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☐ Use a USB mouse to test each port. Make sure you can move things around and switch between windows with the mouse cursor. <br> | ☐ Use a USB mouse to test each port. Make sure you can move things around and switch between windows with the mouse cursor. <br> | ||
☐ If there is a broken port, make a note on the Keeper label to be included in the <code>printme</code> notes, and cover the port with black electrical tape. <br> | ☐ If there is a broken port, make a note on the Keeper label to be included in the <code>printme</code> notes, and cover the port with black electrical tape. <br> | ||
| − | + | '''Troubleshooting tips'''<br> | |
*Run the command <code>lsusb</code> in a terminal to see if devices attached to each port are recognized by the operating system. | *Run the command <code>lsusb</code> 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. | *Check BIOS to make sure that all USB ports are enabled. | ||
| − | + | '''Requirements'''<br> | |
☐ System should have at least 2 functioning USB ports. <br> | ☐ System should have at least 2 functioning USB ports. <br> | ||
[[Category:Laptops]] | [[Category:Laptops]] | ||
Revision as of 17:22, 27 November 2012
☐ Note the number of USB ports on the system. Look for any physical damage, gunk, or oxidation around the ports.
☐ 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 printme notes, and cover the port with black electrical tape.
Troubleshooting tips
- Run the command
lsusbin 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.
Requirements
☐ System should have at least 2 functioning USB ports.