Template:USB Port Testing


 * How to test Laptop USB ports

Note the number of ports on the Laptop. Look for any physical damage.

Use a USB mouse to test each port. Make sure you can move things around and switch between windows with the mouse cursor.

If there is a broken port, make a note on the Keeper label to be included in the  notes, and cover the port with black electrical tape.


 * Troubleshooting steps:
 * Run the command  in a terminal to see if devices attached to each port are recognized by the operating system.
 * Check BIOS to make sure that all USB ports are enabled.