A/C adapter and Computer connection at same time

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Originally Posted by SleepyNyte

On my Palm Treo 700wx, the docking station allowed for two connections, one to a PC for data connection, and another connection for an A/C adapter to charge the phone. I liked this set up because it would charge my phone even if my computer was shut down. I was wondering if a mini usb cable to dual usb cable set up could replicate this with an HTC Diamond. Anyone tried this?

Example of the cable I am talking about:

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If one end goes to a PC, and the other into the supplied AC adapter it should work... even if the pc is shut down and has no powered usb ports. That being said, if your ac adapter ever had problems and shorted it could damage the pcs usb port. What you can do is the usb that plugs to the PC, you can put a piece of tape over the pin 1 contact isolating the AC power from the PC usb port.