Usb 3.0 socket on motherboard

CivilDrone · 18 May 2018 at 10:53

Morning
One of the pins on the motherboard broke off. Very last one before the missing pin
Was wondering if there is a way to replace just that or whole of the plastic socket with pins need to be replaced
Has anyone took a stab at it?
Cheers

vvalter · 18 May 2018 at 11:01

Haven't tried it myself, but those pins are pretty big so I'd just try to solder the pin back on myself. Then maybe plug in an adapter that you can just leave in the motheboard to prevent any strain on that pin when unplugging it in the future.

t31os · 18 May 2018 at 12:28

You could avoid any risk to the motherboard by purchasing an expansion card(probably pci-e) with an internal USB 3.0 header, you can pick one up for £10 - £15.

CivilDrone · 18 May 2018 at 19:37

Expansion on itx board is a pain
Would need to find a pin or the actual part to solder

t31os · 18 May 2018 at 19:56

Not sure i'd risk solder work on my mobo but if you're comfortable doing it, pretty much anything can be sourced if you know where to look(sorry i can't help there).

Habakkuk · 19 May 2018 at 14:51

you can put a pin into the cable & a blob of solder on the end - and force it into the socket.

Not neat, but if it makes a connection the other pins will keep it secure.