Josh, Two thoughts. Can you use another port? Also, if not using the external num pad does any other device work ok in that port? Finally, do you have another num pad to try, possible there is something shorting out inside of it?
Al -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of Josh Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 11:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Blind-Computing] EXTERNAL NUMBER PAD CONNECTION PROBLEMS hello all, I am having a serious problem with my external number pad on my Dell Inspiron 1545. The problem is when I connect the external number pad it will connect and unconnect at will. If I move the number pad even slightly it will unconnect. After several times of doing this it will give me a message that one of the devices connected to my computer has malfunctioned and to click that message. I have clicked that message once and it said to press a reset button or the hub will basically be rendered useless. I check the connection at the USB port and it is always firmly connected to the computer when this occurs. The external number pad is a lenovo number pad can anyone assist me on this issue. My thoughts is a loose connection inside the USB cord but I do not know for sure. Thanks for any help offered. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
