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		dublinben on Aug 12, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: USB 3.0 Promoter Group Announces USB Type-C Connec... Really? How aggressively are you plugging in your USB cables?

mvid on Aug 12, 2014 | [–]

I have the same problem. One faulty or aggressive plug angle, and you break some pins or the inner paddle cracks.

droopyEyelids on Aug 12, 2014 | | [–]

It happens in any environment with a lot of vibration.

delecti on Aug 12, 2014 | [–]

Seriously, I've only ever damaged a USB plug when forcing it to go in the wrong way, which this will prevent.

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