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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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[-] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 day ago

Assuming it's USB 2, It's 4 wires, the serial is differential, and balanced. The faster the lime, the more tricky it is to rig it, because your lengths want to be matched on D+ and D-. (You might be able to get away with a 1mm difference with USB 2)

USB 3 and USB c are a different beast entirely.

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