Broke my Tytn II mini-usb slot

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Hello, today I found that my mini-usb slot is broken. What i mean is that the pins are mixed/ probably cause i have not seen the problem for some time/ and the plastic thing between the pins is missing, so may be new slot has to be put. Any idea where I can find mini-usb slot and what is it called ? Is it easy to replace it myself ?

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Replacing EMU mini usb connection

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If you're good at micro-soldering then you can replace the EMU (mini usb port) for the TYTN, Tilt, 8525, etc. You can purchase the connector (11 pin) from eBay for $3 plus $5 shipping from Hong Kong. You'll need to remove any memory cards, SIM cards, stylus etc from your phone and remove the 4 screws on the back. To remove you'll need an A5 (i think i used an A5) screwdriver (mini star screwdriver). Once removed, pop out the battery cover release tab and GENTLY lift the circuit board up (you'll need to gently pry the plastic retaining tabs that hold the board in). You only need to lift it up an inch or so - enough to get your soldering iron in.

Once the board it up, there are two 'feet' on the EMU that have been soldered to the board on the top and two more feet that are inserted into the board that were also soldered in. If you have the new EMU in front of you, you'll see the feet that im talking about. Place your iron tip on these joints and get them to free up. Next, place your tip lengthwise on the 11 pins at the rear of the connector as they are soldered on. Once free, you're able to remove the old EMU.

Place the new EMU in place and solder the 4 feet in 1st, making sure that the 11 pins are aligned as best as possible. Once the feet are soldered in, use a magnifying glass to ensure that all 11 pins are EXACTLY aligned. Touching your soldering gun tip to each of these pins will re-heat the old solder that's still on the board and secure the new pins so there is no need for new solder on here.

Put the phone back together and power up - all should be good!
I've included some pics below











Good Luck!

Wow, that be some serious soldering. Personally, I'd just pick up another Kaiser on ebay for about $165 and be happy...you can even sell yours for parts if you wish.

WOW djbmw:

Man that is crazy, My USB is bent and I was toying with doing it myself, you helped me from doing a big mistake. I can't solder that small. I AM SO VERY THANKFUL. Anyways, my fix was to get a 3 in 1 adapter that fits the weird size of the USB for top and bottom connections (I think the bottom of the center piece is audio). Since the adapter has top and bottom connections around the USB, it holds the center piece in place and makes the connections needed. I just have to carry the adapter everywhere.

Originally Posted by markata

Hello, today I found that my mini-usb slot is broken. What i mean is that the pins are mixed/ probably cause i have not seen the problem for some time/ and the plastic thing between the pins is missing, so may be new slot has to be put. Any idea where I can find mini-usb slot and what is it called ? Is it easy to replace it myself ?

i had a similiar issue, broke extUSB port, i just took my tilt into an At&t device support center and they changed the device on the spot.

Nice to know, I was thinking about attempting this but luckilly, my device was still under warranty. I just brought home my new Tilt today. This is my 3rd Tilt, if it happens again, ATT will upgrade me to a Fuze for free. Honestly, I like the Tilt better, but I might give the Fuze a try for a little while until the Fuze 2 (Touch Pro 2) comes out.

i had a similar problem with mine
check out www.pocketpctechs.com
thats where i sent my fone to get fized

Originally Posted by j101399j

WOW djbmw:

Man that is crazy, My USB is bent and I was toying with doing it myself, you helped me from doing a big mistake. I can't solder that small. I AM SO VERY THANKFUL...

It looks intimidating, I know,.. but it wasnt that bad if you have the basic tools that I listed above (appropriate screw driver to remove the bolts, soldering iron with fine tip, thin silver solder wire, flux, magnifying glass, needle (to move the 11 prongs into place)) - all of which will cost you like $20-$25 to purchase brand new if you dont already have them.

For me, i couldnt be without my phone for a few days to send it off and get repaired,.. plus I find the $80+ repair bill ludacris when the part is $5 and it takes less then 30 min to complete so I decided to tackle the challenge.

If your 11 pin EMU is currently bent you'll probably have to replace it sooner then later. If I were you, i'd order in the part from eBay as it'll take 2 or 3 weeks to arrive anyway. Even if you do end up bringing it into someone - if you have the part already then you can negotiate how much they'll charge you (since then its only 20-30 min of work).

- Braydon

I have searched high and low and just cannot find the 11 pin HTC ExtUSB port connector on the Internet or eBay. I have a HTC 6800 Mogul and the pins inside the port are badly bent and two are broken off.

Can anyone direct me to a source where I can get this connector for cheap to the US?

thx