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Resolved USB Port Malfunction

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Abhiroop, 2010/06/06.

  1. 2010/06/06
    Abhiroop

    Abhiroop Inactive Thread Starter

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    I'm having some problems with one of the frontal USB Ports on my desktop. When I plug in a pen-drive or connect my cellphone to that port it is not detected. Only the wireless Internet USB stick works but often gets disconnected. Other ports are working fine & all of them are shown working properly in Device Manager. Also no virus or errors were found.
     
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  2. 2010/06/06
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Most likely cause is damage to the USB port caused by constant insertion and removal of devices - this is not that uncommon.

    Device Manager may indicate that the port is working properly, but that is only from Windows point of view - the drivers are loaded into the system.

    You could check the connections from the front USB ports to the motherboard - generally a multitude of small connectors rather than a block connector.
     
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  4. 2010/06/08
    Abhiroop

    Abhiroop Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks. I have checked the connections from the front USB ports to the motherboard. The USB port can now detect all devices. But it takes a long time to detect the wireless Internet USB stick. Also the disconnection problem has been solved.
     
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  5. 2010/06/08
    PeteC

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    Good news and you're welcome :)
     
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