Re: iBook G4: repeatingly connect/disconnect of usb storage device

[vinai <vroopcha@mcw.edu>]

On Tue, 15 Feb 2005, David Pye wrote:

> On Tuesday 15 February 2005 15:04, steinm wrote:
> > Feb 15 12:31:29 localhost kernel: hub 4-0:1.0: over-current change on
> > port 2
>
> That suggests to me that the amount of current it's trying to pull exceeds
> what the USB port is able/willing to provide.
>
> Try an externally powered drive?

Or go through a powered USB hub - these aren't too bad.  I got one that 
seemed to be pretty well built, as was able to supply power to all 4 of 
its ports.  Cost was ~ $40 US.

cheers

vinai