How to repair a Micro USB port

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How to repair a Micro USB port
This is a pretty common occurence! USB micro isnt a particularly strong connector and in consumer electronics they get broken all the time. With a little care you can repair or replace them, this is how to do it! This time it is on a WIFI camera
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@retrogamer33 3 жыл бұрын

I hate micro usb, they always break.

@backofficeshow 3 жыл бұрын

Mini USBs were always better, they are getting rarer though

@BrodytheGamr 2 жыл бұрын

Luckily I have one

@cutiebunnyamber3447 Жыл бұрын

type-c gang

@eyefishinggunkchannel1011 10 ай бұрын

They was mafe 2

@mustaphaouarich259 Жыл бұрын

Hint : When you need to place a charging port, instead of using twist, just insert the cable in and hold it. You can position it the most easiest way ever.

@josephhelms3268 Жыл бұрын

Working on doing this for an eye massager. Best video I have ever seen of teaching people how to solder. You clearly explained it, and even entertained us.

@backofficeshow Жыл бұрын

An eye massager sounds like a terrifying device!

@davisdiercks 2 жыл бұрын

Well I must say when I tore down my own gadget to discover a broken micro-USB port, I was a bit intimidated. But then I saw this and I'm like well if this guy can do it mucking about like that then anyone can 😂

@backofficeshow 2 жыл бұрын

You definitely will do a better job than me 👍👍

@marcofreire 2 жыл бұрын

micro USB is garbage. Always bad connections and break too easy. Why didn't they keep the mini USB? Way stronger and just a little bit thicker. USB-C is very sturdy and don't break as easly as micro USB. I like USB-C. Never had an issue with them, but it might be a pain to replace because of the hidden pins that you can't see and don't have access to, so you kinda have to pray that they are soldered underneath the connector.

@Retrogamer71 3 жыл бұрын

Electronics magnifying stand with crocodile clips.

@sourceawry4035 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it has changed my life. Lol. I wish I was kidding, but I cannot believe I ever tried to solder such a tiny thing as a micro usb port without it.

@jamesbullock9209 Жыл бұрын

Even if the repair failed, your energy and humor would have deserved a thumbs up!

@backofficeshow Жыл бұрын

I could do with a lot more energy to get me through this weekend 🤣

@6581punk 3 жыл бұрын

The biggest problem is when they are not attached to the board well and rip off the PCB tracks when they come off. Had it happen to my MiST computer.

@xRepoUKx 2 жыл бұрын

"straddles it like an exotic dancer" 💃🕺😂

@POLARISFPV 2 жыл бұрын

I think you're wasting your time with electronics, you were born to be a surgeon.😮

@user-dc9lb8wt6i 3 ай бұрын

i wasn't having a very good time until you started riffing Tull. Nice fix.

@backofficeshow 3 ай бұрын

We all need more tull in our lives!

@elizabethjessica2132 3 жыл бұрын

If only I had all your equipment & I've no idea how my Fire tablet opens 😩

@snitra. 7 ай бұрын

you could plug a usb cable ( bad one if you have ) to position the new connector and to avoid the tin solder to go inside the new connector

@backofficeshow 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant 👆👆👆👆

@tomasotreasaigh111 6 ай бұрын

That is a great idea @snitra, thanks for that.

@tomasotreasaigh111 6 ай бұрын

That is a great idea @snitra, thanks for that.

@jeff-73 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, you helped me fix my board. You're a funny lad. You made getting high on led a little more enjoyable.

@GoodwinsPlace 3 жыл бұрын

That was fun. :) Micro USB and HDMI are one of the best and worse designs of modern technology.

@backofficeshow 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely. Useful, but utterly awful when they break!

@juriaanoussoren 2 жыл бұрын

I trew away , my nillkin night stand and magic disk 4...its the worst design , there is no best except that it was the standard in very thing....but it's bassicly 2 complete perfect product in the trash can just because I moved them....🙀

@Corialtavi 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, I tried a job like this a few weeks ago, ripped the tracks up ruined the board. I guess I just dont have the skills.

@backofficeshow 3 жыл бұрын

It might be possible to recover by gluing a port into it and running kynar wires to where the tracks were terminating

@YASCSailingEsperanza 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this very helpful :) and funny

@deinboss7563 Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@gmascagni 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you make it seem so easy. Can I ask at what heat your heatgun is set to and fan speed?

@backofficeshow 2 жыл бұрын

500 degrees C, maximum flow

@gmascagni 2 жыл бұрын

@@backofficeshow thanks I'll try that. I was at 385 and not getting anywhere lol.

