Charging problem and broken mini USB

[pndrsky]

My Pandora (first version) ceased to charge with original and several PSP chargers long ago for reasons unknown to me. I charged it through mini USB for a long time, but recently that port broke and lives on its own (photo). Now I can't charge it at all.

What are the options to fix the situation at this point?

 

[dimag0g]

Repairing the mini USB or the barrel jack connector is an option if you have the skills. Re-soldering a mini USB port requires quite some skills (it's easy to accitentally solder all pins together, and hard to split them back). Besides, judging by the photo I wouldn't be surprised that your mini USB connector doesn't have all its pins anymore, so you may need to get a new one.

You could take a closer look at your barrel jack connector, and maybe post a couple of photos here (the PCB where it is soldered and a close view of the hole in good light conditions. The ultimate solution is to aks ED if he could repair those for you, and how much would that cost (especially if you're in Europe).