Fix a USB device that isn’t working
Skill: usb-device-repair · Risk: medium · Steps: 8
Diagnoses and fixes USB peripherals that are not detected or not usable.
What it does, step by step
Step 1. Records which USB devices the computer currently recognizes before making changes.
read-only · list_usb_devices
Step 2. Asks what type of USB device is having trouble.
asks the user · wait_for_user_ack
Step 3. Asks the user to reconnect the device to a different direct port or cable.
asks the user · wait_for_user_ack
Step 4. Rechecks connected devices to see if the reconnection fixed the problem.
read-only · list_usb_devices
Step 5. Checks whether a problem audio device is actually recognized by the system.
read-only · list_audio_devices
Step 6. Checks whether a problem camera is actually recognized by the system.
read-only · list_video_devices
Step 7. Clears saved device selections in common meeting apps so they detect the device again.
makes a change, asks permission, preview first · reset_av_device_selection
Step 8. Confirms whether the device now works or reports that it still needs hardware attention.
read-only · list_usb_devices
Tools it may use
list_usb_devices, wait_for_user_ack, list_audio_devices, list_video_devices, reset_av_device_selection