how do i fix my usb ports,i think the (pins) must be bent as i short out or i have to wiggle them about but they wont stay on,are the expensive to be fixed in a shop/store.many thanks.

ian, September 2009

I don't think that any repair shop will even try to fix a broken USB connector.

The connectors of an USB port can't get bent, and can't move. They are similar to the paths of a printed circuit board, not connector pins.

If you somewho managed to have them displaced, then the connector is broken and need to be replaced.

A repair on a laptop may cost so much that replacing the computer may be cheaper, or preferable.

If you have a desktop, there are USB cards that are cheap. LOT cheaper than trying to repair/replace the connector.

If it's the remote connector that is accessible from the front of the case, then you need to replace the small board mounted in the case.

Kualinar, March 2010