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Soldering/De-soldering USB flash-drive Plugs (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 day ago by ekZepp@lemmy.world to c/askelectronics@discuss.tchncs.de
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So, i'm thinking of a story and i need some tech info.

How risky is to de-solder an usb plug if the flash-drive contains important files? It would be relatively safe for someone capable, or the heat is way too risky for the chip/content?

Also there's any (MacGyver like) way to quickly access the file or reconnect the plug without a solder while only having access to office supplies?

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[-] hexdream@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

I agree, someone competent can do it risk free. One possibility, depending on how macguyer or prepared the character needs to be is to use pogo pins. Perhaps magnetically held in place.

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