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by pt_8836

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I have a toshiba satellite with xp service pack 3. every time i plug a device into my usb ports, any of them, i get an error saying there is a power surge exceeding limits. any suggestions if this may be a software or pc error? or is there something i might check before spending large amounts of money for pc repair? any suggestions are appreciated.

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by oh smeg

That the devices being plugged in need more power than this unit can deliver through 1 USB Port, But maybe a possible solution that is a cheap alternative.

Have you considered using a Powered USB Hub? These have their own Power Supply and supply a constant 500 Milliamperes per USB Port. It may save you needing to replace anything.

Col

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