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Laptop USB port help

missymugwump
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Hi everyone

I have a laptop with 3 usb ports
Sadly two are now unuseable due to me being clumsy :o

Is it relatively easy for someone who has electronic repairs exp to relpace them ?
Is it viable cost wise ? can they easily be purchased ?

Or is this a job that a PC repair place could easily do ?

Don't really want to buy a new laptop

I know you can buy hubs that plug into the one remaining but would rather repair if possible
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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,612 Forumite
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    would involve stripping the whole laptop down , then resoldering new ports (which may damage the motherboard) so I would say the not viable because of the cost ...
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  • missymugwump
    missymugwump Posts: 1,171 Forumite
    :-( oh dear usb port hub thingy it is then

    Anyone recommend a good one ?
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  • Browntoa
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    look for one that has a mains supply
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  • Bikertov
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    missymugwump wrote: »
    :-( oh dear usb port hub thingy it is then

    Anyone recommend a good one ?


    I got a 4 port one from Poundland - USB 2.0, and it works fine. I think it cost me about £1.00
  • Zanzibar
    Zanzibar Posts: 193 Forumite
    If your laptop has a PCMCIA (also called PC Card) or Express Card slot then you can add a card with USB ports on it. I see recent 'home' targeted laptops now dont include this port as they once did.

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductID=65698&source=froogle

    http://www.dabs.com/products/startech-com-4-port-usb-2-0-expresscard-5CCK.html

    You can get them in 2 or 4 port.
  • missymugwump
    missymugwump Posts: 1,171 Forumite
    Thanks all
    Computershack mine is a Dell Inspiron 1300 are they known to be ok for this repair ?
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  • missymugwump
    missymugwump Posts: 1,171 Forumite
    I have just checked I have a slot with a removable plastic insert with the item number PF795 would this be an express/PC card slot ?
    Sorry lost manual in last house move
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  • Millionaire
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    Bikertov wrote: »
    I got a 4 port one from Poundland - USB 2.0, and it works fine. I think it cost me about £1.00

    :rotfl::rotfl::D
  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    ^^:rotfl: Spot the difference ;)
    look for one that has a mains supply
    Agreed. Far more reliable IME :cool:
  • davb
    davb Posts: 1,293 Forumite
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    missymugwump wrote: »
    I have just checked I have a slot with a removable plastic insert with the item number PF795 would this be an express/PC card slot ?
    Sorry lost manual in last house move

    That model supports ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm)
    1.5 V and 3.3 V. The manual is here

    The USB ports on that model are directly onto the system board.
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