Internal USB - A different path - Got comments people?

[olavxxx]

Ok, I have a different path for an internal usb hub.

I tried it too and nearly destroyed one of the USB ports lol..
I managed to fix it though

So, here is my path:
1) disconnect one of the usb-ports from the sound-board
2) solder the solderpoints on the soundboard into cables which lead to a compact usb-hub (usb 2.0)
3) solder one port back to the usb external port (on the sound-board)

Look at the pics then I guess you understand better.
Ps. I tried to desolder the unit from the mainboard but I ended up with some crappy soldering at first, since I didnt notice there was glue on the mainboard :S

So, I had to fix that.. but it still works, after resoldering.

I think the next time, I wont try to desolder I'll rather buy a very tiny pliers, then I'll cut the legs which enter the mainboard.

After they are cut, I will bend them backwards and solder wires on them.
I will of course also heatshrink that...

Hope it makes sense...
At first, I wish to add a bluetooth device.
Ps. I wont fit the huge one you see (not due to size, but due to the fact I want bluetooth 2.0 w/ EDR).

 

[rgarjr]

So basically what you're trying to do is hack into one of the USB ports and feed that to your Hubs input, then take one of the hubs output and feed that back to your usb port.

 

[olavxxx]

yes, I believe its easier to solder there..

 

[lotus49]

This seems fairly complicated compared to just using the USB feed that is unused on the mini PCI E connector or am I missing something?

 

[rgarjr]

Yeah I also think soldering to the 2 USB data pins on the MiniPCIe slot is easier. Soldering wires to the legs of the USB connector is a bit hard. Also, the wires tend to get in the way when you wanna lay down the daughter board back.

 

[olavxxx]

I think the mini pci card has VERY thin legs..
I'm not a pro solderer, lol..

I already did the first part now:
viewtopic.php?f=43&t=634&start=20#p27158

I only lack the USB hub now, also some sort of dremel or something to loosen the D+ and D- from the USB connector to the mainboard and then solder that to output of an usb-hub.

Also, I will desolder the bluetooth from the cable again and solder a hub there instead.

 

[rgarjr]

Yeah the mini pcie pads are tiny but they aren't that bad. I had no problem soldering to it, using just a standard Walmart soldering iron and no magnifying glass. Just have to be patient and have a steady hand.