How to: Repair and Replace USB Cables

A full guide on repairing those USB cables of many devices when they're broken. Also, how to fix cables, and how to replace them in most, if not all, USB devices, as well as arcade sticks.

In this video, we'll see how to fix almost any USB cable, or replace a broken USB cable with a new one. Don't go out and buy new cables and phone chargers when you can fix them yourself!

This guide is best used with my previous video, and soldering is used in some cases. It is not required, but highly recommended for most of the repairs.

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[Dragonfan5]

thanks dude this helped quite a bit, but the usb on my headset broke off so is it possible to take a regular usb and attach it to the usb headset?

[nerrage]

@Dragonfan5 Yes, it should work. Most of the time, the USB is just there to provide additional power to the headset. Not to mention, USB A-type male endings are standardized, so there's practically no difference between different types of male-ended cables.

[BloodwolfIs2Protect]

Every time I plug in my tablet the LED light doesn't flash like it's supposed to. But every time I touch my pen to it, it lights up but doesn't work. Is it the USB cord that needs to be replaced or is it the tablet itself?

[lordmegatron250]

I am taking an old USB mouse apart, and it has a slightly different colorization: Orange Blue Green White Green has a "C" on the PCB Orange has a "O" on the PCB Blue has a "V" on the PCB White says "G" on the PCB Any ideas on what they are?

[falzehope0]

Dude you are a life saver!!

[nerrage]

@kentdaral1 Yes, USB cables are standardized, so this will work for a Dance Pad, too.

[kentdaral1]

@nerrage does it work for (ddr) dance dance revolution means a dance pad

does it ok to replace the usb cord?

please reply

[Dragonfan5]

@nerrage P.S. headset as in Microphone headset, there was 2 extra wires when i took it apart, I believe both wires were pinkish redish.

[sosly]

Watched your video, used a euro terminal/barrier strip, connected the wires. works like a charm. THANKS FOR THE AWESOMENESS