How to fix a usb plug that is bent | fix a bent or crushed USB cable
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How to fix a usb plug that is bent | fix a bent or crushed USB cable
You will see later in this video that I have had some bad or damaged cables in the past. Damaged cables can cause electric shock or small explosions that can damage the cable, your device, or even yourself so ONLY do this at your OWN RISK.
Prolonged plugging and unplugging can loosen or completely disconnect the circuitry inside of a device, phone or tablet where the weak charging port connects to the internal circuitry. This is because the port is a little loose, and if you push the charging cable a little to force it into the port, the connection may be fine. Another reason a device might have a poor connection between the USB cable and the charging pins inside the USB port. The same happens if the cable is plugged directly into a computer or other USB port for charging; these ports can supply any current above 0.5 amps.
In this case the USB A side of the cable is physically damaged. It was brought to me since they could not plug in their printer and they don't know how it got like that but it's damaged to the point where it will not easily plug into the computer's USB port or a USB 3.1 hub.
Instead of a charger, use a cable to connect to a computer or other USB power source and see if your device will charge from it. Avoid using any random kind of charger adapters or charging cables to charge your phone, every phone has specific voltage requirements to charge it efficiently and your charger should meet these requirements. You may have changed the charging cable and your device is not charging or won't connect like if a printer or scanner device yet and you are absolutely sure that the charging cable is good, so you need to check the charger adapter and wall outlets next.
If you try to connect a USB device such as a charger or headphones, it may not be recognized if the cable is too damaged. One of the most common problems is that a notification appears that a USB device is connected without even plugging it in.
It seems that USB cables have become a lifeline in all matters related to the device; charging, data transfer, power delivery, etc. So it's a real nuisance when you find your USB cable has suddenly stopped working. Many people were afraid of accidentally bending the charging connector or USB cable but they are typically durable if you are careful. If the connector moves easily inside the USB port, it is very easy for the connector and charger to lose contact with each other during charging, even if you move the device slightly.
Debris can also get into the USB port, preventing the cable from staying in the USB port properly; in addition, the pins of the connector may bend when force is applied. The charger may not properly connect to the USB-C port or turn off at the slightest touch. Dirt, lint, or other debris in the phone jack prevents the cable from connecting properly.
While this type of cable is compatible with your device, it's a good idea to try a different cable before continuing but if you don't have one and can't buy one you may try this repair at your own risk. It's always better to have a cable that works well and is compatible with your device, but as with any industrial product, your USB cable can stop working, which, of course, can be very inconvenient. If the cable is new and stable but the device won't charge or connect at all, check the adapter, use a different cable, and if that doesn't work, buy a good quality replacement one.
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Totally worked. Took about 5 seconds. And mine was smashed worse than yours.
Thanks for the tip.
@WebGuy Films I'm glad it worked for you. It's hot or miss but yeah I've fixed some pretty bad ones but sometimes the damage is too much. I'm curious how many cables this single video has saved for people. Know any math wizards by chance that could quantify something like this?
@@ShinyTechThings I do not. Any such guess would be speculation.
This cable was permanently connected to my watch's wireless charger, which cost about $40. So, you saved me $40, bro.
@WebGuy Films I'm glad I could help. Please feel free to share this video to help others do the same.
The butter knife trick actually worked!! Thanks man.This channel deserves more recognition 😊
@Infinity X Thanks man, I appreciate your support!
you saved me from having a complete meltdown! this completely worked for me. Thank you!
@niambigiray4568 You're welcome and I'm glad it helped. If you like coffee or tea and would like to help support the channel check out Shiny.Cafe/ but if not a simple like and share goes a long way as well!
Well explained! For trying out if the plug finally fits I'd use an old PC etc where you don't care anymore if something breaks
@jay kastner That's why I used a USB hub, but out of the hundreds of cables I've fixed with a butter knife I'd say only a couple were beyond repair.
wow, I destroyed my USB with wheels of the chair, I could have changed the cable, but its designe is unique to the headset, I had the problem showed in the second part (had also in first, but I fixed it enough with my finger). Video helped me to see that I do the right solution, thank you :D
@Jedinator Thank you for your response, it helps motivate me to keep going with videos although I've slowed down to increase the polish of each video this year but it does help keep me going. I'm glad it worked and it's saved hundreds or more cables over the years from going into landfills.
Lol same! With the wheels of a chair 😂😂
@sevenie_7 I've seen that more times than I could count. Plus I've done that myself a couple of times as well.
