Nexus 7 faulty micro USB port

[midnightcaller]

Hi
The nexus 7 is not charging anymore via the micro USB port.
Does anyone know where I can get a replace part to change the micro USB port ?

Alternatively
Where can I get a charger or docking station to charge via the 4 pin pogo pin on the side of the nexus 7?


Thanks

 

[Saajid]

I had a similar issue with my Nexus 7, and sent it in for repairs against their Global Warranty. The local agent for repairs is Partserve, and boy did they give me hell. I only got my tablet back in full working condition 7 months later and after lots of fighting with them.

My tablet would only charge if it was switched off. If it was still on, plugging the charger into the Micro USB port would do nothing. I recall having to do something to get it to at least charge while off. Google around, and you might find something. I believe its a known issue with this tablet. I think you have to put the power cable in, and then boot into the bootloader (power button + volume down?), and change a setting. Then it will charge while the tablet is off, which is better than not charging at all.

 

[marco85]

Hi
The nexus 7 is not charging anymore via the micro USB port.
Does anyone know where I can get a replace part to change the micro USB port ?

Alternatively
Where can I get a charger or docking station to charge via the 4 pin pogo pin on the side of the nexus 7?
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Thanks

i bought my 2013 model Nexus 7 in Florida, USA.
had to go in for repairs. faulty memory.
Mustek in cape town serviced it for free as it was within the 1 year global warranty.
device got repaired within 2 weeks.

 

[yazzo]

I ordered the charging port from aliexpress for R185, cracked the nexus open, a few screws later it was in. Took about 3 weeks to get the part and 5 mins to replace. Was quoted R600 locally.

 

[midnightcaller]

I opened up the nexus. Just need to source a micro USB port and replace it.
Alternatively, if I can charge thru the pogo pins I will go that route.

 

[midnightcaller]

Went off to partserve in linbro park today.
They have the micro USB board.
But they didn't want to sell it to me.
When I asked why? They said that the stock they have is for warranty claims. They cannot sell the part for a device that is out of warranty. Apparently the stock comes from different warehouses and they cannot mix it up.

Anyway, here is what I have done in the interim. Took an old USB cable. Chopped off one end and took the positive and negative cable and plugged into the pogo pins on the side.



It's charging. Now I need to make up a connector.

 

[Pterachean]

It might be too late. I have 9 charging block flex cables with earphone jacks in stock. R120 each.

 

[midnightcaller]

It might be too late. I have 9 charging block flex cables with earphone jacks in stock. R120 each.

Could you send a picture of the charging block?
Where are you based ?