Flash Drive issues

[Carlygirl]

I have an HP Pavilion running Vista OS - Great machine, but over time the machine has failed to detect my Scandisk 4GB flash, and it no longer shows up on my Computer tab under E drive. No beeping sound either when plugging in / taking out. The flash does work on other computers. Any advice as to what may be wrong, and how to remedy the issue? Thanks!

 

[bmanv13]

The usb port may be wearing out. Have you tried other usb ports in front of the machine as well as behind it?

 

[Carlygirl]

The usb port may be wearing out. Have you tried other usb ports in front of the machine as well as behind it?

I have tried all 3 USB ports. Ironically, they are working again, albeit intermittently, so I agree they are slowly wearing out. Is it difficult to replace them?