I got a brand new mic for Christmas. HyperX Quadcast, I think it is. Can't be bothered to look at the box. Anyway, my cat somehow yanked it out of the back of my PC and the connector wound up smashed in. Butter knife trick worked wonders. Plugged it in and it still works just fine. Gonna leave it in the port for awhile to see if that imparts the correct shape back to the metal.
Thanks a lot.
@richardsinclair7661 I'm glad it saved the day for you too!
Thanks so much for this! You're a star!
@Prof. Edward Dutton: The Jolly Heretic Glad it helped!
Much appreciated. I got a gaming chair with a massage feature via USB.
@MentalChoas Gaming 🤯 what's the make and model of your chair? I didn't know that existed!
The USBC metal for my microphone was pushed inwards.. that thing was expensive, but thankfully I found this video. Oh and I had to grab my other USBC cable to compare (cuz I'm just that bad) and now with a slight push into my computer, it works! But there still remains a question.. how did this even get bent in the first place? I swear it was fine yesterday...
@name6953 I have kids, so if the cable wasn't touched by "anyone" it means one of my kids probably did it 🤦♂️🤣 What microphone do you have?
DUDE TYSM THE BUTTER KNIFE REALLY WORKED I THOUGHT I LOST MY HEADPHONES
@Irage924 I'm glad it worked, it's a bit ghetto but totally effective! What headphones are they?
@@ShinyTechThings Razer Kraken V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
@Irage924 That is a NICE headset! I'm Glad this helped you out!
Thanks for making this, I've seen this happen before and I can just send them this video to try to fix it
@Awsome Possum Thanks, please do and thanks for your support!
@@ShinyTechThings hi can you tell me how to straighten the little aluminum part around a usb port on the top of the PC? The usb port works i just wanted to get it back straight again
@adam pruitt depends on how it was damaged. Please email me a picture of it. My email is on my RUclips contact page.
@@ShinyTechThings hey I sent a pic to your Twitter
Thank you so much this was such a help!!!!
@Nenticul I'm glad I could help!
Tysm brooooo saved me 30 bucks.
@averagedantemain Thanks for watching my video! I'm glad you liked it and that it helped you. By the way, if you like drinking coffee or tea while you work on things, you might want to try HTTPS://Shiny.Cafe/ I started this brand to make really good coffee and tea that are perfect for when you need to relax or focus. Right now, I only ship to the United States and Canada and feel free to use the coupon code 1337 to get 10% off your first order! Also if you have any requests for future videos please drop a request in the comments and I'll see what I can do!
THANKSSSS FOR THE TUTORIALLL IM ALMOST CRY BUT IM FIND YOU VIDEO AND THEN IT FIX THANKSSSS
@diahdiah3607 I'm glad to have helped save another cable from going to the landfill and helping someone else as well! What county are you from?
thanks you so much. I destroyed my usb for the keyboard and I cant fit it into the computer, now i can
@tannhat4960 I'm glad to help and that you were able to fix it. Did you find this video via YT search or from a website?
@@ShinyTechThings yt search. I mean I searched it on gg and 1 saw couple of videos but this one is the easiest. The others required wire or some tools that idk how to use.
"dont put forks in outlets" was fr uno reversed
in this vid
@d3pr3ss3d_69 Definitely don't do that.
Baby, imma butter your brea.... USB cable.
You would be surprised how often this has saved the day!
Thanks man, lol. Worked for me
@BORGCHILD I'm glad it worked. It's saved me hundreds of cables over the years.🤓😎
Any tips on a mouse dongle that keeps disconnecting/reconnecting based on pressure applied to it from the sides? I know there's no dust/dirt/grime in the port. I know it's not an issue with drivers as this is the only device it's happening to, and it's not the female ports. I've deduced it to being the dongle itself and I'd prefer not to replace it. Any tips/suggestions would be appreciated!
@CGK3001 I would use a USB extension cord and see how it behaves in that. Then at my own risk if it was the same then I would try bending the USB cable connector for the single to go in. Let me know if this helps or not but just know you could damage it or the cable in the process. What mouse is it?
@@ShinyTechThings I just realized that it was because the battery charge was low. I put in some new batteries, but I think it's still going to happen randomly, but less frequently. It's dependent on the battery charge of the mouse itself.
The mouse is a logitech g602.
@CGK3001 worst case scenario, it looks like you can order a new wireless receiver for it and then you have to pair it using their software.
www.reddit.com/r/LogitechG/s/9cZ2ccqQIX
Thank you so much you saved me!
That's great news and I'm glad it helped!
Actually i fixed it, but I enter it in the usb port by force and it's hard to get it out too,
I'm just asking if this gonna damage my PC port on the long run?
