{"product_id":"usb-c-laadpoortconnector-hp-chromebook-14c-ca","title":"USB-C charging port connector HP Chromebook 14C-CA","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs the USB-C laadpoortconnector on your HP Chromebook 14C-CA (HP Chromebook 14C-CA, ~2019-2021) not working properly anymore? This is just the USB-C connector part — intended for microsoldering work. Drops in 1-to-1 — no changes to cables or housing needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eType: USB-C charging port connector\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompatible: HP Chromebook 14C-CA series\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSolders to the motherboard (SMD)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAll USB-C pins for PD + data included\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReplaces just the connector piece\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMicrosoldering required\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSymptoms of a faulty part\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eChromebook won't charge or only when pressing the cable\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUSB-C port wobbles or sits crooked\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCharger no longer fits properly in the port\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOther USB-C devices no longer detected\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e🔴 Difficulty: hard. Time: about 60 minutes. Tools: hot-air station, flux paste, solder wick, microscope. Remove the motherboard, desolder the old USB-C connector, place the new one on the pads and reflow with hot air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I do this without soldering experience?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is an SMD part on a multilayer motherboard. Without hot air and flux you'll damage the pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a flex cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The connector solders directly to the motherboard, so no separate cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit an HP 14a series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 14a uses a different motherboard and connector pinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I do this without soldering experience?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. This is an SMD part on a multilayer motherboard. Without hot air and flux you'll damage the pads.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it come with a flex cable?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. The connector solders directly to the motherboard, so no separate cable.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does this fit an HP 14a series?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. The 14a uses a different motherboard and connector pinning.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"HowTo\", \"name\": \"Replace HP Chromebook 14C-CA USB-C laadpoortconnector\", \"totalTime\": \"PT60M\", \"tool\": [{\"@type\": \"HowToTool\", \"name\": \"Hot-air soldering station\"}, {\"@type\": \"HowToTool\", \"name\": \"Flux paste\"}, {\"@type\": \"HowToTool\", \"name\": \"Solder wick\"}, {\"@type\": \"HowToTool\", \"name\": \"Microscope\"}, {\"@type\": \"HowToTool\", \"name\": \"Tweezers\"}], \"step\": [{\"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Power off, disconnect the battery and remove the motherboard\", \"text\": \"Power off, disconnect the battery and remove the motherboard.\"}, {\"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Heat the old USB-C area with flux and hot air, lift it off.\", \"text\": \"Heat the old USB-C area with flux and hot air, lift it off.\"}, {\"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Clean the pads with solder wick.\", \"text\": \"Clean the pads with solder wick.\"}, {\"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 4, \"name\": \"Place the new USB-C connector exactly on the pads.\", \"text\": \"Place the new USB-C connector exactly on the pads.\"}, {\"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 5, \"name\": \"Solder with hot air until the solder flows.\", \"text\": \"Solder with hot air until the solder flows.\"}, {\"@type\": \"HowToStep\", \"position\": 6, \"name\": \"Check continuity, refit the motherboard and test charging.\", \"text\": \"Check continuity, refit the motherboard and test charging.\"}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Sunsky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54472829108547,"sku":"EDA005028701","price":24.08,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/6256\/4706\/files\/EDA005028701.jpg?v=1778435996","url":"https:\/\/mackenners.com\/en-be\/products\/usb-c-laadpoortconnector-hp-chromebook-14c-ca","provider":"Mackenners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}