SteelSeries Arctis 7 2019 Edition Wireless Broken Micro USB to USB C upgrade Replacement

ID: 160882

Description: This Guide is on how to upgrade your...

Steps:

  1. Remove Ear Cushions
  2. Use the Torx T6H Bit to remove the screws
  3. Gently lift the speaker side. Watch out for the Cables
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  4. Take out the Circuit Board
  5. Pushing on the Volume knob helps to get it out
  6. Source of the image: https://www.reddit.com/r/steelseries/com...
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  7. Remove and clean the Micro USB solder spot
  8. My Micro USB has been ripped out. That's why I'm missing my pad
  9. The pins are From left to right:
  10. 1. VCC
  11. 2. D-
  12. 3. D+
  13. 4. ID
  14. 5. GND
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  15. Use Kapton Tape to cover the Electric Components
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  16. Add a 5.1 kOhm Resistor on between R1 and GND to configure the USB-C as a slave
  17. Cover the open Pads with Kapton Tape
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  18. Trim the plastic from the bottom screw hole on both the top and bottom halves of the case to make place for the port.
  19. Note this may impact the robustness of your device. I did not notice any drawbacks
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  20. Enlarge the micro USB cutout with a soldering iron
  21. Lowering the temperature of your soldering iron gives you better control when enlarging the hole
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  22. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the USB-C connector and PCB
  23. Position the USB-C board with a 2–2.5 mm overhang from the PCB
  24. Preheat the USB-C board using a soldering iron or a heat gun if available. It helps in soldering as it has a large thermal mass
  25. Melt solder on the GND pads. Ensure they are fully covered and thoroughly heated
  26. Place the board on the GND pads. Use additional heat
  27. Ensure no contact between ground pads and other USB-C contacts.
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  28. Solder Jumper cables to the following breakout pins
  29. Solder Connections:
  30. TP401 for V
  31. TP403 for D+
  32. TP404 for D-
  33. TP412 for GND
  34. Ensure each connection is secure, has proper contact and free of shorts
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  35. Solder the cables to the corresponding pads on the USB-C board
  36. (Optional): Add hot glue to the connections on both sides for extra stability
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  37. Position the board in the case. Push the ports into the cutouts
  38. Adjust until screw holes on the case match those on the PCB
  39. Close the headset and fasten the srews
  40. CONGRATS !! You made it :D
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