[johnwalkr]

I upgraded all my old microusb and non-conforming usb-c devices to working usb-c. I think in every case of a non-conforming usb-c device, the connector itself only had V, ground, d+ and d- (and sometimes not even the last two). So it's kind of understandable how a junior engineer, when asked to update a design from microusb to usb-c finds a connector without CC pins and puts it in the design without thinking twice.

This also means the easiest DIY fix is the same as upgrading a device from microusb. Buy a connector with a small breakout board that has the correct resistors like this one[1]. Desolder the old connector, and solder the new one onto any convenient ground pads. Using the linked connector, it needs to be soldered upside-down but you can find a few different styles on aliexpress depending on what will fit in your device. You may need to insulate or scrape away some traces to avoid short circuits. Then solder small wires in place for V, ground, d+ and d-. There's always a nearby capacitor to solder to V, and nearby resistors to solder to d+ and d-.

[1]https://www.tindie.com/products/casualcoders/c-usb-type-c-br...