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Install the MinION Mk1B device

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The MinION Mk1B arrives with the configuration test cell already inserted. The configuration test cell is of a similar shape to the flow cells, but white.

If the configuration test cell is separate, insert it into the MinION Mk1B and connect your MinION Mk1B to the computer.

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If you have multiple USB ports, please ensure the MinION Mk1B is plugged into the USB 3.0 port.

On Windows computers, the USB 3.0 port is either coloured blue, or marked with "SS" or "3.0".

If you don't have a USB 3.0 port, please see this FAQ.

Check that the MinION Mk1B device is recognised by your computer.

The MinION Mk1B status will be displayed on the Sequencing Overview page. The flow cell in the image below is ready for a hardware check.

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Navigate to the Start homepage and select the Hardware Check.

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I don't have a USB3 port on my computer, am I able to use a USB-C cable?

The MinION device is CE marked with USB3 only. Use of any other USB cable or adapter will invalidate the CE marking, which users may do at their own risk. The minimum IT requirements document specifies a USB3 port on the computer used for MinION sequencing.

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