Blue Yeti USB Fix for less than $2

[@BIGBeefyBros]

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER. All the other Blue YETTI DYI videos are of outdated Yettis with just usb ports. Thanks so much!

[@DarinBeard]

You are very welcome. I am happy it helped you.

[@cliche7329]

I have a blue snowball and my cord was too short so bent the USB thing and all the videos do not work at all

[@jeffreyhayes8515]

Tip: When putting it back together, I recommend putting the mute button in *before* the volume knob. That way you can look at the point where it snaps in and make sure it's aligned right.

[@jeffreyhayes8515]

Very helpful (explained the issue I was having) and also such a calming voice. Like an electrician's Bob Ross

[@vincentsonoma]

Thanks for this! I am not much of a DIY soldering person, but would be happy to donate mine to someone to fix in order to keep it out of a landfill.

[@DarinBeard]

I'd fix it and give it away to someone.

[@vincentsonoma]

@@DarinBeard That would be great, thanks. Let me know how to get it to you, address-wise.

[@DarinBeard]

@@vincentsonoma contact me darin.beard at gmail dot com

[@concreteeleganceMI]

Thank you, I went to the site...14 weeks out so I had to go to another source...But thank you for not making me throw this away!

[@tysondang]

Not only is this video incredible useful and easy-to-follow, but damn does this make for a great ASMR video. Lovely voice!

[@DarinBeard]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@DomenicDatti]

I tried this, and while it did make the USB connector way more snug, it was ultimately caused by a bad cable!

[@yoriichi696]

oof

[@Noah-gk7rn]

I have bought like 10 cables and never had a winner, what cable are you using/were using that fixed it?

[@kinetix8226]

Great video! I've never soldered before, do you have any videos that would explain the basics for doing something like this and the tools for the job?

[@DarinBeard]

Not really. I am really lousy at soldering. You can get a solder gun pretty cheap and there are lots of videos out there that will show you the basics. I think practice and it's not hard to do. Just takes a certain touch to be good at it. Crappy soldering will work most times, too. :)

[@kinetix8226]

Darin Beard thanks!

[@uglyadult8661]

Wow, what a great god damn video! I’ve been futzing with mine for a few days and looking for parts IRL. Don’t know why I didn’t look this up sooner, thank you SO much for taking the time and energy to make and share such a helpful, pleasant video!

[@DarinBeard]

Thank you for taking the time to voice your appreciation. I am really glad it helped. That means a lot to me.

[@CREEDO.]

The thing inside something named P/N, where my cable connects to my mic, theres a little thing thats broken in there thats detached, how do i fix it?

[@DarinBeard]

I am not the microphone fixer expert unfortunately. If it isn't covered in this video, I haven't done it and don't really know.

[@RorikH]

I really wish I had a soldering iron right now, and also didn't live in a small New York apartment.

[@DarinBeard]

You can get one very cheap at harbor freight.

[@RorikH]

@@DarinBeard Thanks, though I think I'll try my luck with the warranty first

[@mshdfgcvalkosudcgh6932]

my blue yeti USB connector seems to be different from all the others I've seen, it has pins and the cord has holes the pins go into. all of the repair videos I've seen feature USB connectors with holes, so I ordered the one from the link in the description and the cord doesn't fit. where can I get a cord with pins or a connector with pins?

[@DarinBeard]

The same site probably has one but I wouldn't know which to tell you.

[@megorourke668]

Hi Darin, what kind of soldering iron did you use? I have a 25W and a 40W but neither seems to be able to melt the solder enough to get the USB plug off the circuit board. Thanks

[@DarinBeard]

I was using a 100W gun from Harbor Freight

[@cartmemes5034]

i really hate the fact that yeti uses such a low quality cable connection for a high quality microphone

[@DarinBeard]

Yes, it's a weak point for sure. If they don't improve that then this will be my last Yeti.

[@sovlsoar1014]

Thanks so much about to do this with my dad!

[@TrendTempleShorts]

same

[@Ciarann]

@@TrendTempleShorts same

[@Furno52470]

how long did the connector take to ship? I'm thinking about doing this myself. its gonna be my first time soldering so im scared

[@DarinBeard]

I don't remember exactly but it wasn't so long that I was upset about it. Seemed like a week to get it or so.

[@sovlsoar1014]

I got it 2 days after i ordered

[@firegangg]

This is irrelevant to the video but can you please tell me how to take out the bottom part of the mic where you put your stand so then I can put a stand there. I am scared to do it cause I’m not sure how to. Please respond. Thanks you

[@DarinBeard]

I am not sure what you are asking. Taking the base off is just removing the side bolts like I did in the video. If you are asking something different please let me know.

[@TMeniaco]

Thanks for tutorial ish and great relaxing music .

[@ProsenjeetDasgupta]

Can you please tell me what cable is required in blue yeti to connect it with a laptop? I mean the exact usb type that goes into the microphone.

