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Soldering/De-soldering USB flash-drive Plugs (lemmy.world)

submitted 12 hours ago by ekZepp to c/[email protected]

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So, i'm thinking of a story and i need some tech info.

How risky is to de-solder an usb plug if the flash-drive contains important files? It would be relatively safe for someone capable, or the heat is way too risky for the chip/content?

Also there's any (MacGyver like) way to quickly access the file or reconnect the plug without a solder while only having access to office supplies?

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 12 hours ago

Having important files on a USB stick is by definition risky.