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![Hoping the problem with this HDD is broken USB connector. Can I replace this whole part or find some other connector for this pin setup? : r/DataHoarder Hoping the problem with this HDD is broken USB connector. Can I replace this whole part or find some other connector for this pin setup? : r/DataHoarder](https://preview.redd.it/hoping-the-problem-with-this-hdd-is-broken-usb-connector-v0-w2anml0fn0091.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=882ee4ad7569a1265bd1461231686202a087aaaa)
Hoping the problem with this HDD is broken USB connector. Can I replace this whole part or find some other connector for this pin setup? : r/DataHoarder
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