Powered USB 2.0 port (the yellow one) issue

[babblefish]

The powered USB 2.0 port (the yellow one on the right side) in my X230T is dead. I can wiggle the yellow piece around and it will sit in a different position from time to time. I haven't pulled the motherboard out yet to investigate, but I'm assuming this USB connector is soldered to the motherboard. Can anyone confirm this? Does anyone know where I can get a replacement USB connector that has the yellow piece? I'd like to keep my laptop looking stock.

Also, does this port function like a regular USB 2.0 port when the laptop is powered on, as well as providing power when the laptop is turned off?

[TPFanatic]

the yellow "PoweredUSB" supports higher power, that's all, compared to a regular USB 2 or USB 1.

nowadays USB 3 supports the higher power anyway.

If the port is busted it's better to stop using it.

[axur-delmeria]

You don't even need to open up your X230T to check if the yellow USB port is part of the system board.

You either read the X230T Hardware Maintenance Manual (click on the HMM-Manuals link near the top of the page), or do an image search for "Thinkpad X230T system board".

[babblefish]

I've already determined that the USB port is connected directly to the motherboard. I have to remove the motherboard anyway because I want to refresh the thermal grease for the CPU. That will give me a chance to see what kind of mounting the USB connector uses so that I get the correct type for replacement. If I'm lucky, I may be able to save the original connector by re-soldering it back down to the board. I also want to see if there's enough room near the AC adapter port to install a USB-C PD connector. It would be nice to not have to carry around the stock AC power brick and instead use a small 65W GaN charger.