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Siwsan

(27,261 posts) Mon Sep 23, 2019, 09:58 AM Sep 2019

Not sure if this is the right place to ask but are there wireless chargers for tablets?

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I have a Samsung TabA with a screwed up charger port (where you plug the cord into the tablet). I took it to a local place for a repair but the place said something about soldering, and they didn't think they were capable of making the repair. I could take it to Best Buy and see if their repair people can fix it, but I don't want to pay more for repairs than buying a replacement. Then someone mentioned getting a wireless charger. I checked at Best Buy but the guy said there is no such thing.

Is this true??

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Not sure if this is the right place to ask but are there wireless chargers for tablets? (Original Post) Siwsan Sep 2019 OP

Check out this video SoCalNative Sep 2019 #1

Yea, if anything needs to be plugged into the the tablet, it's a no-go. But thanks. Siwsan Sep 2019 #2

No it doesn't need to be plugged into the tablet SoCalNative Sep 2019 #4

What was that little object - I thought he said you put it in the tablet's usb connection point Siwsan Sep 2019 #6

That should plug into the charger itself SoCalNative Sep 2019 #8

Ahhhhh!! Siwsan Sep 2019 #9

the receiver for the wireless charging pad dweller Sep 2019 #3

It shouldn't need to plug into anything SoCalNative Sep 2019 #5

that video dweller Sep 2019 #10

I was just STUPID, one night. Way too tired to function, and tried to plug in the wrong cord Siwsan Sep 2019 #7

there is a cold solder method available dweller Sep 2019 #11

Thanks Siwsan Sep 2019 #12

After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Sep 2019 #13

SoCalNative

(4,613 posts)

1. Check out this video

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:10 AM

Sep 2019

it can be done but you need to make sure that your tables is compatible to charge wirelessly:

You can get one of the charges on Amazon or likely Best Buy sells them too

Siwsan

(27,261 posts)

2. Yea, if anything needs to be plugged into the the tablet, it's a no-go. But thanks.

Reply to SoCalNative (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:14 AM

Sep 2019

There is another place, right across the street, I am going to try. And, I guess I could just get an estimate from Best Buy.

I've seen videos of how to do the whole process, but it involved welding, and I don't have either the skills or the tools necessary.

SoCalNative

(4,613 posts)

4. No it doesn't need to be plugged into the tablet

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #2)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:17 AM

Sep 2019

the tablet lies flat on top of the charger, which is plugged into your computer or a wall outlet via USB adapter

Siwsan

(27,261 posts)

6. What was that little object - I thought he said you put it in the tablet's usb connection point

Reply to SoCalNative (Reply #4)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:18 AM

Sep 2019

As you can tell, my technical language skills, in this area, are pretty dismal. Maybe my brain was defeating me. I'll watch it, again!

SoCalNative

(4,613 posts)

8. That should plug into the charger itself

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #6)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:20 AM

Sep 2019

and the other end should be a standard USB connection. I use them for my iPhone both at home and at work and I have bought the generic ones on Amazon

Siwsan

(27,261 posts)

9. Ahhhhh!!

Reply to SoCalNative (Reply #8)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:22 AM

Sep 2019

This is me, right now:

I was thinking about picking up a wireless charger, to use for my phone, anyway.

Again, thanks!

dweller

(24,938 posts)

3. the receiver for the wireless charging pad

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:14 AM

Sep 2019

plugs into your charging port

i have the same problem with my toshiba ☹️

✌🏼

SoCalNative

(4,613 posts)

5. It shouldn't need to plug into anything

Reply to dweller (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:18 AM

Sep 2019

but a USB port either on a computer or an adapter that will plug into the wall.

dweller

(24,938 posts)

10. that video

Reply to SoCalNative (Reply #5)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:24 AM

Sep 2019

shows the Qi wireless receiver plugs into the charging port

Siwsan

(27,261 posts)

7. I was just STUPID, one night. Way too tired to function, and tried to plug in the wrong cord

Reply to dweller (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:20 AM

Sep 2019

Totally screwed it up. I'm still kicking myself for not paying closer attention.

I wish all of these cords were just UNIVERSAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dweller

(24,938 posts)

11. there is a cold solder method available

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #7)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:27 AM

Sep 2019

check with best buy for that fix

i actually salvaged a desktop hard drive using cold solder fix
long enough to save the data
to a new hard drive

good luck

✌🏼

Siwsan

(27,261 posts)

12. Thanks

Reply to dweller (Reply #11)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 10:34 AM

Sep 2019

I did really like that tablet.

I 'inherited' my late sister's old iPad. I went to charge it, one day, and NADA. I took it to Apple and they pretty much told me they can't be bothered fixing older devices. So I kind of put it aside. I'm not that impressed with Apple products to spend that kind of money on a replacement. Which is why I bought the Samsung.

Then I checked with local place and they said they fix these older iPads, all the time, and it most likely just needed a new battery. Since they have a free estimate, I'm going to drop it off. Heck, if they find they can't fix it, I'm not out any $$.

Omaha Steve

(103,327 posts)

13. After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 06:17 PM

Sep 2019

Post your question here: https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1095