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front USB ports won't respond

  • 28-03-2010 3:11pm
    #1
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,508 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    The two front USB ports on my PC have, in the last week or so, ceased to function. When I plug in any USB device it will flash (assuming it's a device with an indicator light) but not be recommended. I've tested with a LiveCD to eliminate the possibility of a software/OS problem.

    I haven't opened the case in the last month, but it's not impossible that something got moved out of position while I was plugging cables in and out and moving the tower.

    Are there any physical checks I can do to see why they might suddenly have stopped functioning?


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  • #2
    Antar Bolaeisk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,091 ✭✭✭Antar Bolaeisk


    Given that it's not a software problem, as confirmed by your use of a Live CD, and it's not a power problem, as confirmed by the devices lighting up, I would suggest maybe having a look to make sure that the connections to the motherboard are secure. Simply follow the wire coming from the USB ports back to the motherboard.

    Failing that some motherboards come with extra headers for additional USB ports so it could be worth trying to plug the wires into these connectors instead. What sort of motherboard are you using?


  • #3
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,508 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    I'll give it a shot. Motherboard is MS-7168 but I've no idea where the manual is.


  • #4
    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,087 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    Should look like this:

    frontPanelAudioUSB.jpg


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