@danboltmaker5705 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo. You remind me of the tuber Nerd Cubed.

@unicron000 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant how to video. Learning something and having a laugh along the way. Cheers :D

@backofficeshow Жыл бұрын

That's always the best way 😂

@BACRULES Жыл бұрын

Love you video. I wonder if you can go over a RPI 4 usb, i want to know what all the pins are, i need to solder some wire to the PCB but cant find any good video or info on it

@j.lietka9406 Жыл бұрын

Extra solder and Jethro Tull is a great combination!

@madmonk66 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! And nice singing too. It's Bungle not Rumble In The Jungle though. Haha. Tull is alright by me! Cheers!

@backofficeshow 2 жыл бұрын

I must have mixed up some Mohammed Ali in there 😂

@bazza5699 3 жыл бұрын

nicely saved

@backofficeshow 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth a go for sure

@vincentliu4082 Ай бұрын

amazing!

@candicebenson8862 2 жыл бұрын

From what I seen u do, I take it and correct me if I'm wrong. I wouldn't be able to reuse a usb port from another similar device onto another one. Would it be because of the what u have to melt to connect it to the motherboard???

@elementtone6704 11 ай бұрын

Strattles it like a exotic dancer😊

@RobertViani Жыл бұрын

You got me at 1:42

@randyhall8792 Жыл бұрын

Where can I order that replacement cable? I've been looking EVERYWHERE for a Mini/Micro USB to 3.5mm audio for my Sony HDR-PJ540 camera.

@ee02108 3 жыл бұрын

What if the joint points on the board don't exist any more? No metal to weld to.

@backofficeshow 3 жыл бұрын

You use kynar wire and solder to where the trace originally went

@JusticePreyHDM 2 жыл бұрын

@@backofficeshow can I use flux instead?

@backofficeshow 2 жыл бұрын

@@JusticePreyHDM to replace wire? Unfortunately not

@CollosalTrollge 2 жыл бұрын

so i have the micro usb 3 connector which is weak or has a dry/cold connection on my external hard drive's pcboard should i bother with it? or should i rather save the pain and buy a new pcboard?

@backofficeshow 2 жыл бұрын

You have nothing to lose in trying to repair it

@mrequi1 2 жыл бұрын

BTW, it's BUNGLE in the jungle. Love old JT, saw them once in the 80s

@djmips 2 жыл бұрын

The English Ben Heck? Well the voices and singing while working on electronics anyway. ;-)

@backofficeshow 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 ha ha, I like it!

@Edawg420 Жыл бұрын

My mother named me after Ian Anderson. Jethro Tull was her Favorite 🤘

@backofficeshow Жыл бұрын

Awesome! That is pretty cool! 👨‍🎤

@adshwartz 3 жыл бұрын

OH GOD! I've tried to fix the micro USB charger port in my music thing. Things were just too small for my fingers... Six attempts and I just couldn't make it work. I even tried hot glue it in place so at least it will charge one last time before I throw it to the bin. I guess I'll keep my Carpetnry skills to work and buy a new one, my hands were not made in China... It was fun to try though

@papasmurfington5264 Жыл бұрын

What temperature hot air (celcius) did you use to remove the buttons and usbc port? I know you said 380 but that would be a very low temp in farenheit.

@backofficeshow Жыл бұрын

We use Celsius

@cyrilaporte 10 ай бұрын

Hi, good vidéo! how did you figure it was the USB port? I have a generic Switch controller that does not blink at all when plugging. Opening it, Ivsaw that câbles to the battery were pinched Somewhere too. So I have 2 suspects...😅

@backofficeshow 10 ай бұрын

I don't really remember, it's likely it would only work when I wiggled it or similar

@ClarkDroneFilms 3 жыл бұрын

The micro usb on my fpv drone flight controller broke...I tried to solder it on, then I pulled the micro usb off, ripping the pads off :(

@OdysseyHome-Gaming Жыл бұрын

Straddles it like an exotic dancer... ...i don't think that's what dancers are supposed to do. 😏🤭

@reidoo 2 жыл бұрын

happen to know where I could find a usb module for the quick charge usb port? Mine went out and think I may try and replace

@backofficeshow 2 жыл бұрын

I would suggest having a look on the RS, digikey or mouser websites for one 👍👍

@prettysmile6869 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the laughs and instructions that goes with it. I also sing when im at my hobby lobby. For me that helps to get away from my wife when she has a narcissistic rage episode. ❤️🇳🇱

@guyprimo6414 3 жыл бұрын

can I just use the poz an neg for changing only?

