Dec 05, 2017 the homespot usb c hubs for macbook pro plugs into your usb c port and adds two usb c ports, three usb a ports, an sd port, and a microsd port. Are you sure the usb ports themselves arent working. If a usb device doesnt work with mac apple support. After doing so plug your device into the usb port and see if the problem was resolved. However, you may only need to resolder the ports that you have. Technobezz is a registered trademark in the usa and other countries, number 87280007.
It seems like i bent the connector of the usb port on the left side, somehow. Im not eager to have to mail this off andor have major guts from a brand new mac replaced. This design decision is a disaster since the port is also used by harddrives. Plug into a different usb port or plug another device in and see if that works ok. How to fix a mac usb port that isnt working macworld uk.
Usb port may stop working after you remove or insert a usb device. And i was sure the usb port was not working by testing w. How to start up your mac from a bootable cddvd, usb thumb. Keep in mind that some usb hubs and external usb storage devices need an external power supply, depending on their power requirements. Try connecting the usb drive to another port on the hub. It has 3 usb 3 ports and a usb c port, so it isnt merely a usb 3 adapter. My white macbook slipped off my bed the other day, hit the carpet, and the screen shattered. If not, and some contacts dont seem to be working, ill post the same. Jan 11, 2019 a usb device that works on one port but not another is a sign of a faulty port.
Feb 27, 2020 for example, if you connect a usb 3 device to usb 2 port, your device is limited to usb 2 speeds, and it cant draw more power from the port than can be delivered over usb 2. It is supposed to work with mac, unfortunately everyone has just used windows for the project and cant quite remember how to get it to work with mac. Sometimes our mac s are not set to autoupdate or they may skip one or two updates which can result in usb port failure. If you have a device that doesnt connect to this port, you might be able to use an adaptor to connect it. How to fixrepair the unreadablecorrupted usb flash drive on mac. If this is the case, the only real solution is to contact an authorized mac specialist for a hardware diagnostics test and have the port repaired. It was working fine till a couple days ago, now i tried to plug in a usb pen drive and i couldnt push it in as far as usual, and it didnt mount on the desktop. Apple is preparing to launch new mac computers next week, but may controversially ditch the traditional usb port the longawaited refresh to the companys suite of computers, including the.
Loose usb c port on macbook pro 2017 apple community. You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an apple store gift card. Is there any way to fix that, or at least get the info from the hd. Macbook air 202017 laptops assuming you have the same kind of usb port failure of course. Try plugging the same devicecable into a different usb port on the same mac assuming its got more than one, and into a usb port on a different mac or a windows pc. Nov 15, 2017 usb to usb c cables usa if you have forgotten your macbook or macbook pro usb c charger and are away for more than a day then youll need to charge your laptop at some. If our videos have added revenue to your business, consider becoming a patron patreon we fix. Aug 09, 2015 thought i did it wrong first time so repeated the process. In this guide i show how to repair a damaged usb port on a macbook air laptop without replacing any part. Plug the usb device into a few of the ports on both the front and back of your computer. Mac computers usb ports stopped working or not working at all, how to fix. Yes you can replace the usb port if you can find the part, or buy a broken a42 for parts.
In this video, i go over the process of repairing a nonfunctional usb port on a late2011 15 macbook pro board 8202915. Dont worry anymore, here is a way to solve this issue. Macbook models introduced in 2015 or later have a single usb c port. If you have a device that doesnt connect to this port, you might be able to use an adapter to connect it. Also, any usb device plugged in into the left port is not being recognized by the operating system. Maybe its just a loose connection or something, or maybe its a bad port. Boot the macbook pro air by hitting the power button as is typical. Make sure the macbook is connected to power ie plug the magsafe power adapter into a power source. Usb to usb c cables usa if you have forgotten your macbook or macbook pro usbc charger and are away for more than a day then youll need to charge your laptop at some. No matter how often you clean your computer, the usb port is something where you can always find dust. New macbook pro without standard usb ports to be launched. Also write back us about what are you looking for the solutions and helpful suggestion from your end. Mar 10, 2015 apple is challenging laptop users to adapt to fewer ports with the bold design of its new 12inch macbook, which has just one usb c port using the usb 3.
