# Ripped off Usb connector **URL:** \ **Category:** Proffieboards\ **Created:** [November 22, 2021, 10:40am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005 "2021-11-22T10:40:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 10:40am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/1 "2021-11-22T10:40:37Z")
I was on my bed tried to grab something and my usb connection on the board was removed from the board. ![20211122_213421](https://crucible.hubbe.net/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e7d4851380394342a4365cc989a583400b561548.jpeg) ![20211122_213920](https://crucible.hubbe.net/uploads/default/original/2X/b/bcab1f6007dd1ada3a329932590ef0ac0131ada5.jpeg) ![20211122_213906](https://crucible.hubbe.net/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0ccfa62b1a3f28eadb356a68804d9d41bcb19cf9.jpeg) So How do I reattach the usb? ---
**Author:** ![Driftrotor](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/driftrotor/32/379_2.png) [@Driftrotor](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Driftrotor)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/2 "2021-11-22T13:14:23Z")
Hot air solder station and solder paste mate will be your best bet. ---
**Author:** ![profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/profezzorn/32/8_2.png) [@profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/profezzorn)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/3 "2021-11-22T18:04:20Z")
Hot air station is right. You may also consider getting a better usb connector. The ones I normally use have bigger pads on them which keeps them in place better. ---
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/4 "2021-11-22T21:30:09Z")
The question is how do I use a hot air rework station. Do I place the usb connector on the board and then apply heat or am I applying heat to the pads and when it’s liquid then apply the connector and wait for it cool? Also if I have a hot air gun would that suffice? ---
**Author:** ![profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/profezzorn/32/8_2.png) [@profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/profezzorn)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 10:34pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/5 "2021-11-22T22:34:33Z")
It’s theoretically possible to do with a hot-air gun, but many things that are possible are not recommended. The lack of control means that you are fairly likely to melt something, blow away some components and/or set something on fire. A hot-air station, even a very cheap one, offers much better control over temperature and air flow, which helps a lot. My recommendation would be to buy a little bit of solder paste as well, especially since those pads seem to be low on solder paste. In addition, the solder paste contains all the flux you need. Then I would carefully add a little bit of solder paste to each pad. Put the usb connector in place, then heat it up until all the solder melts. At this point, try to see if everything is lined up and there are no obvious solder bridges. If it doesn’t look right adjust the usb connector with tweezers, or scrape off a little solder to clear any bridges. Then remove the heat and let it cool. Measure and test. Repeat if necessary. (It often takes me 2-3 attempts to get an USB connector placed right with no bridges.) A cut-off USB cable is a helpful tool for checking that the connections are good btw. ---
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 10:51pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/6 "2021-11-22T22:51:31Z")
Much obliged. Looks like my testing is done until I can get this fixed OR I install the other lightsabers. ---
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/7 "2022-04-03T14:02:46Z")
> **[1 x Micro USB Type B Female 5 Pin 4 Post SMD USB Connector Port Socket DIY |...](https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-x-Micro-USB-Type-B-Female-5-Pin-4-Post-SMD-USB-Connector-Port-Socket-DIY-/363190180337?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0)** > > Type: Micro USB Female. Port Edge: Curved. Helpful Links. Header Pins & Connectors. Will this work? ---
**Author:** ![profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/profezzorn/32/8_2.png) [@profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/profezzorn)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/8 "2022-04-04T01:02:56Z")
No, that one needs holes that Proffieboards don’t have. This is the one I use: > **[10118192-0001LF Amphenol ICC (FCI) | Connectors, Interconnects | DigiKey](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/amphenol-fci/10118192-0001LF/2785378)** > > Order today, ships today. 10118192-0001LF – USB - micro B USB 2.0 Receptacle Connector 5 Position Surface Mount, Right Angle from Amphenol ICC (FCI). Pricing and Availability on millions of electronic components from Digi-Key Electronics. ---
