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Bent USB

  • 14-12-2010 8:41pm
    #1
    KaiserLu
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I bent my USB while it was in my computer this morning, the top part broken off but the key won't read now. However, the key is made of metal. Is it a complete write off??


    Cheers!


Comments

  • #2
    digme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭digme


    KaiserLu wrote: »
    Hi,

    I bent my USB while it was in my computer this morning, the top part broken off but the key won't read now. However, the key is made of metal. Is it a complete write off??


    Cheers!
    open it up maybe solder it? :)


  • #3
    KaiserLu
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭KaiserLu


    Ok, am a complete DIY novice, but wil that fix it???


  • #4
    GarRo247
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭GarRo247


    If you have vital data on it there is a place in Tallaght called data recovery center that will get data from any broken drive for €250 even if it seems impossible. I think they only usually work with businesses but if you need it badly you could try there. If you don't need it I wouldn't try soldering unless your a professional, if you do it badly and 2 of the pins in the usb end up touching it could send the power going to the usb straight back into the computer and fry it.

    EDIT: If you dont need the data on it you can get a small usb for about €8 in argos or an 8Gig usb for €22.


  • #5
    KaiserLu
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭KaiserLu


    just re read my first post and I mistyped.... the top isnt broken off, just bent..... does that make it any easier??


  • #6
    uch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,012 ✭✭✭uch


    Circuit inside probably damaged, open casing and have a look

    21/25



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  • #7
    ricman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭ricman


    open casing ,post a pic,usb has 3 wires, one maybe broke.is the data on it important.


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