One of the two USB ports on the back of my computer tower is broken, does anyone know how easy (or difficult) they are to replace? what do I need to buy? how easy to fit? any special tools? The computer is a home-made special put together by an ex-colleague's ex-boyfriend - they've split up and both moved away so I can't ask him! Running XP if that makes any difference.

john ripley, February 2007

The easiest way is to buy a USB Hub. Plug it into the working port and you will have four USB ports. Powered ones are better.

t, February 2007