The USB ports on my laptop have died out

[derby378]

I know the best solution is to either replace the board that the ports sit on or have a technician do it for me, but until that happens, is there a way to convert another port into a USB port or something?

[Fla Dem]

1. You might try posting on the Computer Support group if you haven't

already.

[WhollyHeretic]

2. As long as you have a free slot

you can get USB PCMCIA cards

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=2030260421+1208413182&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=421

[malmapus]

3. What are you plugging in?

If an I/O device (keyboard, mouse), there are USB / PS2 conversion devices (as long as you have a PS2 port).

Could also look into docking stations for your particular laptop (if you use it at a desk).