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IKEA KOPPLA Connector (fix)

Introduction

Show you how to fix a charger that have become not working , or does not always work.

One to Three ports can be defective.

What you need

  1. IKEA KOPPLA Connector (fix), break open the adapter: step 1, image 1 of 3 IKEA KOPPLA Connector (fix), break open the adapter: step 1, image 2 of 3 IKEA KOPPLA Connector (fix), break open the adapter: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • open device , using brute force is the only option because it's ultrasonic welded together.

    • use screw driver or squeeze in a vice to crack it open.''

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  2. IKEA KOPPLA Connector (fix), Fixing the issue (broken solderpoints): step 2, image 1 of 2 IKEA KOPPLA Connector (fix), Fixing the issue (broken solderpoints): step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Resolder all the USB connector pins (red box'es), on all 3 USB connectors to be sure they are functional. (on this image the top one is defective)

    • The reason solder points break is the connector support is soldered onto the board on one side only. Not by the arrow. Thereby adding stress directly to the soldered pins.

    • In addition the connector pin (square) near the U2 marking is too short and therefore may not be soldered properly.

    • see 2nd image for example of front support pin is pulled out of solder area.

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  4. IKEA KOPPLA Connector (fix), add glue to connectors: step 3, image 1 of 2 IKEA KOPPLA Connector (fix), add glue to connectors: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • add hot melt glue in these areas on the board and on the side of the connector.

    • Add the cover first to understand where there is room for it in the cover.

    • If connector is not glued, it is likely the charger will stop working again in the near future.

    • Ikea have been notified of this issue.

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    • To seal the enclosure , add suitable glue to edge, and press the top/bottom together.

    • Use as vice while holding them together, while the glue hardens.

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Conclusion

I understand these adapters are cheap, but they can be repaired as described.

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