Sync connector damaged

r66how · 08-19-06, 01:40 PM

Hi just got my dell axim x3i from my dad but he has broken the sync connector
Does anyone know of a repair center in the u.k or somewhere I can buy the parts I believe it's a Foxconn 543hb but could be wrong
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Can I still use it without ?

08-19-06, 02:13 PM

Please don't cross post.... I'm letting this one go because one was an introduction, the other the acutal problem... :approve:

r66how · 08-19-06, 02:19 PM

Sorry you can remove if you like won't do it again

Zaniax · 08-19-06, 02:22 PM

You may use your x3i if you got an extra battery, so that you can swap the batt's quickly - within a few minutes or so ...
I've done that for a long period ...

The rest of the answer can be read here:
http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showp...1&postcount=11

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Pebu · 08-21-06, 09:53 AM

Mine is broken at the moment. I've been sticking the battery on the charger or 15 minute intervals or so. Also trading batteries with my brothers x30 so he can charge it through his.
I would suggest unless you really knew what you were doing with a soldering iron and have a good one on hand leave repairing it to the experts. I was planning on fixing mine but when we opened it up and looked and tried to de-solder a couple of the pins it was obvious we were too inexperienced to do it. Luckily a friend at work was able to do it.

r66how · 08-21-06, 12:47 PM

thanks I have being on the net most of the day I think I have found someone who can repair it for me I will let you know how I get on

lgrunthaner · 09-16-06, 05:02 AM

Yes I've had my sync pins bend from time to time and I'm using a few magnifying glasses and some safety pins to repair. I'm a good welder so I would assume I could probably re-solder in a new connector but if anyone knows of where I can get that part or who in the states can do the repair I would like to investigate that possibility. What would be better is if anyone knows of a new design attachment which can bypass the pin design altogether.
Thanks Axim users,
Linda

09-17-06, 06:31 PM

The new-style connectors have a flat board (like a printed circuit board) rather than separate pins.... if you get a replacement connector ask before ordering to make sure that you get the new one.

cravaus · 09-17-06, 06:41 PM

Also, removing the entire jack is a bit of a a trick. It is not only that you need to desolder the pins but also the posts at the bottom of the board. Be sure you can do this with your equipment. I was not able to with my tools. I have just replaced individual pins instead and that was easy. I have described how I have done this elsware on the sight. It really is not that big of a deal--but not for the squeemish.

lgrunthaner · 09-17-06, 07:31 PM

I'll ask thank you.
Linda

Originally Posted by Noisy Crow

The new-style connectors have a flat board (like a printed circuit board) rather than separate pins.... if you get a replacement connector ask before ordering to make sure that you get the new one.

speedy1979 · 09-17-06, 07:39 PM

You could always send it to pocketpctechs. May cost more but more likely to happy with the results. http://www.pocketpctechs.com

r66how · 09-24-06, 11:39 AM

Hi everyone I have managed to get my sync port replaced. I found a chap who can fix them in the uk.If you want his web site address just send me an e-mail and I will get back to you.
Don't know if it is o.k to post the address on here or not so won't risk getting told off

Zaniax · 09-25-06, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by r66how

...Don't know if it is o.k to post the address on here or not so won't risk getting told off

Glad you found a solutıon :)
We are here to help each other out, so ıts OK to post the lınk here - as you can see ın post #11 :p

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r66how · 10-01-06, 12:43 PM

Hi everyone here is the website where I managed to get my sync port connector repaired

www.pdafix.co.uk

The guy repaired it and returned it to me only three days from me sending it to him
hope this helps everyone tell him I sent you if you want.

marg · 04-05-08, 07:07 AM

hi i am suffering from the connectors and sync problems could u possibly send the name of the person who did your s for you, if you dont mind, as i cannot charge it. i have a dell axim x3 and x30