Any Way to Replace the USB Port on the Logic Board?

[It takes special tools, and lots and lots of practice]

So what you're saying is.....it can be done.

Unless of course, what kind of tools are we talking about? A laser welder or something?

What I"m saying is if you have to ask how to do it, you're probably not qualified to do it. But, hey, it's your board soi if you want to give it a go... just realize you could go from a machine with a small problem to one with a much bigger issue. It's often the tightwad that ends up spending the most money.

I see your opinion and I respect that. I knew when I asked about working on the logic board that I would catch some static about it. Theres a difference, though, from being "qualified" and being "capable". With that mindset there would be no point of a website like this, because anyone who asked a question would be turned away for being unqualified.

Besides, I thought this was the fixit community, not the pay someone else to repair it for you community. And in the long run I wouldn't be spending more money, because if I have to buy a new logic board anyways, I might as well take my chances attempting to repair the one I have. Although, I will look into a self-powered USB hub, thanks for your advice.

I disagree with your comment about the definition of qualified and capable. Giving help is involves dealing with hard facts, things some people don't like to hear, but are true. I could have given you lots of sunshine, enthusiasm and encouragement, ultimately leading you to destroy your board. I chose not to do that. I said it was your choice as to how you solved your problem (I brought up the qualification statement only after you reinterpreted my advice, I did so in order to clarify the difficulty in what you were proposing). You don't "have to buy a new logic board anyway" if you used my work around. You're welcome.

Henri, I am sure machead3 did not mean to come across as pompous or anything like that. It is difficult to give advise about any repair in a forum. We found that a lot of people looking for answers expect things to be easy. You are absolutely right about qualified and capable. I take capable anytime. If you feel comfortable about a repair like changing a USB port, I suggest to do it. Nothing to lose and a whole lot to gain. All one really needs are some good tools, some good skills and a bit of luck. If you do go ahead and replace the USB port, it would be great if you could make a guide and post it on ifixit. It would be a big help for others.