J
jenn_561
I need a new usb port. I was wondering how hard it is to replce it or
if that can be done?
if that can be done?
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
1
1932
You can purchase a PCI to USB card, that you plugI need a new usb port. I was wondering how hard it is to replce it or
if that can be done?
into a spare slot on your motherboard.
Here`s an example
http://kryton.clickandbuild.com/cnb...catalogue-product_info-null&prodCategoryID=23
HTH.
D
DaveW
The USB ports on a computer are permanently attached to the motherboard and
cannot be replaced. You would need to buy a USB PCI card and install that
in one of your computer's open slots at the back.
cannot be replaced. You would need to buy a USB PCI card and install that
in one of your computer's open slots at the back.
P
paulmd
I need a new usb port. I was wondering how hard it is to replce it or
if that can be done?
If it's just the PORT, you can do that with a soldering iron. The
problem is getting a spare.
But ... it's a lot easier to just get a pci card.
If things are shorting together and your computer is crashing, you can
remove the port. Or separate the shorting wires.
K
kony
If it's just the PORT, you can do that with a soldering iron. The
problem is getting a spare.
But ... it's a lot easier to just get a pci card.
If things are shorting together and your computer is crashing, you can
remove the port. Or separate the shorting wires.
That could end up being a pain to get off with a soldering
iron due to the plated holes and the metal shell soldered to
the ground plane. IMO a hot air gun would be much easier
and might make it as easy to cannibalize some ports off an
old retired board rather than hunting one down. I think
Foxconn has a samples program though, they might send a free
sample or there's always digikey catalogs to wade through.