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Microsoft Surface -- external dvd drive failure
My Samsung external dvd drive works fine when powered by a regular laptop USB port, but shows for a few seconds, then disappears on my Microsoft Surface.
I assume the Microsoft Surface USB port does not supply enough power, therefore I need to get an external dvd drive Y-cable/etc to provide the power ?
I assume the Microsoft Surface USB port does not supply enough power, therefore I need to get an external dvd drive Y-cable/etc to provide the power ?
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