Hiding smartphone charging cable.

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    image.jpg Hello everyone. Looking for a discrete exit near the center temperature vents for an iPhone charging cable. iPhone mounts to the vent and used for navigation.

    Currently have a cable plugged into cigarette lighter with a USB adapter under the shifter console. Easy enough to run the cable behind the dashboard from there, but need a discrete exit point near the top center vents. Willing to drill a hole if needed, just not familiar with the innards of the dash.

    Hoping the good folks here at Prius Chat have some cool ideas.
     
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    isn't there a usb port in the center console you can use?
     
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    The only step left is the exit near the vent. Right now the charging cable floats across the dash and controlls - want to hide as much as possible of the visible portion of the cord. USB adapter is already hidden enough and out of view.

    The iPhone is mounted to the vent while driving for God navigation.
     
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    To better illustrate...

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