I was just able to update a MKR NB1500 using a modified version of @steveroky method:
- Solder USB cable as shown by @steveroky, but bridge the pads where the +5v is soldered. This bridge will supply the board with 5v from the soldered USB and enable USB on the modem.
- Load blank sketch using regular USB with Tools/Board set to MKRZERO
- Disconnect regular USB
- Plug in soldered USB
- Start EasyFlash with .dof file placed in easyflash folder
- When it tells you to turn on the device, short the arrowed pin to ground for about .5 sec
This will simulate a pwr_on
7. Let it finish