[Tootech]

I wondered if a fault has developed on the USB internal controller, but you have a modem running from it, which draws current, usually quite alot so I dismissed it.

Obviously, from your decription of the battery charger not functioning correctly and the USB hub, there may be a fault but without fairly expensive test equipment there is probably no way of knowing.

Have a look here for a selection of internal PCI cards:

USB / Firewire / I/O - USB Cards - Ebuyer

[OPJ]

Hi guys,

Just to let you know, I installed a brand new 2.0 PCI card yesterday and my card reader problems are over. Good old eBay, I went for one of the cards for two rear ports and four at the front for easy access.

Thanks to everyone for all your suggestions and advice, you've all been very helpful!

All the best,

Olly

[Tootech]

Excellent news......