Where can i buy a thunderbolt connector?

Hello,
i have a mac book pro and a pin of the thunderbolt connector has been broken. Now i need a new connector which i could solder on the logic board. But where can i buy a new connector?
Thanks in advance,
Dominik

This is not going to be easy if it is possible at all. Even finding the socket is going to be a problem.
You can go to places like Mouser Electronics - Electronic Components Distributor and find thunderbolt connectors for pc boards but without having the part number for the one in the MBP or its physical specifications there is no way to figure out which one to get.
In addition PC boards today are not soldered in the traditional way making home repairs extremely difficult if not impossible. You're likely to wind up rendering the board totally useless.
If the system is a mid 2012 it should be under warranty, are they saying this is not covered?
I see you having two options, one pay to have it fixed (or see if you can work out some kind of deal if you are under warranty) at least you know the job will be done right and the work will be guaranteed or two, forgo the thunderbolt port and stick to USB 3.0.
Wish I could be more help here,
good luck

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