use an Otterbox Commuter series case... will i be able to use the lapdock without the removal of my case?

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Short answer, NO, even with removing the insert, the commuter will not fit. I had to physically modify (read hack) the case to pull the connectors further through the mounting location. The USB connector needs to come out further primarily.

Another option is to try a 5 wire micro usb extender, and a micro hdmi extension.

 

[sxg75]

afaik the only cases which fit into lapdock-holder are mesh-cases (maybe, see other thread) and the incipio feather (which - I can confirm - fits in any other original-motorola dock).

 

[rickwood]

The Motorola ruggedized battery cover also fits nicely.

 

[drpratik]

Short answer, NO, even with removing the insert, the commuter will not fit. I had to physically modify (read hack) the case to pull the connectors further through the mounting location. The USB connector needs to come out further primarily.

Another option is to try a 5 wire micro usb extender, and a micro hdmi extension.

Any pointers where we can find the extension cables?
Thanks in advance.

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[trogdan]

Any pointers where we can find the extension cables?
Thanks in advance.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/HDMI-1-4-D-...391?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6c681927

and

http://www.usbfirewire.com/usb_cables_micro-b_extensions_straight_91.html

robrj was trying this in this other thread, he never got back on if the 5-wire micro-usb worked....

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487343&highlight=micro+hdmi

 

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I would also like to know the outcome of this. I use the commuter case as well.

 

[gnahc79]

The Incipio silicrylic case does not fit into the lapdock either. Only the HDMI connection is made, not the power, so the lapdock thinks only entertainment center is an option. I may just go for the rugged battery cover.

 

[youliang]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-AT...362204?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item20c41fa71c

 

[trogdan]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-AT...362204?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item20c41fa71c

The ad doesn't say if the USB is 5 wire, i hope the seller did his due dilligence.

 

[phire420]

The ad doesn't say if the USB is 5 wire, i hope the seller did his due dilligence.

oh they did their due dilligence alright. this same item in their webstore (all4cellular.com) and on their ebay account, just last week (i bought one) was $14.99.

asshats

if someone else finds another place to buy these (particularly the hdmi one) please link.

 

[bchliu]

oh they did their due dilligence alright. this same item in their webstore (all4cellular.com) and on their ebay account, just last week (i bought one) was $14.99.

asshats

This is a better price if you are living overseas! The previous cable was $15 USD with a $35 delivery charge to Australia. This set is now $40 + $5 delivery fee for both cables to Australia!

 

[Semseddin]

Which seller offers the best price shipping overseas.

 

[Semseddin]

Does anyone know where can i buy this HDMI upgrade kit for cheap ? 45 dolar for 2 pieces of cable is simply raping.

 

[CFoote]

Does anyone know where can i buy this HDMI upgrade kit for cheap ? 45 dolar for 2 pieces of cable is simply raping.

Totally agree, there must be another, cheaper way.

Chris

 

[Semseddin]

Those who know where we can buy these cables, pls let us know....

 

[JdgM3NT4L]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=micro+usb+extension
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...tension&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

The micro usb is easy, the mini hdmi will require an adapter. The mini hdmi female to mini hdmi female adapter was at the bottom of the page on my search.

Strange that I couldn't find a solution at MonoPrice.com...

 

[bchliu]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-AT...362204?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item20c41fa71c

I can confirm that these cables work fine with my Rooted Stock Atrix - make sure you take out the extra plastic plate and fits together comfortably. It will be interesting to see if the other Moto phones with the reversed ports (Bionic, Razr, Atrix II etc) will work as well on it as well.. Hopefully they do if I decide to get an upgrade sometime soon.

It is expensive - but at least it works.