2007-02-25 14:58:12 · 7 answers · asked by Just Me 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
It is a Toshiba laptop. It has 2 usb ports on the upper left hand corner in the back. Both react the same way where I have to hold everything in firmly for it to work.
2007-02-25 15:44:00 · update #1
USB ports are usually hard to replace since most are integrated into the motherboard. However, take a look at the port, see if it's attached to a PCI card or to the actual motherboard itself. If it's on the motherboard, than there's nothing you can do for it (as far as I know). However, if it's attacked to a PCI card then all you would have to do is replace the card.
Also, how many ports do you have. If you have one good port than you can buy a USB hub and that'll provide a quick fix for you.
Go to www.newegg.com for a USB hub.
Hope I helped. Let me know if you need some more help or a better detailed answer.
2007-02-25 15:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by eternalbeginnings 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm beginning to sound like a broken record here.
Need more info.
Is this a PC or a laptop?
If its a PC:
Is this USB port on the back or front. If in the back, is it in a PCI
slot or in the upper left hand corner.
If it is in a PCI slot or in the front of the computer its not a problem
to fix.
If it is the upper left hand corner, it's part of the mother board and
a bear to replace, but it can be done.
2007-02-25 15:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by hunterentertainment 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're generally pretty easy; the simplest way is often to get a USB hub and plug it into a WORKING port. This is sort of like an extension cord on an electrical plug - it provides the same input and output (a "bus") to all of the ports. You can usually buy a simple hub for $15 or so; they go up from there, depending on other features that may be added.
2007-02-25 15:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy a usb pci card from any computer supplier, then unplug the computer from the power open the case making sure you are grounded properly then just slot it in place tighten the screw close your box and it will look for the drivers, just follow the instructions and you can't go wrong.
2007-02-25 15:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by chutechchu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another option if you have a PCMCIA slot on that laptop, buy a PCMCIA usb card. I have a card in my PCMCIA slot that has both USB and firewire. All kinds of configurations for that slot, USB, firewire, ethernet, even RAM and Hard drive.
2007-02-25 16:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is hard, because you have to replace the USB card.
Good luck.
2007-02-25 15:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by hih 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it's loose, just put some solder on it.
2007-02-25 15:52:27 · answer #7 · answered by jwplaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