ps/2 connector - metal separated from plastic

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bleedsincretic

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When I was moving my desktop closer to the wall the slight tug disconnected the plastic part of a ps/2 connector from the metal (I know it's not my fault, I've moved my PC ten thousand times without issue). I don't know how to fix it. Attempting to reinsert the deviated part is hopeless, it only mangles the pins. I only want to know if I can... whether it's by buying a replacement of parts or anything not requiring repurchase of the entire board... I would hate to lose a $150 investment (it's a mechanical keyboard - xarmor U9BL-S, best purchase I've made... the function and feel of the keyboard is perfect even if ports are not up to par).

Can anyone offer assistance or direction? I really have no clue how to do this, and if possible, do it correctly. If fixing it is not possible, can someone give me suggestions on what I should buy (this keyboard greatly reduced my wrist pain from carpal tunnel, so I have to limit suggestions to mechanical keyboards - I really liked this one for general use and gaming, I very much want backlit keys, am kinda peeved about the whole situation).
 
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I would suggest a new keyboard that is USB, if the company still makes that keyboard chances are they offer it in USB. If not check their Warranty you might be able to RMA it, and get it fixed for the cost of shipping.
 
well the whole point is that I don't want to spend another $150 especially since the keyboard itself is fine. I don't think I have the warranty anymore... but I'll look. There has to be a way to fix this without having to buy a completely new keyboard.
 
if I went to goodwill and got a cheapo keyboard with a ps/2 port, and cut off the broken ps/2 from my keyboard and the new one, would it work to just twist the wires together and cover in electrical tape (like the easy fix for a short)?
 
If you cant RMA I would just move on, you dont have to spend $150 on a new keyboard. Chances are the technology used in that keyboard have come down considerably and you could find a very comparable keyboard for a third of the price. Splicing couldnt hurt, but seems like more hassel then it is worth.
 
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