If I plug a regular usb cable device into my usb ports it will work just fine other then that when I plug my usb memory stick into it it will shut off my computer and if I plug a usb hub into it it will also shut off if I do that as well.
2006-12-25 13:30:31 · 4 answers · asked by darrelb562 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Sounds like a USB power issue. Are the other USB devices externally powered? Is the Hub externally powered? Does it do the same if you plug it into the ports on the back? You might have to upgrade your Motherboard and Power Supply. My wife's had the same problem - never did narrow it down, but upgraded MB and PS and haven't had any problems since. Hope this helps...
2006-12-25 13:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by Country 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USB ports not only transfer data through them, but also sent a small electrical charge, need to operate some devices like hubs and some memory sticks. If the port is bad, and the electric charge shorting, that could cause your PC to shut down. It would only happen on devices that draw power through the port.
You need to have the port examined by a pro. If the PC is still under warranty, it should be replaced for free (which usually means replacing the whole board). But you do NOT want to keep using that port in the meantime. It could damage the rest of the computer if it is shorting.
2006-12-25 13:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USB ports no longer basically flow documents via them, yet additionally sent a small electric fee, could perform some gadgets like hubs and a few reminiscence sticks. If the port is undesirable, and the electrical powered fee shorting, that could reason your laptop to close down. it may basically take place on gadgets that draw capability in the path of the port. you're able to have the port examined via a professional. If the laptop remains below guarantee, it would be replaced for unfastened (which oftentimes potential changing the entire board). yet you do no longer desire to maintain utilising that port meanwhile. it may injury something of the laptop regardless of if it somewhat is shorting.
2016-10-28 08:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might be because it has a virus. Try another "USB Memory Stick" or what's called a Flash Drive into your computer.
2006-12-25 13:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by asianator14 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