USB Failing; MOBO failing as well?

dakzhul · Jun 9, 2014

I have been having random issue with my front usb ports not working, or working at partial power. From some quick research I have discovered that this could be a sign of my motherboard failing. Yet the thing is, is that the rear usb ports continue to work....

Does this sound like a simple fix, or a complete motherboard failure? And if so, please recommend a good motherboard replacement.

i7Baby · Jun 9, 2014

If its an old case and the front usb ports get a lot of work, they could just be worn.

Try new front usb ports eg http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=408&products_id=21985

dakzhul · Jun 9, 2014

I have a stock dell xps 8300 case. Is it possible to replace these front ports?

i7Baby · Jun 9, 2014

If it's got a spare 5.25 bay, you can put in something like I linked to.

dakzhul · Jun 9, 2014

Honestly, I am not 100% if it does or how to even determine that.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883155176

i7Baby · Jun 9, 2014

You've got - look at it!

dakzhul · Jun 9, 2014

The front portion with the bay door correct? That's great! But what of the top two usb hubs that are built into the case?

i7Baby · Jun 9, 2014

Just connect the leads from them to the new bay device. Leave them there. Put a bit of cardboard in them.

dakzhul · Jun 9, 2014

The leads?

i7Baby · Jun 9, 2014

The case usb ports will have leads going to the motherboard. Unplug them from the motherboard and plug the bay device connector into theat spot on the motherboard. There should be instructions with the bay device.

dakzhul · Jun 9, 2014

Well there's the two up top, and then the two currently in the 5.25 bay. Are they not separate?

i7Baby · Jun 9, 2014

Some usb3.0 (blue) and others usb2.0?

http://www.pcworld.com/product/788982/xps-8300-midsize-tower-desktop.html - looks just like card readers in the current top bay.

dakzhul · Jun 9, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883155176

First picture, they're on top of the case.

i7Baby · Jun 9, 2014

OK - looks like 2 x usb2.0 at the very top of the case. They should come from one usb2.0 header on the motherboard. That's where you would connect the usb ports in the new bay device to.

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