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The more i read the more i realise no matter if is already a replacement from Nokia it will still break off because the sides of the port itself is not soldered down enough to withstand even normal use over a period of time then breaks away from the m/b.

I am certain that when soldered down properly it will not break away again but the problem is it has to be done right or the solder will not be strong enough.

The only way for everyone is to modify BEFORE it breaks away and solder down each side of the metal case by scraping away the paint on the board and using a hot iron and flux to make the solder adhere to both board and jacket of usb port making it a solid soldered job rather than a dry jointed one.

Do this and you will never have to solder the rear data pins as the jacket will hold fast and never move to cause a break.

Glue of any kind will only last so long and nothing as good as a soldered mod.

For this modification you do not need to be an smd expert as the usb port is already on the board and the iron used does not have to be so small a tip, much easier mod for the hobbiest BUT once it breaks away taking the data tracks off the board it no longer becomes a simple mod and must be done by a competent solderer.

Last edited by abill_uk; 2011-05-31 at 17:15.