USB port woes

[bent991]

this just fell out of one of my USB ports. it seems to be working fine for now, but I'm afraid that the pins might bend without support.
should I attempt to replace it, or just leave it out?

 

[Wixard]

I think it should be ok.

 

[djnes]

Are you sure that fell out of the USB ports? It doesn't look like anything from a USB port housing.

 

[stumpy]

Yeah, what part of the USB connector?

 

[bent991]

it was inside. I *THINK* that it's the piece which supports the contacts inside of the socket.

 

[punisher]

Looks like the flat plastic piece inside the connector to make sure it is polarized correctly.

 

[bent991]

yes it's like that but it's not from the connector. i guess i'll just have to watch out when i plug stuff in. will it damage the mobo if i goof the polarity up or will it just not function right until it's plugged in right?