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Suddenly Keyboard/Mouse/USB Ports Flicker And Stop Working

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I have a custom Windows 7 build and I swapped out my old SSD for a larger one a few days ago. Not long after I did that, I seemed to be running into a problem where my keyboard and mouse would stop working and start flickering. At first, it happened after the computer was on for hours. But now suddenly it happens within minutes of me starting up my computer.

I switched my new SSD out and put my old SSD back in, but it’s still happening. I booted in safe mode with networking and it happened too. I’ve started it up 10 times today and it happened everytime within a few minutes. I moved my mouse and keyboard from the back USB ports to the front, and same thing.

What could this possibly be? Everything worked fine up until I switched the hard drives. Is it possible I did something to the connections in there when I was switching the drives? I just looked to make sure nothing was loose and everything was plugged in tightly. I’m desperate to get my computer working again. Please help?

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  1. The common factor between the keyboard and mouse appears to be the USBs. If there are any cables between the USB sockets and the motherboard then ensure they are firmly in place. Sometimes the oxide on plugs sockets and edge connectors can cause issues due to small movements when you work on the computer. Just unplugging them and connecting them a few times usually clears them.

    Always pop back and let us know the outcome – thanks

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