With tiresome predictability SWMBO just had to "help out" by putting our bluetooth headphones on charge. Of course in a way I cannot fathom she managed to ram it in the wrong way and now, looking inside, there is just
a void. I am guessing the pins have been crushed ?
Is there any way to attempt to mechanically realign them, or is a new
port the answer ? I don't have the kit, nor the eyes anymore to attempt
any fine soldering, so it's landfill otherwise.
As is the way of the world, our bluetooth speaker has also decided to
stop charging (micro USB again). However that port looks intact.
With tiresome predictability SWMBO just had to "help out" by putting our bluetooth headphones on charge. Of course in a way I cannot fathom she managed to ram it in the wrong way and now, looking inside, there is just
a void. I am guessing the pins have been crushed ?
Is there any way to attempt to mechanically realign them, or is a new
port the answer ? I don't have the kit, nor the eyes anymore to attempt
any fine soldering, so it's landfill otherwise.
As is the way of the world, our bluetooth speaker has also decided to
stop charging (micro USB again). However that port looks intact.
With tiresome predictability SWMBO just had to "help out" by putting our bluetooth headphones on charge. Of course in a way I cannot fathom she managed to ram it in the wrong way and now, looking inside, there is just
a void. I am guessing the pins have been crushed ?
Is there any way to attempt to mechanically realign them, or is a new
port the answer ? I don't have the kit, nor the eyes anymore to attempt
any fine soldering, so it's landfill otherwise.
As is the way of the world, our bluetooth speaker has also decided to
stop charging (micro USB again). However that port looks intact.
in a way I cannot fathom she
managed to ram it in the wrong way and now, looking inside, there is just
a void. I am guessing the pins have been crushed ?
Thanks for all replies.Not much help now, but to avoid the same thing happening in future you
Noting that replacement items (not necessarily the same brand, but would
do the job) would come to around £30 from Amazon, then even £10 to a
local simply doesn't make sense.
The speaker is one of those things. But I know I gently said to SWMBO a
while back not to bother with the headphones and leave it to me.... (I am sure some here can sympathise)
On 5/12/25 15:42, Jethro_uk wrote:
Thanks for all replies.Not much help now, but to avoid the same thing happening in future you
Noting that replacement items (not necessarily the same brand, but
would do the job) would come to around £30 from Amazon, then even £10
to a local simply doesn't make sense.
The speaker is one of those things. But I know I gently said to SWMBO a
while back not to bother with the headphones and leave it to me.... (I
am sure some here can sympathise)
can use magnetic USB charging cables.
<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JGDXSVR>
I have this design, not sure if it is the best, but it works, and
protects USB ports from being damaged/dirtied.
On 5/12/25 15:42, Jethro_uk wrote:
Thanks for all replies.Not much help now, but to avoid the same thing happening in future you
Noting that replacement items (not necessarily the same brand, but would
do the job) would come to around £30 from Amazon, then even £10 to a
local simply doesn't make sense.
The speaker is one of those things. But I know I gently said to SWMBO a
while back not to bother with the headphones and leave it to me.... (I am
sure some here can sympathise)
can use magnetic USB charging cables.
<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JGDXSVR>
I have this design, not sure if it is the best, but it works, and
protects USB ports from being damaged/dirtied.
Thanks for all replies.
Noting that replacement items (not necessarily the same brand, but would
do the job) would come to around £30 from Amazon, then even £10 to a
local simply doesn't make sense.
The speaker is one of those things. But I know I gently said to SWMBO a
while back not to bother with the headphones and leave it to me.... (I am sure some here can sympathise)
On 12/05/2025 15:47, Pancho wrote:
On 5/12/25 15:42, Jethro_uk wrote:
Thanks for all replies.Not much help now, but to avoid the same thing happening in future you
Noting that replacement items (not necessarily the same brand, but would >>> do the job) would come to around £30 from Amazon, then even £10 to a
local simply doesn't make sense.
The speaker is one of those things. But I know I gently said to SWMBO a
while back not to bother with the headphones and leave it to me....
(I am
sure some here can sympathise)
can use magnetic USB charging cables.
