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    Broke My USB Hub and more

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HaloTechnology, Feb 26, 2010.

  1. HaloTechnology

    HaloTechnology Notebook Consultant

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    so by mistake i plug 12v adapter into the hub and now is not working and the mouse receiver also not working and my keyboard anyone know if it possible to repair it
     
    HaloTechnology, Feb 26, 2010
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  2. computerstriker

    computerstriker Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think that it will be possible to repair the devices plugged into the hub at the time. You probably fried the internal components already. Sorry.
     
    computerstriker, Feb 26, 2010
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  3. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    Once you let the smoke out of the little cans it's almost impossible to cram it back in.
     
    newsposter, Feb 26, 2010
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  4. Ayle

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    Ouch. They are dead. Be glad that the current didn't travel upstream to the laptop usb controller...
     
    Ayle, Feb 26, 2010
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  5. HaloTechnology

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    ok thnk you guys for support
     
    HaloTechnology, Feb 27, 2010
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    chunlianghere Notebook Consultant

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    i got once increase the voltage for the usb hub, suddenly laptop shut off.

    but luckily laptop was still fine after tat..
     
    chunlianghere, Feb 27, 2010
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    Maybe it did lol, does other usb equipment work when plugged in?
     
    PurpleSkyz, Feb 27, 2010
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    Its fried so no luck... time to buy a new one!
     
    sean473, Feb 27, 2010
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  9. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    All the noobs say no, because they have not done such an operation.

    Yes you can fix this problem. You supplied more than the designed current to the USB hub. The USB hub is a very easy to replace part of the system board. It is usually a 16 pin (4x4) chip which can be bought from Mouser Electronics/Digikey/Goldmine Electronics for less than $5

    You will need to open your laptop and locate the USB controller. Look for the numbers on there, and look up that number in any of the electronic stores mentioned above. If you cannot find it post up some good quality images of your motherboard and I can show you where it is located.

    You will need solder, solder braid/a solder sucker, and a soldering iron to remove/reinstall a replacement USB hub.

    The process does take some time, but it is well worth it in the end, as you do not need to replace the laptop.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Feb 27, 2010
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  10. MidnightSun

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    I think the OP is talking about an external powered USB hub, not the USB ports on his laptop - he fried the peripherals plugged into the hub.

    I would say that given the low prices of USB hubs these days, it's not worth your time to isolate the problem and fix it, which could get messy and take a lot of time.
     
    MidnightSun, Feb 28, 2010
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