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I don’t have proper connection because charging plug is loose in charging port. On the beginning was possible to “find proper spot” by gently moving plug, but now it is impossible to charge the devise.
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Kobo uses micro-USB port PCB connector held on to PCB only by solder pads (no mechanical support, some mechanical restraint) so designed to eventually fail if excessive force, lateral or inwards, used to insert USB plug.
Connections are large solder pads for charging and main support, and a bunch of tiny pins for data, so needs to be reflowed to reconnect.
Using a USB charging plug with body support leaving only a short metal end protruding, like those provided with tablets, will reduce the chance of separating the connector from the PCB.
Check Mobilereads Kobo forum for more info, help, and support.
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My kobo has a ribbon cable so it depends on the device
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Most lokely you need to either replace the board that the charger plugs into or you need to solder in a new charging port if you can't find that board.
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ive had the same issue too with my childhood tablet . i dropped it outside my garden taking photos of the plants and that same night we were charging it, it worked! but eventually the charger no longer fits and it appears to be wobbling and not too good looking, as i am a kid in a poor environment, this makes it difficult for me to repair it/ getting it repaired as im not sure if itll be pricey to repair.
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I have had 3 Kobo tablets and have had the same problem with all 3
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