hi guys, I'm having trouble with this phone currently

the charging port(mini usb) seems to be broken, it was working perfectly all the while just suddenly it stopped working, I can't charge the phone or connect it to a pc for activesync.

even when i try to plug in the socket charger there is nothing at all, the indicator light also doesn't come on

it just seems like the port itself is gone...tried a few different cables all same result

any advice on where i should fix it or how much it would cost?

cosmetically there is nothing wrong with that part (as far as I can see)

since you say usually it means this is a common issue for this phone? does it involve major repairs? cause i read on forums which say that the whole board might need to be changed

for the soldering part of the mini usb if need to repair how much would it cost?and any recommended place to do the repairs?

since i don't think it is still under warranty

ps: sorry for the barrage of questions

I'm not sure what is the exact cause for it, flashed a new rom(could it be the rom?), used it for a bit then transferred some data etc

then when i tried to connect it back then just nothing happened

no warning signs nothing, even the power button indicator light doesn't come on already

almost out ,

i don't quite get how the "external clip-on charger" thingy looks like, its a separate charger for the battery only?how about compatibility?

thanks for the info bro, really appreciate it

but another revelation to this saga , i've been able to charge the phone when I turn it off(still no indicator though), accidentally left the phone on charge and fired it up a few hours later with the battery fully charged

This post has been edited by Zer0 c00L: Sep 12 2010, 10:18 PM

yea thats what i thought, it may have even screwed up the indicator light since it never comes on already...

now waiting to get a micro sd adapter so i could flash another rom via storage card

fingers crossed

haha got to try the stock roms first, though now can charge while phone is off but the indicator light still doesn't come on though

I'm using stoneHenge hyper v2.7, there seems to be nothing wrong with the rom as its one of the speediest wm6.5 with manila 2.5 roms around...shame i'd have to abandon it

i've finally been able to put the rom image into the card, but entering the bootloader doesn't seem to be doing anything

it just display the information and 'serial' status instead of prompting for an update (as it should be)

anyone have a detailed guide on using the sd card flashing method?

guys, i've been able to flash different roms using the SD card

tried the stock roms also and still no luck getting the USB port to work when the phone is on, can still charge the phone whenever phone is off though