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  1. culpeck

    culpeck Regular member

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    every time i connect a usb dvd drive to a netbook i get error saying
    the usb mass storage device has exceeded the power limits
    and stops working its fine on my laptop any help the netbook is xp thanks
     
    culpeck, Jun 28, 2012
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    look at the usb port you are plugging into to see if any pins are bent. 2.5" or 3.5" external hd? 1 or 2 usb connectors from external hd to netbook?
     
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