Solved broken usb ports

[Bosslady]

HI. i have gone and damaged (broken) my 2 usb ports on my laptop i have tried to force the connecters into them ,is there anyway i can buy or use something else or would i be able to get them fixed or would it be to costly
thanks for any help i can get .

 

[SledgeDG]

If you have one USB port that's still working you could connect a Hub but if they all broken, it will most likely be expensive if they're soldered into the motherboard. On the other hand you might get lucky if they're just plugged in. I would contact your Laptop's Manufacturer service to get more info (esp. since you didn't tell us what brand/model it is
-DG

 

[badger906]

In what way are the "broken"? Physically or you plug stuff in and nothing happens

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[linnemeyerhere]

Bosslady,
I did a quick Aspire search and they all have a least 3 usb ports so you should invest in a good powered usb hub for your desks and a non powered for travel.

Non powered:
Iogear GUH285 USB Mobile HUB - 4-Port, 2.0 Hub at TigerDirect

Powered:
D-Link DUB-H7 USB Hub - 7-Port, USB 2.0 at TigerDirect

Many other examples of brand, make and model are available but you get the idea. Powered styles maintain full speed and reduces power draw on the laptop but requires use of a AC adapter/wall wart.

 

[Bosslady]

Thankyou guys for your help. the ports are completly dead .i only have 2 ports and ive damaged them both , a computer is no good without usb ports im really mad that i have done this. does it mean there isnt a solution ,would it be to expensive to have them fixed fed up lol

 

[linnemeyerhere]

2 ports left side one port right side, please check very closely.

 

[badger906]

well if its just the socket thats broken, a skilled person should be able to resolder on new ports. if you have a pci slot you could buy a usb port hub to slide in there

 

[Bosslady]

usb ports

Hi. i have checked on computer there are only 2 usb ports and both broke.
my pc is a acer aspire 5532

 

[SledgeDG]

As shown in the Service Manual those 2 ports are soldered into the motherboard. I don't know if you can find a person skilled enough to solder a multi layer board. But it's not going to be cheap. Sorry

-DG

 

[Bosslady]

Thanks for your help. i thought as much

 

[Comp Cmndo]

Hi. i have checked on computer there are only 2 usb ports and both broke.
my pc is a acer aspire 5532

You could buy a USB card for the Express port, if you had one.
Acer Support: Aspire5532*Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series
This laptop has nothing & is not worth repairing. You can buy a new laptop for the cost of repairing this one.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Thanks for adding the model number and you're correct this model has only the two usb ports and no express port. I read in the detailed spec's but if it does have an express port hiding somewhere than this is your only option other than repair or replace.
MUKii TIP-PU301CB TransImp USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 Adapter - 2 Port at TigerDirect

 

[badger906]

you could by an adapter that turned USB drives into NAS devices, and then access them via ethernet or wirelessly. But again its not the best solution.

i just tried to break a usb port on my old laptop... cant honestly see how you did it.. i only managed to by sticking a screw driver in and twisting it lol