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Raspberry Pi 5: Change PCIe plastic clip

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:27:17 -0700

I broke one side of the plastic clip which keep in place the FFC cable, is there a way to replace just the clip and not the entire PCIe connector? I was able to push the clip back inside and for now seems like it could stay in place and the nvme hat it's working but better safe than sorry

⟐ Commented April 03, 2026 at 7:27 MST

Raspberry Pi 5: How to fix unbent pins

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:07:35 -0700

I am trying to fix the front pins at my rasbperry pi 5.I have tried to use a plier but the gap between the pins is too short and I'm unaware of any plier that will fit the gap between them.Could someone please help

Raspberry Pi 400: Capslock, left shift,t and y, backspace are not working what should I?

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:57:05 -0700

Those keys are not working and I don't know what to do please help me

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B: How to setup VPN on Raspberry Pi 3 connected to Mesh System

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:58:54 -0700

Howdy folks!

I have a raspberry pi model 3 B+. I want to install ProtonVPN on the raspberry pi usinVPN or somthing similar.

Ideally I am hoping to hardwire the raspberry pi to my ISP modem/router then have the Raspberry pi run the VPN software. Then, since the raspberry pi only has 1 physical Ethernet port, use a USB Ethernet adapter and direct the VPN internet out of the USB Ethernet adapter into my TP-Link Deco Mesh System.

Is it possible to have the incoming internet be form say ETH0 (built in Ethernet port) and then send internet into the Mesh through say ETH1 (USB Ethernet adapter)?

This way the entire mesh network can be VPN secured household wide and the raspberry pi can be connected between the ISP modem router & my mesh system?

Thanks in advance! I am really looking forward to some help since I have posted this on Reddit in the Raspberry PI group and never gotten and comments at all 😔!

-M

Raspberry Pi 4: Will my device still function?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:48:45 -0700

I wanted to boot ubuntu on my pi and i completely erased the files on the sd card. later, i was applying heatsinks on my board and noticed a little brown something on my board under the "GPIO" text under the headers. At first it felt like dirt to me and i pulled it out and later i realized solder marks under it. I am extremely anxious to know whether my raspberry will still function or not, and whats the ic number. Also, is it possible to get it fixed?

⟐ Commented March 12, 2025 at 21:48 MST

Raspberry Pi Zero: bluetooth, WIFI and usb is not working in Raspberry zero

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:36:25 -0700

I am experiencing a problem with my Raspberry Pi Zero, where Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and USB are not working. This makes it impossible for me to control my device at the moment. I would greatly appreciate a solution to connect to it in any way possible so that I can regain control.

Raspberry Pi 400: tried to remove sd card and failed

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:21:59 -0700

I couldn't do it got overly excited i guess (image of rpi 400https://imgur.com/a/wOujqMb) its just for an sd card reader so it still works is it even fix able though i probably wont be able to do it.

Raspberry Pi 4: Only red light is blinking.

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 07:37:49 -0700

Only red light is blinking.i am shure there is no software issue.what can I do now.

⟐ Answered March 25, 2023 at 7:37 MST

Raspberry Pi 4: Why aren't my USB ports not working?

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:01:38 -0700

When I attempt to boot up either raspberry Pi OS or Retropi, neither will register any usb device (controller, keyboard, mouse) that I plug in. Mouse doesn't move, keyboard button inputs do nothing. When controllers (xbox 1/usb ps1 w/ adapter) are plugged in the device doesn't register their inputs though their power lights do come on.

Kano Computer Kit Touch: Power Jack pin is bent upward inside.

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:54:35 -0700

I bent the pin down and the black plastic housing around got cracked and half of it came out. It should look similar as another jack next to it. Where do I get the part? How do I replace it?

⟐ Commented November 12, 2020 at 14:54 MST