Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 I just plugged a usb microsd card reader -- with a 4GB micro SD card inside -- into my computer, and it tells me that the disk is unreadable. I unplug it about a minute later, and it was literally too hot to touch. I dropped the damn thing after unplugging it. Later I pulled out the microSD card and its still warm. WTF just happened. O_O Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecowolfsteen 14 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 LOL. That is one messed up USB. Where did you buy it from? What company is the manufacturer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Gear Head. Bought it at Office Depot. .-. I just tried again. Took a few SECONDS to get flaming hot. I s**t you not, I just bent the card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecowolfsteen 14 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 WOAH! WTF is wrong with this?! I'm lost, I really don't know. xD Just go buy a new one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polraudio 122 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 Never had that happen. You sure its the drive and not the USB port? USB ports shouldn't give off that much power to make it that hot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForeverZer0 44 Report post Posted June 22, 2011 If there is a short internally it could easily create that much heat. It doesn't take much power to create a substantial amount of heat when electricity is shorting out, and that sounds like that is your problem. I wouldn't have even tried it the second time in fear of ruing my computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madanchi 18 Report post Posted June 23, 2011 lol usb fail its jsut as Forever said, or at least that's the msot likely reason. Also test other usb's as Pol said it could be the usb port itself rather than the usb input. If it still does it with anothe usb device then try one of the usb ports on the back of your desktop - oh and if it's a laptop or .. mac... then try each and every port to be certain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 23, 2011 WOAH! WTF is wrong with this?! I'm lost, I really don't know. xD Just go buy a new one. ...What about the data on my old one? .-. Never had that happen. You sure its the drive and not the USB port? USB ports shouldn't give off that much power to make it that hot. Yeah its the device. The second time it was in a different computer. If there is a short internally it could easily create that much heat. It doesn't take much power to create a substantial amount of heat when electricity is shorting out, and that sounds like that is your problem. I wouldn't have even tried it the second time in fear of ruing my computer. See above post. lol usb fail its jsut as Forever said, or at least that's the msot likely reason. Also test other usb's as Pol said it could be the usb port itself rather than the usb input. If it still does it with anothe usb device then try one of the usb ports on the back of your desktop - oh and if it's a laptop or .. mac... then try each and every port to be certain I already tried it on two computers. It's pretty much a demonic USB device. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joman195 9 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Step 1: Plug into computer Step 2: Put skillet on top Step 3: Make scrambled eggs Step 4: ??? Step 5: Profit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 I could probably sell it under the label "portable egg frier!" :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FranklinX 37 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Did you try it for another computer? Your computer maybe the issue, but you will never know until you use another thumb drive on the same computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noob Saibot 38 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Or you could do the more logical thing: 1) try another USB/Micro SD card and see if it does the same thing; if so it is the plug-in not the device. If it doesn't do it then it is the new device and not the plug in. 2) Call or take it back to store and explain what it is doing (if it is a laptop bring it with you to show them). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Did you try it for another computer? Your computer maybe the issue, but you will never know until you use another thumb drive on the same computer. Yes. I've pretty much tried every possible combination. It is definitely the cardreader. Or you could do the more logical thing: 1) try another USB/Micro SD card and see if it does the same thing; if so it is the plug-in not the device. If it doesn't do it then it is the new device and not the plug in. The second time I tried it was with a different microSD card. Still hot as hell. 2) Call or take it back to store and explain what it is doing (if it is a laptop bring it with you to show them). Frankly I doubt they'd care. :< Plus the real problem is getting my data back. Which is definitely impossible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noob Saibot 38 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Frankly I doubt they'd care. :< Plus the real problem is getting my data back. Which is definitely impossible. Well I only suggested it if it was an issue with the device, but it sound like it's your computer. So get it fixed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 As I mentioned before, I've tested it on more than once computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbound 4 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 Take it into the store and ask for a refund. If they don't accept returns then tell them that the product they sold is defective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob423 52 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 try a different computer lol jk how much stuff do you have on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 It was like a smaller version of the football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob423 52 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 nuclear football? im confused Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiriashi 117 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 Yes, the U.S.A nuclear football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
