Desperately need a PS/2 Mouse or Adapter in S. Jersey

Phasearray
Phasearray Posts: 437
edited February 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
My USB port died on me. So now the only way I can use a mouse is to use the PS/2 mouse. Anybody out there have a PS/2 mouse or USB to PS2 adapter so I can use a USB mouse in a PS/2 port.

I ran up and down Bestbuy, Circuit City, Sears today. No luck. Seems like there's no such thing as a PS/2 mouse anymore ....
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2009
    PM me where iin South Jersey you live.

    Joe
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited February 2009
    Maple Shade, NJ
    Kind of hard to type or navigate without a working mouse.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2009
    I just sent you two PMs.
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited February 2009
    Sal you're a genius. I might go with the USB PCI card if I run out of option.
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited February 2009
    Ok this is a heartbreaking decision. Just opened up my case. 2 PCI slots. One has an Barracuda Dolby Live audio card and one has a network card ><
    One of em will have to go.
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited February 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Take out the sound card, put in the new PCI Usb card and buy one of these as well ;)


    http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-2-0-TO-3D-AUDIO-SOUND-CARD-ADAPTER-VIRTUAL-5-1-ch_W0QQitemZ280309091715QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_Sound_Cards?hash=item280309091715&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

    LOL. I got it. I have one mini PCI-E slot. Maybe they sale usb cards for those. Man I hate waiting for days without a mouse though. Going on travel soon though so I guess it won't matter.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2009
    Can't you just buy one of these and not have to worry about the PCI thing? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1220387&CatId=469
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited February 2009
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Can't you just buy one of these and not have to worry about the PCI thing? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1220387&CatId=469

    That's what I was thinking also. Wanted to avoid an internet purchase for now since I won't be home to receive it anytime soon.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2009
    Seems like the kind of thing you could easily find at Radio Shack, is there one nearby?
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited February 2009
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Seems like the kind of thing you could easily find at Radio Shack, is there one nearby?

    shoot me that's another great idea. I went to all the major electronics stores today but didn't do radio shack. :D
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2009
    I have a serial mouse if you need it. :D
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited February 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    That's a great Idea Bob!, I wonder if it only works for a mouse or any USB device?

    I might have to buy a couple to find out ;)

    I just bought one of these at RadioShack less than two months ago. I couldn't find a serial mouse for my son's PC and this was available at $3.99
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    That's a great Idea Bob!, I wonder if it only works for a mouse or any USB device?

    I might have to buy a couple to find out ;)

    They work for mice and keyboards, that's it.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2009
    PM sent with address.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2009
    Right, PS/2 ports aren't wired into a USB controller, they're into special ports designed specifically for keyboards and mice. The USB to PS/2 adapter can "translate" the keyboard and mouse signals to PS/2, but anything else would just look to the computer like gibberish coming in on the keyboard or mouse port.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited February 2009
    Phasearray wrote: »
    My USB port died on me. So now the only way I can use a mouse is to use the PS/2 mouse. Anybody out there have a PS/2 mouse or USB to PS2 adapter so I can use a USB mouse in a PS/2 port.

    I ran up and down Bestbuy, Circuit City, Sears today. No luck. Seems like there's no such thing as a PS/2 mouse anymore ....

    I've got a USB to PS/2 adapter you can have. PM your address- I'll only work for KB& mouse though.

    I'd be a little more concerned about the USB crapping out- could mean that your power supply is about to eat it, or could just be a loose wire. have you opened it up to make sure everything is tight?
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited February 2009
    Alot of mice come with a usb to ps-2 adapter. Check the back of the box.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2009
    Face wrote: »
    I have a serial mouse if you need it. :D

    It has a PS2 to Serial adapter also.
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  • vlam
    vlam Posts: 282
    edited February 2009
    Phasearray:

    Give me a call or email me. I'll drop one off your place.

    Van
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2009
    vlam wrote: »
    Phasearray:

    Give me a call or email me. I'll drop one off your place.

    Van

    Van, how far away from Phasearray are you?
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  • vlam
    vlam Posts: 282
    edited February 2009
    He doesn't live too far from my house. I've been to his place a few times and vice versa. I drive by where he lives on my way home from work. He gave me some of his equipments a few months back so anything to help him out.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2009
    vlam wrote: »
    He doesn't live too far from my house. I've been to his place a few times and vice versa. I drive by where he lives on my way home from work. He gave me some of his equipments a few months back so anything to help him out.

    I guess that will save him the hour drive to my house.:eek:


    Phasearray, you're still invited if you want to check out the rig.
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited February 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    I guess that will save him the hour drive to my house.:eek:


    Phasearray, you're still invited if you want to check out the rig.

    hey thanks but I'll grab the adapter. Funny thing. I just got back from Delaware. I guess I should have checked the map. No idea that Delaware was between NJ and Maryland.:D
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited February 2009
    unc2701 wrote: »
    I've got a USB to PS/2 adapter you can have. PM your address- I'll only work for KB& mouse though.

    I'd be a little more concerned about the USB crapping out- could mean that your power supply is about to eat it, or could just be a loose wire. have you opened it up to make sure everything is tight?

    What happened was I got a wireless USB mouse from work last year as a gift. Finally got around to plugging it in this week and the darn USB wireless mouse didn't work. Unfortunately, after plugging it in, nothing else works in the USB port now. All 6 ports...

    I wish I just left it alone and never plugged the cursed wireless usb mouse in. I should have been happy with my wired usb mouse which worked for over a year.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2009
    Phasearray wrote: »
    hey thanks but I'll grab the adapter. Funny thing. I just got back from Delaware. I guess I should have checked the map. No idea that Delaware was between NJ and Maryland.:D

    I'll catch you on your next trip down.:)
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited February 2009
    Tried it seems still dead. Will it's not exactly dead. What it's been doing is sometimes when you boot up you can move the mouse for a second, then it freezes up. Or sometimes when you move the mouse it freezes, moves 1000 pixels, then freezes again. Process repeats until it perma freeze. I've gone as far as flashing the bios and clearing the CMOS.

    Lasareath wrote: »
    Try this:

    Shut down the PC.

    Unplug the power cord.

    While the power cord is unplugged press and hold in the power button for 20 seconds.

    after the 20 seconds plug the computer back in and boot it up and try your usb ports.

    let me know,

    Sal
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2009
    You did try replacing the mouse, right?
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Phasearray
    Phasearray Posts: 437
    edited February 2009
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    You did try replacing the mouse, right?


    Yup 4 different mouse on 6 different usb slots.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited February 2009
    My head hurts from reading this thread...
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