Broken USB 3.0 Flash drive Data Recovery Tricky one

IMPRESSIVE. It happened to me several times. Assuming that something is ok and looking for the failure EVERYWHERE else. And right when you think "it can't be that piece" you suddenly realise it is indeed that piece who's causing you so many problems. I really felt this video. Keep up the good work! ❤️

[@algator55]

One of the best straight-up teachers of electronics I have seen yet .....thank you👍 and I have watched thousands of tutorial videos on electronics

[@jojo-jj]

Dude .. you are transfering all your secrete skill knowledge to everybody , you're so generous ...

[@goku445]

That's how we progress as a society. :)

[@masterofx32]

He has good soldering skills, but the approach he is taking is not perfect. The short was caused by himself and the repair was too time-consuming. You do only need to recover the data, you don‘t need to solder a proper port to it.

[@sopeng2919]

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[@sopeng2919]

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[@manojgiyanmanojgiyan7763]

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[@letsfixit1594]

The short was probably from the first bridge you made, 7:57 a big tail is hanging out next to the track or it shorted on the connector pins when you soldered it on top.

[@infernus6278]

Exactly and it was painfully obvious when he was preparing jumper wires

[@Exarhadsgfds]

12:00 It's not.

[@chadmonsalud5528]

look at 10:15

[@niteshkumarmaurya6601]

I thought no video would come today because every time the notification of the video used to come at 12:00 pm noon , but when Indian time came at 12:00 am tonight, I was very happy and I watched the whole video and liked it. Thank you

[@SatisfyingEverything1]

pin 4's jumper point which is D+ was right under pin 5 which was ground . so actually when you solder the jack onto it, the solder actually creeps under the pin 4 and 5 and makes a bridge under it which your microscope couldn't see. please check my referrence at 21:38 . I have been doing micro soldering since 2004 and these kind of issues happen when you solder onto jumpers.

[@gamerelated3887]

Very good lessons learned here! Thank you for sharing your experiences. If only KZbin had been around when I was younger. I could have saved myself a lot of time by watching Alex. :)

[@johanvkjr]

i absolutely love this mans video. i appreciate that it represents real world scenario. assuming the socket is compatible with the board is a natural thing to do however leaving in the video footage of this faulty assumption is NOT normal. in doing so he has given an amateur like me a sense of strength and confidence in my work. i am certainly going to watch more of this teachers content. thank you for your knowledge and straightforward instruction.

[@FijiLaw]

Very impressive, great knowledge and experience to determine that the socket was the actuall problem, many wouldn't have figured that out and given up blaming the I.C, BRAVO!

[@tsbeech]

Could be wrong but looked like a missing component on USB leg side on the right...maybe... Please keep up the great work. I'm learning so much from you. Thank you!

[@Michigan_Tactical]

One of your jumpers contacted a pin on the connector. It was the wire soldered to D+. When you soldered the connector on, it made contact with ground via the connector pin (I think pin 6).

[@joshuakendall3965]

You’re awesome. You’ve inspired me to start my own business, so I thank you for the advice, excitement, and drive.

[@marlenecastello8036]

You really know your stuff. I love your videos. I just want to say it's refreshing to watch a video with someone not so negative! U ROCK!!

[@mehmetedex]

Saw the leg crossing over a very fine fresh layer of solder mask left thinking if this doesn't short it would be miracle.

[@wizer12]

Socket? Maybe short circ. on pins with New cables-pads. Look 11:46 and later

[@josuedanielmartinezsanchez4540]

what do you mean?

[@lxuis419]

@@josuedanielmartinezsanchez4540 idk

[@kaloy066]

ohh the wire was shorting there with another pin

[@lakmalsiriwardhana]

Yeah wire short with other pins

[@KaKi_AutoDiag]

Great, u see it well. Yess there is a short on pins with new cables.

[@BertoldVdb]

Cool work. I never saw any USB sockets with a different pinout than this board used. Do you think it is possible the rework wire was shorting against the case of the connector?

[@ronstar7027]

You are the best. I thought the NY Apple guy was good, but I learn so much more from you because you teach, where the other guy shows off.

[@RM-en9gk]

This men is a top graded electronic surgeon

[@joesalgado]

You’re not just a good tech but a good salesman. You just sold me on the blade kit I will probably get one next time I order more flux.

[@succuvamp_anna]

As someone who use to work in a repair shop, seeing you solder is like ASMR for my eyes lol

[@thattechguy9490]

For real man

[@captainkeyboard1007]

This video was a fine show. I am pleased to learn how flash drives work. I switched from digital video discs (DVDs) to a 3.0 flash drive. So far, I have encountered a storage problem with my data.

[@jasperlongman7668]

4:15 missing component on the right side ?

[@nilomyki]

Possible.

