koschnick

Originally Posted by spaethg0

Anyone have experiencing changing the sync connector? The pins in mine are bent up pretty badly, so I have ordered a replacement part. Unfortunately, the current sync connector appears to be soldered on, but I'm not sure of what to solder to remove it, and what to solder to connect it. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks!!!

Hello,

Just read your message. I have the same problems but can not find a supplier of the connector. Talking to Dell has got me no where. I think the connector number might be 543hb but not sure. Where did you get yours and how much was it?

gary

koschnick

Originally Posted by Zaniax

Welcome to the AximSite, Sayko :approve: Maybe you should have a look at post #4 Otherwise you may sync by wifi or IR .

Hello,

Just read your message. I have tried to sync with wifi since I also have trouble with my connector. Dell claims that you can not sync by wifi but pocket pc mag leads me to believe otherwise. I am trying to sync with my laptop that has a pcmia card installed. Can you tell me the proceedure to make a connection.

gary

Darlo

Originally Posted by Pebu

There is also a ppctech-esque place over there that will do the same things and has those parts. I forget the name though, perhaps somebody will recall it.

Hi!

I had a quote of about £70 to replace the connector on an X3i from

APEX LAPTOPS - pda repairs, gps repairs, xda repairs, axim repairs, ipaq repairs, ipod repairs, mio repairs, repair laptops, laptop repairs, laptop spares, navman repairs
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7 days a week, 9am - 6pm

Didn't take them up on it-still straightening pins but my docking station doesn't recharge reliably now. Sensi cable from addonsworld charges and syncs more reliably.

Phil_S

Originally Posted by Darlo

Hi! I had a quote of about £70 to replace the connector on an X3i from APEX LAPTOPS - pda repairs, gps repairs, xda repairs, axim repairs, ipaq repairs, ipod repairs, mio repairs, repair laptops, laptop repairs, laptop spares, navman repairs service@apexlaptops.co.uk +44(0)871 789 0379 7 days a week, 9am - 6pm Didn't take them up on it-still straightening pins but my docking station doesn't recharge reliably now. Sensi cable from addonsworld charges and syncs more reliably.

I got mine from PC-Mobile who are based in Hong Kong. It looks virtually identical to the original and syncs and charges fine on the 3 I have replaced so far (not confident to do it for anyone else though!). They deliver quickly and declare as samples for customs purposes....

I got 5 connectors for a total of $87.50 US, including shipping to the UK.

I found that the best way of removing the old connector was to cut the old shell into two pieces right in the middle. Once this is done and the shell bent out of the way, the black plastic holding the pins can be cut off (side cutters worked fine for both operations) and the pins can then be removed one by one. The shell can then be removed. Tin the pins on the new connector, solder the connector shell legs into the main board and then very carefully solder each pin with a fine tipped soldering iron.

I worked on the principal that it was broken and as I wasn't prepared to pay for the repair I might as well have a go myself.

Hope this helps someone else.

Phil

Darlo

Try APEXLAPTOPS.CO.UK.