Wallet case DIY for the BraX3 pocket PC

I modified an existing Nokia G400 Wallet Phone Case to fit our BraX3. This is for my 2nd BraX3 running Ubuntu Touch. The case was bought off Amazon but any case for that Nokia G400 phone should work:

The power and volume controls fit but the charging port and headphone jack are not aligned. Almost but not quite:

What I did was cut off the inner silicone case and then glue on the included clear BraX3 silicone case. All the ports are then aligned and the front of your baby has some extra protection!

I used the original Gorilla glue which expands as it interacts with water. I sanded the silicone case where the glue goes so it wasn’t smooth and then sanded the glued area of the wallet case to clean it up some and remove anything loose. I then cleaned both with 70% rubbing alcohol. Don’t put the glue too close to the edge. Leave about 1/4" for it to expand. This is not quick setting crazy glue so u have at least 10 minutes to get it where u want it to stick. Clamp it and weight it. Clean up any excess spreading glue after 10 minutes with a dry cloth. Then let it sit for at least 2 hours clamped and weighted.

Don’t put your phone in this case till the glue has set for a good 24 hours. I then wiped the inside of the silicone case with 70% rubbing alcohol so that my phone would not get glued into the case. Dry with a cloth and then insert BraX3 phone. All seems to work perfectly and my Ubuntu Touch pocket computer looks sharp!

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Lazarus! How great! I have ordered this case and will try your method when I get my Brax3! I like this kind of case, especially in that it has a built in kickstand. Thanks! Nice reference, BTW…

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Now I’m hungry for Chef Boyardee…

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Very nice job! Thanks for doing the research and experiment. So glad you shared.

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Awesome discovery. Thanks for sharing. i wonder if the charging port and headphone jack holes on the Nokia case can be enlarged instead of having to do the transplant. BTW, what it that hole for between the charging port and headphone jack?

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Ha,ha,ha! I finally got it! At least your stomach wasn’t growling for the Gorilla Glue!

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I didn’t make that. My phone has a small pinhole there-maybe the mic?

Yes, it is probably the mike.

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