Converting CLIE Adapter to mini USB Charger

[DanT]

Some of you, CLIE UX owner, may know of the trick in how to convert your mini USB hotsync port, not only for hotsync, but also for battery charger, as shown in this Jet Jockey's thread:

I can recharge my UX50 directly from the USB port...here's how (http://www.1src.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124223)

I've done it myself to my UX50, UX40, and some of your UX's. Later philpalm asked me if I can do it also for TH55. That is a great idea and I did it!. :D

This CLIE mini USB charger also works with CLIES that have 18-20 pins connector, which include NR, NX, NZ, SJ, T, TJ, TG, and of course my favorite CLIE, TH55. ;)

Here is how to do it:
1. Split open the CLIE charger/mini USB adapter.
2. Get yourselves a sharp-point soldering iron.
3. Find the tiniest wire you can find*
4. Solder the wire from the mini USB (+) to charger terminal (+)**

* I use the wire from dead UX, NR, NX, or NZ.
**(+) pin is the left-most pin of both the mini USB and the power terminal.

See the picture below for detail. Have fun with the project! ;)
If you want me to do it, it'll cost you $15 :D

http://www.1src.com/gallery/data/500/2949Mini_USB1.JPGhttp://www.1src.com/gallery/data/500/2949MiniUSB2.JPG

[knank]

COOL :D

Juts soldering one cable XDD

[ammar766]

Hmm, is there some software that will do this for me instead :D

[DanT]

How could a software fix a missing hardware?

[intellidryad]

How do you stick the 2 halves of the connector back together? Superglue?

[DanT]

Yap. You got it! ;)

[Aces]

I assume the charge rate is still slow, becuse it's tied to the USB on a standard PC. Can anyone conform or refute this? I use the plug in the wall charger most of the time due to this difference.

[arthur.tang]

Aces,
I have been using this solution, with my very bad soldering skill, for 2 years on my office PC and during travel. It is light and small to carry with a retractable mini USB cable. The charging rate is slower than regular charger, but it is absolutely acceptable.

intellidryad,
I just use a regular double side tape to glue them back together.

Arthur

[DanT]

During my travels, I charge my gadgets (CLIE, digital camera, cellphone, and BT headphone set) via my laptop USB ports when I'm on it or overnight, so time is not a factor.

I'm using this universal charger for the 4 gadgets, below.

http://i22.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/a9/8b/ccfa_1.JPG