exec mainboard issue

[sythen]

evenin all, ill keep it short,

the mini usb connector on the mainboard has broken off, some of the solder p=ads are damaged, i need a replacement mainboard, can anyone help??

thanks in advanced

[enigma1nz]

evenin all, ill keep it short,

the mini usb connector on the mainboard has broken off, some of the solder p=ads are damaged, i need a replacement mainboard, can anyone help??

thanks in advanced

I suggest you try to post a Wanted ad in the Marketplace section. If anyone has one to offer, that's your best chance.

[orb3000]

I´m sure I saw today someone selling Universal parts, not sure if motherboard...

[tomal]

evenin all, ill keep it short,

the mini usb connector on the mainboard has broken off, some of the solder p=ads are damaged, i need a replacement mainboard, can anyone help??

thanks in advanced
You may use some thin cable (to use as jumper) in case the pads are broken and connect to nearest point.

Also you can buy a cheap card reader which has the same mini-usb connector. Desolder it and connect to the uni if your usb connector itself is broken.

[enigma1nz]

the USB connector itself is sold on eBay for around $5, works very well on Uni or any device with the same connector. However, if the pads are damaged, it might be impossible to have one reattached.

[tabasco]

I can offer Mda Pro's motherboard. Working good. Once fell down and display was damaged..
Message me if good for you.

[sythen]

yeah, some of the pads a fubar, thanks for the help people

[Tech-Aps]

I notice you live in the UK, I can fix the USB connector for you. Even if the pads are missing there are some test points on the board that you can solder fine wires to. I have done half a dozen of these repairs so far, this seems to be the most common problem with the Uni, even more so than borken screens. One of these days I'll have to do a 'how to' guide for it.

[sythen]

that would be nice, my soldering skills are up to the job, i just dont know how too, if you drop me a pm or something we can discuss it further

thanks

[-Jonny-]

Guys, if you could jot down what you do and perhaps a piccy of the solder points, this would be great to put in the Wiki.

[responderman]

Hello people,
If its any help, my usb connection came off twice. both times it was resoldered back on with a standard soldering iron with the tip made to a point, and it still works OK. I found it easy to do, just needs a steady hand.
Regads
Jay

[sythen]

thats all well and good. but the copper pads that are used to solder the connector to the mainboard are fubar, so no amount of soldering will help