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USB query

Micki_2
Micki_2 Posts: 3 Newbie
in Techie Stuff
I have 4 usb connections, they all work but only 2 in use. I've bought a laptop hard drive which has 2 usb's to connect it to the pc. When I plug them in Windows closes & I have to restart. This also happens with the usb hub I've bought.
Any ideas why this should be.

Thanks

Comments

  • Andy_L
    Andy_L Posts: 13,108 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    The HDD is probabaly drawing the full 1/2 amp from each socket. IF the other 2 things are also drawing close to the max your motherboard might not be able to deliver that much power and crashes.

    Does this happen if you unplug everything else & just plug in the harddrive?
  • crox
    crox Posts: 371 Forumite
    is the hub powered or un-powered?
  • Micki_2
    Micki_2 Posts: 3 Newbie
    Did what you suggested Andy & it worked, i'm going to have a go at backing some stuff up to practice.
    Thanks crox
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