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Plug-in device to front USB computer *sometimes* restarts

Plug-in device to front USB computer *sometimes* restarts

I've got a strange problem that very occasionally (maybe once a month) when I plug something in to the front USB port on my computer, the computer suddenly restarts. This also happens sometimes when I touch the front USB ports. This has been going on for a few years and a lot of the components in my PC have changed.

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Guest [Entry]

"I had a similar problem plugging my Motorola Droid into the front USC port on a Dell desktop. The problem was related to the Droid pulling more power than the front port supplied causing he reboot.

Try using a powered hub or using one of the back ports.
Make a note of what device does it. It may be something drawing too much power."