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Offline j0hnny

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Poker II (Replace built in mini usb port)
« on: Tue, 04 March 2014, 11:20:22 »
My poker ii usb port is not responding, and it's a bit wobbly. The port is fine, it's just i think desoldered from the PCB (but I could possibly be wrong). Any guides how to inspect what the damage is/how to fix it?

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Re: Poker II (Replace built in mini usb port)
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 04 March 2014, 11:22:12 »
Could you post some photos of the connector? It would help a lot! :thumb:
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Offline j0hnny

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Re: Poker II (Replace built in mini usb port)
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 04 March 2014, 14:06:17 »
Will do when I get home

Offline j0hnny

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Re: Poker II (Replace built in mini usb port)
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 05 March 2014, 23:50:48 »
The USB port looks fine, but it's a bit wobbly and I'm not quite sure what is wrong/what needs to be replaced. Do you think you need a picture of the USB slot and the PCB?

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Re: Poker II (Replace built in mini usb port)
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 06 March 2014, 00:39:53 »
I've replaced the port on my poker 2 as I bashed it with the cable in when it wasn't in a case and it got all bent out of shape :)

you need an smd socket which looks like



i soldered mine with lot paste and hot air I don't know how easy it would be with an iron

If you look on the bottom of the pc - you should be able to check those 5 joints and make sure they are all still making good contact as that could be where your problem is.
« Last Edit: Thu, 06 March 2014, 00:41:37 by margo baggins »
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Re: Poker II (Replace built in mini usb port)
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 06 March 2014, 00:48:15 »
these have 1 year warranties, right?
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Offline j0hnny

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Re: Poker II (Replace built in mini usb port)
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 07 March 2014, 15:26:37 »
Okay, do you think there are any guides on how to replace/solder the usb component? Search function on the forums are quite difficult to use