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http://www.amazon.com/Estone-10pcs-Socket-Connector-Plastic/dp/B00HN072RY/ref=pd_sim_e_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XABEE70T460ZBX2G2XJ $3 including shipping.

If you can solder and keep track of which wire is which.

I'd open the broken connector up and see if there is any small PCB or logic in the old connector. If not the new connector should replace the old more cleanly than hacking the wires of another USB device.

as one of the reviews for the amazon part says "... f you don't know how to strip wires, solder and use a volt meter to test your connections, then don't play with these.

"When all done, use either crazy glue or shrink wrap tubing on the end where the wires pass to make sure the insulating sides are held tight to the metal...
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Franicelcha

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With all due respect, I think $0 cost (from old unused device) vs $33. is no contest.

I just want to know if the wires inside a wired USB headset are the same as those in any other usb 2.0 device ?

Thanks
 
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http://www.amazon.com/Estone-10pcs-Socket-Connector-Plastic/dp/B00HN072RY/ref=pd_sim_e_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XABEE70T460ZBX2G2XJ $3 including shipping.

If you can solder and keep track of which wire is which.

I'd open the broken connector up and see if there is any small PCB or logic in the old connector. If not the new connector should replace the old more cleanly than hacking the wires of another USB device.

as one of the reviews for the amazon part says "... f you don't know how to strip wires, solder and use a volt meter to test your connections, then don't play with these.

"When all done, use either crazy glue or shrink wrap tubing on the end where the wires pass to make sure the insulating sides are held tight to the metal interior...."

for your use you may also want to glue the connector together....


 
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"With all due respect, I think $0 cost (from old unused device) vs $33. is no contest." - If you're sure you can do the repair then go for it. You need really good eyesight and a good soldering setup. I've given up on this sort of fiddly work. Too many hours. Lots of worry. Time running around shops getting stuff. And looking up info. Quite often I look at these sorts of things as an excuse to get something better.
 
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Yes and let's include "if something can go wrong, it likely will". One miss connection or a bit of solder flash you do not notice (sure we never make mistakes) and your new USB connector shorts the MB and USB chip. I guess this does come down to the personal point of view where real value lies.
 
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