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Loose USB port

Discussion in 'Dell' started by Shadow_Kitten, Sep 16, 2009.

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Hey guys!

I have a Dell Studio 15 laptop and one of the USB ports on the right side of my laptop has become loose (I think it happened when I knocked it on something). Whenever I put a USB into the port I can wriggle it side to side & I can't do this with my other ports & until recently I couldn't do it with this one either. When I put a USB into the port it isn't detected but if I push down on the casing above the port it sometimes is detected but the second I stop pushing down it's undetected again.

Does anyone here know how to fix this?

Shadow_Kitten, Sep 16, 2009

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moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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open the notebook, then resolder the usb port.

It's very simple.

But if you have warrenty, dissregard my post.

moral hazard, Sep 16, 2009

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Luckily, the USB port on the right side (the one near the DVD slot) is pretty isolated from the rest of the motherboard. You can disconnect its cable from the motherboard and attempt to bend, solder, or do whatever you have to do.

I suppose I don't have to tell you how careful you're going to have to be. Otherwise, if you're under warranty, call Dell and get them to replace it.

Mastershroom, Sep 16, 2009

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