Here’s the ifixit [guide|96135] guide that will help you to open the tablet so that access to the micro USB connector is possible. It is best to remove the motherboard when replacing the connector.
It is a smd (surface mount device) type connector so smd soldering skills and tools will be necessary to remove / replace the faulty connector. There are videos on YouTube that show how to smd solder USB connectors
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''Not all micro USB connectors are the same. So it is important that you get the correct one.'' The main differences are where the mounting lugs are positioned on the body of the connector and how many there are, sometimes 2 or 4. These lugs have to line up with the pads on the motherboard so that they can be soldered onto the board to hold the connector in place and that all the strain is not placed on the pins. The pins are always the same.
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''Not all micro USB connectors are the same. So it is important that you get the correct one.'' The main differences are where the mounting lugs are positioned on the body of the connector and how many there are, sometimes 2 or 4. The connector in your tablet has 2 mounting lugs (see image below). These lugs have to line up with the pads on the motherboard so that they can be soldered onto the board to hold the connector in place and that all the strain is not placed on the pins. The pins are always the same.
Here’s a zoomed in image of the connector taken from the guide above that shows the port and its mounting etc.
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Here’s a charge port for a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kobo-Aura-Micro-USB-Charging-Dock-Connector-Port/303554712785?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3Dd899beb9f9db4aa7b63944f2a8388d4b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D302615840517%26itm%3D303554712785%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1|Kobo Aura] model, but shipping aside, compared to the other links below it is too expensive I think
You can always check on places such as [link|https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/m/molex/micro-usb-connectors|here] and [link|https://www.mouser.com/c/connectors/usb-connectors/?marcom=143196594|here] for a cheaper compatible connector.
Here’s the ifixit [guide|96135] guide that will help you to open the tablet so that access to the micro USB connector is possible. It is best to remove the motherboard when replacing the connector.
It is a smd (surface mount device) type connector so smd soldering skills and tools will be necessary to remove / replace the faulty connector. There are videos on YouTube that show how to smd solder USB connectors
''Not all micro USB connectors are the same. So it is important that you get the correct one.'' The main differences are where the mounting lugs are positioned on the body of the connector and how many there are, sometimes 2 or 4. These lugs have to line up with the pads on the motherboard so that they can be soldered onto the board to hold the connector in place and that all the strain is not placed on the pins. The pins are always the same.
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Here’s a zoomed in image of the connector taken from the guide above that shows the port and its mounting etc.
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[image|2554251] (click on image to enlarge)
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Here’s a charge port for a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kobo-Aura-Micro-USB-Charging-Dock-Connector-Port/303554712785?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3Dd899beb9f9db4aa7b63944f2a8388d4b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D302615840517%26itm%3D303554712785%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1|Kobo Aura] model, but shipping aside, compared to the other links below it is too expensive I think
You can always check on places such as [link|https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/m/molex/micro-usb-connectors|here] and [link|https://www.mouser.com/c/connectors/usb-connectors/?marcom=143196594|here] for a cheaper compatible connector.
Here’s the ifixit [guide|96135] guide that will help you to open the tablet so that access to the micro USB connector is possible. It is best to remove the motherboard when replacing the connector.
It is a smd (surface mount device) type connector so smd soldering skills and tools will be necessary to remove / replace the faulty connector. There are videos on YouTube that show how to smd solder USB connectors
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''Not all micro USB connectors are the same. So it is important that you get the correct one.'' The main difference is where the mounting lugs are positioned on the body of the connector. These lugs have to line up with the pads on the motherboard so that they can be soldered onto the board to hold the connector in place and that all the strain is not placed on the pins. The pins are always the same.
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''Not all micro USB connectors are the same. So it is important that you get the correct one.'' The main differences are where the mounting lugs are positioned on the body of the connector and how many there are, sometimes 2 or 4. These lugs have to line up with the pads on the motherboard so that they can be soldered onto the board to hold the connector in place and that all the strain is not placed on the pins. The pins are always the same.
Here’s a charge port for a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kobo-Aura-Micro-USB-Charging-Dock-Connector-Port/303554712785?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3Dd899beb9f9db4aa7b63944f2a8388d4b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D302615840517%26itm%3D303554712785%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1|Kobo Aura] model, but shipping aside, compared to the other links below it is too expensive I think
You can always check on places such as [link|https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/m/molex/micro-usb-connectors|here] and [link|https://www.mouser.com/c/connectors/usb-connectors/?marcom=143196594|here] for a cheaper compatible connector.
Here’s the ifixit [guide|96135] guide that will help you to open the tablet so that access to the micro USB connector is possible.
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Here’s the ifixit [guide|96135] guide that will help you to open the tablet so that access to the micro USB connector is possible. It is best to remove the motherboard when replacing the connector.
