Mitac Mio Connectors / Cables - all bad or just my 2?

Boldzak · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 14, 2004 Posts: 26

I have a new Mitac Mio 168 which came with the standard AC/USB lead to connet to the unit. I also bought a car charger with (obviously) the same connector at the PDA end.

When removing the lead recently after a sync, the connector stuck in the port and bent a couple of the pins inside the Mio ..... aaargh! They seem to be OK now, however, after a little gentle "persuasion" got them back into line. The problem really seems to do with the 2 "buttons" on the connector (one on each side), which you're meant to push in to release the 2 "hooks" which hold it into the Mio's port. The odd thing is that even though one lead was the Mio original, and the other was a 3rd party product, they both have the same problem - quite often the silver "hook" on one side doesn't pull in fully when the buttons are pushed (and, yes, I do press them properly!!).

Anyone else had the same problem, or have I just landed unlucky with both cables?? Also, anyone using an other brand of Mio 168 cable (e.g. one of the USB ones that sync AND charge without an AC source)?

I'd be interested to hear anyone's comments / advice

Thank & Merry Xmas to all at these wonderful forums!

Boldzak

gripp · Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 10:06 pm Post subject:

Yes, had exactly the same problem with the two little clips on the connector which plugs into the bottom of the Mitac.

I very carefully disassembled the connector and tried to bend the little hook back into shape...and sort of succeeded.

However, I'm now very careful whenever I plug/unplug so as not to snag these delicate little things!
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Deane · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 11, 2005 Posts: 1

I have also recently bought a mio 168, and am generally pleased with it, but do agree that connections are a bit fragile. I would like to buy a desktop docking station to reduce risk of damage when attaching usb cables. Does anyone know where I can get one ?

trout · Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: Docking station for mio 168

streetbum · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 13, 2004 Posts: 28

Pocketgps · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 1:23 am Post subject:

Hi All

You may be able to get a Docking station from Medion, there 95000 unit is a re-branded Mio 168 and comes with a docking station.

How much they cost i don't know, but these are the details

and this is the Medion unit

http://www.sim98.freeserve.co.uk/AMN/speccs.htm

bobbo · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 24, 2005 Posts: 4

Re the Mitac Mio 168 charger cables. try web site www.addons.co.uk for a charger cable to usb which does not require the AC adapter

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