Need a Work-around for a damaged mouse port, please Help!!!

[net1994]

Just found out that my Compaq PC has a damaged mouse port on the back of the PC. I can't push the male pins of my mouse into the female sockets on the motherboard mouse port. The sockets are damaged, and I cant even get the mouse into the port. Of course my PC is useless now that I can not use my mouse at all. Is there any way I can work around this problem??

What about buying a adapter that will let me plug my mouse into a Serial Port or even a LPT printer port. Does such a thing even exist? Can I buy a PCI card to install on my MB that has at least a mouse port on it?

Guys please help me out! Thanks a lot

 

[JackOfHearts]

Get a usb mouse they are like 20 bux....

 

[LordJezo]

USB/ PS 2 HUB

This is a pricey solution, but you may eventually want the extra USB ports as well..

 

[bacillus]

I agree with JackOfHearts suggestion!

 

[LordJezo]

Or this:

http://store.yahoo.com/directron/adp-mou-at.html

(more of what you are looking for)

 

[Bulldog7000]

Better whip out the soldering iron!

BDOG

 

[GregMal]

Just get a PS2 to 9 pin adapter....$5.....
Heck I just purchsed 2 Dexxa 3 btn mice at $3.79 each and they come
with the adapter......
Greg