It is a smd (surface mount device) type connector so smd soldering skills and tools will be necessary to remove / replace the faulty connector. There are videos on YouTube that show how to smd solder USB connectors
''Not all micro USB connectors are the same. So it is important that you get the correct one.'' The main difference is where the mounting lugs are positioned on the body of the connector. These lugs have to line up with the pads on the motherboard so that they can be soldered onto the board to hold the connector in place and that all the strain is not placed on the pins. The pins are always the same.
Here’s a charge port for a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kobo-Aura-Micro-USB-Charging-Dock-Connector-Port/303554712785?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3Dd899beb9f9db4aa7b63944f2a8388d4b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D302615840517%26itm%3D303554712785%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1|Kobo Aura] model, but shipping aside, compared to the other links below it is too expensive I think
You can always check on places such as [link|https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/m/molex/micro-usb-connectors|here] and [link|https://www.mouser.com/c/connectors/usb-connectors/?marcom=143196594|here] for a cheaper compatible connector.
Here’s the ifixit [guide|96135] guide that will help you to open the tablet so that access to the micro USB connector is possible.
It is a smd (surface mount device) type connector so smd soldering skills and tools will be necessary to remove / replace the faulty connector. There are videos on YouTube that show how to smd solder USB connectors
''Not all micro USB connectors are the same. So it is important that you get the correct one.'' The main difference is where the mounting lugs are positioned on the body of the connector. These lugs have to line up with the pads on the motherboard so that they can be soldered onto the board to hold the connector in place and that all the strain is not placed on the pins. The pins are always the same.
Here’s a charge port for a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kobo-Aura-Micro-USB-Charging-Dock-Connector-Port/303554712785?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3Dd899beb9f9db4aa7b63944f2a8388d4b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D302615840517%26itm%3D303554712785%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1|Kobo Aura] model, but shipping aside, compared to the other links below it is too expensive I think
You can always check on places such as [link|https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/m/molex/micro-usb-connectors|here] and [link|https://www.mouser.com/c/connectors/usb-connectors/?marcom=143196594|here] for a cheaper compatible connector.
Here’s the ifixit [guide|96135] guide that will help you to open the tablet so that access to the micro USB connector is possible.
It is a smd (surface mount device) type connector so smd soldering skills and tools will be necessary to remove / replace the faulty connector. There are videos on YouTube that show how to smd solder USB connectors
''Not all micro USB connectors are the same. So it is important that you get the correct one.'' The main difference is where the mounting lugs are positioned on the body of the connector. These lugs have to line up with the pads on the motherboard so that they can be soldered onto the board to hold the connector in place and that all the strain is not placed on the pins. The pins are always the same.
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Here’s a charge port for a [https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kobo-Aura-Micro-USB-Charging-Dock-Connector-Port/303554712785?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3Dd899beb9f9db4aa7b63944f2a8388d4b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D302615840517%26itm%3D303554712785%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1|Kobo Aura] model, but shipping aside, compared to the other links below it is too expensive I think
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Here’s a charge port for a [link|https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kobo-Aura-Micro-USB-Charging-Dock-Connector-Port/303554712785?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3Dd899beb9f9db4aa7b63944f2a8388d4b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D302615840517%26itm%3D303554712785%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1|Kobo Aura] model, but shipping aside, compared to the other links below it is too expensive I think
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You can always check on places such as [https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/m/molex/micro-usb-connectors|here] and [https://www.mouser.com/c/connectors/usb-connectors/?marcom=143196594|here] for a cheaper compatible connector.
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You can always check on places such as [link|https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/m/molex/micro-usb-connectors|here] and [link|https://www.mouser.com/c/connectors/usb-connectors/?marcom=143196594|here] for a cheaper compatible connector.
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Here’s the ifixit [guide|96135] guide that will help you to open the tablet so that access to the micro USB connector is possible.
It is a smd (surface mount device) type connector so smd soldering skills and tools will be necessary to remove / replace the faulty connector. There are videos on YouTube that show how to smd solder USB connectors
''Not all micro USB connectors are the same. So it is important that you get the correct one.'' The main difference is where the mounting lugs are positioned on the body of the connector. These lugs have to line up with the pads on the motherboard so that they can be soldered onto the board to hold the connector in place and that all the strain is not placed on the pins. The pins are always the same.
Here’s a charge port for a [https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kobo-Aura-Micro-USB-Charging-Dock-Connector-Port/303554712785?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3Dd899beb9f9db4aa7b63944f2a8388d4b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D302615840517%26itm%3D303554712785%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1|Kobo Aura] model, but shipping aside, compared to the other links below it is too expensive I think
You can always check on places such as [https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/m/molex/micro-usb-connectors|here] and [https://www.mouser.com/c/connectors/usb-connectors/?marcom=143196594|here] for a cheaper compatible connector.