ethernet plug

beattiesman

where i plug my ethernet cable into the side of my laptop has broke .the cable no longer klicks into place .it has a tendency to fall out and disconnect me from internet explorer.in the ethernet socket on pc is a silver piece of metal this keeps the cable klicked in place it is the metal piece that is broke .can this be repaired or could i buy a usb adaptor that converts to ethernet and use it that way

elvch01

wrap some sticky tape round 3 sides of the ethernet plug to maker it a more snug fit - don't obstruct the contact pins

-TangleFoot-

Examine the end of your cable first. Does it look like this, with a little tab sticking out of the top?

elvch01

goog point - if the plug does not have the litte tab or lever on it then it can't lock into place. If that is so, then a new cable is what you need

beattiesman

yes the ethernet plug does look like picture tanglefoot posted .it is the piece on pc that is broke

elvch01

now that's unusual - but c'est la vie. Rather than go to the expense of a USB ethernet adapter I would try sticky tape and/or rubber solution (PVA) glue i.e. something that can be removed when needed. Not Araldite

elvch01

otherwise http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Usb-to-lan-RJ45/dp/B000CCZP88/ref=dp_cp_ob_ce_title_1 looks OK

ABH_3

Oops, too slow.

-TangleFoot-

I'm curious: what's the make and model of this grievously wounded machine? Ethernet ports are usually rather more robust than the plugs that go in them...

beattiesman

its a toshiba laptop the ethernet port has a piece of metal round the inside to hold cable in place it is the metal that has a piece broke off

pstones578

beattiesman wrote: »

where i plug my ethernet cable into the side of my laptop has broke .the cable no longer klicks into place .it has a tendency to fall out and disconnect me from internet explorer.in the ethernet socket on pc is a silver piece of metal this keeps the cable klicked in place it is the metal piece that is broke .can this be repaired or could i buy a usb adaptor that converts to ethernet and use it that way

If the cable is busted you could get a new cable quite cheaply. If your port is broke then can get a USB to ethernet adapater or alternatively if your machine supports it you could get a PCMCIA card which would provide ethernet.