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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
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
I have a laptop with 3 usb ports
Sadly two are now unuseable due to me being clumsy
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
"Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." :cool:
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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 ...Ex forum ambassador
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:-( oh dear usb port hub thingy it is then
Anyone recommend a good one ?"Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." :cool:
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look for one that has a mains supplyEx forum ambassador
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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 £1.000 -
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.0 -
Thanks all
Computershack mine is a Dell Inspiron 1300 are they known to be ok for this repair ?"Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." :cool:
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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"Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." :cool:
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^^:rotfl: Spot the difference
Agreed. Far more reliable IME :cool:look for one that has a mains supply0 -
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.0
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