How to Upgrade Any Old USB Device to USB-C

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🎉 Video Summary
I upgraded my old Canon flatbed scanner from Mini USB to USB-C to get rid of its outdated cable. Using a repurposed adapter and some careful soldering onto the mainboard's test points, the scanner now works perfectly with a modern USB-C connection.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 - Introduction & Sponsor
01:17 - The Mini USB Problem
02:36 - Creating a USB-C Connector
03:57 - Soldering Wires to the Port
05:16 - Scanner Disassembly
06:11 - Finding Solder Points on the PCB
10:23 - Modifying the Scanner Casing
11:32 - Soldering and Reassembly
15:51 - Final Test and Scan
17:05 - Outro

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