DR1000 DR1000s with broken USB port

dasoulseeker · 12-21-2010, 07:50 PM

Hi all,

I’ve found myself in a rather frustrating situation. My DR1000S works great in every way – except that the mini-usb port has broken off. Or, more precisely, it "fell in".

Since this removes the only way to charge, the fact that I can still read and annotate while the battery drains is almost poignant.

What should I do? Don’t think I dare opening up the reader myself. I've damaged the case enough when hopelessly trying to connect the cable to the reader.

edit:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mackx

See this thread posted on this forum, on how to open the DR. Maybe that help when opening yourself or finding someone to do it for you.

Thanks. I have come across these instructions. Unfortunately I am not capable of doing surface-mounted soldering. Would anyone be interested in giving me a hand? I will certainly pay for the help.

Other than that, I may have to sell the reader (for its screen and parts) to anyone interested.

bokjeid · 12-21-2010, 08:54 PM

How much is this problem usual? Anybody knows? I've seen several cases of DR1000S users until now..

Mackx · 12-22-2010, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasoulseeker

What should I do? Don’t think I dare opening up the reader myself. I've damaged the case enough when hopelessly trying to connect the cable to the reader.

See this thread posted on this forum, on how to open the DR. Maybe that help when opening yourself or finding someone to do it for you.
If I remember well there is also a thread somewhere that describes changing the usb connector, but I have not found it yet.

Please let us know how(if) you solved this, to help other people that might get the same problem.

Good luck.
Marcel.

dasoulseeker · 12-23-2010, 02:29 PM

Would anyone be interested in purchasing the DR?

shequest · 01-01-2014, 09:35 PM

The exact same thing has happened to my Kobo Arc, usb port fell inside. Been contacting Kobo, sent mulitple pictures, they've given me no answer...
My arc is only 6 months old...

Apparently in delving into this problem, this is the biggest negative comment in regarding the Arc... I feel they owe me a new one...!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Cap for the USB port on 360?	askyn	PocketBook	6	04-09-2010 03:26 AM
Problem with battery and USB port	witch_moon	Bookeen	2	12-23-2008 12:34 PM
PRS-505's PSP charging port broken...	recycledelectron	Sony Reader	3	06-03-2008 12:48 PM
iLiad power of iLiad's USB port?	yokos	iRex Developer's Corner	2	05-22-2008 09:35 AM
USB port for charging another device?	The GreatGonzo	iRex	6	02-29-2008 08:58 AM

12-21-2010, 08:54 PM	#2
bokjeid Addict Posts: 217 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: DR1000S	How much is this problem usual? Anybody knows? I've seen several cases of DR1000S users until now..

12-23-2010, 02:29 PM	#4
dasoulseeker Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Scotland, UK Device: PRS-500, DR1000s	Would anyone be interested in purchasing the DR?

01-01-2014, 09:35 PM	#5
shequest Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: Kobo Arc	The exact same thing has happened to my Kobo Arc, usb port fell inside. Been contacting Kobo, sent mulitple pictures, they've given me no answer... My arc is only 6 months old... Apparently in delving into this problem, this is the biggest negative comment in regarding the Arc... I feel they owe me a new one...!

Advert

Advert