PC not reading DNA 200

[Cehpalomods]

Hi! just received my chip, and like the giddiest of school girls I instantly wanted to update the screens.

once plugged in it boots, and flashes (which I'm given to believe is normal without a battery) but my computer and escribe don't pick up on it. Curious if anyone else had this issue or if they know what I might be doing wrong.

[VapingBad]

Not arrived yet so just generic tips: have you tried other cables and cleaned the cable connections, especially on the micro end of the cable.  You have probably done these, but just in case

[mikepetro]

USB cables can be problematic, try several

Many are not the right type, some are Power oNly and not power/data.

This was an issue many have found already, try several cable before giving up.

[Cehpalomods]

Tired all 5 of my micro-cables each with all of my ports,  

Its odd, I've had trouble connecting to USB devices before but usually my computer at least registers that something is plugged in.

EDIT:

I'm an idiot. Somehow I only own power-only cables. just checked them all with my multi-meter. Gonna pick up a new one ater work.

[megahtron]

Ive tried powered and non powered including one that worked to update a co-workers board and Im still having issues with the pc not reading the board.. hoping its not DOA

[macz]

megahtron said:

Ive tried powered and non powered including one that worked to update a co-workers board and Im still having issues with the pc not reading the board.. hoping its not DOA

Did you try on different USB ports or on another PC? I have similar issue but after I tried on another PC it works.

[megahtron]

yeah tried multiple cables, multiple pcs, multiple ports and nothing. installed screen to see if anything was going on and still nothing. used the exact cable a friend/co-worker used to update his and it was a no go.

[John]

Does the board work and just not talk to USB, or does it not turn on at all?

[megahtron]

Doesn't do anything

[megahtron]

Board doesnt work i meant to say. Isnt recognized and nothing from the screen when plugged in with a cable i know works for the board.

[John]

Have you tried connecting a battery, or just USB? 

If it doesnt turn on with a battery (or power supply) either then PM me your address and I'll swap it for another one so we can see what's going on with yours. 

[Vape_Like_A_Boss]

Cehpalomods said:

Tired all 5 of my micro-cables each with all of my ports,  

Its odd, I've had trouble connecting to USB devices before but usually my computer at least registers that something is plugged in.

EDIT:

I'm an idiot. Somehow I only own power-only cables. just checked them all with my multi-meter. Gonna pick up a new one ater work.

Just so you know you aren't alone, I made the same mistake. Went through all the hassles of diagnosing my USB boards and drivers, etc, before realizing on accident that it was all working to begin with and I just happened to grab two different power only USB cables first out of my pile. I didn't even know I had any power only cables, but sure enough, it connected as soon as I had one with full USB data cables.