On 14 August 2012 18:52, Brian May <brian@microcomaustralia.com.au> wrote:
Could another USB device plugged into another port interfere? Have been assuming no, maybe I shouldn't be making this assumption? I have my keyboard/mouse plugged into a hub built into my monitor. They seem to work fine, even after the crash.
Ok, so I unplugged this USB HUB, and another one, instead plugging in the keyboard and mouse directly, and everything seems to work this time.
Coincidence?
Is the device powered by USB or external power? Is there the opportunity to power it externally, or just use a 2 port attachment to draw more power? I have seen 2.5" drives that should be powered by USB fail on some machines but not others, presumably because they are drawing more current than they should. James