Introduction
This manual is for repairing the USB port of your e-reader. It can be used for any type of e-reader, but some steps will be slightly different. This example uses the Kobo Glo HD. An iFixit set was used for this repair, together with a soldering station that enlarges the image under a camera. This is recommended because the parts are very small.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:FixMat$36.95
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Make sure to store the screws somewhere you won't loose them, like on your FixMat.
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All you have to do is lift the black locking arm that is keeping the ribbon cable in place. See picture.
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Check the voltage of all six pins: if a pin shows no voltage level this probably means the pin is loose.
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Use as much flux as possible (i.e. with the use of a flux marker).
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A magnifying camera makes the job a lot easier.
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Make sure that the pins are not touching each other.
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Make sure that the e-reader functions properly before completely reassembling and closing it.
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6 Comments
Hello guys, two of the pins on my reader are broken and I can't find the exact micro usb b model to buy the replacement.
Do you recommend a website to get it from?
Thanks a lot for your help
There was one on Ebay
