OEM Boards

[INFLICTEDPAIN213]

Right guys i was just wondering one thing with standard OEM boards (the standard ones that come in dell computers). i had a closer look at my board and there are soldier points for a extra usb jack and also audio. would i be able to add these ports of a old board and would it work. if you would like to know what i mean i will post pictures of the soldier points. :)

 

thanks guys /Alex

[AvoK95]

Seems like an interesting idea. I can't see why it shouldn't work unless it doesn't have any connections leading to something. Have a crack at it. But I don't think your IO shield will be compatible with the board anymore.

[Blade of Grass]

I wouldn't do it if I was you. How do you know that your chip set can handle the extra ports?

Also, Unless you're very good at soldering, you should realise that their is a possibly ruining your board, 

[EricX2]

Sometimes they have the solder points there for other models since they use the same boards for multiple models and don't actually have the hardware that goes to them, so you could solder some USB ports there but they may not actually connect to anything.

[Quaker]

Soldering on a motherboard is risky unless you have the proper equipment (a good temperature regulated iron, etc.) and/or have some experience.

 

Like the above poster said, those ports may be tied to an extra USB 2/3 chip that's not included, and/or involve other components. If you really need more USB ports, I'd recommend you just get a cheap external (powered) USB hub instead.

[INFLICTEDPAIN213]

thanks guys i was just more curious then actually having a dig at it.
thanks yall

/Alex