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myLot reputation of 87/100. ishralene09 (1325)   ranked 238 out of 8,748 in computers 4 years ago

What should I do?
I have this problem with my computer..I have 5 USB ports in this compaq. I have 2 in the front. So the problem is the 3 USB ports in the back is not working and I need those five ports to operate all of my devices, which are:a mouse, a printer, an external DVD writer, a USB-powered speaker, and a webcam. Now I only got two devices in the back, and I intend those ports up front for my USB storage devices. I eliminated the mouse, replacing it with a ps/2 trackball. So I need a plan to use that 4 devices...I have these plans which I need opinions to.

plan a: use 1 port up front, use a USB extension cord, and plug one device in it, and just use a headset instead of the USB-powered speakers...

plan b: buy a USB Hub so I can have an extra 4 slots by connecting it to that one usb port up back...(i don't have money yet)

I'm using plan a now. If you have any other ideas please share. Thank you.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 83/100. nahidbd (511)   ranked 348 out of 8,748 in computers   4 years ago

Connect you DVD writer directly to one port. As this thing requires high speed data transfer don't use any other thing wit it. Next by a USB hub to connect other devices. You can also replace your mouse as ps2 along with keyboard. Thank you.


myLot reputation of 87/100. ishralene09 (1325)   ranked 238 out of 8,748 in computers  4 years ago

thanks for the DVD tip. Cool information. Well, have a nice day!

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