📚 Nook HD / HD+ USB Cable
 
(USB Type‑A Male ↔ Barnes & Noble 30‑Pin Plug • Sync + Charge Cable for Nook HD and HD+)

This cable was the standard interface for Barnes & Noble’s HD‑series tablets, combining charging and data sync in a single proprietary connector.
 
🔧 Cable Form
USB Type‑A male (host side)
Barnes & Noble 30‑pin proprietary plug (tablet side)
Flat, wide connector resembling Apple’s 30‑pin but electrically different
Often bundled with a wall adapter for faster charging
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
Nook HD (7" tablet, BNRV400/BNTV400)
Nook HD+ (9" tablet, BNTV600)
✅ Both models use the same 30‑pin cable
 
✅ Common Uses
🔋 Charging the Nook HD/HD+ via USB wall adapter or PC
🔄 Data sync with a computer for transferring books, music, and videos
🧩 Firmware updates and device recovery via USB connection
🧪 Developer testing for Android‑based Nook firmware mods
🧵 Preserving legacy e‑reader setups for collectors and retro tablet enthusiasts
 
🧠 Signal Format
⚡ USB 2.0 host side
🔌 30‑pin plug carries USB data, 5V charging, and accessory signals
🔁 Supports simultaneous charging and data transfer
📏 Not interchangeable with Apple 30‑pin or Dell 30‑pin tablet connectors
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
📉 Not interchangeable with Apple 30‑pin cables — different pinout and keying
🔌 USB charging is slower than wall adapter charging; full‑speed charging requires the bundled AC adapter
🧯 Aftermarket cables may lack proper pinout — OEM or certified replacements recommended
📏 Cable is unique to Nook HD/HD+ — earlier Nook Color/Tablet used micro‑USB instead
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Confirm your model (HD or HD+) — both use the same 30‑pin cable
🔌 Use the official wall adapter for faster charging; PC USB ports may only trickle charge
🧪 Install Nook software or use drag‑and‑drop file transfer for media sync
🧯 Label your cable — it resembles Apple’s 30‑pin but is not compatible