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    USB problem on Gateway 4540GZ

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by DeathGrind, Feb 4, 2008.

  1. DeathGrind

    DeathGrind Newbie

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    I am working on a gateway Gateway 4540GZ . The problem is that the USB ports are not working. Been trying to figure out why for awhile now. I did a clean install of XP, the USB is still not working. Checked the bios settings made sure legacy device's was enabled. Updated the motherboard drivers. Checked the device manager.
    I plugged a usb hub into the laptop port. The usb hub received power, but it was not recognized by windows.
    So can the USB ports on a laptop still send power to a unit but lose their ability to connect to device's (e.g. Mouse, camera, printer).
    I am just stumped.

    If this problem can not be fixed, i was looking into a USB PCMCIA card bus. I have researching and it sounds like the cardbus's with a NEC chipset can be a pain....can any one confirm this.
     
    DeathGrind, Feb 4, 2008
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  2. lokster

    lokster Notebook Deity

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    what usb gadgets are u using? just one or all the ports not working?
     
    lokster, Feb 5, 2008
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