[@DarinBeard]

USB mini

[@WilliamDaviesDev]

I cant seam to find any in the uk do you know what key words I can do to help search for them on Ebay Thanks

[@DarinBeard]

I would just take the part number into a search for that on local sites there in the UK. I don't know specifically where you can find it over there. Good luck.

[@mrbill2380]

@@DarinBeard you want the Omron XM7D-0512

[@archived6696]

In theory, you could probably change the connector from USB Mini-B to USB C just by soldering the right lines to the right places. I'm not an electrical engineer so don't take my word on that though

[@DarinBeard]

True I think, but I think there are less connections in micro or mini than in C.

[@archived6696]

@@DarinBeard I believe if you connect the right 4 lines of a USB 2.0 port to the right 4 pins out of all the pins on the the usb c port it works. Same thing applies with USB 3.0 except 4 more data lines (6 data lines, 2 power lines).

[@onimgl9230]

Hi Darin, I replaced my USB Port and the red light comes on but my computer not longer recognized my microphone? It says "USB Device not recognized". I never had this issue before the replacement. Any idea on what to do? Thank you.

[@DarinBeard]

My guess is you didn't quite get all five connections in their place perfectly. I would open it back up and look closely at them. I used a magnifying glass to get a good look at mine.

[@onimgl9230]

@@DarinBeard I did exactly that! One of the small pins didn't connect. After I adjusted it, it connected just fine! Thank you so much for the great help!

[@weckar]

Mine only has two solder points...

[@ZerosWindyButterfly]

Can I replace it with any micro USB port? Or only with the specific one?

[@DarinBeard]

It has to match the board as far as connection order so it is somewhat specific.

[@saiii_1k789]

Hey my blue yeti has its usb's snug but the yellow pins inside are all over the place is there a easy fix to this or...

[@DarinBeard]

Yellow pins? I am not sure what that is. Do you mean the pins connected to the board or the pins inside the plug? Either way it's probably gonna take replacing it.

[@markkempster7367]

Just curious. The link for the USB in the description is for a 2 leg unit whereas the yeti seems to have 4 legs?

[@DarinBeard]

The link went to the one that I bought and it seem to work okay. It's the one on the video.

[@seanabbott9628]

What was the original problem? I have one and I get a constant high pitch whine/buzzing when using it. Not sure if it’s the plug that is the problem or not.

[@DarinBeard]

The plug has a very weak connection to the board and any stress on it causes the connection to break loose. There was no noise, just nothing at all.

[@michaelota5167]

@@DarinBeard Did your light work. My light works but no computer detection.

[@DarinBeard]

@@michaelota5167 Yup it all worked

[@ZerosWindyButterfly]

I spent 2 weeks trying to fix mine. The solder won't fully come out no matter how much I heat It or use flux. Does anyone have advice. I got about half of it out but not the full solder for each hole.

[@DarinBeard]

The wick has to make contact with the solder. That's the only advice I can give without more knowledge of your situation.

[@JBullyy]

Hey man can I ship you my Blue Yeti to repaid this same problem and I’ll pay you please I just got this mic and I don’t want to mess anything up I’d rather pay??

[@DarinBeard]

It would cost more than a new one to try to ship it to me to fix.

[@soccerskymonkey9350]

Can you show us how you but the replacement plug in?

[@DarinBeard]

the circuit board has holes that match the replacement plug which has little "feet" on it where the holes are. I just put the feet into the holes and soldered them in.

[@Imouza]

is flux needed? and isnt it really hard to to the 5 pinpoints?

[@DarinBeard]

Flux is not absolutely necessary and yes, it's pretty difficult.

[@Imouza]

@@DarinBeard What happends if I accidentaly connect the pinpoints, how do i make i make them the perrfect size without touching?

[@DarinBeard]

@@Imouza you would need to remove them and try again. I am not great at soldering but patience got me through it.

[@Imouza]

@@DarinBeard alright, thanks

[@Sigmaquandaleskibidi]

Thanks

[@richardkordel6891]

So let's summarize...You don't list the part needed to make the repair. You fade to black when the critical steps of removing and replacing occur and you cut away for the soldering because you are really bad at it. Perhaps you should go back to filming your cat.

[@Sigmaquandaleskibidi]

Excuse me ?

[@DarinBeard]

@Richard Kordel I not only listed the part but gave you a link to go straight to it. This is not a "learn to solder" video because I am not good enough at it to teach you how to do it. This is a video about how to replace the USB plug on a mic. Which I told you exactly how to do. I tell you where to solder. I didn't show it because I didn't do it well enough to be of help to you. It took me a few tries. Sorry if you didn't like it but no need for nastiness.

[@aungsoemin1980]

Please help me,my blue yeti's power is good i see red light mute button but not working on my @t has some issues.

