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    USB problems?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by hondamxer82, Feb 19, 2007.

  1. hondamxer82

    hondamxer82 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am having issues with the left side usb port on my hel 80. When I first got my laptop back in november it worked completely fine. About a month later I started noticing that whenever I had my wireless mouse plugged into it the mouse would lag. Now the mouse won't work at all, yet my usb key still works fine on it. Also if I use the mouse on the right side ports it works fine. So whats the deal?
     
    hondamxer82, Feb 19, 2007
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Perhaps disabling and re-enabling the USB ports will reset it?

    Otherwise, I'd suggest making a quick call to Powernotebooks tech support. They can help you sort this out real quick and are available 24/7.

    Good luck.
     
    chrisyano, Feb 19, 2007
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    pyro9219 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Might check to make sure that port isn't set to either a low power state, or USB 1.1 only? Other then that, Chrisyano's advice is about as sweet and simple as it gets.
     
    pyro9219, Feb 20, 2007
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    hondamxer82 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I disabled and re-enabled them and it didn't seem to do anything. I guess I'll make a call to tech support. Thanks for your help!
     
    hondamxer82, Feb 20, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Windows is really pissy about USB devices at times, and where they're plugged in. I'd consider downloading a Kubuntu/Ubuntu LiveCD, and seeing if the mouse works there. If not, then it's almost certainly a hardware problem. If it does, then I'd look at Windows, see if you can reinstall the USB device drivers and everything, and possibly the OS.
     
    Pitabred, Feb 20, 2007
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