one of my usb ports won't connect to reader
I use a kodak 6/1 card reader/iBook 933 g4 10.3. the usb port closest to the head phone jack won't read it (the reader light doesn't come on), the other one works just fine and puts it's icon on the desktop. tested both with a keyboard light and the light works with both usb ports
Is there another way to test this? Is there a diagnostic check function with 10.3. or could it be the reader?
also, i thought usb was hot swappable, when i just pull out the device plug, i get a message "you did not disconnect device properly, go to finder and eject the device before removing it" am i hurting it if i just unplug it or do i have to go through the finder and eject it?
Is there another way to test this? Is there a diagnostic check function with 10.3. or could it be the reader?
also, i thought usb was hot swappable, when i just pull out the device plug, i get a message "you did not disconnect device properly, go to finder and eject the device before removing it" am i hurting it if i just unplug it or do i have to go through the finder and eject it?
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If it is then you could have a problem with that specific USB port.
Hot swappable means you don't have to "power down" your computer before connecting or dis-connecting the device, that's all.
Generally most all USB card readers will show up on your desktop as a "drive" or disc icon which requires you to "eject" it when finished (drag the icon to the trash before disconnecting).
If you don't do this you will have some problems re-connecting the device.
hardware>usb
under usb device tree
bluetooth
usb bus
usb bus
usb high speed bus