[@paulzac5481]

I think you are correct. You have good eyes

[@jonathansanchez6952]

Could be but they also look like test pads possibly

[@radius.indrawan]

good catch. yes, it looks like there was a component on it before.

[@theantipope4354]

That tip about resting the side of your hand on your bench to stop it from shaking while you do precision work is the exact same lesson I teach new tech's when I train them. :)

[@RajarataSahodaraHaula]

thank you so much...respect and thumbs up from Sri Lanka. far away from your country sir...this is very useful channel

[@RogerBaker-i1v]

This knowledge you cannot bey but with people like you we can learn techniques that help us all be better at doing what we do 🙏

[@TheCod3r]

Thumbs up before I watch, just because I can 😁 keep the good content coming 👌

[@kishordesai6813]

Sir, I have seen your all videos and I like the way u works projects. Lots of love from india.

[@blugoose86]

I think to myself, "why oh why can't these connections be standardized"? My personal favorite is the "center post Neg" power port. Great vids Alax, I'm learning a lot. Thank you

[@noveganpowers5604]

Aye! I love that feeling. At 20:50 "There's hope!"/ "Got you!!" It's the best

[@TheGuillemBA]

It's amazing and hypnotic. It's the first time I saw your videos, of course now I'm subscribed for more. Thanks for making it as satisfying training.

[@MrMubeenyou]

I think when you placed the usb connector jumpers underneath get shorted although connector should be fine. You should add solder mask and cured it first. My thought.!

[@ACOnetwork]

The excitement 😄 for the blade, cool 😁👍

[@elhatillanodigital5011]

Another question, is that Flux greasy ? It looks as it is based on petrolatum, (Vaseline). I have problems finding that tipe of Flux here in Venezuela so I am doing mine using alcohol and rosin, it works very nicely but it's not the consistency of the one you are using so I am thinking in trying mixing rosin, alcohol and petrolatum to get the consistancy I am looking for.

[@returntothetruth1469]

Sir I love Hard Working People like you, Keep it Up, Lots of Respect From Pakistan.

[@sharfazhameed6382]

Super power is myth but ur super knowledge n experience is real. Thx for all the knowledge n experience shared

[@gapadad2]

At 13:56 you can see that the transistor component that there is a Solder blob shorting the component closest to the big yellow capacitor. After he removed the usb connector the short was gone and so was the solder blob.

[@GomesTugaPT]

i'm with you on that "wow it was the connector that the costumer sent to me" wow

[@ovalwingnut]

Hear you. Although (time & energy willing) I would want to take a closer look at that suspect connector. Unless it's common knowledge that such cross wiring exists in some spec? Should be easy to spot the cockup (UK saying, honest!). Thoughts? Cheers SoCalif🇺🇸

[@griparian]

I strayed on to your site by accident Alex,.... now I can't stop watching...lol It has HIGHS... It has LOWS....It has DRAMA...It has PHILOSOPHY....It has HUMOUR.... It has EDUCATION....It has REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS....It has SKILL...It has ARTISTRY.... but you could have left out the bit about your wife changing nappies... I was eating my dinner... lol

[@bidhanroy308]

That's amazing 😍 video. I gathered lot of knowledge from this video. Thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge with us.

[@NorthridgeFix]

Thanks brother

[@plutoniumshore]

Why do some traces have squiggles and fancy loops? Wouldn't it be more efficient to have a direct path from A to B?

[@ChristopherJones16]

Is there steps to take to test a a usb stick board with a multimeter if it doesn’t get recognized by the PC? My Linux system doesn’t even see it being plugged in. I took the case off and saw a tiny led on the end of the stick that lights up when it gets plugged in so that circuit works. Would love to use this stick as a learning piece to see if I can repair the stick. It’s my brothers and he has photos on it that he wants. It’s an old stick. I don’t see any bad solder joints or pads. No burnt marks on any of the tiny surface mounted resistors or caps.

[@Simracejourney]

I can not reccomend low melt solder enough that stuff is awesome I can't work without it now

[@NorthridgeFix]

100% agree

[@chuckkie9159]

Hi... based on this experience, what would you do first to not make this a waste of your time.. maybe check for shorts first before soldering?

[@ManeSays]

Where's Part II? Lots of love from Nepal!

[@Tthug_93]

Just wow ❤️❤️🔥🔥 The only one who shows all the secrets Thank you brother 😊

[@drulli1]

It looks your D+jumper wire shorts to GND on the 5th pad, when the connector is soldered on. The connector on sheets them. 🤔

[@ElectronicsCuriosities]

How do you know the value of smd capacitor on board without schematic?

[@hadjsaidahmed3144]

Very good job 👏 we are waiting for part 2 🤓😊

[@muhammadayub2909]

I think the short was coming from jumper wire number 4 that touching pin number 5 of usb port.

[@chuckkie9159]

Watched your video again, and i think the terminal legs of the new usb are too long far back touching other circuit underneath the usb making the short..

