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USB Connection Coming Loose?

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:02 am
by Andrew Mills
It seems that the micro-usb connection on the capture board may be starting to get a bit loose. It's not as tight a fit as it was before and the software is starting to have trouble at times seeing the picture signal (until I move the cable in said USB port). Experience has taught me that if I keep moving said usb cable in the port; it'll eventually lead to the solder inside breaking and messing the capture device up entirely.

Is it simple enough to re-apply a small amount of solder to the micro-usb connection on the board? Or would it need to be sent back to get checked out and strengthened if need be?

Re: USB Connection Coming Loose?

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 3:18 pm
by Guest
Iirc micro usb was designed that the cable would wear instead of the connection (the retention prongs are on the cable).

Have you tried a different cable?

-Jero