How to find this specific USB connector? - Page 1
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author: Greybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2023, 08:31:37 pm
content: How do I find this particular USB connector from an HP Compaq 6530b notebook?Preferred by cheap chinese on ebay...What terms should I search for?

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2023, 10:02:10 pm
content: Looks similar to this:https://aliexpress.com/item/1005005477104268.htmlNot quite, but probably close enough to fit?

author: Greybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 12:14:45 pm
content: Thanks, how did you find that?Looks pretty good actually, but I think the contact plate is misaligned at 180°.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 12:21:30 pm
content: Quote from: Greybeard on August 19, 2023, 12:14:45 pmIt's not visible on your photos. Be aware that connectors like this come in different mounting depth variants. So you need to measure the exact depth needed, otherwise connector will fit on PCB but won't fit into enclosure.

author: DavidAlfa
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 12:28:14 pm
content: Have you tried searching the obvious, "HP laptop USB connector"? You'll have quite a lot of results but eventually they appear.Maybe one of these fits:https://a.aliexpress.com/_EzXCCdH

author: lighting shade
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 12:44:48 pm
content: Hello Greybeard,To find a specific USB connector for an HP Compaq 6530b notebook on eBay or similar kinds of platforms, you'll need to explore using the right keywords. Here's what you can try: Mention the specific laptop model, which is the HP Compaq 6530b in your case, and specify the type of USB connector you need.The HP Compaq 6530b typically has USB 2.0 ports. Be sure to specify whether you need a replacement USB port or you are required cable replacement.USB connectors come in various types and sizes. Most Probably The HP Compaq 6530b likely has USB Type-A connectors. Thus You are required to mention this in your search.Determine whether you are required to choose a male or female USB connector. Male connectors have got pins, while female connectors have sockets.

author: Greybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 12:59:20 pm
content: Yes, it's USB type-A.I've tried USB type-A as keyword, but ebay almost always ignored this keyword (found also type-B and type-C).I found some sketches and I tried to modify one to illustrate what I need:

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 01:14:57 pm
content: Look at aliexpress, not ebay. Also it's best to use incognito mode in the browser. Aliexpress thinks they know what you want better depending on your history, and shows a bunch of irrelevant garbage instead of what you search. Using incognito fixes that.

author: Greybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 02:44:43 pm
content: I also tried AliExpress search from incognito browser mode.Still shows mostly irrelevant garbage instead...Is there no parameter search on a manufacturer's or distributor's website?I mean parameters like USB-type, male/female, thru-hole/SMD, contact plate orientation, mounting lugs, etc.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 03:03:21 pm
content: Quote from: Greybeard on August 19, 2023, 02:44:43 pmThat's not how you search. You should be more general and then browse through the results looking for an image similar to yours, then look in to it further too see if it's actually what you want.https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-USB-connector-laptop.html?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20230819065921&SearchText=USB+connector+laptop&spm=a2g0o.productlist.1000002.0

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 03:06:56 pm
content: This for example looks similar to what you needhttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/32834551466.htmlAlso when you find a seller selling similar stuff you can check the products they sell, often you can find a right one there.

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 03:31:02 pm
content: Maybe this :https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0482580002/3044346orhttps://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0482580001/2642182though front surface mount pads are a bit too close to the frontor this ?https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/gct/USB1015-GF-L-A/10649788other potentialshttps://www.tme.eu/ro/en/details/mx-48258-0002/usb-ieee1394-connectors/molex/482580002/

author: Greybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 03:31:59 pm
content: Thanks, Wraper.I have also tried more unspecific search first, but found much garbage and a few USB connectors."This for example looks similar to what you needhttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/32834551466.html"Yes, but the contact plate has to be 180° reversed.After hours of searching, the required type could not be found ...

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 03:41:08 pm
content: Quote from: Greybeard on August 19, 2023, 03:31:59 pmThis is literally what you described as correct.

author: Greybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 03:47:51 pm
content: Quote from: mariush on August 19, 2023, 03:31:02 pmThis one is promising, thanks:

author: Greybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 03:58:56 pm
content: Quote from: wraper on August 19, 2023, 03:41:08 pmI think you are right!Sorry for my mistake, it is really hard to see the internal contacts on the photos...I will order them.Many thanks to all that tried to help.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 04:04:40 pm
content: Desolder original connector and measure the dimensions, or at least try doing so without desoldering. As I said earlier, even if it will fit onto PCB, does not mean it will necessarily fit into enclosure. It may be elevated over the PCB more or less that original.

author: Greybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 04:07:55 pm
content: I'll try to get a dimensional sketch from the seller before I will order.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 04:32:25 pm
content: Quote from: Greybeard on August 19, 2023, 04:07:55 pmThere is a drawing with dimensions in the listing.

author: Greybeard
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2023, 07:37:31 pm
content: Thanks, in the meantime I found out I just had to scroll down.But I have another serious problem now:AliExpress do not accept my home address as shipping address.The city is not in the drop down list and after using "other" I should be able to enter it freely, but it will just not accepted...Entering the same address in "profile" as home address was accepted.The AliExpress website is so f**king amateurish...