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Re: Are my PC's USB ports losing power?

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Originally Posted by theTastyCat View Post
...Maybe the USB ports are underpowered...
Or maybe just not able to deliver full power, due to (1) terminal surface degradation or oxygenation, (2) bad connection at the point where the wire from motherboard delivers power/data to the PC's USB socket, (3) physical damage within PC's USB socket,...

Take a close look at the dubious socket, using a magnifying lens and real good bright lighting. Use a small soft bristle brush to remove dust and lint. Try to polish the terminal surfaces with a clean dry cloth.
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