There are 8 billion humans on Earth and automation and advances in AI are providing an almost limitless supply of labor, who cares if people want to sit on their ass and watch TV all day? As long as they aren’t harming anyone, they should have the freedom to survive and find what makes them happy.

Check out ansible for ways to automate this stuff. Highly recommended!

Honestly, what you’re trying to do is a great use case for docker already. I suggest learning more about how to use docker, take backups, restore from backups, etc. E.g., I have a NFSv4 share that I store all of my containerized services’ config and data files in. Any time I need to restore a precious version, it’s as easy as restoring the previous version files and starting the previous version container.

According to the manual, you can do PC connection using Bluetooth, so give that a try. I found a teardown video and at least the top side of the PCB connector doesn’t have too many connection points. Some high quality pictures of both sides could help identify the likely pinout, and a breakout board would confirm. I would give Bluetooth a shot first.

Not sure why I’m being downvoted. If your only other option is desolder the NAND chips, you can build a cable for probably $10 in parts. Ask me how I know. That shit is easy. Get you a breakout board and find the connector or a close enough one that you can solder or crimp and get to it.

Way easier and less work than messing with the board level components, FFS people.

There are also people who will build you one as a service if it is beyond you.

Downvotes for adding to the discussion giving a real alternative to a stated problem is asinine.

Edit: also, if you’re willing to desolder the fucking NAND chips, just solder directly on the connector header on the PCB. Fucking duh!

Build your own USB cable?