[@swingliomckaglehen1699]

Man, which the replacement of ic 4405 from a laptop Dell 1300 inspiron is good to change it. In my country in the stores don't sell it and the only way of getting is from others motherboards.

[@sdmobitech4376]

Got very usefull tip regarding shake .thanks brother we learn a lot watching your videos

[@rappcantik1739]

What lens for the camera are you using also the type of camera stand

[@suryavanshib]

Awesome ✌️✌️✌️ Excellent knowledge of electronics... Keep it up 👍👍👍

[@bsocmtomsdcs815]

Hmmm, do ya reckon he likes that knife and blade??? 😂🤣😆

[@linghuu2023]

Do you have the Links of your equipment what you use for reparing like Camera, microscope and so on please

[@NorthridgeFix]

northridgefix.com/product/microscope-camera-bundle-1080-60fps-180x-lens-ring-adapter-2-barlow-lenses-0-5x-0-75x/

[@vjvj3576]

Impressive video. Plot twists and ending with a cliffhanger. Can’t ask for better entertainment

[@justaguy4real]

3:55 dont the wicks have solder already in it?

[@quickfixelectronics6928]

Salaam ! you are so good at what you do ,you make every thing look so simple just love it ,It would really be nice if you consider TV repair

[@tmaster21]

NOW i want that blade!!!! :p nice work esplaining and sharing knowledge. are you working throught the camera and screen ? that dont cause some delay? i'm looking for a good microscope stereo w/camera because they say work through camera only ,cause delay and more dificult to work. do you confirm? About the short... normally i just wire the 4 wires from a standart usb cable (from an old mouse or printer cable,cutted) and solder there just for recover data. maybe you short any pad with this wires longer than the tracks itself.... to small thing to know ..

[@stefanlechner]

Nice video...love those long videos and repair on stuff like a thumbdrive. That was really tricky, but we all learned something about this. I never knew that there are usb sockets with different pin-outs. Thought they have all the same pinouts like usb3.0 = usb3.0...but now, we all learned something. Perfect video. 👍👌 I have an idea for your video on soldertips, maybe you could explain why your tips always look so clean. Is it cause you are using a copper-wire- leaner? Do you leave a small spot of solder on the tip when you turn off the station?

[@HAGmbHkeG]

maybe the socket is one that's supposed be mounted on the underside of the board so it has a mirrored pinout and it would be correct if viewed from the bottom? would have loved to see a quick comparison with the meter in diode mode. and yes, leave your tip covered with solder when turning off/letting it cool down to prevent oxidisation (tip not being shiny anymore).

[@ArifKhan-vd1fx]

My brother ur hardworking (masha-allah)❤️love from india

[@francuzbarajevo3324]

Respect ... Do you have a thermal camera on the microscope and can you tell me what model of your thermal camera is and where I could buy it. thank you

[@repairelectronics8198]

Professional i respect your job.. thank you

[@serkandemirhanofficial]

So is there a part 2 ? There is no link in the description !

[@TheDefpom]

@13:59 it looks like one of the pins of the SOT23-5 device is shorted to ground by the solder blob.

[@NorthridgeFix]

We had a short even when SOT23 was removed. It's not the cause of the short.

[@AtaBoraBasar]

The true surgeon of the electronics world.

[@drbachler]

I think you forgot to cure the UV solder mask.

[@chris6583]

Hi, what is diode mode in multimeter?

[@ckmNtA]

Is there a follow up video link?

[@shuttleu]

Nothing wrong with the USB connector, he just shorted the data line to ground with his jumpier wire 🤦‍♂️

[@Aakash.kumar733]

I also think he should cover the lines

[@samshanker5753]

12:53 but where.....?

[@maazahmad1631]

You are amazing and explaining each step. Pls we want to see the multimeter value during testing electronic devices, just want to know how it is short and what's their value shown on multimeter. Thank you

[@ashhadgull4905]

Nice video,Can you make tutorial videos series for example a series on how you can recover Data from all types of device like pc , mac , android and iphone.

[@elhatillanodigital5011]

Hi, just two questions, what Flux brand are you using, I like the way it flows on the circuit, and have you ever tried using the stained glass copper foil for replacing pads or traces, I have been lately also dealing with broken traces and pads and really like your videos as everyday one can learn something new. My wife and I used to create stained glass windows using copper foil (I also made them using lead as it was made in the past) and remembered in the instructions it said the glue in the back was heat activated and thats why it stuck tightly to the glass, I still have some packs and will try to give it a try. Regards from Venezuela

[@FrancoCoccini]

can you please post a link to that stained glass copper foil? Thanks

[@elhatillanodigital5011]

@@FrancoCoccini I don't have a link but every stained glass shop should carry it, the best is made by Venture tape and it is called Master foil. Try to search in Amazon for stained glass copper foil and you should find it, I have been thinking in making some circuits in glass just for fun. I buy it locally.

