Replacing a failed USB cord?

[Harry Voyager]

Got an old Filco Majestouch 2 that's got a flaky USB cable. I'm trying to find or figure out how make a replacement cable for it. 

 

What it looks like is a 5 pin cable with a tiny connector for the 5-pin side. Sort of a small version of the normal USB 1.0 header cable.

 

Any idea if this is a standard type cable connector and what it could be called? 

 

Or am I more likely going to need to get a standard USB 2.0 cable and just cut, splice and solder? 

[Skiiwee29]

 

[GuiltySpark_]

If you're comfortable making your own, there are plenty of resources for sleeving. If you google "replace FILCO USB cable" there has been a ton of talk about it over the years. 

 

Quick resource I found. 

 

https://imgur.com/a/3NrMd

[Harry Voyager]

Cool. I've also discovered that a group in England call Pexon will make custom replacement cables as well for about 20 gbp: 

https://pexonpcs.co.uk/products/filco-cables-1?_pos=1&_sid=e7ac815c5&_ss=r

 

Definitely would be simpler to grab one of these, but debating if I want to give making my own a go. 

[TheChromaBristlenose]

That's a standard JST 2.0 connector, you'll have no problem finding replacements. Most mouse cables for instance will work fine, just rearrange the order of the coloured wires (following this tutorial) and you're good to go.