In article ,
 bob prohaska  wrote:

> An older (version 1.1) Raspberry Pi 2 has suffered a broken microUSB
> power input connector. The internal "tongue" has snapped off, the
> connector body is still securely soldered to the board.
>
> For now I'm powering it via the GPIO header, but I believe that will
> bypass whatever internal overcurrent protection is present. Is there
> a better way to connect power that will preserve internal protection?
>
> Is it even possible to unsolder and replace the broken connector? To
> my eye (and hand!) it looks like a fairly difficult job without special
> equipment.

Bob-

Someone may be capable of replacing your power input connector, but the
cost of having it done may be greater than the price of a replacement
RPi.  Especially an older version.  While you are at it, get two!

I do not know if you are bypassing over-current protection.  But does it
matter?  If the board is already broken, you will still be getting some
use out of it.

Fred

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