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Outer casing broke off USB flash drive?

I fell asleep with my laptop on my bed with the USB flash drive still plugged in. I was getting ready for bed the next night when I realized the plastic covering of it was gone. The files are still all it. Is there anyway to keep the files from getting damaged? Is it safe to use? Thanks in advance!

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    Lv 5
    6 years ago

    Should be OK if you haven't damaged the connection between the plug and the PCB.

    Make sure to discharge yourself against something metal like a table leg before handling it to help prevent EMI damage.

    If the drive fails to mount when connected then double check the solder points from the USB pug to the PCB and that any of the circuit tracks or lands aren't torn.

  • 6 years ago

    that cover is just do you dont damage the board on the flash drive there's no difference using it with or without the case just it will be easier for it to get wrecked

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