@backofficeshow 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it should work

@brandonwilliamsmusic_ 3 жыл бұрын

I have a guitar pedal called the “Pod Go” and there USB port is broke would this work to fix that?

@backofficeshow 3 жыл бұрын

It should be similar

@OldTown_Workshop90 Жыл бұрын

whats the name of the tool you use to melt the usb

@OldTown_Workshop90 Жыл бұрын

nvm i found it : electrict soldering iron

@ImAdapt73 Жыл бұрын

Going to see if I can try this on my keyboard.

@backofficeshow Жыл бұрын

Good luck! 🤞

@adrienlanglois4963 2 жыл бұрын

merci

@tinyspider8780 6 ай бұрын

Made my grandma laugh

@bigred4379 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’ve learned that I’m not the only who hates this cheap crap!!🤣🤣

@stoicadaniel1909 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, good video. I'm very rookie, but, i'm curageos too. I need to replace a micro usb like u, in a portable speaker. Tell me please, what tool u use it....btw, nice singing

@backofficeshow 2 жыл бұрын

Soldering iron

@stoicadaniel1909 2 жыл бұрын

@@backofficeshow ok, about soldering iron know even me, 😁 i see u use some solution...

@chiugerardjamesv.6224 2 жыл бұрын

question: why don't you replace the micro usb with usb C port? or is that physically impossible>? :>>>

@backofficeshow 2 жыл бұрын

They tend not to have compatible footprints as USB C has double the number of pins

@chiugerardjamesv.6224 2 жыл бұрын

@@backofficeshow thank you much for replying 😎

@ruzzelladrian907 2 жыл бұрын

Micro USB isn’t the most durable port. I am hoping that USB Type-C is more resilient to damage, but I am worried about the connecting pins inside that sticks out like a tongue. I wish it were more like Apple’s Lightning Connector, because there’s nothing sticking out to become loose overtime.

@claireaudient Жыл бұрын

Come for the repair skills, stay for the random jokes and joy. By the power of Jethro Tull

@backofficeshow Жыл бұрын

Don't mind me, I'm as thick as a brick 😂

@Abi-yt4te 2 жыл бұрын

You're so funny, you also have fun while working that's the way to do it!

@XaymacaJah 2 жыл бұрын

awooooooooooo!!!! awwwouuuuuuuuu, (dog howling!!!!!))) THE SINGING....outch!!! but...... good repair!!!!!

@mr_sn4k3s 2 жыл бұрын

port got dislodged within my M9XX DAC/AMP hopefully can fix it using this video

@DanA-fk6tl 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know much about electronic repairs BUT...IDo know how to secure that pcb to the desk...BLUTACK! Blutack on the end of small paintbrush handle will also allow you to position and hold the terminal in place for soldering... seriously...get some blutack!

@burnergrap709 Жыл бұрын

youre very funny man

@MarcoNoPolo 3 жыл бұрын

We will see how long that lasts. The correct port is only a few $$.

@DeliriumElectric 2 жыл бұрын

Put some clear epoxy resin right around the port, will last forever

@themoonwolf7438 2 жыл бұрын

Can i ask something? Is it possible to damage other components while you solder something? For example you.. When you soldered the USB port, was there any chance to damage resistors, capacitors, ICs maybe?

@backofficeshow 2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely, you have to be very cautious to avoid this happening

@ronvermeeren1347 Жыл бұрын

Nice sing a song

@non_binary_deus Жыл бұрын

Дякую за відео 💚 надіюся і в мене вийде, хоча мій паяльник значно товстіше...

@christianc.neumann7155 2 жыл бұрын

Why aren't you guys using the right port type. so much easier. ;-)

@miso-ge1gz Жыл бұрын

fair warning: he maies it look far easier than it is back here after a burn and basocally breaking the thing. Tested on something not valuable. and broken already, and good that i did. Be careful)

@lewisf18 2 жыл бұрын

Alot harder than it looks. U can damage your pcb

@dancorvalan3205 Ай бұрын

Dude, drop the singing.

@backofficeshow Ай бұрын

Never!

@123spleege Ай бұрын

please Don't Sing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@juriaanoussoren 2 жыл бұрын

I destroyed last month a nillkin stand and my magic disk4 because the micronusb...I hate micro usb I should have recycled them to a lover, it's really quite ridicolous to destroy it