Simple N800 hack...
 

This "hack" is so simple, surely someone else has already done it...

I finally took care of something today that's been bugging me ever since I've had my N800 - the blocked USB port behind the kickstand. I have never once used the stand, but was reluctant to remove it because of the unfinished appearance.

Well, I have been using the Boxwave Silicone case for the last month or so, and I love it, but it really makes the stand useless. So I used a tiny screwdriver, took off the two screws holding the stand, and then used a simple hole punch to create a hole where the USB port lines up in the case. Now I can transfer files to the N800 via USB while in the Boxwave case, plus the smoky grey color of the case covers everything nicely.

I can take a pic if someone really needs it, but the hole looks just like the ones for the audio jack and power port.

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Please submit a picture.

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That's more of a mod than a hack. A hack would be if you added a full sized usb port with power. :D

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...*and* USBhost :)

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Incredible. It just goes to show how people's use patterns vary. I use the stand all the time and find it much more useful than I expected to. I use the USB port very little, finding that I tend to take out the SD card and put it in my notebook when I need to transfer files between it and the N800. Of course, I have to use the USB port when reflashing but I've only done that once so far.

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Same here. I even use the stand while holding the n800 in the hand.

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I probably would have modded the case to be able to use the stand.

I thought we already had usb host, just not power.

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I rarely use the stand, and I never use the USB port.

I transfer files to the N800 via "scp". Takes a few seconds longer, but needs no tinkering with cables and such.

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Gee, I could've sold one of these guys my original N800, instead of waiting almost 3 months for Nokia to not fix my broken kickstand... ;-)

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My eyes aren't very good anymore, but it looks like on my n800 the kickstand is riveted on, least I can't see any + slot for even a tiny screwdriver.
I also have a silicone case (keeps it from slipping to floor) but I wished I could mod it to use the case by removing stand and rescrewing thru silicone case.

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Their torx screws. They look like little bitty stars.

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True, this is more of a mod...there was no way I was going to put the words "USB" and "hack" together in my subject title, it would really get everyone here excited, thinking that I got host mode working.

To those wondering, it is held on with Torx screws...much smaller than the T-4 size I had. I just used a tiny jeweler's flathead and wedged it in between two of the points and it worked fine.

I must be one of the only weirdos that doesn't use the stand. Oh well, to each his/her own, eh? Now we can see if anyone can mod the case to fit the stand on the outside...more than likely possible, the stand just won't fold completely flat.

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Why didn't I think of Flickr? You can see how often I upload photos...

Here are two pics...one with a USB cable connected, one without.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8752329@N06/

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OK, I'm in. I use a Strongman case for my N800 and I think it would be better without the stand. Does anyone know exactly what size torx driver it takes to remove the stand?

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For those making one you can use a craft blade to cut the usb hole to perfection :)

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T-5 is the number torx bit. most decent computer warehouse stores have "security" bit sets that include it and many other usefull odd shape and rare size bits.

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T-5 is the size you're looking for. If you have a Home-Depot close by they have a multi point torx made by Husky that I picked up last year for about $10. They also have one for standard and phillips points.


Damn, there's an echo in here.... ;)

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Thank you very much!

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On a side note on pics-hosting (and as my first post after reading this grande forum for the last few hours): http://www.pandafile.com/ . I'm looking forward seeing this site myself on my n800, arriving next week. Maybe one or the other might find that handy.

greets!

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Has anyone modded the silicon case to be able to use the stand? I would hate to lose the stands functionality. If I cut along the kickstand would it ruin the silicone case?

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I never used the usb port since I discovered that I can use the Nautilus filemanager to drag and drop files to my N800 via sftp.