Computer USB port drains battery, won't complete sync'ing.

Lately I've had a problem where, when I connect the iPhone to the computer to update the podcasts, etc., it drains the battery rather than charge it. In addition, the sync process never completes. Plug the iPhone into a standalone charger and the battery charges OK. I've done a 'restore' twice, but am still having the same problem. The USB port is powered OK since I can connect it to an axillary battery (same cable) and it charges properly. One more note, a few seconds after connecting the iPhone, the little battery icon changes from 'charging' to 'charged'. Any ideas?

Okay, umm.. Just installed iOS 8.1, when it finished; my computer recognized it. But then it suddenly just started frantically beeping(Windows Connect/Disconnect bleeps). Moved it to a new port, and it no longer detects it. Moved it back to the original port, and will no longer detect it..

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I'm sorry, but I've got to say this but I think your statement is nonsense. I'm talking about a standard USB 2.0 port that by design is going to allow a device that is attached to draw a certain amount of power for operational/charging purposes. The port certainly is not (by design anyway) going to draw power from the device that is attached to it. If a battery in a device that is attached to a usb port is loosing power too quickly, I DOUGHT very much if the usb port has anything to do with it, unless the port is malfunctioning in some way. They are just not designed this way.
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Computer USB port drains battery, won't complete sync'ing.

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