Firelite usbflb40-c USB device exceeded power limits of hub port
This is a 40 Gb USB FireLite Disk Drive
The disk activity light is flashing but I cannot see the drive in 'My Computer' or other apps. When I disconnect/reconnect I get the following message:
''Power Surge On Hub Port.
A USB device has exceeded the power limits of its hub port. For assistance in solving this problem, click here.''
Clicking the message takes me to a window which tells me that:
''A USB device has malfunctioned and exceeded the power limits of its hub port. You should disconnect the device.''
The is also an option to reset the port.
I have followed these instructions and I have tried switching ports, but the problem persists.
Is there anything that I can do to salvage the firelite drive, or the data on board?
Thanks.
The disk activity light is flashing but I cannot see the drive in 'My Computer' or other apps. When I disconnect/reconnect I get the following message:
''Power Surge On Hub Port.
A USB device has exceeded the power limits of its hub port. For assistance in solving this problem, click here.''
Clicking the message takes me to a window which tells me that:
''A USB device has malfunctioned and exceeded the power limits of its hub port. You should disconnect the device.''
The is also an option to reset the port.
I have followed these instructions and I have tried switching ports, but the problem persists.
Is there anything that I can do to salvage the firelite drive, or the data on board?
Thanks.
Computers & Internet - SmartDisk - FireLite - FireLite 20 GB Hard Drive
Answers & Comments
I devised these simple steps that tend to remedy quite a few issues with most portable / external hard drives (though not always)
A few things to check but assumes USB and Windows for other interfaces / operating systems similar steps may be adapted to suit.
1. Ensure it is connected directly to the computer to a USB 2.0 port not a USB 1.0 port as this can have effects on performance and reliability
2. Use only the cables that came with it NOT one that fits that may have been lying around or is longer. Not all USB cables are equal even though they should be)
3. Do not connect through an external USB HUB unless that hub is USB 2.0 AND has its own power supply.
4. Use ONLY the power supply that came with it if it has an external power supply
Don’t use any other unless you know it has both the same voltage and current rating e.g. 12V 500mA anything rated below that would not work properly.
5. Always use the same port for connecting your devices. Some devices do not like being switched about. If switched they may want to install software / drivers again.
If you checked and fixed anything there and still have issues carry on reading.
Go to your control panel and then administrative tools, select Computer Management.
Now select Disk Management and expand the window.
Your drive should be listed here, if not then you need to check your computer hardware has not got any issues before proceeding.
If your drive is listed and says healthy then right click on it an select Properties, click Tools and then Error Checking, Check now, tick the two boxes and then Start.
This will attempt to fix most minor / common errors on the drive. It may also ask you to restart which is fine. Allow it to finish its work or you could corrupt the drive. If all went well you should be able to use it normally again.
If you drive was listed but did NOT say healthy then right click and select Format. Choose NTFS as the file system and do not tick any boxes you do NOT want quick format. Again start and let it do its thing. When it is done restart your computer and you should be good to go.
If you still have problems with the drive you might want to look at other areas.