Tips on charging port replacement.

[magiconthetire]

Hey there xda'ers!

I just picked up a Titan 4G for $30 :laugh: I always wanted one, I'm using an S3 right now and I plan on switching back and forth at my leisure.

The problem with the Titan is the charger port is VERY finicky. You have to really push the micro USB in and get it in just right for it to charge.

I found replacement ones on eBay for around $7ish. Has anyone replaced one before? Do you guys have any tips?

Thanks to all in advance!

 

[magiconthetire]

Anyone?

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[Sihaz]

Anyone?

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have you checked there's no fluff in the original one? mine sometimes looks like it's charging, (ie light comes on red), but never gets charged. this usually means there's fluff inside the usb port and a good hard blow, (pardon the expression), sorts it out...

 

[magiconthetire]

have you checked there's no fluff in the original one? mine sometimes looks like it's charging, (ie light comes on red), but never gets charged. this usually means there's fluff inside the usb port and a good hard blow, (pardon the expression), sorts it out...

Sadly, the previous owner must have forced a mini usb into the jack or something, since all the pins are bent in. Or, it may have been dropped on the charger port while plugged in. All in all, the phone is in great shape for what I paid for it, as I always had a fascination with WP7.

I got a quote for $60-$70 to have the new USB port installed since it has to be soldered.

Even still, I plan on keeping it and ordering a back up battery charger from eBay since the phone is easily a 8/10 condition wise and I have already unlocked it :good: