Accidentally Broke VCI-100 USB Connector
Accidentally Broke VCI-100 USB Connector Posted on: 18.10.2009 by Barabara Yellowhair FINAL UPDATE: I managed to fix it, simply got a replacement usb port and soldered it on. Works like new. ---- So last evening I'm doing a set in my living room and somehow my VCI-100 slips off the table and lands on the floor, usb connector first. (there was some alcohol involved). Since this happened it's stopped working. I waited till today to open it (didn't want to do any more harm in my drunken state) and it looks like some of the connections from the usb connector to the board are broken. The power light lights up but the midi doesn't work and the lights on the buttons don't turn on when I plug it in. Am I fucked or do you believe a pro might be able to fix it? if not, do you know of any place that sells replacement boards? --------------------------{EDIT}-------------------------- Here're photos of the damage: | |
| Barabara Yellowhair 08.12.2009 | I can |
| Barabara Yellowhair 08.12.2009 | I can |
| Barabara Yellowhair 08.12.2009 | I can |
| Barabara Yellowhair 08.12.2009 | I can |
| Barabara Yellowhair 08.12.2009 | I can |
| Barabara Yellowhair 08.12.2009 | I can |
| Barabara Yellowhair 08.12.2009 | I can |
| Barabara Yellowhair 08.12.2009 | I can |
| Barabara Yellowhair 08.12.2009 | I can |
| Lorrine Eckstein 20.10.2009 |
Originally Posted by aptiva
Can you get any more pics closer up on the usb connection & also the underside of the pcb. I would believe this can probably be fixed with abit of soldering though mate. Cutta |
| Xavier Emanuels 20.10.2009 |
Originally Posted by CuttaBoi
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| Barabara Yellowhair 18.10.2009 | FINAL UPDATE: I managed to fix it, simply got a replacement usb port and soldered it on. Works like new. ---- So last evening I'm doing a set in my living room and somehow my VCI-100 slips off the table and lands on the floor, usb connector first. (there was some alcohol involved). Since this happened it's stopped working. I waited till today to open it (didn't want to do any more harm in my drunken state) and it looks like some of the connections from the usb connector to the board are broken. The power light lights up but the midi doesn't work and the lights on the buttons don't turn on when I plug it in. Am I fucked or do you believe a pro might be able to fix it? if not, do you know of any place that sells replacement boards? --------------------------{EDIT}-------------------------- Here're photos of the damage: |
| Hipolito Scionti 31.07.2011 | Will this work too? Maplins is round the corner from me http://www.maplin.co.uk/usb-2.0-sock...rdercode=L52AZ |
| Stefan Kosier 11.12.2010 | glad you got your issue sorted. one of the pins inside my USB receptacle broke a few days ago and i was freaking out because i have a gig in a few days. glad to find out it's a relatively simple fix!! |
| Trina Cloward 23.12.2009 | I did the same thing while drunk, I replaced the USB connector but now I can't remember what wires go in what slots... can anyone help? Pictures would be awesome but pictures with a legend to show what slot each connect goes into would be awesome... My email is [email protected] |
| Mac Fly 08.12.2009 | Sounds easy enough, ill let you know how it goes |
| Barabara Yellowhair 08.12.2009 | I can |
| Mac Fly 08.12.2009 | Forgot the link, here it is http://ca.mouser.com/Search/ProductD...ey571-292304-1 |
| Mac Fly 08.12.2009 | Hey man I broke my USB connector too and now im just waiting for the part to come in the mail so I can solder it on. I have a question! Someone on the community sent me a link to this connector to buy. Is it the correct one I need because I was told there are different types?? Also I have a little bit of slodering experiece from my inro to circuits in school but I was wondering how you went about soldering it on? Anything I should keep in mind. Im a noob to that kind of stuff I don't want to f everything up. |
| Barabara Yellowhair 07.12.2009 | Fixed! (details in original topic) |
| Barabara Yellowhair 23.10.2009 | Sorry again for the delay! The bottom of the board doesn't look anything out of the ordinary. I ordered the connector kaleaf linked me to (thanks man) I'll see if I still have any usable solder heads and take it to a pro if I don't. I'll post here with results^^ I hope my suffering will help someone else n_n |
| Latia Pfleider 20.10.2009 | connector look salvageable but if a pin is broken this is a new one that should be the right one http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...roducts_id=139 a tv repair shop might be a option if your afraid to solder it |
| Lorrine Eckstein 20.10.2009 |
Originally Posted by aptiva
Can you get any more pics closer up on the usb connection & also the underside of the pcb. I would believe this can probably be fixed with abit of soldering though mate. Cutta |
| Barabara Yellowhair 20.10.2009 | Sorry for the delay! But here's photos of the pcb. Please let me know if you believe it's salvageable (or not ;~; ) |
| Xavier Emanuels 20.10.2009 |
Originally Posted by CuttaBoi
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| Latia Pfleider 19.10.2009 | Like they said if you get pics we might be able to help. I know a few spots to buy a new usb connector to solder to the board if its the type I am believeing. (if the connector is broke) It shouldnt be to hard to find someone that has pcb board soldering experence so unless the main board is broke you should be ok. I would be glad to help if you are near my location. |
| Sharolyn Narramore 18.10.2009 | if the pcb is broken you can try to solder wires to the circuit on the pcb and connect it to the usb.If the pins are broken you can just remove the pins and put on a new usb connector. I dont know anyone that sells replacement boards for the vci. It would be a pain anyways since you would have to swap everything over. |
| Lorrine Eckstein 18.10.2009 | Get some pic's of the internals up mate, can you see any connections that are broke? Cutta |
| Spencer Kilcoyne 18.10.2009 | After loosing a laptop in a houseparty/wine related incident, that's why I now insure my gear. It's not much and it does buy peace of mind Hope you manage to fix it chap |
| Jaymie Rothbard 18.10.2009 | if its less than a year old and you live in the uk, simply send it back and say it stopped working, but other than that im not sure... good luck matey |
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