idyllhands

Hi, i just got a Dlink 7 port USB Hub and plugged my new pen drive-hub into it
It works well, but I noticed my pen drive was kinda warm after a few minutes being plugged in. I unplugged it and put it to my ear and could hear a little something rolling around inside it, plastic maybe?
Should I be worried about the temperature it runs at?

Vipernitrox

is it just warm to the touch? like comparable to a hot shower?
then don't worry about it, it's normal. Just make sure it doesn't start to melt

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imsati

^ Agreed. Little late to this Thread, but they get warm because USB draws power. Nothing to worry about.

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dznutz

be sure to use that little cable they give you. i've seen reports of usb slots going bad to those not using that cable

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hstylez

Warm is no problem, it is electronic after all, if it gets hot though, that's another story...

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