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Replace USB-C port on Thinkpad
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Koray:
Here is another video for T480s USB-C port replacement:



I already bought the ports but I am dragging my feet to do it. I have a temperature/speed controlled hot air gun but I am still scared a bit. My workhorse T480 has a rare board with discreet graphics card so I am scared of breaking it. I am now using the second USB-C port for charging it but I don't know how long it will last.
Peabody:
Yeah, I don't see why he doesn't get solder bridges on all the pins after adding all that low temp solder.  But apparently he didn't.

Well I'm in the same situation.  I have the second USB-C port I can use for charging, but would rather not depend on that.

u666sa:
The question here is this. Do you have a microscope?

If yes, then you'd have all other expensive tools and you are capable of doing this job.

If the answer is no, then you are not qualified to do this job.
Koray:
Glue under the port can be seen in this example:

Peabody:

--- Quote from: Koray on December 10, 2024, 02:38:36 pm ---Glue under the port can be seen in this example:

--- End quote ---

Yes, but it seemed to come off with little problem.  That video also showed heating from the back.  But I'll have to see what's on that side of the board.
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