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    Broken USB

    Discussion in 'HP' started by emory, Apr 6, 2009.

  1. emory

    emory Newbie

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    Hi, Everone
    my name is Emory and wanted to say hi.
    I have a question for those that are smarter than I am.
    I have a compaq V5000 laptop. My granddaughter brrowed it over the weekend and she brought it back with the USB port broken on it. it has 2 ports one on top of the other and the center seperator is broken, it can not be used anymore.
    so My question is will this work so I can have USB?
    4 Port USB 2.0 To ExpressCard Express Card 34/54
    I saw it on ebay and It look's like just what I need. here is the link
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350169661249
    thank's in advanced.
    emory
     
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  2. dp64

    dp64 Notebook Consultant

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    if its still under warranty, id give hp a call and see if they are willing to do anything for it. your simple and best alternative would be an express card. if the laptop is mostly stationary, you can get a usb hub too. it will use up 1 good port but can give you many more. 4-7 extra ports i believe.
     
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  3. emory

    emory Newbie

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    as I said in my Post.
    The 2 ports that I have (USB) are broken.
    It is not under warrenty, I was wanting to know if this express card with USB would work in my express card slot?
     
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    dp64 Notebook Consultant

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    oops, i may have over read that. that card should work fine if your computer has that express slot. double check hp's support site to make sure that your model has that express slot. other than that, it should work fine. :)
     
    dp64, Apr 6, 2009
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