Dell Dock D6000 Replacement cable

@kevinevansthis is great! had previously rigged together a poor usb-c female port on mine using what I could figure out from the remains of my usb-c plug, but I'd like a sturdier solution so I'm thinking of soldering together a USB-C cable for my dock. This isn't normally my field of expertise but it looks like you go from A5-B8 A6-B7 A7-B6 A8-B5 and B8-A5 B7-A6 B6-A7 B5-A8, is that correct?

@flamup There's also the shared grounds/shields and Vbus. Here's the schematic:

Just note that if you do solder your own cable, it might not work at higher speeds, since the signals on the high speed ports need to be matched fairly well (so that the differential signals reach each side at the exact same time). 

I'm saving my currently broken dock until some guy actually does this

Are you going to make these publicly available as I currently have the exact same issue.

Yep, but it'll be 1-2 months until I finalize design and testing. 

@kevinevans I can't believe someone's taking the initial to fix this. Massive thanks for the time and energy you've put into your project!

Is there anyway you would be willing to provide the PCB schematic and BOM? I'd love to assemble one.

From previous projects, I know OSH sends duplicate boards. Maybe I could send you assembled boards as a thank you?

@willrt I just posted the updated version as a shared project on oshpark: https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/GsL6pigC

This one is meant to be made on flex pcb and should fit within the dock assembly with a 90-deg twist. I have no idea if this works or fits, so I'd recommend waiting until I've had a chance to test it out. Feel free to email me at kevin.h.evans@wsu.edu if you have any suggestions though! This is my second pcb ever and would love some feedback.

There's only two things in the BOM, both should be available through Digikey and Newark:

• GCT USB4151-GF-C  
• GCT USB4065-30-A

Hi all,

I have two D6000 with broken plugs ar home ... It would be nice to give them a second life.

@kevinevans do you have any news about the  PCB design?

I not able to access your OSHPark project (404 Project not found  ) 

I messed up the Oshpark one, so I removed it.I have a KiCAD project here: https://github.com/kevinhikaruevans/dell-d6000-usb-c-adapter

I tested this initially and it worked. But it's a huge pain to solder up, so I increased the pad size and I'm waiting for the new versions to ship. 

Why not have the USB Type-C port immediately exit the dock with the case closed?  A new hole could be added to the housing side with a dremel and then any USB-C cable could be used without having to reopen the dock.  I am interested in one of these once available.  How much are the boards costing to be produced?   Like to get a total cost to build one of these or your cost if you plan to sell these pre-assembled.

Greetings from Spain!
Over here another D6000 dockstation with a broken USB-C connector. Since there is no replacement for this cable, I have decided to replace the damaged connector with a new one. I have experience in electronic soldering and it is not complicated. The connector to use is a 24-pin USB C 3.1. I have bought these:

This reference to replace the damaged USB:

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/33054853843.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.6a9d63c0e01veS

This reference to replace the USB connector cover:

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/4000034683378.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.6a9d63c0e01veS

A good alternative for the people of the USA:

https://www.mouser.es/ProductDetail/JAE-Electronics/DX07P022AA6R2000/?qs=T3oQrply3y8wIqxfVpHhHw%3D%3D

As soon as I get the connectors and I mount it, I comment on my results.

Regards!

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After a few attempts I find the correct reference connector for the D6000 dockstation:

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/4000529307352.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3da263c0WhcRme

This connector fits perfectly on the pcb at the end of the cable. Only 2 pins are not used at one side. The dimensions are exactly like the original and fits perfect on the usb cover housing.

After check works fine you can use a glue  like B-7000 for the cover. Let dry almost 24 h.

Best regards

Any update on this? 

I have two Dell D6000's with faulty plugs I would like to bring back to life