USB problems

maryjm

When i plug my memory stick into my computer nothing happens! it doesnt light up and the computer doesnt recognise that its in! it was working fine yesterday!

I really need the stuff on it! anyone have any ideas??

Thanks a million!!

JosephCostello

You tried another port? do other device work in the ports?

I had the same problem, I had to get a USB PCI expansion card. I'm guessing the ports lost power from the mother board.

maryjm

It doesnt work in any other computer and all other memory sticks for find in my computer!
what is a USB PCI expansion card? are they expensive?
thanks

foggy_lad

if it doesn't work in any other computer it would appear to be the usb memory stick that is faulty, do other usb devices work when plugged into the usb port?

gaeilgegrinds

Then what? Same problem here. Can I get the info off it in any way?

CHW

You could try getting exactly the same type of memory stick, and transplanting the memory chip from bad to good.

http://newsblaze.com/story/2007061107470200004.mwir/topstory.html

Now, unless it's been dropped, stepped on, twisted or left in trouser pocket and thrown in washing machine, then it might be something simple like a dodgy connection between the USB connector and the circuit board, in which case you'd have to open it up, remove the connector fully, and attempt something approaching open-heart surgery. Have a read here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081228164729AAQKL1t

You can't trust these devices. If your data is that important, carry two (different brands) (and/or e-mail them to yourself, and/or use online storage) and leave files on the PC you've just worked on, until you know you've sucessfully transferred them to another computer. You can see that I've learned the hard way...

itexpert

Try using these programs

R- Studio

Recuva

I was able to recover my files using R-Studio.