Remove EC21 Charging Cable from Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 / DK30 for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra

Sony has introduced a separate magnetic charging dock DK31 for Xperia Z1 and DK30 for Xperia Z Ultra.  You can charge your phone via it as inside it has EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector which unfortunately is not available for sale separately. We found that many users were uncomfortable to put their phone on Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 / DK30  and then use it if they want to. We have found a pretty neat solution for this problem. Charging Dock DK31 is priced at £34.99 in UK by Sony, definitely a bit costly.

As both Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 / DK30 is fitted with EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector so it can be removed and then use it separately to charge your Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra. Let’s see how you can remove EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector safely.

How to remove EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector from Charging Dock DK31 / DK30

We are carrying out process for Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 and same goes for DK30. Following below method will void the

Step 1 : Take the Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 and place it upside down after removing its adapter.

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 placed upside down

Step 2 : See the below pic, notice the space present at both side, just put your finger nail in it and try to pull it upwards.

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 - Holes in Back Plate

Removing back from Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31

Remove back plate from Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31

Step 3 : Remember the bottom part is sealed with the help of two screws, you need to unscrew them before you remove the full plate.

Back Plate removed from Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31

Back Plate removed from Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31

Removing EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector from Dock DK31

Step 4 : Now carefully remove the  EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector from the dock and place it safely.

EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector from the dock

EC21 Charging Cable from Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31

Step 5 :  Now charge your Xperia Z Ultra or Xperia Z1 after connecting EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector to your phone and use only AC Adapter which you got with your phone.

charge your Xperia Z Ultra or Xperia Z1 after connecting EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector

Note : Do not use computer to connect USB end of EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector to charge your phone.

Remove EC21 Charging Cable from Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 / DK30 for Xperia Z1

Isn’t that was simple to charge your Xperia Z1 via EC21 Charging Cable with magnetic connector rather than using full Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK31.

Be careful while removing EC21 Charging Cable, well if can find this nice cable anywhere, buy it as it is very easy to charge via it as there is no need to open the USB flap of your phone very frequently and will prevent it from damaging.

Let us know if you have done this or if you find any difficulty in removing, drop your comments we will help you out 🙂