**Author:** ![BikerJedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/bikerjedi/32/2158_2.png) [@BikerJedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/BikerJedi)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/9 "2022-04-05T14:36:33Z")
hello there. i had a similar situation. send me a message in messenger for a possible fix. hector ezequiel calzada rodriguez. ---
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2022, 3:48am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/10 "2022-04-22T03:48:29Z")
> **[10Pcs Micro USB Type B Female 5Pin SMT Socket Jack Connectors Port PCB Board ...](https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/125046482205?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=tzco8dhpqvu&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=3UMljv5OS9C&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY)** > > 10PCS Micro USB 5pin B Type Female Jack Socket Connector for Phone. Type: B / SMT. Interface chip/clock timing. Gender of Connector: Female. Micro USB Series. IOT/Functional Module. Insulation Resistance: 100M Ohm. This looks similar. ---
**Author:** ![profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/profezzorn/32/8_2.png) [@profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/profezzorn)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/11 "2022-04-22T04:43:56Z")
Might be close enough, but I wouldn’t recommend it. It doesn’t look like it would stick to the board very well. ---
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2022, 5:01am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/12 "2022-04-22T05:01:12Z")
It’s going to cost $32 I’ll pass ---
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/13 "2022-05-14T02:47:48Z")
Does the hot air rework stations have temp and what temp should I use? ---
**Author:** ![NoSloppy](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/nosloppy/32/3865_2.png) [@NoSloppy](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/NoSloppy)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2022, 11:58am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/14 "2022-05-14T11:58:43Z")
Yes. Temperature and fan speed is adjustable (YMMV). The solder paste you get has a melting point value, so you just match that. Melting points vary with different solder pastes. > **[What is Low temperature Solder Paste - Detail Guide](https://absolutepcbassembly.com/guide-on-low-temperature-solder-paste/#:~:text=Usually%2C%20the%20typical%20solder%20paste,destructive%20for%20some%20delicate%20particles.)** > > Low-temperature Solder Paste - To know more about low-temperature solder paste, its applications, and other vital features of the solder paste, keep reading this article till the end ---
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/15 "2022-05-29T14:09:59Z")
So I tried to solder the usb connector and added some solder to it but I got scared so I stopped. ![image](https://crucible.hubbe.net/uploads/default/original/2X/2/258b3a9cef2cd4c2d8d1a202c28321bb990cdbfb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/profezzorn/32/8_2.png) [@profezzorn](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/profezzorn)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/16 "2022-05-29T17:23:33Z")
Good excuse to buy a hot air solder station? ---
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/17 "2022-06-30T00:10:17Z")
so, I sent my saber to Jawa’s Junkyard here in australia and he fixed it. works great now. I’m gonna start testing that odd behaviour of the motion detection, but seeing as I’m using 6.7 I foresee whatever was causing the issue would probably have fixed it. ---
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 12:41pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/18 "2022-07-13T12:41:19Z")
I can now confirm that the 6.7 does NOT have that weirdness happening so that’s good. alas, my usb connector just isn’t secure enough and it’s disconnecting the serial monitor and the Port settings don’t populate. THOUGH I’m having a lot of fun creating new presets with the edit mode. ---
**Author:** ![Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/afrojedi/32/218_2.png) [@Afrojedi](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/Afrojedi)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/19 "2022-07-18T22:46:04Z")
So the usb has fallen off again. QUESTION: is there another way to flash the board. Can I wire up the ST-LINK? ---
**Author:** ![NoSloppy](https://crucible.hubbe.net/user_avatar/crucible.hubbe.net/nosloppy/32/3865_2.png) [@NoSloppy](https://crucible.hubbe.net/u/NoSloppy)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005/20 "2022-07-19T03:13:00Z")
I want to say yes, as long as that’s the serial port you select in Arduino. [Next page](https://crucible.hubbe.net/t/ripped-off-usb-connector/1005.md?page=2)