Re: usb plugins cause reboots

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Jack Howarth wrote:
  Doh! The problem appears to be that someone broke off
the plastic sheath that covers the top of the contacts
on that usb port. Without that tab of plastic, usb plugs
apparently can short across the free standing contacts.
                Jack


That happens, and depending on what it shorts to (think aluminium case), you can EASILY short a mother board that way. Trust me, I know this for certain. :)

Good Luck!

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