"The owner took the car to the dealership, where they were charged more than $100 in diagnostic fees to confirm the port was broken. The dealership then quoted another $150 for the replacement part and installation, promising the part would arrive in a few days."
"After searching online, I found a replacement port for just $30 (thanks, eBay), which arrived in three days. The install itself took only minutes."
"I suggested that the owner use one of my favorite USB-C magnetic swiveling breakaway connectors. These connectors can help avoid similar incidents by detaching easily when pulled."
A car's USB-C port broke after a smartphone was yanked out during sudden braking. The owner faced long delays and high costs at the dealership. A replacement part was found online for $30, and installation was quick. To prevent future damage, magnetic breakaway connectors were recommended as a solution. These connectors can help avoid similar incidents by detaching easily when pulled.
Read at ZDNET
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