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mini-USB connector popped off my PropPlug :( — Parallax Forums

mini-USB connector popped off my PropPlug :(

RaymanRayman Posts: 14,795
edited 2007-12-21 03:50 in Propeller 1
I soldered it back to the·4 main pads, but I can't get my iron in there to touch the 5 output pins...

Still works when I squeeze it real hard though...

Comments

  • ClemensClemens Posts: 236
    edited 2007-12-21 01:47
    Oh no! I hope this won't slow you down. Get this man a new PropPlug fast! smile.gif
  • Paul BakerPaul Baker Posts: 6,351
    edited 2007-12-21 02:02
    Call tech support tomorrow and we'll see about getting you a replacement.

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  • RaymanRayman Posts: 14,795
    edited 2007-12-21 02:57
    I think I have a soldering iron at work that can get in there... Right now, I stuffed something in there and it's working...
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2007-12-21 03:50
    I've had to touch up those connectors on prototype PCBs before. It's not terribly difficult, but you do need some solder wick to pull it off. The trick is not to try to solder the pins individually, but just to do them all together. You'll get bridges, but that's what the solder wick is for. Just don't leave it on too long, or you'll suck all the solder out and will have to start over.

    -Phil
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