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
    @retrogamer333 жыл бұрын

    I hate micro usb, they always break.

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mini USBs were always better, they are getting rarer though

  • @BrodytheGamr

    @BrodytheGamr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Luckily I have one

  • @cutiebunnyamber3447

    @cutiebunnyamber3447

    Жыл бұрын

    type-c gang

  • @eyefishinggunkchannel1011

    @eyefishinggunkchannel1011

    10 ай бұрын

    They was mafe 2

  • @mustaphaouarich259
    @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.

  • @davisdiercks
    @davisdiercks2 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

    @backofficeshow

    2 жыл бұрын

    You definitely will do a better job than me 👍👍

  • @josephhelms3268
    @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

    @backofficeshow

    Жыл бұрын

    An eye massager sounds like a terrifying device!

  • @xRepoUKx
    @xRepoUKx2 жыл бұрын

    "straddles it like an exotic dancer" 💃🕺😂

  • @jamesbullock9209
    @jamesbullock9209 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Retrogamer71
    @Retrogamer713 жыл бұрын

    Electronics magnifying stand with crocodile clips.

  • @sourceawry4035

    @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.

  • @6581punk
    @6581punk3 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.

  • @marcofreire
    @marcofreire2 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.

  • @GoodwinsPlace
    @GoodwinsPlace3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely. Useful, but utterly awful when they break!

  • @juriaanoussoren

    @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....🙀

  • @elizabethjessica2132
    @elizabethjessica21323 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BACRULES
    @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

  • @POLARISFPV
    @POLARISFPV2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @unicron000
    @unicron000 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    Жыл бұрын

    That's always the best way 😂

  • @jeff-73
    @jeff-7310 ай бұрын

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

  • @YASCSailingEsperanza
    @YASCSailingEsperanza2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this very helpful :) and funny

  • @danboltmaker5705
    @danboltmaker57052 жыл бұрын

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

  • @deinboss7563
    @deinboss75632 жыл бұрын

    Well done!

  • @madmonk66
    @madmonk662 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

    @backofficeshow

    2 жыл бұрын

    I must have mixed up some Mohammed Ali in there 😂

  • @Corialtavi
    @Corialtavi3 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

    @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

  • @user-dc9lb8wt6i
    @user-dc9lb8wt6i4 ай бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    4 ай бұрын

    We all need more tull in our lives!

  • @snitra.
    @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

    @backofficeshow

    7 ай бұрын

    Brilliant 👆👆👆👆

  • @tomasotreasaigh111

    @tomasotreasaigh111

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @tomasotreasaigh111

    @tomasotreasaigh111

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @randyhall8792
    @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.

  • @candicebenson8862
    @candicebenson88622 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???

  • @j.lietka9406
    @j.lietka9406 Жыл бұрын

    Extra solder and Jethro Tull is a great combination!

  • @bazza5699
    @bazza56993 жыл бұрын

    nicely saved

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely worth a go for sure

  • @gmascagni
    @gmascagni2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    2 жыл бұрын

    500 degrees C, maximum flow

  • @gmascagni

    @gmascagni

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @vincentliu4082
    @vincentliu4082Ай бұрын

    amazing!

  • @mrequi1
    @mrequi12 жыл бұрын

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

  • @CollosalTrollge
    @CollosalTrollge3 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

    @backofficeshow

    3 жыл бұрын

    You have nothing to lose in trying to repair it

  • @claireaudient
    @claireaudient Жыл бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @OdysseyHome-Gaming
    @OdysseyHome-Gaming Жыл бұрын

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

  • @djmips
    @djmips2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂 ha ha, I like it!

  • @reidoo
    @reidoo2 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

    @backofficeshow

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @adshwartz
    @adshwartz3 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
    @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

    @backofficeshow

    Жыл бұрын

    We use Celsius

  • @elementtone6704
    @elementtone6704 Жыл бұрын

    Strattles it like a exotic dancer😊

  • @cyrilaporte
    @cyrilaporte10 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

    @backofficeshow

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @Edawg420
    @Edawg420 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! That is pretty cool! 👨‍🎤

  • @RobertViani
    @RobertViani Жыл бұрын

    You got me at 1:42

  • @brandonwilliamsmusic_
    @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

    @backofficeshow

    3 жыл бұрын

    It should be similar

  • @adrienlanglois4963
    @adrienlanglois49632 жыл бұрын

    merci

  • @ClarkDroneFilms
    @ClarkDroneFilms3 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 :(

  • @ImAdapt73
    @ImAdapt73 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck! 🤞

  • @ee02108
    @ee021083 жыл бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JusticePreyHDM

    @JusticePreyHDM

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@backofficeshow can I use flux instead?

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JusticePreyHDM to replace wire? Unfortunately not

  • @tinyspider8780
    @tinyspider87807 ай бұрын

    Made my grandma laugh

  • @guyprimo6414
    @guyprimo64143 жыл бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it should work

  • @ruzzelladrian907
    @ruzzelladrian9072 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.

  • @prettysmile6869
    @prettysmile68692 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. ❤️🇳🇱

  • @OldTown_Workshop90
    @OldTown_Workshop90 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @OldTown_Workshop90

    @OldTown_Workshop90

    Жыл бұрын

    nvm i found it : electrict soldering iron

  • @bigred4379
    @bigred437910 ай бұрын

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

  • @XaymacaJah
    @XaymacaJah2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mr_sn4k3s
    @mr_sn4k3s2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @stoicadaniel1909
    @stoicadaniel19092 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

    @backofficeshow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Soldering iron

  • @stoicadaniel1909

    @stoicadaniel1909

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Abi-yt4te
    @Abi-yt4te2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DanA-fk6tl
    @DanA-fk6tl2 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!

  • @non_binary_deus
    @non_binary_deus Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ronvermeeren1347
    @ronvermeeren1347 Жыл бұрын

    Nice sing a song

  • @burnergrap709
    @burnergrap709 Жыл бұрын

    youre very funny man

  • @MarcoNoPolo
    @MarcoNoPolo3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DeliriumElectric

    @DeliriumElectric

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @themoonwolf7438
    @themoonwolf74382 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

    @backofficeshow

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @miso-ge1gz
    @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)

  • @christianc.neumann7155
    @christianc.neumann71552 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chiugerardjamesv.6224
    @chiugerardjamesv.62242 жыл бұрын

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

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chiugerardjamesv.6224

    @chiugerardjamesv.6224

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@backofficeshow thank you much for replying 😎

  • @lewisf18
    @lewisf182 жыл бұрын

    Alot harder than it looks. U can damage your pcb

  • @dancorvalan3205
    @dancorvalan32052 ай бұрын

    Dude, drop the singing.

  • @backofficeshow

    @backofficeshow

    2 ай бұрын

    Never!

  • @juriaanoussoren
    @juriaanoussoren2 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

  • @123spleege
    @123spleege2 ай бұрын

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

  • @joerei1865
    @joerei186522 күн бұрын

    Too long , too much talk.

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