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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB USB/SD Ports Replacement

Introduction

While USB and SD ports themselves are rated to last several thousand insertions, they will eventually fail given long term use. Problems can arise from the daughter board that the memory ports are plugged into or the inside of the memory ports being damaged.

If your Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB starts to show symptoms such as the USB ports not working or only working intermittently, as well as the cable wiggling in the port, then it may be time to replace the USB and SD ports.

What you need

  1. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB USB/SD Ports Replacement, USB/SD Ports: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Begin by placing your laptop upside down so that you can see the labels on the back.

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  2. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB USB/SD Ports Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 10 silver screws from the bottom of the laptop.

    • Keep these screws in a safe place like a magnetic board to keep them from getting lost.

    • (Silver, 5.8mm Phillips #0)

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  3. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB USB/SD Ports Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the back panel from the laptop.

    • Proceed slowly and use wedges to avoid damaging the panel.

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  5. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB USB/SD Ports Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the USB/SD Ports in the top left corner of the laptop.

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  6. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB USB/SD Ports Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two black screws holding the USB/SD port in place.

    • (Black, 3.35mm Phillips #0)

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  7. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB USB/SD Ports Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently disconnect the black and red wires from the board.

    • Be sure not to pull too hard on the wires.

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  8. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB USB/SD Ports Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the blue cable from the board.

    • Be sure not to pull too hard on the wires.

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  9. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB USB/SD Ports Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove your old USB/SD ports

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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