@Hondai Han it's hard to say I'd need to see a picture. Typically I don't keep a repair cable in service for too long it's more to just let by until anyone arrives from Amazon but it depends on the damage. Feel free to email me on the contact page if you like or tag me on Twitter.
I have a usb thats connected to a table itself so i cant see the other end, and is it safe to plug in a usb that does not have that external piece of metal that you bent to fit into the plug? It was bent so bad i removed it
@jorgeocampo5939 Id have to see some in focus photos. Please email me or send via Instagram Messenger.
This is legit, it worked for me. Thanks!
@jalecc9546 I'm glad it worked for you and saved a cable going to a landfill.🤓👍
What if I'm unsure what usb end my cable is? It's for a 1TB hardrive that I left somewhere and the end connecting to the hardrive bent.
@Anthem Productions I have a video for that to determine what type of USB cable you need here:
ruclips.net/video/L3d9nX3Gcs8/видео.html
I tried all these but it didn't work
☻💔it's my tablet cable and i feel bad for not putting it in its place
@Hondai Han it doesn't always work, but I've saved dozens of cables although sometimes would still need to order a replacement if the bends create too much friction for regular disconnects and reconnects.
THHHXXX🎉
You're welcome!
Scissors work better and safer. Less risk of damaging it
It depends on the damage and the scissors. Plyers can also be effective.
hey man, this happened to my USB-C cable and it's too small to fit the butter knife method. any tips/suggestions? it's a drawing tablet cable so it has 3 ends on the other side so i'm afraid it's irreplaceable...
@lucimo654 What's the make and model of the drawing tablet? I'll have to take a look. Also feel free to email me a picture of the damage on my contact page or DM me on Instagram.
@@ShinyTechThings the model is a huion kamvas 13, but thankfully i found a guy in my city that replaces the tip of USB-C cables. thanks anyways! your video gave me hope that it was fixable :D
@lucimo654 I'm glad you got it fixed!
Thank you so much
@cuppacawfee I'm glad it helped!
just saved my ass!! thank you like/subbed
@Through The Smoke That's one of the reasons I make videos like this. I'm glad I could help and thanks for your support! 👍
WOOOOOORKEDDDDDDDDDD
@foxsippingjuice I'm glad to hear that we saved another cable from a landfill!👍
i unplugged my mouse charger a bit ago and when my mouse finally died i went to go plug it in but for some reason it wasnt going into the port
then i looked at the usb....
butter knife worked great though!
@catgoesboing It's totally ghetto but super effective. I'm glad it saved your charger.
Can you do it if the end has partly popped out?
@HiThereZoomy It's hard to say I would have to see a in focus up close picture. Please send it over to me on Instagram or email and I'll see what I can recommend if it looks salvageable.
what if the bent is on the other side, the side with the black on it what do i do its so thin so i cant put a butter knife
@AQUA Do you mean the bottom side of the USB-A side? Basically the bottom side of what I have for the thumbnail picture of this video?
@@ShinyTechThings yes
@@user-zz1gr9dj9r That's going to be tough since teh plastic is directly underneath. Small pliers might work but it could also damage it more.
Do i do the same thing to the usb c cable?
@lucas mark on the C side? I haven't tried but chances are lower on repair as it's so small.
Thank u so much it works
@Abhishek Yeole I'm glad I could help! Be sure to share with others that it might help as well.👍
That ringing noise in the background is really distracting
@Pockitsune In more recent videos this should have improved as this is an older video. I'm always dealing with constant background noise, but I've found ways to help mitigate it to a degree.
worked perfectly 🙏
It is hit or miss but I've had more successes than failures when fixing things like this. It is still good idea to order another cable, but when you're in a pinch it can definitely save the day!
what about if mine has a way smaller place like i cant fit a butter knife in it to fix it
@xzuraz Do you mean like the other side of the cable was damaged? Not the USB A side?
@@ShinyTechThings yes the other side is damaged
@xzuraz what type is the other end?
@@ShinyTechThings a type C charger
@xzuraz It depends on how damaged it is. And if the internals themselves are damaged. With the cable unplugged You might be able to use a plastic spludger on the pointed tip or maybe the end of a fork, But unfortunately if that doesn't work it could be scrap. That was damaged beyond repair on the other side and transplant over the USB-C side But that would need very steady hands and a soldering iron.
Mine is bent to the side I tried bending it back but it won’t work
I even cleaned the iPhone charging port, still didn’t work. Help me
I'd need to see some photos of it. It may be damaged beyond repair but hopefully it can be salvaged until you can get a replacement cable. Please email me on my contact page from YT either from a desktop or from desktop mode from your phone inside a browser.
