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    Help needed on VPCF12S1E, eSATA/USB port has stopped working!!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Fireblade-rider, Oct 8, 2010.

  1. Fireblade-rider

    Fireblade-rider Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was using the eSATA/USB port earlier on today, with a USB device, and suddenly it stopped working, I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers, but it still doesn't work. Can anyone help me please?, or should I ask for a replacement as I haven't even had the laptop a week, and it was purchased online.
     
    Fireblade-rider, Oct 8, 2010
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  2. anseio

    anseio All ways are my ways.

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    A few questions to help clarify the problem:

    1. What kind of USB device were you using?
    2. Have you tried it successfully in one of the other 2 USB ports?
    3. Have you tried a different USB device in the eSATA port? workie/no workie?
     
    anseio, Oct 8, 2010
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  3. Fireblade-rider

    Fireblade-rider Notebook Enthusiast

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    1. I was using a USB Desktop Shredder.
    2. Yes, I have tried it in the other 2 USB ports and it works fine.
    3. I have tried a USB Drive in the eSATA port and that didn't work either, tested the port using Vaio Care and it reports that there is an error.
     
    Fireblade-rider, Oct 8, 2010
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  4. anseio

    anseio All ways are my ways.

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    Cool. Just wanted to be sure. VAIO Care doesn't have a recommendation? That sucks. :(
     
    anseio, Oct 8, 2010
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  5. beaups

    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    Man it must be late because I could swear I just read you were using a USB powered shredder.....
     
    beaups, Oct 8, 2010
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  6. Jay_d

    Jay_d Notebook Consultant

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    Those usb power shredders draw way too much power. The fuse on the usb is blown. Warranty time.
     
    Jay_d, Oct 9, 2010
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    DeWinte Notebook Consultant

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    Yer, if you want the port to work again you will have to contact_Sony.
    Is there any reason you don't post in the F_series owners thread? Good luck with getting it sorted! Use a mains powered shredder next time :eek:.
     
    DeWinte, Oct 10, 2010
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