Originally Posted by 01 CAt Man Do

You can prevent wear and tear on the micro-USB port by using an extension. Unfortunately the Lumina 850 has the port on the side so if you use the smallest extension it will stick out a bit. By using the extension ( you plug it in and leave it in ) you never have to worry about over using the port on the lamp itself. If the extension breaks you just buy a new one for about $7. PITA to have to buy a new lamp just because a metal piece inside the port broke.

The mico-USB port on my Raveman CR-900 went up last week. Had to buy a new one even though the lamp still works. I bought a 6" extension ( male on one end, six inches of wire with a female port on the other end ) because my lamp also uses the same port for the wired remote. Having a little extra wire gives me more mounting options for the remote. Got to hate micro-USB ports. Can't wait till all lamps start using USB-C. I might try to do what you did and return the lamp to the manufacturer and see if they can fix it for cheap.