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Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement

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Use when the USB port needs to be removed. (Soldering Required)

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  1. Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement, Panel Dial: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement, Panel Dial: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Grip the dial tightly and pull straight off the device.

    • Repeat for the second dial

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    Tweezers
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    • Using tweezers, remove the spacer nuts and washers from each dial post.

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  3. Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement, Outer Casing: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement, Outer Casing: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Before opening your device, ensure the device is not on or connected to the charging cable.

    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the rubber foot and plastic casing.

    • Pull the rubber foot free of the plastic casing.

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    • Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the rear casing.

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    • Gently lift the rear casing from the device.

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  7. Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the four screws that hold the motherboard in place.

    • Only touch the edges of the motherboard. Touching the surface can damage the motherboard.

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    • Gently pull the motherboard from the front cover.

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  9. Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement, USB Port: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement, USB Port: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement, USB Port: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Press the tip of a hot soldering iron to the USB connection to melt the solder.

    • Use a nylon spudger to lift the USB from the solder.

    • Repeat for each of the four USB connections.

    • For more help on soldering, refer to this guide: How To Solder and Desolder Connections

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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What port is used as a replacement?

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Did you ever identify an appropriate replacement port?

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something was broken out of the port of the USB connection

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Will this method work with the 2015 tr mixamp?

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