How Can You Diagnose Problems With Your Usb Drives?

USB drives are the easiest way of transferring data from one PC to another or to carry any critical information along with you wherever you go

. You will get two varieties of USB drives "" one is the flash drive or the thumb drive which is of the size of the cigarette lighter and the other is the external hard drive which you can attach to the computer system with the help of a USB cable. The USB drives can also show several problems. When you see that your USB drives are not functioning properly, you are required to check a number of things.

Many computer repair companies offer computer support packages which include providing support service for all kinds of trouble you face with your system.

Verifying the Functionality of USB Port

You have to first check whether your USB port is working properly. If it is not, try another port on the same PC system. Are you using a USB hub? Then, discard it and insert the drive straight to the computer. Doing this if you see that the drive is working fine, then surely the problem must be with the USB port. When you are using a hub and it is not plugged into the electric outlet, it might be the case that you have plugged more devices in the hub than it is capable of without the power cable. So, attach the power cable and check whether it is working properly.

Verifying the Function of USB Cables

Make sure that the USB cables are in proper working condition. To check the problem you have to try some other USB cable like that of the port. It might be the case that you are using a USB cable which is much slower. You cannot distinguish between the two types of cables only by seeing it. You have to either go for the trial and error method or call up the computer technical support professionals to know which type of USB cable will suit your connection the best.

Checking the USB Connector

If you are using a flash drive, then the connector might wear out due to repeated insertion and removal. The pin or the connector itself may get bent due to repeated use. Keeping the drive in a very hot environment might damage it completely. When the internal component parts of a drive get damaged, it is hard to resolve it. In such a situation, the cost of replacement becomes much lesser than that of repairing it. However, it may be possible for you to reposition the bent pins with tweezers or tongs. But for that you have to first know the exact problem lies with the bent pins.

Testing the DVD/CD of USB Drive

Once you have checked the USB port and the cable, your last task is to check the device. In case you find that the drive is unable to read a DVD or the CD, then issue must be with the disc. Try a different CD in that case or seek professional help to fix computer issue.

by: Crieg Wilson

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