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Thinkpad USB Keyboard: Upgrade to USB-C Connector Replacement

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Prepare the new connector
  • The USB-C connector component chosen was the USB4520-03-1-A made by GCT

  • You can buy it e.g. at Digi-Key

  • Datasheet https://gct.co/files/drawings/usb4520.pd...

  • Digi-Key: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/deta...

  • After unsoldering the Micro-B connector the sides of the rectangular cutout needs to be filed out very little to make space for the slightly wider new connector

  • File out also the opening in the back shell to allow the new part to fit through.

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