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Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by lin, 2003/11/20.

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  1. 2003/11/20
    lin

    lin Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have 2 usb ports one which appers to be not working. I can use scanner and printer on 1 but not the other. Any help would be aprreciated
     
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    PeteC

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    Hi Lin - Welcome to the Board :)

    A strong possibility that the second USB port is faulty - mechanically or electrically. As they are (generally) side by side they will most likely share a connection with the motherboard.

    A solution to this problem is to use a hub which plugs into your good USB port and has 4 or more USB ports. Two sorts - powered by separate power supply and powered from the PC. I would tend towards a powered hub, but be aware that some peripherals are a bit picky about the type of hub they are plugged into.

    If you can borrow one from a friend and try before you buy.
     
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    :) thanks pete will give it a try cheers
     
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