so getting a jacket from radio shack Is that okay or should I be waiting for a exchange for a new one

I would think it would be ok... They are only a buck or two... As long as it fits and you have the polarity correct you should be fine...

Just tossing the questions out to DJ, do you think the male end has the defect or the female end?

@Morbeious I'm sure the local RadioShack would have a plug to meet your needs (if you did not want to wait). I'd bring the EZb with you to make sure what you buy fits (if not you can return it).

Also I have extra 2.1mm plugs with the screw terminal ends that I checked and fit in my EZbv4 powerbase. I could mail you one if you would like? My email is [email protected].

Thanks , but I have no issues with picking one up local, if I search trough my junk I might find on too.. Just faster going to the shack.. Plus its all part of the hobby

the one he has the inside off the plug is much bigger. the pic is the good one.

Problem solved, I picked up Part #274-1568 Size L Coaxial DC Power Plug at Radio Shack.. Barrel sized was 5.0mm O.D. x 2.5mm solder-type terminal they didn't carrier the screw type.. But it works fine.. for those that end up in the same situation.. cost $3.49

I'm glad you calmly sorted this problem out for yourself @Morbeious, it's sometimes easier & quicker that way! Looks like you might have a non-standard socket in the power base. QA, as you stated earlier.

I use 2.5mm charging jacks for the Roomba R2 and R3 models as well as the EZB(4).