[RndTbl] Roundtable Digest, Vol 72, Issue 8

Kat uniquegeek at gmail.com
Fri Dec 24 15:40:02 CST 2010


Haven't used a soldering iron since 1994.  There are two other ports, but I
often use them all.  It's a Toshiba, not a MacBook Air :)

I think I might try epoxy, and if that doesn't work, buy a hub.  That's when
needing three ports is more of an issue.

Thanks guys.

Kat

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> Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:22:01 -0600
> From: Kat <uniquegeek at gmail.com>
> Subject: [RndTbl] usb ports
> To: roundtable at muug.mb.ca
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> The black plastic bit in one of my USB ports broke off.  The metal contacts
> are in there, undamaged.  The laptop thinks the port is functioning fine,
> and it does function... as long as the device plugged in is in contact with
> the metal.  It's loose, so any movement on the laptop or device will unseat
> it.  Anyway, I'm avoiding using it for now.
>
> It's tempting to try to fix it myself.  Is this possible?  Any advice?
>
> I think the laptop is still on warranty, but I don't know how much of a
> PITA
> that would be.
>
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> Katherine Scrupa
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> From: "Adam Thompson" <athompso at athompso.net>
> Subject: Re: [RndTbl] usb ports
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> If the laptop was *off* warranty and you're real good with a soldering
> iron, you could go ahead and replace the port.  It's likely to be a
> surface-mount connector with two through-holes for anchoring and shield
> ground.
> I've ruined a board by attempting this - don't try it if you aren't already
> experienced at repair work.
> (My old BlackBerry had the exact same problem, the plastic in the USB
> connector broke.)
>
> What brand of laptop is it?
>
> -Adam
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kat <uniquegeek at gmail.com>
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> Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:22:01
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> Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:32:56 -0600
> From: Sean Cody <sean at tinfoilhat.ca>
> Subject: Re: [RndTbl] usb ports
> To: "athompso at athompso.net" <athompso at athompso.net>,    Continuation of
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> Seconded.
>
> If you go about the repair method you can get parts at Aactive electronics
> on route 90.  Unless the laptop has special molded mounts.
>
> --
> Sean (mobile)
>
> On 2010-12-23, at 3:27 PM, "Adam Thompson" <athompso at athompso.net> wrote:
>
> > If the laptop was *off* warranty and you're real good with a soldering
> iron, you could go ahead and replace the port.  It's likely to be a
> surface-mount connector with two through-holes for anchoring and shield
> ground.
> > I've ruined a board by attempting this - don't try it if you aren't
> already experienced at repair work.
> > (My old BlackBerry had the exact same problem, the plastic in the USB
> connector broke.)
> >
> > What brand of laptop is it?
> >
> > -Adam
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kat <uniquegeek at gmail.com>
> > Sender: roundtable-bounces at muug.mb.ca
> > Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:22:01
> > To: <roundtable at muug.mb.ca>
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> Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:40:36 -0600
> From: Sean Walberg <swalberg at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [RndTbl] usb ports
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> On 2010-12-23, at 3:23 PM, Kat <uniquegeek at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > The black plastic bit in one of my USB ports broke off.  The metal
> contacts are in there, undamaged.  The laptop thinks the port is functioning
> fine, and it does function... as long as the device plugged in is in contact
> with the metal.  It's loose, so any movement on the laptop or device will
> unseat it.  Anyway, I'm avoiding using it for now.
> >
> > It's tempting to try to fix it myself.  Is this possible?  Any advice?
> >
> > I think the laptop is still on warranty, but I don't know how much of a
> PITA that would be.
> >
> > --
> > ------------------------------------------------------------
> > Katherine Scrupa
> > Network Technology CCNA, Hons.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:41:00 -0600
> From: John Lange <john at johnlange.ca>
> Subject: Re: [RndTbl] usb ports
> To: Continuation of Round Table discussion <roundtable at muug.mb.ca>
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> The Laptop only has one USB port? I think it's time for a new Laptop ;)
>
> On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 4:32 PM, Sean Cody <sean at tinfoilhat.ca> wrote:
> > Seconded.
> >
> > If you go about the repair method you can get parts at Aactive
> electronics on route 90. ?Unless the laptop has special molded mounts.
> >
> > --
> > Sean (mobile)
> >
> > On 2010-12-23, at 3:27 PM, "Adam Thompson" <athompso at athompso.net>
> wrote:
> >
> >> If the laptop was *off* warranty and you're real good with a soldering
> iron, you could go ahead and replace the port. ?It's likely to be a
> surface-mount connector with two through-holes for anchoring and shield
> ground.
> >> I've ruined a board by attempting this - don't try it if you aren't
> already experienced at repair work.
> >> (My old BlackBerry had the exact same problem, the plastic in the USB
> connector broke.)
> >>
> >> What brand of laptop is it?
> >>
> >> -Adam
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Kat <uniquegeek at gmail.com>
> >> Sender: roundtable-bounces at muug.mb.ca
> >> Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:22:01
> >> To: <roundtable at muug.mb.ca>
> >> Reply-To: Continuation of Round Table discussion <roundtable at muug.mb.ca
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> >> Subject: [RndTbl] usb ports
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> Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:42:26 -0600
> From: Sean Walberg <swalberg at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [RndTbl] usb ports
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> If soldering isn't up your alley, epoxy is great for fixing plastic parts.
>
> Sea
>
>
>
> On 2010-12-23, at 3:23 PM, Kat <uniquegeek at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > The black plastic bit in one of my USB ports broke off.  The metal
> contacts are in there, undamaged.  The laptop thinks the port is functioning
> fine, and it does function... as long as the device plugged in is in contact
> with the metal.  It's loose, so any movement on the laptop or device will
> unseat it.  Anyway, I'm avoiding using it for now.
> >
> > It's tempting to try to fix it myself.  Is this possible?  Any advice?
> >
> > I think the laptop is still on warranty, but I don't know how much of a
> PITA that would be.
> >
> > --
> > ------------------------------------------------------------
> > Katherine Scrupa
> > Network Technology CCNA, Hons.
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