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Hi,

I rearranged my setup today, and found the old power adapter for my dad's external HDD. I thought I'd use it as it's the same connector as my USB hub. So, I plugged it in and my keyboard's LED's kept on flickering on and off, and ditto for my mouse. I also smelt a slight burning smell. I unplugged it, and plugged the keyboard and mouse into my PC directly, only to find they weren't even detected. I plugged them into my PS3,and the same happened. Have I just destroyed my keyboard and mouse?

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Hi,

I rearranged my setup today, and found the old power adapter for my dad's external HDD. I thought I'd use it as it's the same connector as my USB hub. So, I plugged it in and my keyboard's LED's kept on flickering on and off, and ditto for my mouse. I also smelt a slight burning smell. I unplugged it, and plugged the keyboard and mouse into my PC directly, only to find they weren't even detected. I plugged them into my PS3,and the same happened. Have I just destroyed my keyboard and mouse?

sounds like you royally fucked up.

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probably, plugging in random old electronics into new ones is never a good thing to try :P

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Damnit

If you smelt a burning smell, I think it must have been you keyboard or mouse because I don't think they have fuses in them. The burning could have been the LED's

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sounds like you royally fucked up.

^ This. Hey, it's better than it killing your computer. :/

 

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If you smelt a burning smell, I think it must have been you keyboard or mouse because I don't think they have fuses in them. The burning could have been the LED's

Maybe. I need a keyboard and mouse for a fiver

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Hi,

I rearranged my setup today, and found the old power adapter for my dad's external HDD. I thought I'd use it as it's the same connector as my USB hub. So, I plugged it in and my keyboard's LED's kept on flickering on and off, and ditto for my mouse. I also smelt a slight burning smell. I unplugged it, and plugged the keyboard and mouse into my PC directly, only to find they weren't even detected. I plugged them into my PS3,and the same happened. Have I just destroyed my keyboard and mouse?

The most common Harddrive adaptor is 12v. USB hubs most commonly use 5v adaptors.

 

None of your USB peripherals stood a chance.

 

PS: Always check voltage ratings on an adaptor before plugging stuff in. Having the same type of socket/connector guarantees nothing.

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Maybe. I need a keyboard and mouse for a fiver

What keyboard did you have? 

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The most common Harddrive adaptor is 12v. USB hubs most commonly use 5v adaptors.

 

None of your USB peripherals stood a chance.

Luckily I didn't plug in anything else. I'm kinda glad I have to get rid of my keyboard and mouse, both are irritating *stares at Tesco and then at Razer*

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"Tesco Multimedia Keyboard". Yeah, not a big loss

ey, at least this gives you an excuse to join the mechanical master race.

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Nope, no where near enough money.

Christmas maybe? I know its alot of money but it is DEFINITELY worth it. Its one of the top 3 things that improves your PC imo (good mouse, mechanical keyboard and SSD) 

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You screwed up.

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Christmas maybe? I know its alot of money but it is DEFINITELY worth it. Its one of the top 3 things that improves your PC imo (good mouse, mechanical keyboard and SSD)

Look at my sig :P  

You screwed up.

Thanks bro
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How old is the keyboard could always try a rma might not work but sometimes they might just direct replacement without checking as its not cost effective.

You get a mini of 1 year warranty on all products worth the chance.

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

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