Thread:Sthcpagames/@comment-38558458-20190820061344/@comment-38558458-20190827032428

Hello Sheryl! ~  After re-reading this, I'm not sure if this is guidance or a tutorial - lol.

My tablet is a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Tablet (I know it's a mouthful, but you need to be very specific when ordering parts - lol). I'm not sure if there are differences between iPads or not, but if you are ordering online, you need to make sure you get the right part. I sort of stumbled across everything. I first checked to see how much a new Tablet would be on Amazon and that took me also to battery replacements. So, I watched a couple of You Tube videos on how to replace a battery. The battery replacement kit came with the little tools I needed to pry off the front of my screen so I could get to the battery behind it. I also saw something that said "most people who buy this item, also buy this other item", which happened to be the USB port. The port is connected to a ribbon that runs across the battery and is clamped into a circuit board that runs the tablet. In the video I watched, there were two ribbons that needed to be unclamped in order to remove the battery. The port itself is held in place by two screws. So, I figured, if I'm removing and replacing the battery, maybe it's time to replace the port too. Many times I find that after inserting and removing the USB charger, I think it gets worn down over time and doesn't hold onto the connector as well. It wasn't very expensive and thought I didn't have anything to lose. It was also a lot less than buying a whole new tablet. I'm also an Amazon Prime member and if it didn't work out they would let me return it.

For you personally, I would highly recommend that you first take your tablet to a repair shop at the mall or to the phone store and get a recommendation to confirm that this is indeed what your issue is. I would get an estimate of what the cost would be to do the repair (including the part(s)). Then, if you want to compare for yourself what is involved, make sure you know your iPad model and then do a search for USB port replacements (you could do that before you get your estimate, so you will have an idea of what they are charging for the part and then their labor). Then find a video on how this needs to be done (for the exact same iPad model). If you are courageous and want to save some money, you could probably do it yourself. I guess it depends on what they want to charge you or if they want to sell you something new. Many times they want to sell you something new because the repairs are expensive. It just depends...

If you decide to do it yourself, this is what I did. I made sure my hands were clean (no oils, etc.) I made sure I was sitting at the kitchen table and had a nice towel laid out underneath of it. I had good lighting and my cheater glasses on. The screws are tiny, so you want to make sure you set them aside and can find them again. Then I had my phone propped up so I could watch the You Tube Video (or a couple of videos), so I did things exactly how they were doing them. The hardest part honestly was just getting the back propped off the front of the screen. I have a screen protector on and I didn't want to mess that up. My model is really held together well and it took some work to get it lose and pop it apart. There are plastic pieces that sort of insert within each other all around the sides of the tablet and "snap together" so to speak. I just wanted to make sure I didn't break or crack anything. I think the key is patience and persistance (maybe that's two keys - lol). Anyway, after I had the screws back in place I tried to sort of test it to make sure it would turn on and it did. Then after I had it all snapped back together, it stopped and I didn't know why. I inserted the charger but nothing was coming up on the screen. So, I took everything apart again quickly (I felt pretty confident on those abilities). I unclamped the ribbons, reset the battery (there was one screw that I couldn't get screwed in and left that out - so now there are 5 screws holding the battery in - I didn't think that was a factor). I reinserted the ribbons and set the clamps, tested it and it was working. Snapped the back to the front and was in business (with fingers crossed). The instructions said to charge it up to 100% then let it die to 0% for three times to get it so it will work well. So, I did that over a period of 3 days and everything appears to be going well. I have needed to use it more than normal and don't need to charge it until the end of the day. I was hoping I would have a longer time in between, but I've been having issues with my phone, so my tablet usage has been more. If it's not one thing, then it's another - lol. My phone is older and since it is water resistant, the battery cannot be simply popped out and replaced like in the old days. I'm not sure if you can do this yourself too (by prying off the screen and working with the circuit board), but I am super dependent on my phone (like most people) and might not want to risk giving this a try. Good luck and let me know what you decide to do! ~  Llyssa