USB port broken

My USB port wont work to charge my phone. Can it be fixed? and if not isnt there a special charger that can just charge my battery? Every store I go to never heard of one. The mat wont work because it still needs to be plugged into your USB. Please help! A.S.A.P.
Thanks
Dana111

Thanks Cee_64 for your reply.
I got the needed Express card # PS3915U-1ETC from Toshiba, it comes with a CD with the driver and works
for me on my A505-S6995....,Was about $ 34 with a discount plus shipping.
Here is the Link : http://us.toshiba.com/accessory/PA3915U-1ETC/
Thanks again for your help, Siggy.

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