Replacement cables

Halk · 11-11-2013, 11:30 PM

Despite being happy with my Sony as a reader, I bought a nook hd+ on a whim, and it's a great tablet.

A bit of web searching has shown that some people are finding the cables break.

I can't seem to find any third party cables, just the expensive official ones - although I've not done much searching.

Do cheap replacement cables exist?

geertm · 11-12-2013, 12:34 PM

The Nook Color had a cable that was very fragile, and a lot of people had problems with that cable.
I have read no complaints about the Nook HD/HD+ cable. The HD tablets use a different cable, that appears to be very robust.
I do not think third party cables exist.

Chapter One · 11-15-2013, 09:19 PM

I have been looking for a replacement cable for my HD+ and it seems generic ones dont exist.
I find the connection on my HD+ quite loose. I only have to bump the device or cable for it to stop charging. This appears to be a fairly common issue.
I want another cable just to have as a spare but I'm looking at over $50NZD to get one shipped to me in New Zealand. Thats just extortion.

pgnds · 11-15-2013, 10:10 PM

I have had my nook HD for only about a 2 1/2 months with no issue. My nook Color had issues with the plug being lose. The store in town took care of the replacement for me, just call and check if they can replace yours. good luck

ShimSham · 11-19-2013, 11:10 AM

You can buy a replacement cable and usb wall charger for £10 delivered from B&N.
http://www.nook.com/gb/accessories/u.../9780594515364

catsknit · 02-19-2014, 08:56 PM

Be careful with the part that plugs into the HD or HD+ (we have both tablets and it's the same charger) - if the plug gets bent even a tiny bit it will no longer work. My dd bent hers last week and borrowed my charger and had the same thing happen. Luckily, last weekend B&N was having a 50% off sale on the charger/cord so we got 2 new ones. I think they do this periodically so it's a good time to get a spare when they do it again.

SUSGOD · 02-19-2014, 10:34 PM

In almost 3 years, I have had seven replacement cables. B&N replaced cables free while the device was under warranty. After the warranty ended, I purchased one cable. When it broke, I returned it with the receipt for a free replacement. Although the cables are easily broken, B&N has been very generous with replacements.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halk

Despite being happy with my Sony as a reader, I bought a nook hd+ on a whim, and it's a great tablet.

A bit of web searching has shown that some people are finding the cables break.

I can't seem to find any third party cables, just the expensive official ones - although I've not done much searching.

Do cheap replacement cables exist?

Nova5 · 02-19-2014, 10:46 PM

I just stick the nook stg onto my phone charger, its nothing but a micro USB connector. No need to pay for an overpriced branded cable. USB A to MicroUSB is the standard non iPhone cellphone charging cable. Plus numerous tablets and other devices. Get cheaper ones on amazon. The will work with the nook charger.

Josieb1 · 02-20-2014, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova5

I just stick the nook stg onto my phone charger, its nothing but a micro USB connector. No need to pay for an overpriced branded cable. USB A to MicroUSB is the standard non iPhone cellphone charging cable. Plus numerous tablets and other devices. Get cheaper ones on amazon. The will work with the nook charger.

The Nook Simple Touch takes a micro USB, the Nook HD tablet doesn't.

No third party leads exist for the Nook HD or HD+. I bought two spares as soon as I bought my tablet for that reason.

Josieb1 · 02-20-2014, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUSGOD

In almost 3 years, I have had seven replacement cables. B&N replaced cables free while the device was under warranty. After the warranty ended, I purchased one cable. When it broke, I returned it with the receipt for a free replacement. Although the cables are easily broken, B&N has been very generous with replacements.

I think you'll find that generosity only exists in the US, where you have B&N stores. Outside the US no stores exist.

My advice to anyone with a Nook HD or HD+ is to shop around online and get a spare lead, if you need to pay full price then do it. Third party leads do not exist.

Rbneader · 02-20-2014, 12:57 PM

FYI, US B&N has the cables for $13 now. It's much better than the $25 they were trying to charge.

11-11-2013, 11:30 PM	#1
Halk Fanatic Posts: 534 Karma: 469999 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Sony PRS-650 (PRS+ alpha - thanks Kartu!)	Replacement cables Despite being happy with my Sony as a reader, I bought a nook hd+ on a whim, and it's a great tablet. A bit of web searching has shown that some people are finding the cables break. I can't seem to find any third party cables, just the expensive official ones - although I've not done much searching. Do cheap replacement cables exist?

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11-12-2013, 12:34 PM	#2
geertm Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 2000000 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Netherlands Device: Kobo Aura One	The Nook Color had a cable that was very fragile, and a lot of people had problems with that cable. I have read no complaints about the Nook HD/HD+ cable. The HD tablets use a different cable, that appears to be very robust. I do not think third party cables exist.

11-15-2013, 09:19 PM	#3
Chapter One Screen Swiper Posts: 399 Karma: 3890744 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Nook STwG, Nook HD+, Kindle Voyage.	I have been looking for a replacement cable for my HD+ and it seems generic ones dont exist. I find the connection on my HD+ quite loose. I only have to bump the device or cable for it to stop charging. This appears to be a fairly common issue. I want another cable just to have as a spare but I'm looking at over $50NZD to get one shipped to me in New Zealand. Thats just extortion.

11-15-2013, 10:10 PM	#4
pgnds Patty Posts: 52 Karma: 492132 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Device: K-3, Fire 1st & 5 gen 8"	I have had my nook HD for only about a 2 1/2 months with no issue. My nook Color had issues with the plug being lose. The store in town took care of the replacement for me, just call and check if they can replace yours. good luck

11-19-2013, 11:10 AM	#5
ShimSham Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 402694 Join Date: May 2013 Location: London, UK Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Touch, Nook HD/HD+ and Hudl2	You can buy a replacement cable and usb wall charger for £10 delivered from B&N. http://www.nook.com/gb/accessories/u.../9780594515364

02-19-2014, 08:56 PM	#6
catsknit Addict Posts: 221 Karma: 34036 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Glo HD, Samsung tablet, Kobo Libra, InkPad 3 Pro	Be careful with the part that plugs into the HD or HD+ (we have both tablets and it's the same charger) - if the plug gets bent even a tiny bit it will no longer work. My dd bent hers last week and borrowed my charger and had the same thing happen. Luckily, last weekend B&N was having a 50% off sale on the charger/cord so we got 2 new ones. I think they do this periodically so it's a good time to get a spare when they do it again.

02-19-2014, 10:46 PM	#8
Nova5 Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	I just stick the nook stg onto my phone charger, its nothing but a micro USB connector. No need to pay for an overpriced branded cable. USB A to MicroUSB is the standard non iPhone cellphone charging cable. Plus numerous tablets and other devices. Get cheaper ones on amazon. The will work with the nook charger.

02-20-2014, 12:57 PM	#11
Rbneader Fanatic Posts: 500 Karma: 2661351 Join Date: Mar 2012 Device: None	FYI, US B&N has the cables for $13 now. It's much better than the $25 they were trying to charge.

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