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20130710_135125.jpgHey All. I have a printer thats broken. Its actually a diagnostic machine for Mercedes Benz, but its the same socket as a printer/external 3.5 hdd enclosure etc. See the attached pic.

Anyways, what is this called and where can I get a replacement in Durban?

Please help:confused:
 
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Edit: Its called a USB Type B Female Connector (Wiki). Still cant find in Durbs though
 
Ask any PC store for a USB Printer cable. USB Type A to B.
 
dabean said:
Ask any PC store for a USB Printer cable. USB Type A to B.
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Thanks. But I do not need the cable. I need the socket that the cable plugs in to. I will then solder this replacement socket onto the mobo. Read the post. Look at the pic....
 
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I've never seen the sockets sold loose but you could try Uniterm.

Personally I'd probably just cut the male end off a USB extension cable and solder that straight to the board.
 
dabean said:
I've never seen the sockets sold loose but you could try Uniterm.

Personally I'd probably just cut the male end off a USB extension cable and solder that straight to the board.
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Interesting idea. But the guys at workshop go through cables like its nobody's business. Last resort is to actually buy the cheapest component I can think of with this connector. But thats last resort. This thing probably costs R5 if I can find it.
 
Aquila ka Hecate said:
I have heard it callef a kettle plug too.
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You are thinking of an normal power plug for your PSU. I used an old kettle plug before on a PC :)

Don't you have an old broken printer lying around (just a long-shot)? I have never seen one of those plugs sold separately. I know of a place in CPT that would probably sell that, but I can't remember the store name. Only know where to find the store.

dabean has a good idea.
 
Hi Guys,

Found it at Mentech in Durban. Costs R5!! On my to pick it up. (After I change out of my PJ's. The joys of the home office:) )

Thanks @Biena. And to the rest of you guys.
 
giveITback said:
Hi Guys,

Found it at Mentech in Durban. Costs R5!! On my to pick it up. (After I change out of my PJ's. The joys of the home office:) )

Thanks @Biena. And to the rest of you guys.
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Just found out. Its R5 ex VAT!! Really throwing my budget out!!:p
 
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