Now your monitor USB ports are not working. Right? Here you’ll find all the causes along with the fixes.
There are different types of USB ports on a monitor from USB type-A to type-C and all the various versions for these models. Sometimes, there are no issues with the port, just you need to turn ON the port.
Let’s find out all the things in detail.
Use Another Port on Your Monitor or CPU
How sure are you about the USB port you are using on the monitor? Sometimes, the ports are not working because of pin damage; it is because of the lack of quality by the monitor manufacturer.
In this case, you can use another port on the monitor or on the CPU. You can use the USB hub to extend the ports on your device.
Reset the USB Ports of a Monitor
Resetting is one of the best options to make the monitor USB ports work. To reset the USB ports on your Windows PC, just follow the following steps.
- Press the Windows button + S and type ‘device manager’ in the search box
- The device manager app will open on your PC. Now under hardware components, look for the Universal Serial Bus controller.
- Right-click on the device and go to the advanced settings.
- Here you can select Uninstall to uninstall the USB ports of your monitor from your PC.
Don’t worry, when you restart your computer, the Windows operating system will automatically reinstall these devices and their required drivers. So there is nothing to lose.
Avoid Loose Connection
Sometimes loose connection might be the cause for your monitor USB ports not working. In this case, you can simply remove the plug or cable from the monitor and reinsert it properly without any loose connection.
Try this thing before going to the complicated ones.
Enable the USB Port on Your Monitor Before Use
If it isn’t your computer, who knows someone blocked the access of USB ports on your monitor or PC. There are different reasons for this action of blocking USB ports, they want to protect their system without any virus or data theft, they want to block you from accessing, they want to save the computer’s power consumption, or something else.
Whatever the reason is, you need to know whether the USB ports are in disabled mode or not.
For that, go through the device manager app.
- Press Windows Key + S and type device manager.
- In the device manager app go to the hardware components section and find the Universal Serial Bus Controller.
- Select any USB device you want and right-click on it. If it is showing ‘enable device’ then it is in disable mode or vice versa.
To enable USB ports on your PC or monitor, select ‘enable device’ and click ok to apply. Sometimes you need to restart your computer to apply these changes. So, restart your computer.
Clean the Dust Accumulation on the USB Port
When you are not using your device for a while or at least the ports, this problem (dust accumulation) will arise. It is better to have cleaning tools with you and here is my recommendation.
Clean the USB ports on the monitor properly, then use it. It works if your device has a problem with the dust.
You can use the monitor ports without having any issues by applying these fixes. However, using the USB ports on the CPU is more comfortable than the monitor. You can plug and unplug the device easily, and also add or remove the extension hub as required.
Is the Cable Working Properly?
What device are you connecting to your monitor USB ports? Whether the USB drive or USB cable and for what reason.
If you tried all the possible fixes that I mentioned in the above section and still it is hard to work, then you can ensure whether the USB device or USB cable is working properly or not.
For this, you can use another electronic device with the same USB port. Now connect them and see whether it is working or not.
If your device or cable is working properly, then the problem is on the other side or with the monitor USB ports. Otherwise, you need to change your source.
Reset the Monitor
To fix common errors in a monitor, we can use this method. This option is available in almost all monitors in the present generation. However, our guide on how to reset a monitor of any brand will help you to do the process step-by-step.
If the monitor USB ports are not working due to a software issue, then it will be fixed by this approach. Hardware issues are not solvable by resetting the monitor.
Restart Your Computer
After every step, it is better to restart your computer to clear the computer’s cache memory and apply the latest fixes. Here I’m saying restarting your computer but not resetting it. Find the difference.
USB ports are very commonly used for data transfers and connecting other electronic devices like webcam, keyboard, mouse, printer, etc. You can use the USB hub to use more USB ports on your computer.
Conclusion:
Let me hope that your monitor USB ports are working with the information on this page. In general, USB ports on the CPU are very much convenient to use when compared to the monitor.
However, if you need to monitor USB ports to use them, use them, no problem at all.
My suggestion is instead of using monitor USB ports, add a USB hub extension to your computer just in case you need it because the file reading & writing speed, accessibility, etc, are better in USB ports on the CPU compared to the monitor.
Here are the top 3 products that I recommend.
Also, read what to do when your monitor’s HDMI ports are not working. And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get the latest tech updates.