Assuming that your macbook pro is not physically damaged and you have been using it normally, if any of the usb ports becomes nonfunctional or. Jan 06, 2012 i have a 2 tb western digital my book 3. The homespot usbc hubs for macbook pro plugs into your usbc port and adds two usbc ports, three usba ports, an sd port, and a microsd port. If the device doesnt work in any of the ports, theres likely a problem with its hardware. Still not sure why only my speakers receive power through the technically broken usb ports so if anyone can offer any insight on this, that would be great. How to repair damaged usb port on macbook air inside my laptop. I bought a new alu macbook to replace it, and now i want to sell the one with the broken screen on ebay. The metal thing in the yellow circle is the miniusb port that broke off. What to do when your usb ports arent working lifewire. Both my usb ports got burnt out somehow, now not working. Here i experienced on macos by disable usb port on mac. Oct 02, 2019 take away your mac nearby apple store and ask for the genius bar to support and possible solutions to fix the usb port disabled issues. A usb device that works on one port but not another is a sign of a faulty port. Bent pins on left side usb port on mid 2014 macbook air.
It feels like something inside the usb port is staying on the way. Mini usb port broke off 2tb wd mybook hd external drives. Should that fail, connect the disk directly into your macs usb port. I agree, if person dropped their mbpro into a mud pile, then take caution and carefully clean out the port with toothpicks, toothbrushes. The usbc port on macbook and macbook pro laptops is fast, versatile, and apparently unreliable. Will the entire logic board or will they just be able to replace a single small part in the store. If your mac has only one port like this, its a macbook that supports usb c but not thunderbolt. Usb is an industry standard for connecting computers and other devices. If a single usb port has failed but other usb ports are continuing to work on the mac, even after an smc reset, there may be an issue with that specific hardware usb port you can either avoid using that usb port and instead use a usb hub for one of the other functioning ports, or you can have apple run a hardware diagnostics test on the machine to determine if there is any hardware failure. The usb port on my hard drive broke, so i can no longer access it on my laptop or desktop via usb. Many mac computers have usba ports sometimes referred to as usb 3 ports, which look like this.
The left usb port on this macbook air stopped working properly. Then i restarted the mac and check the broken usb port w mouse receiver and it was fixed. So i want to format and reinstall the software on my macbook but first i need to backup. I just cant download anything to my chip because i dont know how to identify the usb port im using. Its been dead for about a year now, and ive decided i finally want to fix it. Somehow the mini usb port on the side of it became loose and broke off the green circuit chip. This is a firewire port shape on mac, technically called firewire 800 1. In the event that, after a smc reset, after a nvram reset, not one of the usb ports are working, with no usb gadget is working, something else is likely up with the mac.
The charger is connected to your pc or phone through an external hub or dock. And i was sure the usb port was not working by testing w the printer input cable between my two ports. Oct 15, 2015 hey i got a wd my book essential 1tb, and the micro usb port is broke and its off the board and i can hear thats falled in the board. Hde 5port usb expansion hub for sony playstation 3 consoles compatible with original ps3 fat and slim models. When youre trying to scan contracts, print business plans and perform other businessrelated tasks on your macbook pro, its essential that usb ports properly function if theyre not working, it can get you off schedule, causing lost time and productivity. Its the 2tb mybook for mac, purchased in early 2012. Any usb device plugged in into the left port doesnt fit all the way in. Weve got a fix, no matter if its a macbook air or a macbook pro.
With a large and vibrant screen, imac can work as a great external monitor for pc and macbook. Alternatively, your mac laptop keyboard could not work your mace book, mace book air, or mace book pro could also be unusable as a result of the keyboard has stopped working. So this was an easy guide to tighten your loose usb ports. Check the usb port or cable check that usb port on your mac. Heres what to do if youve been affected, and how to fix the. She can plug in her external hard drive for pictures and our old printer that isnt wireless. Apr 14, 2020 the usb c port on macbook and macbook pro laptops is fast, versatile, and apparently unreliable. If the device doesnt work in any of your ports, then continue reading for some potential fixes. New macbook pro without standard usb ports to be launched by. How to fix a nonfunctional usb port on macbook pro tom. It may be a controller on the board, or the circuit surrounding it.
