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 ...

That's because -- starting with Thunderbolt 3 -- Intel's Thunderbolt standard, which previously used a Mini DisplayPort connector, has used a USB Type-C connector while also being backward ...

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.

Unfortunately it’s not quite as simple as just soldering on a four-wire USB cable. The modem relies on the 3.3V power from the Mini PCI-e slot instead of the 5V from USB. No problem ...