| Situation | Verdict | | :--- | :--- | | Driver error + warm chip | Fixable (Update driver via Device Manager) | | Driver error + scalding hot | Salvageable (Replace enclosure for $10-$15) | | No driver possible + burning smell | Hardware dead (The SUU3V212V2 controller has failed) |

Because SUU3V212V2 is likely a generic chip, the best drivers are usually:

A corrupt driver can cause the chip to enter a high-power fault state, leading to heat. Symptoms include:

Fix: Boot into Safe Mode, remove all USB controller drivers under "Universal Serial Bus controllers" in Device Manager, then reboot.