Another USB/charger port Thread
I also posted this in the 8300 listing I hope I am not breaking protocol!
Hi,
I have a wasted USB/charger port. I have read through all the forums and have not found a difinitive answer to the repair. So here goes:
I have ordered the new part off eBay for $9 shipped and it should be here in a couple days.
When I took the phone apart the port was NOT soldered to the board and just popped out upon disassembly of the case around it.
Many people say that the port needs to be soldered back in and at best is extremely delicate if not impossible. I have found noone who has actually said they soldered one in, most have sent it off for repair. Then I found one post where the guy stated that the port is NOT soldered at all that it is just pressed into place an the case around it holds it in place.
""The fix on a Blackberry is so simple too. All they have to do is to recess the connector a couple of mm and then use the plastic case to support the original Blackberry USB cable. I have seen several devices that do this and it works well.""
(since I'm new I can't post the url to his exact forum post)
My inspection leads me to believe that the port IS NOT soldered but perhaps glued to the board (there looks to be residue) and just sits there with the case holding it in place.
QUESTION; has anyone actually attempted or done this change? If so what did you do?
If noone responds I'll let y'all know what happens when the part comes in and I do repair or fail in the repair.
Thanx in advance
-=Fred=-