Help with clie ux50 power problem

[det922]

hope this wasnt posted in the wrong place, i just got as a gift a sony clie ux50 seeming in new condition live its never been touched still in bubble wrap, but im a broke :( 21 year old student in nyc and i dont want to get a charger & cradle if the device dont work would anyone be able to help me charge it in the area to see if it works, i know it might sound crazy but the charger kits anywhere are expensive even ebay so id hope someone could help me with my problem id be really gratefull

[JAmerican]

Welcome to 1src :) You've come to the right place.

You could try to USB charge it. You'd have to mod your UX so that the USB 5v+ port is connected to its first prong. Its risky though and if you don't want to open your unit, then you can only get a charging cradle to test it.

Look here for picture detail of what you have to do.
http://www.tompda.com/bbs/display.asp?forumID=1551566&luntan=3&CurPageNo=1

Be careful if you open your unit though, there is a small thin speaker wire that can break if you open the back of your unit too quickly. You have to rotate the back off.

http://jamerican.net/1src/UX50/Enhancements/Power-EasyMS-1.jpg

Use this as a guide if your opening your device... http://www.cliebattery.com/up5530install.htm

BTW, I see you posted on my site. I'll post here and there. Enjoy your stay :)

JAmerican


JAmerican

[palo1]

The usb charging cases are the cheapest and easiest way to get up and running mate. Modding your unit with your level of expertise is a recipe for disaster. I wonder how you acquired your unit as they were all originally shipped with an A/C adapter and cradle.

As you and JAmerican are in the same city, I might suggest a meet just to verify you have a working unit before you invest any money

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[m0nkeyb0y]

Cos New York is such a small place :D

[palo1]

Subway?

Meet in the middle--> via pm, find out which borough people are in and set up a midpoint - I was aware that NYC was a little bigger than your typical village :)

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[m0nkeyb0y]

I'm just teasing you ;)

[det922]

lol if only it was as small as a village then i might no jamerican personally and asked for his help without me feeling silly about even being in this situation, its just tough cuz i dont even have the tools nor expertiece for that( it really sucks being a full time student) my options are very few and far between

[det922]

i actually bought from the owner on ebay of that site u sent me and not only did it work but i also out of seperation took a samsung charger (almost exactly same voltage specs cut the wire ends and just made it sit on the + and - ends, it was real ghetto but it worked i got the whole charger kit today and im really surprised bout this device its my first pda that i really dont have any reservation about the battery looks like it needs either replacing or to be re worn in, (Is it normal for it to fluctuate my batt was at 100% i turn on wifi it goes down to 87 and i turn off wifi and back to 100) i thought that was wierd but i did some computer jobs and also got a 512 mb stick and this lil device kicks major *** im soo amazed by it, lol i feel so late being this device came out a while ago but it doesnt bother me and hopefully every1 else hasent ditched thers by then... sorry for rambling, but thanks for all your help guys :) :) :D :D