<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JGDXSVR>
I have this design, not sure if it is the best, but it works, and
protects USB ports from being damaged/dirtied.
A new unit is likely to have USB-C which can be plugged in either way.
USB-C doesn't seem to be taking over the world quite as quickly as I imagined.Computers are the one place I don't mind type-A, but phones, mice,
I have just installed a brand new motherboard in this machine, and the
back panel connectors include 9 USB-A sockets (of various speeds), and a single USB-C socket.
On 12/05/2025 15:47, Pancho wrote:
On 5/12/25 15:42, Jethro_uk wrote:
Thanks for all replies.Not much help now, but to avoid the same thing happening in future you
Noting that replacement items (not necessarily the same brand, but would >>> do the job) would come to around £30 from Amazon, then even £10 to a
local simply doesn't make sense.
The speaker is one of those things. But I know I gently said to SWMBO a
while back not to bother with the headphones and leave it to me....
(I am
sure some here can sympathise)
can use magnetic USB charging cables.
<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JGDXSVR>
I have this design, not sure if it is the best, but it works, and
protects USB ports from being damaged/dirtied.
A new unit is likely to have USB-C which can be plugged in either way.
USB-C doesn't seem to be taking over the world quite as quickly as I imagined.
I have just installed a brand new motherboard in this machine, and the
back panel connectors include 9 USB-A sockets (of various speeds), and a single USB-C socket.
On 5/12/25 18:02, Max Demian wrote:
On 12/05/2025 15:47, Pancho wrote:USB-C can still suffer from dirt, and rough handling.
On 5/12/25 15:42, Jethro_uk wrote:
Thanks for all replies.Not much help now, but to avoid the same thing happening in future you
Noting that replacement items (not necessarily the same brand, but
would do the job) would come to around £30 from Amazon, then even £10 >>>> to a local simply doesn't make sense.
The speaker is one of those things. But I know I gently said to SWMBO
a while back not to bother with the headphones and leave it to me....
(I am sure some here can sympathise)
can use magnetic USB charging cables.
<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JGDXSVR>
I have this design, not sure if it is the best, but it works, and
protects USB ports from being damaged/dirtied.
A new unit is likely to have USB-C which can be plugged in either way.
On Mon, 12 May 2025 23:03:07 +0100, Pancho wrote:
On 5/12/25 18:02, Max Demian wrote:
On 12/05/2025 15:47, Pancho wrote:USB-C can still suffer from dirt, and rough handling.
On 5/12/25 15:42, Jethro_uk wrote:
Thanks for all replies.Not much help now, but to avoid the same thing happening in future you >>>> can use magnetic USB charging cables.
Noting that replacement items (not necessarily the same brand, but
would do the job) would come to around £30 from Amazon, then even £10 >>>>> to a local simply doesn't make sense.
The speaker is one of those things. But I know I gently said to SWMBO >>>>> a while back not to bother with the headphones and leave it to me.... >>>>> (I am sure some here can sympathise)
<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JGDXSVR>
I have this design, not sure if it is the best, but it works, and
protects USB ports from being damaged/dirtied.
A new unit is likely to have USB-C which can be plugged in either way.
As will all mechanical solutions.
If you can do it wirelessly you should. I am sure this explains the long
life of my 2018 A7 ....
To the extent that my early adoption rather
queered the pitch for me...
On 5/13/25 11:30, Jethro_uk wrote:
On Mon, 12 May 2025 23:03:07 +0100, Pancho wrote:
On 5/12/25 18:02, Max Demian wrote:
On 12/05/2025 15:47, Pancho wrote:USB-C can still suffer from dirt, and rough handling.
On 5/12/25 15:42, Jethro_uk wrote:
Thanks for all replies.Not much help now, but to avoid the same thing happening in future
Noting that replacement items (not necessarily the same brand, but >>>>>> would do the job) would come to around £30 from Amazon, then even >>>>>> £10 to a local simply doesn't make sense.
The speaker is one of those things. But I know I gently said to
SWMBO a while back not to bother with the headphones and leave it
to me.... (I am sure some here can sympathise)
you can use magnetic USB charging cables.
