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USB cable repair

SMJSF · 2014-02-26 13:41:13

I have a Samsung YP R1 that I got years ago, and the actual USB cable part has snapped, and wires are exposed, is there anywhere anyone knows of that do repairs like this in Dublin City centre? I have tried a few Chinese places, and they cant help, and Samsung don't do the cables anymore. I did order a replacement from ABC…

26-02-2014 1:41pm

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SMJSF

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I have a Samsung YP R1 that I got years ago, and the actual USB cable part has snapped, and wires are exposed, is there anywhere anyone knows of that do repairs like this in Dublin City centre?
I have tried a few Chinese places, and they cant help, and Samsung don't do the cables anymore.

I did order a replacement from ABC products, but it doesn't recognise being plugged it to a mains or computer :mad: AND the cable drains the battery instead of charging it...

Any help or suggestions would be very helpful, Thanks.

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#2 26-02-2014 5:38pm

PrzemoF

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What about soldering a new usb plug instead the old one? Anyone familiar with soldering should be able to do it in a few minutes.

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