Think I broke my USB port

[ashenone7]

So stupid of me but i went to plug in a USB device in my pc the wrong way in the port... Didn't push it in all the way but gave it a little force.... I've done this twice and was wondering if ther would be any damage? The port works fine it's probably just my OCD but was wondering if I should be worried if there could be any damage to the port or not haha thanks for the input

 

[clarkjd]

So stupid of me but i went to plug in a USB device in my pc the wrong way in the port... Didn't push it in all the way but gave it a little force.... I've done this twice and was wondering if ther would be any damage? The port works fine it's probably just my OCD but was wondering if I should be worried if there could be any damage to the port or not haha thanks for the input

If you keep on doing that, there will be damage eventually. :/
At this point, I don't think you have caused too much damage.

 

[R_1]

USB is meant to go in one way only. if it works it works.
be careful in the future, if the contact tab breaks the port will be useless.

for shroudless USB inserting backwards will not cause any problems.

example of shroudless USB
http://i00.i.aliimg.com/img/pb/757/925/298/298925757_228.jpg

shrouded USB
http://images.bit-tech.net/content_images/2010/11/adata-and-kingston-usb-3-flash-drives/both2.jpg

if the unit is shroudless there is little chance of damage even when inserted upside down.

 

[rgd1101]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from ashenone7 : "Think I damaged my USB port or maybe I'm just worrying too much"

So stupid me but i went to plug in a USB device in my pc the wrong way in the port... Didn't push it in all the way but gave it a little force.... I've done this twice and was wondering if ther would be any damage? The port works fine it's probably just my OCD but was wondering if I should be worried if there could be any damage to the port or not haha thanks for the input

If it was broken, you would know.