Hardware issue with the USB 2.0 port

[Zero3K]

Devices plugged into it won't work unless they aren't plugged in fully (for example, I have to slowly plug in the wifi dongle I just got until it shows that a wireless network is being connected to). How do I fix it so I can fully plug it and other devices in?

 

[rygD]

Push it in the rest of the way, I guess. I don't really understand your problem. Is something on the dongle and other things getting in the way, or is a piece of the case preventing full insertion?

 

[TrashyMG]

Sounds like it may be an issue with the socket, I'm not sure what there could be to do other than get the USB port replaced.

 

[Zero3K]

Push it in the rest of the way, I guess. I don't really understand your problem. Is something on the dongle and other things getting in the way, or is a piece of the case preventing full insertion?

Nothings on the dongle. The case isn't preventing it to be pushed all in the way. When I push it in all the way, the dongle is no longer detected.
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Sounds like it may be an issue with the socket, I'm not sure what there could be to do other than get the USB port replaced.

Could it either be a contact issue or that the connector isn't where it should be?

 

[TrashyMG]

It could be that a pin may have been pushed out of alignment or something causing a contact issue, could shine a bright light on it and take a look.

 

[rygD]

Ok, now I get it. If you push it in all the way it is disconnected. For some reason I thought you were saying that you were unable to push it all the way in. Not sure why I had trouble understanding.

I think TrashyMG is right. Everything I try to type to respond with you guys have already said by the time I start typing it, so just look in there like he said and I will let him help you for now.

 

[Zero3K]

It could be that a pin may have been pushed out of alignment or something causing a contact issue, could shine a bright light on it and take a look.

Should all the pins be raised slightly? It looks like the leftmost one isn't.

 

[TrashyMG]

Should all the pins be raised slightly? It looks like the leftmost one isn't.

yeah that is most likely is the issue.

 

[Zero3K]

yeah that is most likely is the issue.

How do I fix it?

 

[TrashyMG]

Hrmm... you may be able to use a small sewing needle or something to get under the contact and gently pull it back up. But I could see this being a very delicate operation.

 

[Zero3K]

Hrmm... you may be able to use a small sewing needle or something to get under the contact and gently pull it back up. But I could see this being a very delicate operation.

I don't think I could do that. I'd rather not have to send it to Germany again. Hopefully someone in the US can fix it (along with the joysticks and shoulder buttons) so I don't have to wait as long to get it back.

 

[Wally]

Use sandpaper as aTc suggested.

 

[Zero3K]

Use sandpaper as aTc suggested.

I'll try that soon.

 

[Wally]

Actually don't.

 

[Zero3K]

Actually don't.

Ok. I hope that the USB port on the Pyra lasts longer.

 

[TrashyMG]

It's most likely something you plugged into the Pandora that damaged it. Those sockets are typically pretty durable.

 

[Zero3K]

It's most likely something you plugged into the Pandora that damaged it. Those sockets are typically pretty durable.

The other devices that I had plugged into it before were another wifi dongle and some usb sticks.

 

[Zero3K]

I just discovered that it works when pressing down on it.

 

[levi]

Yes, sounds like a bent contact. I thought that all USB contacts were pysically glued to the substrate, and were only elevated by their thickness, but I guess not - unless it's the contact between the socket and the PCB inside the Pandora that's failing.

 

[Zero3K]

Yes, sounds like a bent contact. I thought that all USB contacts were pysically glued to the substrate, and were only elevated by their thickness, but I guess not - unless it's the contact between the socket and the PCB inside the Pandora that's failing.

I fixed it by taping the dongle while it was connected to the network. Now it will stay there no matter what I do.

EDIT: Actually, I really fixed it this time. I stuck a piece of cardboard in the space where the dongle and metal pins meet (which keeps it pushed down so it can have a proper connection to the copper pins) and then taped the remainder onto it.