The USB connections on side of laptop computer have four metal electrical contacts on upper side, and two tension tabs on bottom. Sometimes poor contact is a problem, one can with a tiny screw driver set carefully bend these lower tension tabs up slightly to improve, or restore contact for plug in devices. A small adjustment of tab is recomended, try plug in device, then if needed a slight upward bending of tabs, till satisfactory electrical contact is acheived. Caution if bent up to much it would block plug in device.
LEO HARTLE
December 2010
Automatic Answer
While you wait for answers, we may have found some information which could help you.
howtomendit.com for free repair help, information and advice.
Try fixfault.com to fix mp3 players.