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    usb upgrade question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Blackjacksavage, Mar 30, 2007.

  1. Blackjacksavage

    Blackjacksavage Newbie

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    I need a little help! Is possible to upgrade the usb ports to usb2 on a compaq
    presario 2135 us?
     
    Blackjacksavage, Mar 30, 2007
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  2. trooper_gs

    trooper_gs Notebook Consultant

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    as far as I l know that is a hardware issue so you cannot make a usb 1.1 to usb 2.0 however you can get a pcmci card for usb 2.0
     
    trooper_gs, Mar 30, 2007
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    You realize that the motherboard controls the USB ports, so if it only supports 1.1 speeds then you need to replace the whole thing. Plus, USB ports are soldered on the motherboard, so you would have to somehow remove those and solder new ones on (if their supported).

    Your best bet is a pcmcia card with 4 USB 2.0 ports like trooper said.
     
    adinu, Mar 30, 2007
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