Is USB part of Logic Board issue?????

I am ignorant about computers, so I just learned this past week that both of the USB ports should have been working all along. I have had this computer for almost 4 years; only one has ever worked and I recently damaged that one. I was told that the 2nd port could not be repaired to work because of the board needing to be replaced. Is this part of the repairs Apple is owning up to?

Hi, Sheila. Welcome to Apple Discussions.
No. The iBook Logic Board Extension Program is for display issues only.

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