i only know a little about computers and i will check this daily till i get a solution
k my computer is a compaq presario sr1234nx the USB ports in the back are not working i have a 9-1 card reader in the front with one usb port that is a little screwey (not working all the time connection problems ect.)

i would like to get the 5 in the back working again

the problem is about a year ago i triped over a headset cord and it ripped out of one of the usb ports in the back i stopped useing that usb port and used the other 4
about a week after that i got a message i cant remember what the message said (was a year ago) but what i got from it was that there was possible a SHORT circet and the computer was shutting down the usb ports i accepted and maid due with the front one.

in device manager under USB controllers i have:
intel(r) 8201db/dbm usb 2.0 enhanced host controller - 24cd
intel(r) 8201db/dbm usb universal host controller -24c2
intel(r) 8201db/dbm usb universal host controller -24c4
intel(r) 8201db/dbm usb universal host controller -24c7
USB mass storage device
USB root hub
USB root hub
USB root hub
USB root hub

its says all of them are working properly and there is no problems

like i said just want to get the back ones working again cause the front one is gona be kaputs soon any advice or help would be much apreciated
thanx in advace Well if your computer is reporting SHORTS in your USB ports they are either useless already or on a very limited time.

But, you can go buy a PCI USB card for about 15 dollars that will give you 4 NEW ports in the back.

Or, if your computer is under warranty, you could always go that route.thank you
i'll pick up the pci card
its GOOD to know that there pretty much toast instead of trying to mess around with them for weeks befor reliazing there toastLook for a card that will give you 4 ports in the back (likely this could require a mounting plate for 2 ports and 2 ports on the card itself) and one with an internal connector for front panel USB port.  They sell one like that down the street from me for 20 bucks Canadian.