> > That's a 32.768 kHz watch crystal. =A0No polarity, but somewhat
> > vibration sensitive. =A0Still, it will probably work when you solder it
> > back.
> >
> > Put a big glob of glue on it. =A0It's a bad design to have a part that
> > big mounted without mechanical support.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Mark
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> It's almost certainly a crystal.
> The frequency could be almost anything up to 24MHz or so.  I have a
> flash drive with a 12MHz crystal that's almost identical.
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> In your case if you can't read the markings, you may be able to
> measure the frequency using a simple oscillator circuit  and scope
> etc. Or you could just solder it back in place and scope that or see
> if it works. A dab of glue should stop it getting loose again.

Yes, I agree, I doubt it is a 32kHz, more likely to be in the MHz range, to=
 suit the USB connection, so 6, 8, 12 or 24MHz seem to be the favourites.
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