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    Acer Aspire 5102 won't recognize usb

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by madmax17, Aug 19, 2010.

  1. madmax17

    madmax17 Newbie

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    It gives out a message "please insert disk" when you click on f:.

    The usb works on my desktop computer and three other laptops so there is something wrong with this laptop not the usb.

    Another usb I have worked on the same port, the usb that doesn't work is one of those cell phone providers offer so you can get online with their stick.

    Help please.
     
    madmax17, Aug 19, 2010
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  2. Arminator

    Arminator Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you try to contact your Internet service provider if they have some solutions?
     
    Arminator, Aug 20, 2010
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  3. madmax17

    madmax17 Newbie

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    Well it's a wierd usb stick that's for sure, it didn't work on my desktop win xp either it worked on win 7. Like he has all the drivers installed but it won't kick start the thing, like it's waiting for autoplay or something.

    Now it did work on xp on the desktop computer but it took him awhile, it's a t-mobile usb dongle for connecting to the internet.
     
    madmax17, Aug 20, 2010
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    techiediva Notebook Consultant

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    mainboard is probably failing. issue with the southbridge.
     
    techiediva, Aug 20, 2010
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