[GUIDE] USB-port loose? There, fixd' it...

[TiagoTiago]

why did you replace the plug instead of just fixing the original one back?

[AtteK0]

Originally Posted by TiagoTiago

why did you replace the plug instead of just fixing the original one back?

The original port was damaged so I could not use it to fix the old one. Also the fix was much easier with the new port because the pins were longer. In the old one they were "under" it so a proper connection could have been more difficult.



Ordering a port online could have been a good idea but I did not want to wait nor receive a port that would not have been any use for this project.

The best alternative is to rely on warranty or not to break/yank the original at all

[gabby131]

Originally Posted by Nipperoid

i did this on day one to all my usb's

good one, and it seems to be effective coz i dont see or hear someone with a failed usb micro after filing......

and its better, coz i did mine on week 2 after i got my n900, and until now its okay.

but this thread really is the exception of "prevention is better than cure"

[gabby131]

Originally Posted by AtteK0

no offense but it looks like you are working hard with your n900. makes me say coz of the damage.

[masloff]

Originally Posted by SpeedEvil

There are several problems with this.

Firstly, it is quite possible to screw your n900 by taking it apart - at least one actual electronic engineer by profession has had it fail due to the LCD cable not working afterwards.

Secondly - the PCB has between six and eight layers - you absolutely cannot see where circuits are. Drilling through it is a really bad idea.

Thirdly - you can get exactly matching USB connectors from digikey.com or mouser.com or ... for a couple of dollars.

Fourthly - if you're not sure it's covered by warranty, ask first before soldering!

Thanks! I don`t have eEngineering background, Wouldn`t have thought that boards are now multilayered...oh boy, I`m 27 and too old for this stuff

Anyway, another question for the topicstarter - you get another port architecture just to see if it`s doable? I mean, is it possible to install new micro-usb port in N900 and harden it in some way (like you did)?

Thanks!

[chaoscreater]

i'm amazed how you managed to do that to your phone.......

the only solution i can think of is to buy an external battery charger (easily found in asian countries) that charges the battery itself. I.e, it's a battery charging dock so does not require your phone to be connected.

[MSHAH]

my port has broken 4 times already, under proper use. im bookmarking this for my next solution :P

[F2thaK]

FOUR times under proper use ..........? :O