You wouldn’t necessarily need a computer type to resolder the port just somebody who does general electronic repairs. If this drive came with Smartware it is hardware encrypted by the board with the broken port. If it didn’t come with Smartware there are other options like connecting as an internal or in a third party enclosure. Maybe this post about bridge boards will help you http://community.wdc.com/t5/Off-Topic-Discussions/Bridge-Boards/td-p/353839
Joe
