Actually, this issue is pretty common and always happens in Windows 10/8/7.
This issue always happens when connecting your gadget to a USB port.
Like other ports, a USB port also comes with a power rating.
In normal cases, the default power output of a standard USB port is 500 milliamps.
If you find your unit draws more power than this, the USB power surge error appears.
So, does this mean your equipment is damaged?
Or is there something wrong with the computers USB ports?
Or are your card readers, touchscreens, etc.
All of these can be the reasons for the power surge issue.
USB port not working?
If the issue still exists in Windows 10/8/7, try other methods.
execute the Hardware Troubleshooter
Hardware Troubleshooter is a utility that comes with Windows 10.
With it, you could detect and fix problems with hardware.
When encountering power surge on the USB port, you might try this tool to solve your error.
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Then, this tool will scan the hardware and fix found problems.
If the USB port power surge still occurs in Windows 10/8/7, move on to the next solution.
This way has been proved to be effective to fix the power surge on the USB port error.
To do so:
1.
Disconnect your USB unit from your rig in Windows 10/8/7.
Press Win + X and clickDevice Managertogo to the gear Manager interface.
ClickUniversal Serial Bus controllers, right-punch each driver and clickUninstall gear.
- start your setup and let Windows reinstall the controller drivers.
Plug your USB devices to the PC to see if your issue is resolved.
It has high-speed charging ports to supply the necessary power to your rig.
Just connect the USB hub to a USB port and connect the machine to the USB hub.
The End
Now, four common methods have been described in this post.
