[ltp] Broken USB Port R31

[Jason Brooks]

I would use a simple silicone glue like what you would use with bath
tubs. It is able to take heat and it is going to stay pliable. It
should not shrink ether so it should be perfect for keeping it all in
one place.

On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 4:08 AM, Simon Royal <mrsimonroyal@gmail.com> wrote=
:
> Jason
>
> The plastic inner from the USB port has also gone. How do I secure
> this. At present I have put some tape over the port so nothing goes in
> it, but I am assuming I need to put some glue in it or something to
> keep the metal pins from moving.
>
> BTW, I dont intend on repairing this port, just securing it so it
> doesnt fry my board.
>
> Simon
>
> On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Jay Brooks <jaybrooks76@gmail.com> wrot=
e:
>> You need to be careful with that. There is a known issue with the chipse=
t
>> that can kill the motherboard on some thinkpads with a small short to th=
e
>> usb. Related to esd protection not being in place (which would explain t=
he
>> shutdown... chipset freaked out) you should secure the port with silicon=
 or
>> something to prevent damage to the chipset.
>>
>> Sent via MOTOBLUR=E2=84=A2 on Verizon Wireless
>>
>> -----Original message-----
>>
>> From: Simon Royal <mrsimonroyal@gmail.com>
>> To: Linux ThinkPad <linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org>
>> Sent: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:11:46 GMT+00:00
>> Subject: RE: Re: [ltp] Broken USB Port R31
>>
>> Jason
>>
>> While trying to permanently affix a small extender in to the port, I bro=
ke
>> it.
>>
>> Now if I put anything in it it shuts the machine off so I presume it sho=
rts
>> somewhere.
>>
>> I have decided I dont really need the other port and the hassle of fixin=
g it
>> or replacing it out ways the cost of the machine.
>>
>> I have another on board port and 2 USB 2 ports on a PCMCIA card.
>>
>> That will do.
>>
>> Simon
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From:Jason Brooks
>> To:linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
>> Subject:Re: [ltp] Broken USB Port R31
>>
>>
>> Yes it could be fixed. You will need the service guide from ibm.com.
>> Take the system apart with the directions in this guide. The usb port
>> will need to be put together again by pushing the plastic into the
>> proper position. You may need to glue the plastic peice to keep it
>> from comming apart again. You will probably need to re-sodiered the
>> port back on motherboard. don't try to use it without having a repair.
>> You can kill the chipset.
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 8:11 AM, Simon Royal wrote:
>>> Ted
>>>
>>> I might just give it a miss. I do have another port, dont use USB very
>>> often and have a USB 2 PCMCIA card if I really get stuck.
>>>
>>> I have a laptop engineer mate, but he is 20 miles away and I dont drive=
.
>>>
>>> Simon
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 4:01 PM, Ted Frater wrote:
>>>> Simon Royal wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi
>>>>>
>>>>> I just managed to damage my USB port on my R31. The one on the back.
>>>>>
>>>>> I pushed my wireless stick in too hard and it now wont pick up
>>>>> anything in the port. Luckily I am not totally scuppered as I do have
>>>>> a side port too and push comes to shove I have a USB 2 PCMCIA card.
>>>>>
>>>>> The back port is not totally broken. It seems the plastic bit has bee=
n
>>>>> pushed in. Is it possible to repair it?
>>>>>
>>>>> Simon
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Yes,
>>>> but a Thinkpad laptop =C2=A0bench man's time is =C2=A350.00 per hr.
>>>> It will need a complete strip down to the bare motherboard.
>>>> Find another thinkpad motherboard, unsolder the usb =C2=A0port
>>>> Unsolder the damaged one
>>>> solder on the replacement,
>>>> reassemble.
>>>> Test.
>>>> 2 to 3 hrs work. plus getting it to him and getting it back.
>>>> expensive learning curve.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
>>
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