Dell Streak PDMI connector modded for mini USB

Jenn K. Lee August 23, 2010 Accessories, Hacks, StreakSmart

Although we've recently established that the Dell Streak's charging/sync connector is actually PDMI, the limited use of the standard doesn't really open up any new accessory possibilities right now.

Rather than wait for more manufacturers to incorporate a PDMI port into their devices, an enterprising Streak user decided to mod the existing connector for compatibility with mini USB. The result is a little rough around the edges in the looks department (the Dell-branded cable clip that comes with the unit is used for the casing), but it's fully functional for connecting to a PC using standard mini USB cables and charging the device with some (not all) generic mini USB chargers.

Video of the modded connector below.

Thanks, X-Man!

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Jenn K. Lee is the founder of Pocketables. She loves gadgets the way most women love shoes and purses. The pieces in her tech wardrobe that go with everything are currently the Samsung Galaxy Note II, Sony Tablet P, and Nexus 7, but there are still a couple of vintage UMPCs/MIDs in the back of her closet.

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13 Comments

Seth August 23, 2010 at 10:43 am - Reply

Awesomely awesome! I love the innovation and initiative he took. Very cool!
TMU8 August 23, 2010 at 3:49 pm - Reply

that is the coolest thing!! see Dell, it’s not that hard…why couldn’t u guys atleast include something like that. I would buy an adaptor from this guy if he sells them!
digthemlows@gmail.com August 23, 2010 at 7:21 pm - Reply

I would buy one too!!
Conrad August 24, 2010 at 3:04 am - Reply

Very nice… I was thinking about something like this but wasn’t certain if the PDMI was verified as PDMI (and how to engineer the case so it didn’t look like crap).
pg18 August 24, 2010 at 3:18 am - Reply

Samsung Galaxy Tab…

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/samsung-galaxy-tab-p1000-gets-wild-with-android-2-2/

Looky looky… seems like samsung jump onto the PDMI bandwagon too…
ClippinWings August 24, 2010 at 5:26 am - Reply

Yeah I noticed that too… Looks like PDMI may become the defacto Tablet connector.

Which is good news for us…
Aliciacolbie August 24, 2010 at 6:33 am - Reply

This one could’ve been more great if it has a front facing camera. Samsung Tab Impressions: http://bit.ly/bcrZjo
ivan August 28, 2010 at 10:56 am - Reply

it has 4 pins at the battery, I would like to know which pins are postive(+) and negative(-) on the battery contact?

can help me to do a test on the battery??
phreed@gmail.com October 29, 2010 at 4:05 am - Reply

Could you show the disassembly of the dell pdmi connector and assembly of your adapter from the components?
Rich January 26, 2011 at 4:18 pm - Reply

Just what the DR orderd ! Well done!Now lets see how long until the chinese get that up and runing!!
weqwe February 10, 2011 at 1:13 am - Reply

It’s not PDMI, but just looks like PDMI.
Samsung capy Apple connector. booo~~
Andy February 26, 2011 at 6:57 pm - Reply

What are you talking about? They both have front facing cameras…
John July 22, 2011 at 3:47 am - Reply

Anyone try one of these yet?
http://www.ekengroup.com/adapter/