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    M1530 USB - Computer not responding

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Arprok13, Dec 14, 2008.

  1. Arprok13

    Arprok13 Newbie

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    Here is my problem.

    I have my mouse connected to my right usb port and an external hd to one of my left.

    If i connect another external to the second left usb port..my computer stops responding.

    if i connect my 32gb pen drive to the second left usb port..it stops responding.

    As soon as i pull them out..the computer starts responding. i can use any of my drives just fine by themselves in either of the left usb ports.

    what's going on?
     
    Arprok13, Dec 14, 2008
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  2. Tom-

    Tom- Notebook Enthusiast

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    You are exceeding the power capacity of your usb ports
    Buy a powered usb hub ( About $20 ) if you want to run everything at once
     
    Tom-, Dec 14, 2008
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  3. Arprok13

    Arprok13 Newbie

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    thanks. I'm thinking of getting the logitech audio hub[/URL]. meets 2 of my needs with one device
     
    Arprok13, Dec 15, 2008
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  4. elitehomegifts

    elitehomegifts Notebook Geek

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    wow that's great
     
    elitehomegifts, Dec 19, 2008
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