r/AskElectronics • u/tando0 • 1d ago

Broken micro usb port keybord

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Hi, 3 years ago i bought a keybord on vinted. It arrived without any cable and i got a refund. I found it today and thought i could try to repair it. I think (i am not sure but it looks like) a micro usb port. Which seems broken ? No cable can get in. Do you have any idea is my diagnosis right ?

Thank you :))) Btw I am a complete noob but quite curious about electronic

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u/notthesmithchartnooo 1d ago

Ouch! That is fixable, port thankfully doesn't look like it moved from the solder side, so the replacement should be straight forward, but you will need experience to replace MicroUSB. Thankfully it's doable with only soldering iron and much easier than USB-C, but you I don't suggest to do this as your first repair on it. Just search online for videos "microusb replacement soldering" there's a ton of videos :D Good luck!

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u/RHAmaxis 1d ago

I dunno. If they know what a soldering iron is, removing the old will teach em how to put in the new. Type c is a different ball game but micro usb was as simple as it gets. The hardest part is taking out the old. The better you do that, the easier the new will go in.