My tendency would be to hook up an external USB device, make sure the data's flowing, and jab pads with a scope probe... You see data, or you don't... You know, I've got a scope (or two) at home; I'll give it a shot.

One other possibility in the sneak-cables-under-the-kickstand line is to replace the kickstand with a bulged model... Yeah, you get to make it yourself. Isn't modding fun? (I have access to a machine shop; if I had time, I could just go do it. Few are so blessed.)

Let us know what outcome you get Benson I'd be interested to know if the pads are USB related! Reckon you can machine a new battery cover?

That's a lot more of a pain; the latch is annoying. And the qualifier "if I had time" goes double. I might, at some point, though.

/me begins holding breath

I'll check the USB tonight; I'll post results in the morning, unless he still has a pulse.

Could you post a schematic of the hot glue adapter? Thanks in advance.

Here's the schematic, unless I am mistaken:
http://www.accesscomms.com.au/reference/USB.htm

Wow, that was fast, thanks!

So you have to ground the ID pin?

Yes, that's what puts OTG into host mode, without software switching.

Thanks again.