Can A Faulty Usb, Be Replaced In My Laptop

[trt]

for a new one?

I was told by a computer shop it couldn't, or it would be expensive if he did it.

Seems strange these days for just replacing it?

[fender62]

you could solder in new one if your handy with a solder iron, and can dismantle the laptop yourself, iv done it many times with different brands of laptops.

[HansUrbancka]

You could forget the faulty socket if others are working and if you need to have a further socket on your laptop then get a USB Hub and plug into a usable port. They are cheap enough. Select something suitable from the following.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Ausb+hub.&keywords=usb+hub.&ie=UTF8&qid=1500452238

Hans.

[trt]

Thanks Hans, I have one of those, its just annoying me that I cant use it.

[HansUrbancka]

Why are you unable to use a USB Hub? Do you only have one USB Socket on your your laptop?

Hans.

[trt]

sorry hans, meant, its just annoying me that I cant use the one thats faulty.