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Introduction
Today we will see how simple it is to replace a USB port. This applies to boards that require a port change, whether it has been damaged or is very old.
You will need the following materials: a USB port, either from a board or new, solder, a soldering iron, and desoldering wick to clean the area.
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If you are starting on the electronic board, we can see the label USB here; we will place the new USB port or the spare part from another board here.
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On the back with a mesh, we will remove the solder where the USB port pins enter.
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Once the solder is removed with the desoldering wick or a solder sucker, proceed to install your USB port.
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Position the port in its place; if cleaned well, it will fit perfectly. Then, proceed to solder the port with solder. A tip: first fix the USB port anchors, and then solder the pins.
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This is how our USB port should look after having soldered and cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol; always ensure that the solder does not bridge with other pins or traces.
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Now you can repair players or chargers damaged by their USB port. I recommend that you save the USB ports from damaged chargers; they will serve as replacements, provided their pins are in perfect condition.
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