USB Ports not working!

[nightslicer]

hi, i'm in urgent need of help! my rear usb ports do not work. my front 2 were ruined by my little sister, but the rear ones were working up until 2-3 days ago. i have not installed any new software or anything.

 

when i turn my computer on, my mouse and keyboard work for a moment but then completely turn off. i use a usb hub which always has a light on. i have even tried to use my mouse and keyboard without the hub but my usb ports wont work. im a student and i urgently need to fix it.

 

any help is appreciated, thanks

 

(btw i use a Dell Dimension 5100)

[Vr5fx]

Are you able to actively use a mouse or keyboard on the said computer? Do you have a PS/2 port you could use in the mean time?

How many USB ports are affected? Could you try each port using a flash drive and let us know what you computer does in regards to it working or not working?

[nightslicer]

the front 2 have pins that are bent and folded so i cant use them and there are 5 at the back which i use, so far the mouse and keyboard have been fine directly in the computer but we'll have to wait and see

[KenB]

I will leave Vr5fx to continue with this ......but

 

tried to use my mouse and keyboard without the hub but my usb ports wont work

 

so far the mouse and keyboard have been fine directly in the computer

 

These statements contradict.