The tip of mine is bent 45° and even though I kinda straightened it it still won’t work, what do I do
@TFC StopMotion please send me a picture on Twitter, Instagram or email. Thanks!
@@ShinyTechThings never mind, metal and things inside were broken but this vid still helped with another charger so thanks!
@TFC StopMotion I'm glad it helped you out. I've probably saved hundreds of dollars over the years for myself and others fixing USB cables like this although sometimes there are some that are damaged beyond any simple repair.
My network adapter usb got bent laterally and it never worked again i need to keep wiggling it like a headphone cable
@Yareen Daghash I'd have to see the damage to determine if it's repairable or not, you may need to crack it open and replace a port or cable with a soldering iron.
@@ShinyTechThings you're awesome man, where can i send you a picture
@Yareen Daghash on my contact page on RUclips it'll give you my contact info after verifying you are human. Or on Instagram messaging.
@@ShinyTechThings oh shit unfortunately I'm actually a robot
It helped
@JDS CREATION That's awesome! I've saved hundreds of cables over the years like this and have had a high success rate of repairs.
thx
No problem!
How do you fix a bent USB port??
It depends on the damage, please send me a picture on Instagram or email (on my contact page from a computer)
Haha I love this ! :D
@Budget Gaming HD Yeah I learned from a buddy of mine that a butter knife can be used for many things for PC repair as he almost never had a screwdriver on hand so he would use kitchen utensils. I will say that a butter knife is just the right size for this and it's effective.
Hey it didn’t work! I dropped my phone and the charger bent and now it won’t charge- helppp
@Mia-zy7eo Please send me some in focus clear pictures on Instagram and I'll see what I can do to help!
@@ShinyTechThings sure! What’s ur insta?
@@ShinyTechThings I did it :)
@@ShinyTechThings BUT HURRY IM AT 1%
@Mia-zy7eo You were able to fix it?
so mine is bent so it won’t let it go in there, any more thing i could possibly do?
@droop please send me an in focus picture on my YT contact page and I'll do my best to help. You may need to replace the cable but let's see if we can salvage it!👍🤓😎
What about the other end?
@One-eyed Pete how exactly is the other side of the cable damaged?
@@ShinyTechThings No matter, I have bought a new one. I had it plugged in, while i was in the bathroom and i tried to walk away while it had yet to be unplugged from the wall. This bent the USB-C head while still in my charger port and I presume it snapped whatever those crappy connector whatsies are called, that connect the C head to the wires in the cable. I don't know the inner workings of a charger head but as far as I can see, there really wasn't much point "fixing" it, as it would likely only last a moment or two before it ought to stop connecting at all.
Thanks! but the device i wanted to use the cable with was broken :(
@Windows XP How broken is it?
@@ShinyTechThings it wont turn on, its a usb hub and it has ethernet ports.
@Windows XP Bummer, can you just swap the cable with a new one or is it built into the hub?
@@ShinyTechThings the ports built into the hub, wont turn on
@Windows XP understood, but is the USB cable built into the hub or can you swap it out with another one?
I accidentally broken my fathers usb and I dont want to realise him tha so I searc it
@Anime excite were you able to repair it successfully? What was the cable used for? Honesty is always the best policy, but being a father myself I'm also proud of my kids when they are self reliant and find ways to successfully fix whatever they accidentally broke.
@@ShinyTechThings I tried to repair but ut doesn't fixed .......it is used for his charging phone
thanks to encourage me🥺........
now i will say to my father directly
@Anime excite sorry that you weren't able to save that cable, sometimes it's just too damaged, but over the years in a pinch it has saved plenty of cables for myself. Did your father appreciate you talking with him about everything? I know with my kids I'm better off knowing. I tried to make it a learning moment where we all realize what happened, whether it be an accident or not on how we might have been able to avoid it. For me in a rowing chair in an office I always have to make sure there's no cords on the floor because I will roll over them and eventually damage them. But I only learned after I broke some that I couldn't fix.
I dont have pliers can I have an other tip
@0 subbed if you are trying to squish it like I did then any type of vice or device to apply precise pressure but would avoid using anything that creates shock like a hammer as it could cause unwanted damage.
@@ShinyTechThings thanks!
@0 subbed No problem. Were you able to fix it?
Yes
@0 subbed what all happened and how did you fix without the pliers?
i lo ve u bro
@Exquisites Thanks, Johnny you're still not getting my but light.
ruclips.net/video/Xglqe2UhJME/видео.html
life saver
@melon2662 Nice! What device was the cable for?
i did recover an ss cable tho
@Windows XP Nice!
THHHXXX🎉
@johnzpit2580 You're welcome!
Thank you so much
@Secret_JJ 14k I'm glad I could help!