[RndTbl] usb ports

[John Lange]

The Laptop only has one USB port? I think it's time for a new Laptop ;)

On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 4:32 PM, Sean Cody <sean at tinfoilhat.ca> wrote:
> Seconded.
>
> If you go about the repair method you can get parts at Aactive electronics on route 90.  Unless the laptop has special molded mounts.
>
> --
> Sean (mobile)
>
> On 2010-12-23, at 3:27 PM, "Adam Thompson" <athompso at athompso.net> wrote:
>
>> If the laptop was *off* warranty and you're real good with a soldering iron, you could go ahead and replace the port.  It's likely to be a surface-mount connector with two through-holes for anchoring and shield ground.
>> I've ruined a board by attempting this - don't try it if you aren't already experienced at repair work.
>> (My old BlackBerry had the exact same problem, the plastic in the USB connector broke.)
>>
>> What brand of laptop is it?
>>
>> -Adam
>>
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