Thanks Leif but the cuda or PMU did not cure the problem - Any other ideas.... On 3/4/07 5:17 AM, "Leif Joel Örell" <lejo at mac.com> wrote: > Hi Bruce, > > I would try the Cuda button on the motherboard. > > Joel > > 4 mar 2007 kl. 04.13 skrev Bruce Carr: This dilemma is mystifying. The USB function is very intermittent. I've now tried booting into system 9 and when I saw the mouse working at the "choose System 9 or system 10 window" I went with 10 - the USB works. Do the same routine second time and it doesn't work. Third time - works. System profiler sees the USB devices. > >> I've tried all the usual tests and both USB ports do not work any >> more. I've >> rebooted with and without known operational USB devices several times >> keyboards, mice, speakers etc. Nothing. Original 500mg, 1 gig ram, up to >> date OS. >> Are there any USB drivers or something I can delete or reinstall - >> Quick fix >> or will have to perform the big nasty re-install. >> >> My Pismo Powerbook runs well under Panther but I'm seeking the Browser >> Parental controls of Tiger. If it runs reasonably for my 9 yr old >> daughter >> than I will make the big jump to Tiger for her - she loves big cats. >> How do I turn off Spotlight and Dashboard? > > _______________________________________________ > Cube mailing list > Cube at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/cube > > Listmom is trying to clean out his closets! Vintage Mac and random stuff: > http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmacguy1984