PC Charger/Nokia 1100

Mark. · 15-10-2005, 21:47

Hi,

I've got a Nokia 1100 (stop sniggering at the back

) and today I bought a PC charger for it from the pund shop (I know what you're thinking, but hear me out

).

I plugged it in the USB port, and into my phone, but the "Not Charging" message appeared. So, I tried an old Nokia 3310 (which uses the same mains charger) and it worked.

Can anyone think of a reason why it doesn't work with my 1100? (It was only £1 so not a major issue, but it would be good to get it working, to save having to scramble around for a mains outlet!!

)

Thanks

Salt · 15-10-2005, 21:56

I had this message before, when the plug wasnt in properly, either in the phone or computer, just check that.

Mark. · 15-10-2005, 22:17

It seems secure enough at both ends. It beeps once in a "nice" pitch (like it normally does when a charger is put in) then beeps in a "not so nice" pitch and comes up with the warning.

BT@home · 16-10-2005, 08:35

They only work with the older phones 3310/8210 etc Something to do with the output voltage that they provide. The newer Nokias need more power, and hence won't charge from USB.

Mark. · 16-10-2005, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by BT@home

They only work with the older phones 3310/8210 etc Something to do with the output voltage that they provide. The newer Nokias need more power, and hence won't charge from USB.

Ah, thanks for that

Oh well - it was only £1. I'm sure I'll find someone who can use it.

gomezz · 16-10-2005, 18:13

Maybe it would work if plugged into a *powered* USB hub rather than relying on the PC's USB sockets to be on spec.

(if it makes you feel any better, I also have an 1100 - It does everything I want a mobile phone to do *plus* it has a built-in torch

).

15-10-2005, 21:47	#1
Mark. Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The dark side of the moon Posts: 51,381	PC Charger/Nokia 1100 Hi, I've got a Nokia 1100 (stop sniggering at the back ) and today I bought a PC charger for it from the pund shop (I know what you're thinking, but hear me out ). I plugged it in the USB port, and into my phone, but the "Not Charging" message appeared. So, I tried an old Nokia 3310 (which uses the same mains charger) and it worked. Can anyone think of a reason why it doesn't work with my 1100? (It was only £1 so not a major issue, but it would be good to get it working, to save having to scramble around for a mains outlet!! ) Thanks

15-10-2005, 21:56	#2
Salt Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,460	I had this message before, when the plug wasnt in properly, either in the phone or computer, just check that.

15-10-2005, 22:17	#3
Mark. Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The dark side of the moon Posts: 51,381	It seems secure enough at both ends. It beeps once in a "nice" pitch (like it normally does when a charger is put in) then beeps in a "not so nice" pitch and comes up with the warning.

16-10-2005, 08:35	#4
BT@home Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,911	They only work with the older phones 3310/8210 etc Something to do with the output voltage that they provide. The newer Nokias need more power, and hence won't charge from USB.

16-10-2005, 17:00	#5
Mark. Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The dark side of the moon Posts: 51,381	Quote: Originally Posted by BT@home They only work with the older phones 3310/8210 etc Something to do with the output voltage that they provide. The newer Nokias need more power, and hence won't charge from USB. Ah, thanks for that Oh well - it was only £1. I'm sure I'll find someone who can use it.

16-10-2005, 18:13	#6
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Maybe it would work if plugged into a powered USB hub rather than relying on the PC's USB sockets to be on spec. (if it makes you feel any better, I also have an 1100 - It does everything I want a mobile phone to do plus it has a built-in torch ).

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