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ROG Ally and Legion Go not charging: USB-C power checks When a Windows handheld will not charge, the usual causes are an under-powered charger, a battery that needs reconnecting or replacing, or debris or damage at the soldered USB-C port. On the ROG Ally, a loose back cover can also stop charging because it exposes a sensor. Check the charger and LED, read a USB meter, then open and check the battery before suspecting the board. by CircuitScope research team · 09 Oct 2026 · 2 ROG Ally microSD card reader not detecting cards (heat-related reader failure) ASUS has confirmed that the original ROG Ally's microSD reader can malfunction under certain thermal stress conditions; the slot sits close to an exhaust vent. Owners report cards not being detected and, in some cases, cards that no longer work at all. Confirm whether the card or the reader has failed, update the BIOS for ASUS's revised fan behaviour, and use the warranty route for a failed reader. by CircuitScope research team · 09 Oct 2026 · 1