# USB Power Input Receptacle Broke

**URL:** <https://community.garadget.com/t/usb-power-input-receptacle-broke/8708>\
**Category:** Hardware\
**Created:** [February 6, 2022, 5:46am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/usb-power-input-receptacle-broke/8708 "2022-02-06T05:46:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![AklSpotter](https://community.garadget.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/8797f3/32.png) [@AklSpotter](https://community.garadget.com/u/AklSpotter)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2022, 5:46am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/usb-power-input-receptacle-broke/8708/1 "2022-02-06T05:46:14Z")

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Hi:

I’ve been using my Garadget for a number of years now and loved it. However, came home today and tried opening the door but it showed my unit was offline, so I used the physical remote to enter my garage. When I got home I noticed the USB cable was pretty bent at the Garadget end. I tried bending it back to but broke the power receptacle instead. So now my Garadget unit it without power and consequently useless.

Is there anything I could do to perhaps get power back to my Garadget unit without having to purchase a new one?

Thanks.

Cheers  
Chuck

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**Author:** ![garadget](https://community.garadget.com/user_avatar/community.garadget.com/garadget/32/34_2.png) [@garadget](https://community.garadget.com/u/garadget)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/usb-power-input-receptacle-broke/8708/2 "2022-02-07T00:27:16Z")

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Another option for connecting power is via the extension port:

> [@Power via Extension Port](https://community.garadget.com/t/power-via-extension-port/3831):
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> Hi, Denis, I finally got both garage doors workin on my routines but I have a new problem where my garage is going off line. I notice the power get disrupted at times through the USB connector. Some times I have to hold it by hand. Is there a way I can solder the the USB power without the connector?

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**Author:** ![AklSpotter](https://community.garadget.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/8797f3/32.png) [@AklSpotter](https://community.garadget.com/u/AklSpotter)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 3:54am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/usb-power-input-receptacle-broke/8708/3 "2022-02-07T03:54:11Z")

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Hi Denis:

Thank you for your prompt reply to my query. I too found the attached post later on, and consequently, have cancelled my order for a replacement Garadget unit as I’m going to try powering up the unit via the alternative method mentioned. I’ve noted that you’ve cancelled my order as per my request and have refunded my payment - this is very much appreciated.

I’m going to give the alternative method a try and see if this works for me.

Thanks again for your assistance.

Cheers  
Chuck