OK so we're all pretty "geeky" on one level or another, so I'm looking for some advice.
My Gnex has developed "issues" with the USB plug. Sometimes when I unplug it, the phone still shows (and thinks) its charging. Battery icon indicates charging, daydream activates, etc. When this happens I also USUALLY have issues with my PC recognizing it as a device. The PC will charge it, but I may or may not be able to access it.
It's not consistant. Sometimes I can unplug it and it's fine. Sometimes if I plug it back in and unplug it, it will resume normal "unplugged" life. Sometimes even after plug/unplug it still thinks its charging.
It's NOT the USB cable. I tried 2 different USB cables, and also used my PC as well as the charging block. It appears to be the USB plug itself.
No warranty (killed that when I rooted it) and no insurance (although maybe in hindsight I should have)
My options?
Carry on and hope it doesn't crap out completely.
Buy a new phone, buy a replacement part off ebay and see if I can fix it myself (if I wreck it, I've still got a functional phone)
Take phone to repair place and have a "pro" do it -- means wiping, restoring to stock, and being without my phone for who knows how long. Hours to days? depends on the place.
Pros and Cons, thoughts, opinions, etc welcome
(and I cancelled the Nexus 7 order. Don't have the money to buy a tablet and a new phone. The tab is just a toy, not a "need")