A Blue Tooth Speaker With Charging Port Ripped Off Repaired
A friend of mine brought his blue speaker for repair and it was very clear that it has a charging issue since the charging port was missing.
When the customer brought in the speaker he told me that he hears rattling noise
coming from inside the speaker and I believe it was the charging port.
I could see clearly where the missing port was located but I was not happy to see that two main pads were ripped off the board and that is not a good sign.
It is a USB type C and I do not have any kind of replacement for such ports but I was so happy that the charging port rattling inside was in good condition so I was able to reuse it for this repair.
It was so easy to solder back the port on board but with the missing traces that was a completely a different task; the traces were so tiny to be seen with the naked eye;
but with the help of the microscope I was able to restore these traces and then add soldering mask on top for more wire isolation.
Once the traces were restored I added soldering mask on and then dried it with this ultra violet light; I was so happy with the outcome. Take a look.
I put everything back together and then tested the speaker and it was charging just fine.
For me that was a challenge but I was happy that it got fixed. This repair brought to my attention that USB type C charging ports are needed in the shop so I made an order and hopefully they will be in my shop soon ready to be used for another repair situation.
Mission Accomplished.
This article was prepared for you by Waleed Rishmawi, one of our ‘Master Authors’ and currently working in the Bethlehem area of Palestine repairing electrical and electronic equipment.
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Albert van Bemmelen
March 15, 2025 at 5:45 pm
I read it was a Dutch politician who changed the type of usb charging port in the EU to the standardised usb-c charging ports for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices. This way making an end to the many different charging ports and adapters that existed.
Even Apple needed to change their old adapters to comply to the new now standardized port. Apple's hand was forced by the European Union, which passed a law in 2022 requiring phones, tablets, and cameras sold in the region to come equipped with a USB-C port by the end of 2024.
Waleed Rishmawi
March 15, 2025 at 8:30 pm
Albert: thanks for the information , I did not know that. He is the guy that is helping me make money..LOL. Have a blessed day
Parasuraman S
March 15, 2025 at 5:54 pm
Vow! That was a wonderful professional fix! Hat's off! Many thanks for sharing, dear friend!
Waleed Rishmawi
March 15, 2025 at 8:31 pm
Parasuraman: you are most welcome. Have a blessed day
YOGESH PANCHAL
March 16, 2025 at 12:40 am
Good Job! Waleed,
Accuracy on fixing USB connector is difficult without Microscope, What microscope you are using?
Waleed Rishmawi
March 16, 2025 at 5:32 pm
Yogesh: very true. I am using Amscope brand, expensive but worth it. Have a blessed day
Mark J
March 16, 2025 at 2:34 am
Waleed good job on the repair. I need to order some of those USB-C ports my self.
Waleed Rishmawi
March 16, 2025 at 5:34 pm
Mark: thanks man. Yes you need to but not just USB-C but all kinds and they are worth to have. Have a blessed day
Imoudu
March 17, 2025 at 5:09 am
I haven't come across repair work that needs type c, but thinks I need some in stock,thanks for sharing
Dr bonkie
March 18, 2025 at 8:24 pm
Nice job