[@DarinBeard]

I don't know much about it other than what you see here. I have not had to deal with the issue you are having.

[@Hugo-ys5hr]

Hello, I have a problem with my microphone, my resistance L3 is burn but I don't have a value for to change this. Can you help me please ?

[@DarinBeard]

I don't know what you are asking me.

[@Hugo-ys5hr]

@@DarinBeard For to change my resistance, I need a value of resistance burn, for find a same resistance. Sorry for my English, I am french 😅

[@Hugo-ys5hr]

1:27 the first resistance up left

[@DarinBeard]

I don't know what you mean by resistance. I used a soldering iron to remove the solder and put a new plug on. I didn't change anything about the mic. I am probably misunderstanding your question. I am sorry.

[@Hugo-ys5hr]

@@DarinBeard okay. Thanks you for the response. Have a good day

[@QTheMost]

Awesome. I bought one for dirt cheap and it was broken. I was going to just buy a device that has a usb port from like a dollar store power bank or something and just desolder it off 😂

[@firems]

Thank you!

[@DarinBeard]

You're welcome!

[@alexiscastillo670]

Can you fix my please

[@DarinBeard]

No. I am just a guy who fixed his kid's mic. I am not an electronics repair guy. It would cost more to send it to me and have me fix it than it costs to get a new one.

[@clarahaizlett1288]

Hi, does this work for all styles of blue yetis?

[@DarinBeard]

I don't know I only have the one

[@clarahaizlett1288]

​@@DarinBeard Mine is the yeti silver -- do you have any recommendations for how I can find a port that fits?

[@DarinBeard]

I just did a search online to find what part I needed and went from there.

[@lillyrose6568]

I mean... it's under $2 if you already have a soldering gun, solder, and solder wick lol

[@DarinBeard]

Ha. it's funny that I see this from time to time. Yes, you have to have the tools to do the work. I assume that MOST people that come and watch DIY videos have at least basic tools and equipment or the DIY part would seem out of reach. But just like all woodworking, maker, or DIY projects on KZbin, tools are required to do the task. Full disclosure, I had to buy the solder wick to do this project. I had the iron and solder. But it was still cheaper than a new mic even if I had to buy tools and all.

[@xeph3232]

i’m having trouble trying to take the 4 buttons out

[@DarinBeard]

they just pull straight out

[@xeph3232]

Darin Beard i’ve tried to pull many times and still has not come out i even tried to use the pliers on the mute button and it doesn’t come out

[@DarinBeard]

I did not have any issues like that. When I pulled straight out they just came out.

[@BIGBeefyBros]

@@xeph3232 I had to use pliers as well. I had the blacked-out version and the buttons only come off after a bit of tugging with pliers. I would recommend using a cloth so you don't tear the plastic too much.

[@laidbackstream2629]

If you wanna give mine i try your welcome. Just tried everything in this video and t didn't work out for me. Fml.

[@DarinBeard]

If you want to send it to me to try to fix and give away just send me an email and I will get you the address info. Thanks.

[@adumb1344]

I’ll pay u whatever but mine turns on and stuff whatever it doesent reconize and I tried it’s not the name it’s malfunctioned and stuff

[@DarinBeard]

That sounds like another issue. Maybe a bad board or something? I am not an expert, just a DIY guy who fixed the plug on my son's mic. Maybe contact Blue and see if there are service places near you or if you can send it in to them. They would be much better at it than me.

[@trxshyunknown]

I used my teeth to take out the nobs because I was to lazy to find something to pull them off

[@DarinBeard]

Ha. That'll work.

[@JayaprakashNarayanareddy]

I did the same

[@Kenny-lf8hj]

i can't get the buttons off

[@DarinBeard]

Pull straight out. They resist but you won't break it.

[@Kenny-lf8hj]

I know but they are sitting very tight

[@Kenny-lf8hj]

ok i did it!

[@Kenny-lf8hj]

i don't have any of those tools either

[@DarinBeard]

Harbor freight has soldering iron super cheap.

[@adumb1344]

Hey can you fix mine

[@DarinBeard]

Most likely shipping back and forth would cost more than you would want to spend and I am pretty booked with projects right now.

[@adumb1344]

@@DarinBeard I spent money on this and getting a new cord idk what we can do but I need a lot of help right now with it wanna know the problem?

[@satanlxvesme]

dude ur fucking funny thanks for the help man best vid

[@Satori-g4v]

Ye $120 wasted rip

[@DarinBeard]

I've fixed my son's twice. Mine has never had the issue but I am very careful with the plug knowing it is weak.

[@Satori-g4v]

@@DarinBeard Yea I'm looking to do the same the scolding is what seeing hard for me though as I don't have the gear

[@DarinBeard]

Super cheap at harbor frieght

[@srbull0827]

2 dollars needs saughtering

[@DarinBeard]

Yes