I heard that USB passthroughs can damage your USB port on your computer is this true or just misinformation? Thanks
USB passthrough damage?
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Theres's a SLIGHT possibility that IF it shorts it could damage your PC port - and for me that's enough reason to use 2 amp AC to USB Adapter, ideal for Passthroughs . Means you also don't have to be glued to your PC to use your PT 
I. Can't prove it...the passthrough wasn't plugged in at the time but tried to start up my computer yesterday there was a pop and then a flash of light from the USB port I have been using for the passthrough. Took the comp to geek squad with the warranty and was told the motherboard was probably fried. Could be a coincidence but I wont be using the passthough on my computer again
oooh Uncle JaR how annoying for you! If the PT wsn't plugged in btw it is unlikely it caused the error - the very very slight possibility that one may short out does include it being plugged in lol. It sounds like a nasty co-incidence, still I always recommend the AC/USB wall adapters as they are pretty cheap and can be used with a variety of devices that use a USB connector so its not just a one-shot one use item. You can also buy them in most good electrical stores, but the one I linked can do up to 2amps which means its not afraid of 5v PT; so if you get a different one make sure its a 2amp one
If the PT wsn't plugged in btw it is unlikely it caused the error - the very very slight possibility that one may short out does include it being plugged in lol. It sounds like a nasty co-incidence, still I always recommend the AC/USB wall adapters as they are pretty cheap and can be used with a variety of devices that use a USB connector so its not just a one-shot one use item. You can also buy them in most good electrical stores, but the one I linked can do up to 2amps which means its not afraid of 5v PT; so if you get a different one make sure its a 2amp one I love my USB pass-through, but my motherboard is worth a heck of a lot more. I don't know the answer to your question, but I hear there "could" be a problem so that's enough for me. I bought an AC/USB adapter to plug the pass-through into the house current and a Cigarette Lighter/USB adapter for using it in the car. Make sure the adapters you buy are rated at 2 AMP. I got mine from NHaler for about 10 bucks each. They work great so far!
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