USB connector problems

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My Classic has just started having problems with the power connector after almost a year's faithful service. It mostly works, but sometimes needs a little wiggle to get it in the right place.

I've tried a different cable and inspected the soldering but couldn't see any cracks. Probably it's the micro USB connector itself.

Googling says its possible to power a RPI via the GPIO pins but is a little risky.

I'm using the recommended Anker supply so maybe that gives protection. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Friend of mine had the same problem as was indeed the micro usb interface on the Pi. Replaced it himself with a Chinese part for about £6 and a bit of solder. All well again

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Thank you for answering, it is good to know that it's not just me.

I think though I'll probably go the Rosetta upgrade route and use a RPI 3.

But then I can perform the repair as you suggest and either keep the RPI 2 in reserve or re-purpose it to my nephew

Thanks again......Mike

[exfirepro]

Hi Mike,

Re your power lead issues. If you haven’t already done so, take a look at this thread which identifies and addresses the same issues from this point on.....

http://forum.pilotaware.com/index.php/topic,1306.msg15867.html#msg15867

Regards

Peter