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    Rate Of Wiz Defectiveness?

    Had to switch the connectors inside an iGo tip to match the pinouts for the Wiz. Then also identified a compatible charger. If you are having this problem, check the thread "Need help - Wiz not charging?" for all the juicy info :-) This seems to be a widespread problem that's not reflected on...
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    Wiz Not Charging?

    Check with Gp2x store if the adapter is just a AC-to-USB charger - if it uses the same USB cable that came with it, then it's not going to work. The pin configuration on the cable is the problem. If you go the iGo route, check at Radio Shack - they have the A06 tip on clearance for $1, and it's...
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    Rate Of Wiz Defectiveness?

    Thanks, but I'm in California. And this problem seems to be more widespread - the entire saga unfolds on the thread "I Need Help[Wiz] - Wiz not charging?". Looks like there's a bad batch roaming in the US, since several units purchased in the same time period from the same store are displaying...
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    Wiz Not Charging?

    I just got my RMA approved, but am reluctant to ship it out, since I have a powered cord that works. It does sound like an entire bad batch is out there. It would mortify me if I get another defective unit. I wonder if GPH knows what is the exact defect, and if it is isolated on just bad USB...
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    Wiz Not Charging?

    Now I have a success story of my own - The iGo universal wall charger and a A104 tip (for LG phones) did the trick. The tip had a similar enough pin configuration to the Wiz one: grounds on 12 and 19, power-in on two adjacent pins, soldered together. I only had to screw-open the tip, pull the...
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    Rate Of Wiz Defectiveness?

    I got mine on Friday, and it doesn't charge. Seems to have a bum USB cable/internal pin issue - there's already a thread here with three more cases from around the same time frame. Gp2x Store hasn't replied my service request yet, so I'm weighting my options. I'd fix it myself, but I'm not good...
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    Wiz Not Charging?

    Mine didn't charge either after 3 hours plugged to a powered hub, on a drained battery. I checked the cable with a voltmeter, and it was giving me 5V. At this point, it's either a bad pin alignment, or the unit itself is screwed. I just hope the support people don't ignore me and send the RMA...
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    Wiz Not Charging?

    If you get the pinout, will you post it? I popped mine open, and everything seemed ok. Then again, I wouldn't know how to tell otherwise!
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    Wiz Not Charging?

    I just got mine yesterday too. Ordered it from the Gp2xStore.com. Same problem with charging, at the same time as everyone else. Bad batch maybe? I sent their support site a message yesterday, at around 2;30 pm, but I haven't gotten a reply yet. I sure hope it's just a bad USB cable, since I...
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