DIY: Use the hidden internal USB ports inside your computer

In this video, I demonstrate how to locate internally hidden and/or generally inaccessible ports on a modern computer. Using a 10th generation Intel NUC, we review the USB 2.0 pinouts for various connectors, then build an adapter cable to expose and utilize the internal USB 2.0 ports. Finally, the cable is tested with and without USB 2.0 peripherals.

Please use the following time-code index to jump to relevant sections in the video.

0:00 Intro and Overview
1:58 Finding internal USB connectors in system documentation
5:50 Planning: Wiring the USB / Molex PicoBlade cable
8:00 Planning: Strain relief
9:01 Assembling the USB / Molex PicoBlade cable
10:25 Testing cable for continuity and shorts
13:08 Incorrectly connecting new cable to computer
15:42 Correctly connecting new cable to computer
18:20 Testing cable with USB peripherals

Music:

"Faarhud" by Thomas Mogensen (DRAX) of Vibrants (1996)
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"Contrast" by Kristian Røstøen of SHAPE/Blues Muz' (1995)
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Products, components, and resources used in this video:

Kaiweets Digital Multimeter
https://amzn.to/32mJxvy
https://ebay.us/vEjuTr

USB 2.0 Female Cable Leads
https://ebay.us/VKyG1O

Molex PicoBlade 1.25mm Headers (Pre-wired)
https://ebay.us/oXdNCv
https://ebay.us/UJZleE

Technical Product Specifications for Intel NUC Products
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/...

Intel NUC Lid Information and CAD Documents
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/...

GORITE NUC Functional Lids
https://www.gorite.com/intel-nuc-prod...