If USB port cannot be read then replacing the USB Port may be the solution, this part may also be used to repair issues with Data Transfer for Pavilion Gaming 15-EC TPN-Q229 series. NOTE: Ensure to connect IO marked side of the I/O-board cable to the I/O daughter board and the side marked MB to the system board. Compatible Part Number(s): DA0G3HTB8D0 Service P/N: L72695-001 Reference list of compatible with models: - 15-EC series: 15-EC0000, 15-EC0xxx, 15-EC1000, 15-EC1073DX, 15-EC1010NR, 15-EC2150AX, 15-EC2146AX, 15-EC0013DX, 15-EC2004AX, 15-EC2008AX, 15-EC2021NR, 15-EC2121NR, 15-EC2075AX, 15-EC1025AX, 15-EC0075AX, 15-EC0026AX, 15-EC0001CA, 15-EC0001NE, 15-EC1035AX, 15-EC0095NR, 15-EC0751MS ..... - 15z-EC series: 15Z-EC000, 15Z-EC200 What's in the box: 1x USB 2.0 Port Power Button I/O Board (Green LED)