2007-11-29 05:18:15 · 7 answers · asked by jubaliant1 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
If it's due to damage, you can't they're generally soldered to the main board, but you CAN buy a PCI USB card to plug in as well, then simply ignore the damaged ones.
2007-11-29 05:25:06 · answer #1 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I replaced the USB ports on the back of my Inlaws computer for about £30. As long as we are talking about a desk top it is very easy. Just a matter of opening the cover unscrewing the securing screw and disconnecting the connecting cable then jsut pull out the card with the broken ports on. Then simply slip the new card in connect the wire and put the screw back and off you go.
2007-11-29 13:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by ChrisP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More info:
Is it a laptop or desktop?
If it's a desktop, a USB card is about $10-$20 and would take moments to install. For a laptop a USB PCMCIA card would cost you around $40 and you could install it yourself.
2007-11-29 13:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just buy a usb hub or a pci card, both for around a fiver ($8 for you americans)
2007-11-29 13:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by Leo B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have ever taken a computer apart before and are comfortable with doing some dirty work, go to this link. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1567047&CatId=510
2007-11-29 13:26:10 · answer #5 · answered by pashok_98371 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
than tht of the risk try to buy an USB hub!!!
2007-11-29 13:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by Deepak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local computer geek/technician get it checked out or order online at www.dell.com that should work?
2007-11-29 13:22:22 · answer #7 · answered by omar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