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Originally Posted by mergen3107
How about ribbon cables? They are flat.
Also, not really a “no hole” solution, but what about making “terminal pads” as on backplate of Kindle Touch (1st generation) used for providing power to a lighted case, for example? You could make two very small holes, but put two metal round pads which will be connected to the motherboard. You could also make some sort of “dock” for this thing, and customarily increase the resale value which you are concerned about.
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That's a good option ... I even have a spare, dead Kindle Touch from which I can "pluck out" the terminals!
The only disadvantages are (1) it's very DIY and (2) still making holes that won't look as professional as the OEM stuff.
I'm seriously considering it though. The real issue now is (1) whether the terminals can fit and (2) whether a perfect square can be cut right in the middle (not starting from the sides).
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Speaking of backplates by the way,
Why don’t you buy a used Kindle casing, replace it and use it as you want, but keep your original casing somewhere safely? Then you can put it back before reselling.
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Another sensible option that is unavailable to me. But as I said above, customs. I'd have to pay a minimum of $15 split between shipping and taxes for each and every item, even the cheapest, lightest $1 phone cover.