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| − | ;How to test | + | ;How to test USB ports |
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| − | Note the number of ports on the | + | Note the number of ports on the system. Look for any physical damage. |
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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. | Use a USB mouse to test each port. Make sure you can move things around and switch between windows with the mouse cursor. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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| + | ;Requirements | ||
| + | ☐ System has at least 2 functioning USB ports. <br> | ||
| + | ☐ Any non-functioning ports should be covered neatly with black electrical tape.<br> | ||
| + | ☐ Any non-functioning ports should be noted on the keeper label, and in the <code>printme</code> notes section.<br> | ||
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;Troubleshooting steps: | ;Troubleshooting steps: | ||
*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. | ||
[[Category:Laptops]] | [[Category:Laptops]] | ||
Revision as of 15:53, 25 October 2012
- How to test USB ports
Note the number of ports on the system. 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 printme notes, and cover the port with black electrical tape.
- Requirements
☐ System has at least 2 functioning USB ports.
☐ Any non-functioning ports should be covered neatly with black electrical tape.
☐ Any non-functioning ports should be noted on the keeper label, and in the printme notes section.
- Troubleshooting steps
- 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.