USB Pinout

Zero Alpha offers professional data recovery for devices that connect via USB. Whether it’s a USB flash drive, external hard drive, or other removable media, understanding the USB pinout is key to restoring lost data. Faults can occur from broken connectors, power surges, or damaged traces that interrupt the USB lines. We provide repair and recovery solutions, and accept mail in jobs from any location.

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USB Pinout Common Problems

  • Broken USB connector preventing power and data transfer
  • Damaged 5V (VBUS) pin causing device not to power on
  • Fractured D+ or D− data lines resulting in no recognition by the computer
  • Shorted ground (VSS) causing the USB port to cut out
  • Corrosion on connector pads breaking continuity

USB Pinout Models

  • USB 2.0 Standard-A (VBUS, D−, D+, GND)
  • USB 2.0 Mini / Micro connectors
  • USB 3.0 Standard-A (adds SuperSpeed TX/RX pairs)
  • USB 3.0 Micro-B
  • USB Type-C (reversible, multiple VBUS, GND, and high-speed lanes)