Hello,

My coiled cable won’t stay inside the slot. For example, it connects perfectly fine, but if I move it a little bit then it will disconnect and I would have to plug it back in.

Please help me out.

  • Yesamrd@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Try using a tailor’s needle or something to clean out the accumulated dirt.

  • jovenitto@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Try to clean up the usb-c port on the keyboard. It might have some debris inside, that is compacted every time you insert the plug, until you can’t compress it anymore. Then the plug starts failing.

    It’s the same with charger cables for your phone.

  • type_ace@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Maybe the cable itself is broken somewhere, but you can’t see it because it’s sleeved. I’ve got the same problem with my phone charger, but at least I can see the cable being ripped apart close to the connector.

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    11 months ago

    Hot take - usb-c is garbage for what should be secure connections like this. There’s nothing that hooks it into place. Happens to me all the time when I’m simply moving my keyboard, oh there it disconnects again.

  • SargeCycho@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Maybe some hair or dust got in there and isn’t letting the cable seat fully. Try cleaning out the port with a wooden toothpick.

  • modthegame@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Check this out. I had this issue then remembered mac made a magnet for their charger so I figured someone else probably makes those for normal stuff and sure enough, you can buy removeable magnet usb c plugs so the magnetic reciever always stays plugged in and you just swipe your cable off and on that.

  • mistermayhemtech@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Usb c port gathered some dust. Stapler pin bent with a small L usually works for me. Your mileage may vary.

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    11 months ago

    Does it happen with any other cables? I had this issue (with all cables that I tried) and had to replace the daughterboard.

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    11 months ago

    My coiled cable had the same problem and it used to get disconnected easily. It is a nice purple/green cable that matches my setup but I switched to a magnetic cable instead. Much more stable connection.

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    11 months ago

    Have you tried another cable to work out whether it’s the cable or the socket on the board?

  • cinlung@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Try using different cable. If it is sturdy, then the cable connector might be loose.