3125 replacing the charge/dats port connector

[romakdaddy]

i just bought a brand new 3125 but my old one the charge port broke off the circuit board(hence the replacement) i see that there are replacement connectors but i can find no info on the procedure to replace it.anyone done this or is it even possible with a standard soldering iron and some steady hands.

[Silphatos]

that charge/dats port is really terrible, worst side of startrek :(

[Tiger Shark]

i just bought a brand new 3125 but my old one the charge port broke off the circuit board(hence the replacement) i see that there are replacement connectors but i can find no info on the procedure to replace it.anyone done this or is it even possible with a standard soldering iron and some steady hands.


The leads are very fine and tight pitch. You are not going to solder it with a typical soldering iron and not end up with solder bridges.

Best bet: Open your new one and einforce the connector with epoxy. Make sure you don't get any inside or put on too much to close the case. Just a couple of fillets on the sides will do wonders. Keep the old one in case you need other parts.