# USB Dongle on Raspberry Pi Zero W

**URL:** <https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/usb-dongle-on-raspberry-pi-zero-w/2136>\
**Category:** Raspberry Pi\
**Created:** [31 January 2018 01:57 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/usb-dongle-on-raspberry-pi-zero-w/2136 "2018-01-31T01:57:09Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![John55443](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b3f665/32.png) [@John55443](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/John55443)\
**Post date:** [31 January 2018 01:57 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/usb-dongle-on-raspberry-pi-zero-w/2136/1 "2018-01-31T01:57:09Z")

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Hi,  
Just put together the Pi Zero W and is working okay for my brewing software, but  
I have plugged in the usb connector to use a wireless mouse and the PI Zero W power light will not switch on.  
As soon as I disconnect the usb connector it powers up, This happens regardless of whether the wireless mouse  
is connected or not. I have tried a mini usb cord and it does not affect the PI, but or course it has the incorrect connection at the end. Could the usb connector be faulty.

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**Author:** ![Sam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/sam/32/99_2.png) [@Sam](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Sam)\
**Post date:** [31 January 2018 03:36 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/usb-dongle-on-raspberry-pi-zero-w/2136/2 "2018-01-31T03:36:46Z")

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Hi John,

Hmm, that does sound like a faulty OTG adapter. If you reply to your order confirmation email, we can get that sorted out for you.

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**Author:** ![John55443](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b3f665/32.png) [@John55443](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/John55443)\
**Post date:** [31 January 2018 05:54 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/usb-dongle-on-raspberry-pi-zero-w/2136/3 "2018-01-31T05:54:26Z")

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Sam  
Much appreciated. I have sent an email with the particulars  
tks  
John

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**Author:** ![John55443](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b3f665/32.png) [@John55443](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/John55443)\
**Post date:** [5 February 2018 02:46 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/usb-dongle-on-raspberry-pi-zero-w/2136/4 "2018-02-05T02:46:25Z")

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Sam,  
Any sign of the replacement OTG adapter being posted.

Tks

John

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**Author:** ![Sam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/sam/32/99_2.png) [@Sam](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Sam)\
**Post date:** [5 February 2018 02:58 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/usb-dongle-on-raspberry-pi-zero-w/2136/6 "2018-02-05T02:58:06Z")

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Hi John,

Hmm, I thought it might have arrived by now. What is the email that you used and I’ll take a look?