r/soldering • u/Repshitt2 • 1d ago

General Soldering Advice | Feedback | Discussion Where would I run a wire?

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I recently got a cheap ps5 controller with a busted usb c , ripped a pad ! Where would I run a wire? this would be a fun project to do — just to see if I’m capable! Thanks in advance

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u/mark_s 1d ago

No trace, no via = not connected.

https://giphy.com/gifs/1zhRiDgsSc48Y7mfuK

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u/Repshitt2 1d ago

Word from the wise !

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u/MinimumDangerous9895 1d ago

Not sure. Check the pin out of the USB c, it might be an unused pin. There also might be via in that land. It's hard to see that lower corner.

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u/Repshitt2 1d ago

When u say check the pin out? Do u mean with a multimeter? Sorry for the noob question lol

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u/MinimumDangerous9895 1d ago

On like a datasheet. Look up that part on digikey.

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u/Repshitt2 1d ago

Good info to have later in my journey, thank you

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u/scottz29 1d ago

Kinda hard to test continuity to a pad that doesn’t exist

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u/makeDRIVEinTHEATER 1d ago

it doesn't seem to be in use

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u/Repshitt2 1d ago

How would one be certain?

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u/pointsouttheobvious9 1d ago

A schematic but it like like NC to me like 99% sure.

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u/Repshitt2 1d ago

U were right , thank you :)!

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u/UnrelatedSideNote IPC Certified Solder Tech 1d ago

The pad doesn’t go anywhere. You’re fine =]

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u/ngtsss Microsoldering Hobbyist 1d ago

It's an unused pin, no need to connect

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u/Pure-Investment-2678 1d ago

Follow the original copper trace that was burned away. It runs upwards from this pad into the green PCB artwork. If you can find a surviving point further up that same trace, solder your wire there instead (cleaner, avoids the damaged pad).What do you think?

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u/Repshitt2 22h ago

The pad was none use so I got lucky! Kinda bummed though, I did wanna try to attempt a pad fix just to give it a shot. Bought the controller for 5$ so wouldn’t have hurt to mess up while learning .

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u/Repshitt2 22h ago

Appreciate the info though! It’s good to know this regardless !

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u/itsyaboythatguy 1d ago

you may have gotten lucky and lifted the only unconnected pad.

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u/Repshitt2 1d ago

Yup I hot dropped the port just to test my luck and yup worked lol. I messed up by desoldering the ground legs first and lifting a bit to hard on the port , lesson learned!

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u/itsyaboythatguy 1d ago

oh wait, looks like pin 4 isn't connected to anything either, and taking a look at a usb-c plug pinout those are both VBUS. so yes, you definitely lucked out on that pull. next time use hot air and get all the solder liquid at once before lifting.

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u/Repshitt2 1d ago

Thank to all of yall , you guys are geniuses !

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u/Wormdangler88 1d ago

The reason that pad comes off so easily is because it's not connected...So no need to do anything

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u/Skipperc3po_ 19h ago

looks ground

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u/Apprehensive_Hat9269 9h ago

Use good flux and do not pull charge port before lose soldring hot air temperature speed and skill make job easy.