CAN I HAVE A BROKEN USB PORT REPAIRED BY ACER?

Greetings I own an Acer Aspire E1-571-6471. Yesterday for some reason the USB ports on my right side (2) failed and the usb port on my left side failed. I have ruled out all the options, and it is mechanical failure. The ports themselves do not look damaged but I am getting no power or data feed on any of them. My laptop still functions fine. The hard drive etc.
How much would it cost to have this repaired? I would need to have the ports replaced on either side. I am not sure how this happened. My laptop has seen light useage since I purchased it and it has rarely seen internet use either. Assuming the ports aren't physically broken - how much would it cost to fix this problem? How come the ports on both sides failed? I placed a usb stick in gently. I honestly treat my computers well. I use this PC for leisure use. How much am I looking at to have it repaired? I got a great deal on this laptop and I don't want to buy another one.
Thanks in advance for all of your help.

I tried everything last night. It has to be a physical & internal issue. I don't understand. How could this happen? This laptop has not been abused at all. It's been used lightly and never on the internet. My Acer Iconia Tablet lasted only 7 months before the screen flickered and died. They couldn't repair it properly - they just kept saying they repaired it and sent it back.
What is going on with Acer products? I am hesitant to even send it into them to have it repaired. I found a site that sells the parts that I may need. It looks like the ports are integrated into the mobo.

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