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How can I fix my usb ports on my toshiba laptop?

Oct 5, 2011 4:19AM PDT

My laptop has fallen a few times and the warranty has expired I am currently disabled and have no funds to take it in to an expert to repair the laptop, a friend has offered to help fix it so how can i get the correct instrutions to repair it the proper way. Help?!

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Go to the Toshiba web site and look for a diagram.
Oct 5, 2011 5:14AM PDT

Or Google Toshiba laptop USB ports. You'll need to insert the model number.

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System details?
Oct 5, 2011 11:06PM PDT

According to what you stated, Toshiba or any maker for that matter doesn't provide actual fix it instructions when applied to h/w for typical users. While they may provide details as to what and where this or that is, they still don't offer real break-down info. Also, since this is a laptop it makes it all the harder. If anything is broken and depending on the item question, finding parts will be "iffy". Further, it may require a mtrbd. which available is still a daunting task to even swap on some models, provided you removed properly the outer covers, etc.. So, I hope your friend is capable and apt for the task at hand. The good news, Toshiba info seems to have alot of info via google using YouTube videos and etc., explaining "how to" across various laptops from users. Google for one and get a feel for what maybe in store. If you're lucky an actual link to "repair manual/factory manual" is provided but don't count on it. Check the laptop forum under laptop repairs here on CNET for the Toshiba help sticky.

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It's not an instruction but a skill.
Oct 6, 2011 3:01AM PDT

I see folk demanding instructions for work that is a skill. The skill is how to solder. Learning to solder is a basic electronics repair skill that has books, courses, schools and more. It is easy for some, harder for others but the most upset person I ever encounter was one that demanded it be written down for him.

The web page on soldering was not what they wanted. At this point you have to wonder how folk get by without such a skill.

Get the skill and you'll be able to replace the USB port.
Bob