usb port problem

[mikee]

one of my front usb ports has trouble detecting devices plugged into it. at first it will connect then the windows connect and disconnect sounds play about 3 times then the device doesnt show up. All my other usb ports work.

 

[mikee]

anyone at all know how i can fix this port?

 

[peterhuang913]

Check the connection on the motherboard for that specific port. Plug in and plug out the drive multiple times while the computer is off to clean contacts.

 

[mikee]

I don't know which plug on the mobo it is theres just a whole bunch that plug in and lead up under this metal piece in the case

 

[bmxfreakrider]

look for the big thick cable...that has a double connector, and goes to a header labeled USB

 

[peterhuang913]

If you can't locate the cable or if you don't have the patience to find it, then deal with you problem.

 

[mikee]

ok its fixed now thanx

 

[peterhuang913]

ok its fixed now thanx

Loose connection eh?

 

[mikee]

sort of it still does malfunction a little bit but the connection was loose, also I think the cable is damaged but don't know how to fix it