Topic: Faulty R-44 USB Jack

[rigpimp]

Quite a while ago I accidentally put tension on a USB cable while it was plugged into my R-44.  The jack on the R-44 "sttretched" somewhat and while the recorder senses the USB and shows as much on the display there is no signal sent to my PC. 

I have been taking out the SD cards since but it is tiresome and I prefer to simply plug a cable in for transfers. 

Does anyone have an idea of what I can do to remedy this outside of sending it to Roland for repairs?

[John Willett]

Have you tried another USB cable in case it is a break in one of the internal cables?

If it's the socket itself I think that it would be a return to Roland for repair.

[rigpimp]

This has been going on for a couple of years so I have tried many different USB cables.  The one hooked up now works fine for other devices but not the R-44.

Anyone have service contact info for Roland?

[Church-Audio]

This has been going on for a couple of years so I have tried many different USB cables.  The one hooked up now works fine for other devices but not the R-44.

Anyone have service contact info for Roland?

Roland will take forever.. The part can usually be purchased from Digikey and any good repair shop that can do surface mount repairs should be able to fix this. I could do this job in my sleep. If you have time and the knowledge to take it apart snap me a picture of the USB connector I am sure I can figure out what the part number is and where to get it. Then take the part and the machine to a good repair shop a roland authorized repair center should be able to do it. Also if this is on a separate circuit board you might be able to order the part from Roland. And just plug it in. The service contact number is in the link below.

http://www.rolandus.com/support/service_centers/