Did you know that even if your laptop has a broken usb port, it can still be fixed. This one is a real common problem. Be careful though because those exposed pins carry voltage, left unattended they can short out on the case and cause damage to your motherboard, damage that can’t be repaired.
If one of your usb ports on your laptop don’t work or only work sometimes, there could be an underlying problem. Well worth us having a look at.