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chris_tribble · 10-31-2010, 07:03 AM

Just thought I'd bring this to the attention of those using new Sony readers with Micro USB connectors. These have small, quite sharp hooks on them. As the Sony PRS-650 USB socket require you to insert the connector with the USB symbol facing down (not logical) I had a problem getting mine in the first time and snagged the plastic that surrounds the socket. Result, the plastic strip got pulled away from the surround of Reader and snapped. I've been able to super-glue it back so that it barely notices - but I was a bit p****d off to have cosmetically damaged the reader on Day One.

Seriously - I'm not Mr Clumsy + I've been been using USB connectors for years with never any damage - it's the little hooks on the new Micro version that you really have to look out for.

10-31-2010, 07:03 AM	#1
chris_tribble Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 20 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London, UK Device: Sony PRS-650	PRS-650 - risk of damage from micro USB connector Just thought I'd bring this to the attention of those using new Sony readers with Micro USB connectors. These have small, quite sharp hooks on them. As the Sony PRS-650 USB socket require you to insert the connector with the USB symbol facing down (not logical) I had a problem getting mine in the first time and snagged the plastic that surrounds the socket. Result, the plastic strip got pulled away from the surround of Reader and snapped. I've been able to super-glue it back so that it barely notices - but I was a bit p****d off to have cosmetically damaged the reader on Day One. Seriously - I'm not Mr Clumsy + I've been been using USB connectors for years with never any damage - it's the little hooks on the new Micro version that you really have to look out for. Attached Thumbnails