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PC powers off when i put a device in left front USB port

Hank Scorpio · 2009-09-03 02:00:05

As the title says, the PC auto powers down, no shutdown, just a pure power loss, when i insert something into one of the front USB ports Its only that USB port, iv tested the 7 others. Any ideas? Doesnt matter what device i try.

03-09-2009 2:00am

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Hank Scorpio

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As the title says, the PC auto powers down, no shutdown, just a pure power loss, when i insert something into one of the front USB ports

Its only that USB port, iv tested the 7 others.

Any ideas?

Doesnt matter what device i try.

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#2 03-09-2009 2:07am

Overheal

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check the wiring. if need be, sever it.

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#3 03-09-2009 4:18pm

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Seen this many times. Probably damaged socket and you're simply shorting the 5v rail when you insert a device. Wedge a bit of non-conductive material in the socket to prevent anyone inserting a device, or pull the plug from the mobo!

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