Quote Originally Posted by factotum View Post
I think you'll struggle to find a laptop without a USB connection in this day and age, and USB 2.0's theoretical maximum bandwidth is 480Mbps, nearly five times faster than most Ethernet ports!
Unless you're using your computer for nothing more strenuous than playing freecell, it's going to be difficult to achieve anything near the theoretical limit with USB.


Again, I recommend factotum's suggestion of taking it to a shop and having it done there.
If your father still insists on doing it without help, then we can advise you further, but it's at your own risk.