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    I'm out of functional USB ports? Have I any options?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Senor Mortgage, Jun 22, 2008.

  1. Senor Mortgage

    Senor Mortgage Notebook Evangelist

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    My ol' CL56 is good and in need or replacement but that is several months away. Being my first laptop it is battle damaged something fierce. All 3 USB ports are busted and require a new mobo to fix (not worth it). For the past year I have used a PCMCIA usb card for USB needs but now my PCMCIA card port appears to be broken (power no going to the card/new card). It doesnt have bluetooth either. The only viable option I can think of is using my firewire port but I dont know what I could do with it. Ideally there would be a USB hub that connects via firewire but I do think those exist. WIll I just ahve to tough it out for a few months? Thanks.
     
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    de.1337 Notebook Evangelist

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    Dude... you are hardcore. Good luck. :D
     
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  3. Purehazard

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    Unfortunately, I think you've finally ran out of options for USB. Good luck!
     
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  4. Senor Mortgage

    Senor Mortgage Notebook Evangelist

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    Lol. I figured. Thanks.
     
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    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    there is a firewire to usb if you want. yes, that do exist.

    ur really bashed around ur laptop didnt ya? :( i hate to be ur notebook :p dont have anything plug into ur usb or expresscard port etc, while transporting it; even for a short distance like across the room; to minimise the risk of damage.
     
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  6. eleron911

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    Honestly, it`s time for an upgrade...
     
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  7. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    if you are selling, your laptop, please let me know. I need a Compal CL-56 motherboard.

    One with a broken USB hub is better than one which doesnt work at all.

    It seems as if the only thing you can do is get a cheap firewire to usb adaptor.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jun 22, 2008
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  8. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Open up the laptop and check if there is a separate card for USB devices....
    my laptop has a separate card attached to the mobo which has 2 USB ports, ethernet and AC-in jack....i busted up the pin inside my AC-in jack and I just changed that card....and it worked perfectly..!!
    if your motherboard has a similar design too, you may still have a chance.... :)
    Good Luck..!!
     
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  9. Senor Mortgage

    Senor Mortgage Notebook Evangelist

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    I'll look into it. I'm definately getting a new laptop but will be waiting for a few months (around august) for the full centrino 2 designation and for reviews of the new montevina laptops to get some initial feedback. And Ill definately consider selling it K-Tron but first priority will to be to my friend if he wants to purchase it.
     
    Senor Mortgage, Jun 22, 2008
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