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Originally Posted by induna
However if the data pins are being used by the charger the reader will think it is connected to a computer and will not charge properly. That's why users report seeing the 'Connected to Computer' message on their screen when connected to charger that will not work. A charger that only addresses +5v and GND pins will charge the reader fine (I don't know if the data pins are simply left open or if the need to be shorted together). When that type of charger is connected to one of the new readers, the charge light comes on but the the 'Connected to Computer' message does not display and the reader is still usable while charging.
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I can't get a refund on the charger I bought, "because it has been used". It has a USB A connector (no cable supplied), with the normal 4 pins. From what you are saying, if I break off the middle two data pins, it should work? I don't know how feasible it is to break them off, but I'm willing to give it a go.