<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JGDXSVR>
I have this design, not sure if it is the best, but it works, and
protects USB ports from being damaged/dirtied.
A new unit is likely to have USB-C which can be plugged in either
way.
As will all mechanical solutions.
If you can do it wirelessly you should. I am sure this explains the
long life of my 2018 A7 ....
Magnetic tips do not provide the same leverage for damage. They can be
easily replaced if they get dirty.
But yes, wireless is good. I have a Braun electric toothbrush that makes
your A7 look newish.
With tiresome predictability SWMBO just had to "help out" by putting our bluetooth headphones on charge. Of course in a way I cannot fathom she managed to ram it in the wrong way and now, looking inside, there is just
a void. I am guessing the pins have been crushed ?
Is there any way to attempt to mechanically realign them, or is a new
port the answer ? I don't have the kit, nor the eyes anymore to attempt
any fine soldering, so it's landfill otherwise.
As is the way of the world, our bluetooth speaker has also decided to
stop charging (micro USB again). However that port looks intact.
On 12/05/2025 11:40, Jethro_uk wrote:
With tiresome predictability SWMBO just had to "help out" by puttingPhone relair shop could priolly do it for about £40 if its worth it
our bluetooth headphones on charge. Of course in a way I cannot fathom
she managed to ram it in the wrong way and now, looking inside, there
is just a void. I am guessing the pins have been crushed ?
Is there any way to attempt to mechanically realign them, or is a new
port the answer ? I don't have the kit, nor the eyes anymore to attempt
any fine soldering, so it's landfill otherwise.
As is the way of the world, our bluetooth speaker has also decided to
stop charging (micro USB again). However that port looks intact.
USB C cant come fast enough for me. I hate those micro USB fuckers
With tiresome predictability SWMBO just had to "help out" by putting our bluetooth headphones on charge. Of course in a way I cannot fathom she managed to ram it in the wrong way and now, looking inside, there is just
a void. I am guessing the pins have been crushed ?
Is there any way to attempt to mechanically realign them, or is a new
port the answer ? I don't have the kit, nor the eyes anymore to attempt
any fine soldering, so it's landfill otherwise.
As is the way of the world, our bluetooth speaker has also decided to
stop charging (micro USB again). However that port looks intact.
Jethro_uk <jethro_uk@hotmailbin.com> wrote:
With tiresome predictability SWMBO just had to "help out" by putting
our bluetooth headphones on charge. Of course in a way I cannot fathom
she managed to ram it in the wrong way and now, looking inside, there
is just a void. I am guessing the pins have been crushed ?
Is there any way to attempt to mechanically realign them, or is a new
port the answer ? I don't have the kit, nor the eyes anymore to attempt
any fine soldering, so it's landfill otherwise.
As is the way of the world, our bluetooth speaker has also decided to
stop charging (micro USB again). However that port looks intact.
Cut the Gordian Knot, future-proof yourself, chuck away the headphones,
and buy a set with a USB-C charging port.
If your speaker is up for replacement, consider going USB-C for that as
well.
These moves could work out cheaper in the long run.
On 12/05/2025 18:02, Max Demian wrote:
On 12/05/2025 15:47, Pancho wrote:USB-C doesn't seem to be taking over the world quite as quickly as I imagined.
On 5/12/25 15:42, Jethro_uk wrote:
Thanks for all replies.Not much help now, but to avoid the same thing happening in future you can use magnetic USB charging cables.
Noting that replacement items (not necessarily the same brand, but would >>>> do the job) would come to around £30 from Amazon, then even £10 to a >>>> local simply doesn't make sense.
The speaker is one of those things. But I know I gently said to SWMBO a >>>> while back not to bother with the headphones and leave it to me.... (I am >>>> sure some here can sympathise)
<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JGDXSVR>
I have this design, not sure if it is the best, but it works, and protects USB ports from being damaged/dirtied.
A new unit is likely to have USB-C which can be plugged in either way.
I have just installed a brand new motherboard in this machine, and the back panel connectors include 9 USB-A sockets (of various speeds), and a single USB-C socket.
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