Any quick fixes to secure the somewhat loose USB port on the FM3?

[PdotCdot]

As the title says... trying to be preventative since it’s seems almost inevitable that some clumsiness will eventually lead to the demise of the USB port.

 

[teddis]

Get an extension on it, zip it down in place. Use the extension moving forward.......

 

[PdotCdot]

That’ll work. Was hoping for something without having to add an extension but Amazon here I come.

 

[Rublalup]

That’ll work. Was hoping for something without having to add an extension but Amazon here I come.

Please share a link if you found a good candidate

 

[teddis]

Amazon, I am using this.

StarTech.com 3 ft / 91cm A Right Angle to B Right Angle USB Cable - 0.91m Right Angle USB 2.0 - 1x USB A 1x USB B - Black (USB2HAB2RA3)

 

[Rex]

Amazon, I am using this.

StarTech.com 3 ft / 91cm A Right Angle to B Right Angle USB Cable - 0.91m Right Angle USB 2.0 - 1x USB A 1x USB B - Black (USB2HAB2RA3)

I don't think you want a right-angle connector there. Any tug on the cable will put a lot of torque on that jack.

 

[teddis]

Hi Rex,
Works for me, it provides more clearance in that area...and a closer fit to the chassis ,not sticking out, safer in my opinion.
It is zipped down to the Temple board......it’s not going to move.

 

[Rex]

It is zipped down to the Temple board...

That helps.

 

[Peplogic]

Unsure why the usb right next to it is not unlocked. Seems like simple fix

 

[teddis]

Huh , oh yes. Contact the manufacturer

 

[Akstrat]

Following this thread. Any other suggestions?

 

[Rublalup]

This one could be a good solution


USB 2.0 Type-B Printer Cable,SinLoon(2-Pack) USB 2.0 B Female to Left Angle+Right Angle B Male Printer Short Extension Cable,for Printer, Scanner, Mobile HDD and More (L-R) Amazon product ASIN B01LPS1I2Y