13" forgets expansion module

Framework Laptop 13
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USB port - that I use for phone pad charging and wireless mouse - goes dead occasionally. Resolved by ejecting module and reconnecting but I shouldn’t have to do that… what’s the fix?
Thanks

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?.. I searched ‘expansion module’ and nothing came up…

No solution?!.. Jeez…

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Adam_M,

Maybe this Community search thread list may help provide some issues with USB expansion modules not responding or appearing dead:

https://community.frame.work/search?context=topic&context_id=55629&q=USB%20Expansion%20port%20stops%20responding&skip_context=true

Thanx,
Wio
Texas Citizen

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Use USBC instead of USB-A. I recently discovered that when using USB-A as power output, the power will be cut if the current draw is above 1.6A despite ports rated 3A. Many USB-A peripherals like older(before usb power delivery) power banks or 18650 li-ion charger or flashlights that draw 1.6 to 2.1A that are fine on other computers can’t be used on framework laptop 13.

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Charlie_6,

That’s a shame. I prefer USB-C but purchased a set of USB-C to USB-A adapters for some of my rare legacy USB special use cases. I purchased only one USB-A module to test some of my LIVE USB thumb drives with until I read about the phantom power use of the USB-A modules a while back. I don’t know if that ever got resolved or not.

Thanx,
Wio
Texas Citizen