[@FrancoCoccini]

El Hatillano Digital thanks!

[@SpiderCollector000]

Just about any high quality flux will do the trick.. It also has a lot to do with the application, which is why I prefer using my plunger with an angled needle. Quality of the product is a big thing. I have an old tub of flux that is some of the cheapest shit available that came from Radio Shack years ago, and its almost like a paste and when it melts it gets all over the damn place, even well beyond the area you are trying to repair.

[@barrygoodofficial]

Which one you put to ground when you testing is it the red to ground black to the parts you test?

[@calvinmientke3539]

Modern meters don't care. If the leads are backward it will give a MINUS on the meter. Current and DC volts are autocorrecting. The diode check compensates and checks both forward and reverse resistance.

[@Muskers92]

My hands shake like Marty McFly and he's stable as a boulder

[@markharrisllb]

I really struggle tinning thin wires in situ, I use flux and plenty of it but I have great difficulty getting the solder to leave the iron. You can buy little practice SMD boards for about £3, you can even get LEDs to light up.

[@thomashenden71]

How are you able to work so quick - it looks sometimes like the tools are vibrating when you are cleaning up flux or using the soldering wick? 😮

[@hoxha34]

very good video. i like how you troubleshoot. May I ask what flux and wick do you prefer to use. the flux seems to flow nicely.

[@NorthridgeFix]

northridgefix.com/product/amtech-nc-559-v2-tf-flux-10g-syringe-plunger-2-needle-sizes/ and northridgefix.com/product/premium-desolder-braid-wick-10ft-length/

[@TeeJay10664]

New to your channel as a subscriber...still dabble in electronic repairs. Do you have the make/model of the scapel/knife you are using in the video.

[@donalddavis581]

you make it look so easy! NOTHING better than experience!

[@theunsdeyzel1450]

where could I get doner boards, I want to start doing this. love it

[@dafalzonAUS]

Hi I would like to know when does a short actually cause damage to the other electronics, for example if you never disconnected the usb drive while it was getting hot?

[@SupremeRepairs]

ಅದ್ಭುತವಾದ ಸುಂದರವಾದ ವಿಡಿಯೋ ❤️😍 amazing and beautiful video ❤️😍🌹🙏

[@DSD-u2m]

Please make such more videos. Your video is very helpful.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙏🙏🙏

[@sherlock2295]

Excellent advise, Excellent video.

[@Michaelblog456]

So, I have replace two female USB 3.0 port and a male USB 2.0. With the USB 2, from what I could see, it seemed as if the solder on ground/support pins had failed over time and easly pulled off. While the female female USB 3.0 the tongue with the contects had snapped off. Do you see stuff like that often?

[@MIsam-fv9kb]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge , BTW how many years you have been working in repairing?

[@aneespi4684]

Your works are simply AWESOME

[@hyuseinyashar9137]

It is so satisfying to watch your work...

[@arungomes2153]

How many mega phixel camera u r using sir in micro scope

[@alexstone691]

Why arent you using vias as the anchor point when repairing the pads

[@hichamelaouni7712]

thank you so much for this video... I have some fun for watched that and I like make staff like this all time ...sometimes I work many hours in that ...again thank you so much...this is first time for me watching you 😄🤗🤗

[@manISnoGOD]

This guy is a master ,love watching him fixing devices great work what's the brand of the tools WILL be Waiting for reply have a good day

[@DefconUnicorn]

I would suggest for this type of repair you have a USB breakout cable and breadboard. You can just solder wires to the headers and connect them to a breadboard which as a USB header on. You can keep reusing this. After all you never gonna hand the flash drive back and say sure just keep using it. It always as case of grab the files and the client can buy a new flash drive to copy them on to.

[@newbee8405]

Sir what kind of camera do you use to magnify those tiny things?

[@JJgomez333]

Awesome work!! Straight up genius.

[@felixfeliyfeliz]

How did the USB port he soldered on there have that impact on the board even though it wasnt plugged in anymore?

[@itsmarc4279]

maybe the port have problem. i think the jumper wire have contact with port shield (ground) i use very thin magnetic wire just to avoid contact

[@patchcomputers]

Im new to soldering and really loving micro electronics. My understanding was that you never add solder direct to the iron tip like you do but heat the part and add the solder to that? Amazing videos and you gained a subscriber! Thanks for the videos! Merry Christmas

[@krisnrg]

If you’re using flux core solder only. You should do what you mentioned. But I’d you apply flux separately there is some lateral to add solder to the iron and apply it. Watch some micro solder videos you can apply solder to the iron and just drag it across all pins. With enough flux it works fine

[@ayoubbekhouch6039]

Good job , we learn a lot of things from u sir And yes finally i found good KZbinr👍👍👍