HP PSC-1315 All-In-One with damaged USB socket?

[Dejola]

I have an HP PSC-1315 All-In-One with a damaged USB socket. My
question is: Is it possible for someone with decent skill with a
soldering device (me) to replace this socket if I can find one? Or
does a damaged USB socket doom this device for service strictly as a
copier?

Thanks.

 

[Tony]

I have an HP PSC-1315 All-In-One with a damaged USB socket. My
question is: Is it possible for someone with decent skill with a
soldering device (me) to replace this socket if I can find one? Or
does a damaged USB socket doom this device for service strictly as a
copier?

Thanks.

Most Hp printers use a standard PC board mounted USB socket available from most
electronic stores.
Having said that, they are not easy to replace. You need a very good soldering
iron with a fine tip. The hardest part will be to get the old one out without
damaging the board. a vacuum desoldering station is best but not found in the
average household. Too much heat and you risk lifting the traces on the board.
Also, I do not know if this printer uses a multilayer board, if it does then
replacement of the socket will be challenging.
There is no harm in trying I guess, as you say you will still have a copier!
Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging

 

[Dejola]

Most Hp printers use a standard PC board mounted USB socket available from most
electronic stores.
Having said that, they are not easy to replace. You need a very good soldering
iron with a fine tip. The hardest part will be to get the old one out without
damaging the board. a vacuum desoldering station is best but not found in the
average household. Too much heat and you risk lifting the traces on the board.
Also, I do not know if this printer uses a multilayer board, if it does then
replacement of the socket will be challenging.
There is no harm in trying I guess, as you say you will still have a copier!
Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging

Thank you for that information. I may give it a try. But first, as you
say, I have to figure out how to get at the broken socket.

John

 

[Tony]

Thank you for that information. I may give it a try. But first, as you
say, I have to figure out how to get at the broken socket.

John

Not too hard to get the top off. Open the scanner cover, there are 4 screws in
four openings in the top cover, you can see the screws if you look down into
the openings. I think the screws are torque rather than philips. The cover just
lifts off but at the left side there are a couple of cables so lift carefully
and unhook the cables before you completely separate the cover from the
printer. The cover you open to get at the printheads will probably fall off, it
is easy to put back when you reassemble.
Once the cover is off you should be able to remove the board, probably a few
screws.
I have seen this problem a few times and what seems to happen is one or more of
the pins in the USB socket shear. One possibility is to bridge the broken pin
with a short piece of wire rather than removing the socket assuming you can
actually get at the broken pin! If that works you could hold the socket in
place with a strong glue (provided it is non-conductive). Alternatively run
flexible wire from a new socket to the correct part of the board with the new
socket outside the printer, less chance of damaging the board that way. Not
very pretty but OK at home, use some tape to protect the pins from shorting
against anything. Worth a try???

Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging

 

[Dejola]

Not too hard to get the top off. Open the scanner cover, there are 4 screws in
four openings in the top cover, you can see the screws if you look down into
the openings. I think the screws are torque rather than philips. The cover just
lifts off but at the left side there are a couple of cables so lift carefully
and unhook the cables before you completely separate the cover from the
printer. The cover you open to get at the printheads will probably fall off, it
is easy to put back when you reassemble.
Once the cover is off you should be able to remove the board, probably a few
screws.
I have seen this problem a few times and what seems to happen is one or more of
the pins in the USB socket shear. One possibility is to bridge the broken pin
with a short piece of wire rather than removing the socket assuming you can
actually get at the broken pin! If that works you could hold the socket in
place with a strong glue (provided it is non-conductive). Alternatively run
flexible wire from a new socket to the correct part of the board with the new
socket outside the printer, less chance of damaging the board that way. Not
very pretty but OK at home, use some tape to protect the pins from shorting
against anything. Worth a try???

Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging

I'll try and find a new socket and one day when I have more time than
I know what to do with, I'll give it a try.
You're great to help me. Thanks again, Tony.