Question Corsair Vengeance K65: What parts are required to replace the USB Mini-B cable assembly?

[Bambie2K]

Hello

I am looking for a replacement USB Mini-B cable assembly for the Corsair Vengeance K65. Sadly, 3/5 pins connecting the internal USB Mini-B female have snapped off.

Photographs of the broken part can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lW3QRitA4bLtBWzV7GXisleDYGCiGq7H?usp=share_link

Here's a few cables that somewhat resembles the part, but the ports are housed by a screw-on cap:
https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/produc...gCciECkjyArgWJlww9ZpDtI5Y9gBGAAnTY8AWyeYAnlaA

Corsair Support says "We do not have access to schematics or blueprints for our devices as they are not available publicly". I understand, but come on, man. It's only the USB after all. I have owned this keyboard for roughly 8 years and don't want to buy a new one just yet. The keyboard is still in great condition despite the faulty USB.

I would appreciate help to identity the specific parts required to fix.

Thanks

 

[artk2219]

Hello

I am looking for a replacement USB Mini-B cable assembly for the Corsair Vengeance K65. Sadly, 3/5 pins connecting the internal USB Mini-B female have snapped off.

Photographs of the broken part can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lW3QRitA4bLtBWzV7GXisleDYGCiGq7H?usp=share_link

Here's a few cables that somewhat resembles the part, but the ports are housed by a screw-on cap:
https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/produc...gCciECkjyArgWJlww9ZpDtI5Y9gBGAAnTY8AWyeYAnlaA

Corsair Support says "We do not have access to schematics or blueprints for our devices as they are not available publicly". I understand, but come on, man. It's only the USB after all. I have owned this keyboard for roughly 8 years and don't want to buy a new one just yet. The keyboard is still in great condition despite the faulty USB.

I would appreciate help to identity the specific parts required to fix.

Thanks

Can you just strip the ends and directly solder it to the board for the time being?

 

[Bambie2K]

Can you just strip the ends and directly solder it to the board for the time being?

I thought about doing this. I'm wondering why Corsair didn't do this initially. I have little to no experience with soldering, so it comes down to taking it to a local repair shop or buying a brand new mechanical keyboard. Some part of me wants to keep it alive lol.

 

[artk2219]

I thought about doing this. I'm wondering why Corsair didn't do this initially. I have little to no experience with soldering, so it comes down to taking it to a local repair shop or buying a brand new mechanical keyboard. Some part of me wants to keep it alive lol.

Soldering isn't too hard and it's not a bad skill to pickup. There are some decent references videos to help you get going. That said, cost wise it's probably better to get a new keyboard. If you want to pickup a new skill and keep something working though, learning how to solder would help.

How To Solder: A Complete Beginners Guide - Makerspaces.com

Learn how to solder w/ proper soldering techniques. In this tutorial we explore soldering irons, soldering stations, types of solder, desoldering. PDF ebook

www.makerspaces.com

 

[Bambie2K]

Soldering isn't too hard and it's not a bad skill to pickup. There are some decent references videos to help you get going. That said, cost wise it's probably better to get a new keyboard. If you want to pickup a new skill and keep something working though, learning how to solder would help.

How To Solder: A Complete Beginners Guide - Makerspaces.com

Learn how to solder w/ proper soldering techniques. In this tutorial we explore soldering irons, soldering stations, types of solder, desoldering. PDF ebook

www.makerspaces.com

Thanks for the link 👍

I have found what looks to be like a suitable replacement from AliExpress:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004992128578.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.2.2774f19czU5u7L

If this Type C modification doesn't work, I will go ahead and buy a new keyboard