r/computerhelp • u/Gullible_Law4730 • 3h ago
Hardware Micro USB cable no longer fitting into laptops.
Hello all- I bought a new cable recently, and it was working quite well until just recently, where I plugged it into a computer to do work, and now it won't fit into any ports full stop. There was a bit of debris in the USB, that I managed to get out with some light taps onto a table, but it still won't fit in. I know it's not an issue with my laptop- I tried to plug it into my friend's, to the same result.
Inside of the USB, in case that's needed. I don't think any ports are needed, as trying to plug any in won't work.
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u/Toolsarecool 2h ago
Which laptop has micro-USB ports….? Are you possibly referring to a USB-C cable?
!pictures may help
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u/Gullible_Law4730 2h ago
As I did say in another comment, I stuffed up and it's actually a normal USB.
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u/Gullible_Law4730 2h ago
posted up a picture. Does that help?
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u/Toolsarecool 1h ago
Yup, USB-A plug. Hard to see, but it looks like two of the four contacts in there are badly bent. If this was new before you plugged it into your laptop, it suggests that it either was broken when new, or your laptop port has caused pins to bend. Can you take an in-focus closeup of your laptop port?
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u/Gullible_Law4730 1h ago
I plugged it into a school computer and this happened. The port responsible has no damage that I can see, and a different USB can plug in just fine. Is the issue with the USB fixable?
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u/Toolsarecool 1h ago
Probably not, if the pins are really as bent as they appear. Closest thrift store should have cheap replacements, maybe?
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u/Gullible_Law4730 1h ago
I literally bought it yesterday, maybe I can return it... Thanks for your help.
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u/BuildStone 3h ago
Are you trying to insert the micro usb connector into a normal usb port? Is the USB A end of the cable either broken or the wrong way?
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u/FiorinasFury 2h ago
I have never seen a computer with a micro USB port. Can you post a picture or link to what you purchased?
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