I suspect that since they tossed the magsafe port, they attempted to make a port that fits loosely enough that should you trip on the cord, the cord will come out easily. Try looking for and deactivating device preferences. Before we get to fixing the macbook, keep in mind that things like flash drives, external hard drives, mice, keyboards and other peripherals may have broken and are causing the problem, rather than your macbook. Seems like there is a bunch of people who are having usb ports issues in macbook pro or air. Childrens book about a stuffed dog and stuffed cat who eat each other when their. How to access your data on macbook with broken display. Simply navigate up to the apple icon at the top left of your computer screen and go ahead and check for any software updates. If your mac has only one port like this, its a macbook that supports usbc but not thunderbolt. You will need a p5 pentalobe screwdriver and a t5 torx. Dust or dirt inside the usb port on your device might be preventing the charger from being inserted correctly. The right usb port, on the other hand, has no issues at all and still works as it should. Mar 16, 2010 the dc in port is the thing that you plug the charger into on your macbook. To be clear, below is a clear picture of the problem. Sep 14, 2015 try connecting the usb drive to another port on the hub.
The macbook pro usb ports arent working your business. Oct 20, 2016 apple is preparing to launch new mac computers next week, but may controversially ditch the traditional usb port the longawaited refresh to the companys suite of computers, including the. The method to troubleshoot a broken keyboard will depend on whether or not its a wired keyboard related through usb or a wifi keyboard related through bluetooth. Updated version usb c hub, powlaken 11 in 1 usb c adapter with ethernet, 4k usb c to hdmi, vga, 2 usb3.
Macbook models introduced in 2015 or later have a single usbc port. There may be a preference on vmware that it allowing the devices to go to windows instead of mac i know parallels has that. Since my usb ports wont work ive tried to find other solutions. After six months of use, many users are experiencing poor connections to external devices. Today, universal serial bus usb is one of the main connection interfaces available. Usb to usbc cables usa if you have forgotten your macbook or macbook pro usbc charger and are away for more than a day then youll need to charge your laptop at some. How to repairfix unreadable usb flash drives on mac. Is there an inexpensive way to replace it without having to solder or do anything complex. Some macbook pro, macbook and macbook air owners have experienced problems with the keyboard, trackpad, speakers, usbc, and more.
Jul 08, 2019 with a usb c connection, you can charge your windows 10 pc, and you can also connect to other usb typec devices such as mobile phones, docking stations, display adapters, and other devices that have a usb c port. Mar 19, 2020 if you have a device that doesnt connect to this port, you might be able to use an adapter to connect it. Mar 25, 2020 most computers have more than one usb port, so a good way to rule out a single broken port is to unplug your usb device and try it in different ports. However i want to pull off some files first, so i plugged my macbook.
Disconnect your macbook pro from the power supply, and disconnect all the peripheral devices connected to it via usb ports. If your usb drive is seriously broken by hitting, dropping, shaking, etc. Repairing a bad usb port on a late2011 15 macbook pro. Find cables, charging docks and battery cases for mac. If youd like to use an external microphone, connect it to your mac via a usb port. Repeat step 4 for each usb controller that is listed under universal serial bus controllers.
Mar 16, 2017 bent pins on left side usb port on mid 2014 macbook air. How to fix usb ports that are not working on mac macpaw. Usb is used extensively, from input devices keyboardmouse to external storage and output devices printers, speakersheadphones. So your usb port on your mac laptop stopped working. If you still cant use a device with the port, your computer may need to be serviced. With target display mode, it is possible to use some compatible imac, such as 27inch imac in late 2009, mid 2010, as monitor for macbook proair. I opened the hi guys, i have a 2tb western digital my book that i use as an external hard drive for storage with my macbook. The usb ports on the macbook should now work just fine, which you can. How to fix a nonfunctional usb port on macbook pro toms. The minute the mac boots rear up once more, usb ought to function as normal. Jul 12, 2018 all mac ports are in good condition, and at least mac has thunderbolt port or firewire i will explain this later this can happen to someone who is about to make a presentation in front of an important person, and just a moment before the presentation, the mac fell down and its lcd display got cracked, and there is no back up. This wikihow teaches you how to enable an internal or external microphone on your mac.
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