My front USB port was pushed into my computer How can i repair? Can i just pull out or do i need to open PC?
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This can be simple, or complex.\n\nIf the port is on the back of the computer, you more then likely damaged the motherboard.  This is something that can not be fixed, just tape over that port and do not use it again.\n\nIf your computer is a "Clone" or most of the major makers, you can often change cases.  The USB ports on the front are only attached to the computer by a cable.  Most computer shops can put you in a new case, and this also can give you many advantages.  Most "custom cases" have better cooling and better appearance then their "Name Brand" cousins.  They normally cost around $50-100, and it is normally $30-60 labor in order to make this kind of change.\n\nNow the bad news.  If your computer is a Dell, you are outta luck.  The way they do their motherboards, it is impossible to replace them into a new case.  This keeps you locked to Dell to get any repair or replacement parts.
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via data cable connected into usb port
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Trying going into the control panel and clicking the "system" icon.\n\nUnder hardware, go into the device manager and look for the Universal Serial Bus Controllers.  Click the little + in front, and open the list of all USB ports on your computer.  Right click on each and uninstall it.\n\nWhen they are all gone, reboot the PC.  It should redetect them.\n\nSometimes when a device gets plugged into one USB port and then moved to another, it confuses Windows and it stops seeing the device(s).  Removing and readding the USB ports clears out that list, and allows it to redetect everything.
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unbend a paper clip and stick the paper clip into the small hole in the front of the drive. that should release it
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there could be something wrong with a device you have pluged in or the usb cable,id have the hub checked,or you may try it on a differant computer if you can.A bad usb hub can cause damage to your pc.Also be sure you have not pluged to much into the hub,especialy a printer as they hog power.plug the printer directly into the back of the pc.
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have you try to eject by the computer and not the open/close button?\n\ngoto "My Computer" right click on the disk drive in the right click menu there should be "eject"
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The drivers are for your motherboard.\n\nIf you have the Mobo disk, just insert and choose to replace the USB drivers.\n\nIf no disk, find out exactly which Mobo you have and d/l usb drivers from manufacturers web site.\n\nGood luck
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The USB drive may have been a victim of ESD. Electric Static Discharge. \n\nJohn\nA+ Certified Professional
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hmm, is it a self contained hard drive or an internal one. If it is external, open the thing up and see if you can place it in your pc and use it... \nIf it is internal, you need to be more specific and give more info on how it crashed, if your pc still works, ect. It maybe that it fried, got damaged or somehow got corrupted. If you get no response from it at all( try the variables, changing cables, power outlet, turn on off, install/backup drivers), either consult a personal comp tech to take a look at it, since it's hard to diagnose, or get a new one. Sorry
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I think you may have the problem with your USB port. Just plug the device in other USB port. If you get the same message just go to the(Assuming that you have installed win XP) \nMy Computer>>Properties>>Device Manager>>Universal Serial Bus Controller(Select it) and uninstall all the ports and reinstall. \nIn win98 My Computer>>Hardware>>Device Manager.\nSame procedure.\n\n         Just see what happens.
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Did you have a floppy disk inserted or usb thumdrive / hdd attached to your PC's USB ports?\nRemove those one by one and see which one of them cause the problem... start with the floppy...
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There is a little tiny hole usually next to the eject button that you can stick a straight pin or paper clip in and it should open it for you. That's what the hole is for when the eject button won't open it.  After you get it open be sure to check it out for any foreign objects that might have got in there\n\nIf the paper clip doesn't work you will need to take your drive out of the computor. To do that open the case and there is probably two screws holding it in.  Turn the pc off before you do this. It's pretty simple to take one out. Be sure to note how you un-hook the cables so you can hook it back up.
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Take it in to a computer repair shop. Have them look at it. If your husband tried to open it with a screwdriver, he may have broken it! You may need to buy a new CD drive. But have a computer repairman be the final judge on that decision. Look through the Yellow Pages for your nearest computer repair shop or go to http://www.yellowpages.com
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If you're using XP, System Restore is a great tool.\n\nGo to Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore.  Follow the directions and you're on the way!
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You can try another USB port while the computer is on, and flash drive in the one that is not working now. And are you using the Safely Remove Hardware function? Sans Disk asks that you do. It will be found in your system tray at bottom of screen when you have the drive in the port. It will pop up. Lay your mouse on top to see the Safely Remove Hardware and follow menus.
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you will most likely need to open both sides of the case. There should be 4 screws holding it in place. Remove these and all of the wires and the drive should slide out.
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there is no way to retrieve it.\njust replace the motherboard, is the only solution