If you've got a drawer full of USB cables, you're probably aware they're not all the same, so how should you make sure you're ...

Has a squarish shape with a beveled top. Available in different versions: standard-B, mini-B, and micro-B. USB Type-C A newer, reversible connector that is increasingly common on modern devices.

You’ll need a new connector before you can fix anything. I ordered this new SMD mini USB port from Mouser electronics (Part #538-67503-1020). It’s very nearly the exact same part, down to the ...