My FreeRunner’s USB port still works for power, but not data?

[Brolin Empey]

William Kenworthy wrote:
> Not using a hub (same ports on the same laptop) - some cables work, some
> dont, only the cable differs :(

I am not using a USB hub either.  I have USB cables which work fine for 
both power + data with other devices, such as a 2.5" HDD enclosure, but 
do not work with my FreeRunner. :(

Is it possible my USB port problem is caused by pin 4 (ID) of the mini 
USB connector(s)?  See the “USB 1.x/2.0 Miniplug/Microplug” table on 
<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Universal_Serial_Bus&oldid=347473693#Cables>.