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@@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ port nearest to the SD card reader had been broken. The pad (_or bolster_) was
missing, along with 3 out of 4 pins having been completely broken off. Needless
to say this required fixing.
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04781.jpg" sub="Final result" >}}
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04781.jpg"
sub="Final result"
alt="Photo showing fixed USB receptacle on ThinkPad laptop" >}}
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# Damage Assessment
@@ -18,7 +20,9 @@ The first step was to look at the PCB to assess how this could be, if at all,
replaced. From the outside you could see the damage done. Note the single
pin left and lack of the inner pad (_bolster?_).
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04722.jpg" sub="One pin remains" >}}
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04722.jpg"
sub="One pin remains"
alt="Photo showing one pin remaining on a damaged USB receptacle ">}}
# Measure Twice
@@ -27,8 +31,10 @@ needed to have the relevant dimensions in comparing to receptacle part drawings
of those available for sale.
{{< thumbgallery >}}
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04714.jpg" >}}
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04718.jpg" >}}
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04714.jpg"
alt="Photo showing front side of USB receptacle on motherboard PCB" >}}
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04718.jpg"
alt="Photo showing back side of USB receptacle on motherboard PCB" >}}
{{< /thumbgallery >}}
Using generic, non-branded digital calipers I was able to get the following
@@ -65,7 +71,8 @@ unbranded digital caliper. Those values are nearly spot-on.
The part was ordered, and arrived quickly at my doorstep. Stacked on top of each
other the two receptacles matched up just as I had hoped.. **Fantastic!**
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04773.jpg" >}}
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04773.jpg"
alt="Photo showing new USB receptacle on top of damaged one for comparison" >}}
# It's not over yet
Initial attempts at desoldering the existing (_broken_) receptacle proved
@@ -90,7 +97,8 @@ the modification "process"_. Cutting and bending the pins, I was able to get it
soldered on (poorly). There wasn't much wiggle room for cleaning up the
bodged-in replacement; this will have to do.
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04774.jpg" >}}
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04774.jpg"
alt="Photo showing new, undamaged USB receptacle soldered on to motherboard PCB" >}}
The part was essentially soldered as a wholly surface mount part, which it is
not. This could have future issues due to a lack of solder-terminated strain
@@ -106,7 +114,9 @@ motherboard from correctly fitting. This was quickly solved by using a Dremel
with a low-grit sanding drum and removing material off of the receptacle. The
result was acceptable, and provided a tight fitment into the laptop case.
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04775.jpg" sub="End of the journey" >}}
{{< thumb src="/static/img/thinkpad-usb-fix/DSC04775.jpg"
sub="End of the journey"
alt="Photo showing undamaged, new USB receptacle inside casing of ThinkPad laptop" >}}
[^1]: [Molex Part No. 482580002](https://www.molex.com/molex/products/datasheet.jsp?part=active/0482580002_IO_CONNECTORS.xml&channel=Products)
[^2]: [Digi-Key Part No. WM7087CT-ND](https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=WM7087CT-ND)