Are improvements to port rigidity possible?

On my DIY edition, my USB-C port seems to be “not deep enough”. The USB-C bit on my Framework charging cable sticks out by a good amount, to a point that seems abnormal compared to other laptops, whose ports generally allow for the cable to fit flush with the chassis.

I also believe I’ve noticed this on the USB 3.0 expansion card. At any rate, wiggling either a USB or the charging cable in its respective port causes a surprising amount of wiggle, and I was wondering if anyone else has been experiencing this, and takes some issue with it.

Thanks

Hi Will

Could you share any pictures or clips demonstrating what you’re describing?

Yep, partially. The cable ends are visible when they’re still plugged in on the charging cable, and USB 3.0 sticks

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I think the receptacle is just a shallower port design. Looking at the documentation they posted for the reel component they use, it has an image of a cable connected showing there should be some distance between port and cable jacket.

@anon81945988 My thoughts were the same as yours at first, not really worth talking to support about this. And yes, I agree that this is definitely the cause for poor rigidity. I also agree with you in the fact that they most likely made the port design shallower in order to accommodate the card.

I do wish they would fix this though.

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Still the same, it’s pretty annoying, especially for things that are meant to sit flush such as magnetic heads.

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