The trouble is, we all do the same things with ports on a macbook air which only has two ports. If your mac has only one port like this, its a macbook with usb c. Apples new macbook pro kills off most of the ports you. Both now only work if i push a cord down, which i assume is pushing the ports pins back into the logic board. Exilien 8in1 usbc hub adapter compatible met apple macbook pro air. This cheap usbc hub adds ports like hdmi, usb, sd, and. Dec 05, 2017 homespot usb c hubs for macbook pro is the exact gadget every new macbook pro owner needs. If you want to use a usb c device, you can just plug it into one of the. The new macbook pros have thunderbolt 3 usbc ports for charging, plugging in peripherals and connectivity. Adapters for the thunderbolt 3 usbc or usbc port on. Oct 18, 2016 apple reportedly plans to eliminate the usb 3.
The new macbooks pro have the best processors and graphics, the deepest color displays, and the fastest ports ever. Rebooting the mac resets certain hardware conditions, which may lead to a solution to usb port issues. Given the ports are the same shape and distance on, 15, and 16inch macbook pro models, it will work with any modern macbook pro and will even fit the 2018 macbook air or newer. It charges my phone on and off for no longer than 2 seconds, so my phone is constantly vibrating when it connectsdisconnects.
Platinum 65w usbc wall charger with usbc cable and 2. After six months of use, many users are experiencing poor connections to external devices. Usbc is slowly being adopted by device manufacturers. Many mac computers have usba ports sometimes referred to as usb 3 ports, which look like this.
I have a mac pro 3,1 8core that all usb ports stopped working, i tried the smc reset, and it does not work, pram and nvram reset dont work since the usb ports dont work, i dont have a wireless keyboard or mouse bluetooth, and even if i had i cant configure them since i cannot use the mouse or keyboard. Zerolemons hub is desgined for use with macbook pro devices from 2016 or newer as it plugs directly into two thunderbolt 3 ports on your machine. Belkin in the new macbook air, apple also removed the regular usb a ports weve been using for the. Understanding the different types of usb cables and ports. Loose usb c port on macbook pro 2017 a few days ago i noticed that the two usb c ports on the left side of my macbook had gotten noticeably looser than the ports on the other side. Okay, an adapter or cable wont add a port as such, but it will allow you to plug traditional usb devices not to mention lightningequipped ones into the usbc port on the macbook. Step for the block or disable usb port on mac, macbook and unblock it. How to survive with only one usbc port on your new macbook.
Equipped with fastcharging power delivery, the charger provides 65 total watts, comes with an 8foot usbc cable and has two standard usb ports to charge smartphones, tablets and more. Two usbc ports on a macbook air is absolutely ridiculous. Apr 01, 2020 zerolemons hub is desgined for use with macbook pro devices from 2016 or newer as it plugs directly into two thunderbolt 3 ports on your machine. Thunderbolt en thunderbolt 2 zijn niet hetzelfde als mini displayport. Dec 07, 2016 top 5 usb c docking station for your new macbook pro the new macbook pro ditches oldstyle usb ports, so we make a list of docks that can help you get your ports back. What to do when your usb ports arent working lifewire. This usbc dock lets you plug in devices with varied ports into a single usbc port on a macbook.
The hub plugs into your usb c port and adds two usb c ports, three usb a ports, an sd port, and a microsd. The 2017 macbook pro features two usbc ports so you can charge your laptop but still keep another device connected, such as a hard drive or camera. Technically speaking, the current macbook pro models have 2 or 4 thunderbolt 3 ports, but thunderbolt3 is a superset of both usb 3. So im assuming they need to be soldered back into place, or possibly replaced. It started with the macbook pro and the new 12inch macbook, which had only one usbc port that had to be used for both power and peripherals. Innomax usb c hub, 5in1 usb cthunderbolt 3 adapter with 3 usb 3. Macbook models introduced in 2015 or later have a single usbc port. I dont really plug things into them more than i plug into the other side so i dont think its from overuse. It was lifted sideways, causing the cords to bend the ports. Testing conducted by apple in february 2020 using preproduction 1. I have 23 usb 2 devices id want to plug into, potentially one usb 3 and also id like to show my screen on a bigger. Mar 19, 2020 information about these and other types of mac ports is available in the specifications for your mac.
Oct 27, 2016 this is an important note because while the macbook pro ports are compatible with both types, the regular macbook only interfaces with usb c. The only bad news about the shift to usbc ports is the macbook has one of them. Perhaps youre confused because you dont recognize a usb typec port, which is q. This is necessary, as the older usb connectors which account for most of the peripherals in peoples homes simply wont fit into a usbc aperture. Nov 16, 2018 kingstons nucleum usb typec hub is designed to meet that need, offering a selection of useful ports for macbook, macbook pro, and imac owners who still need to use the usb a, hdmi, sd, and.
Top 5 usbc docking station for your new macbook pro. While there may be several reasons or no reason for usb ports ceasing to function with no cause, the good news is that its typically a very easy fix. Usb c is slowly being adopted by device manufacturers. If you know about usb c, you may have also heard about the thunderbolt hardware interface. Also write back us about what are you looking for the solutions and helpful suggestion from your end. Charge a macbook, chromebook or laptop with a usbc port with the platinum 65w usbc wall charger. All of apple s latest laptops come with usb c ports, only.
The 15inch macbook pro 2015 is the best macbook for anyone who wants or needs a wide variety of legacy ports. Macbook pro pictured, macbook air, imac pro, imac, and mac mini have multiple thunderbolt 3 usb c ports. Thunderbolt 3 usb c use thunderbolt 3 usb c with displays and other devices that connect using either a thunderbolt 3 usb c. Hi, im running out of usb ports on my macbook pro late 2011 model. This cheap usbc hub adds ports like hdmi, usb, sd, and more. Charge a macbook, chromebook or laptop with a usb c port with the platinum 65w usb c wall charger.
Unfortunately if you plug in macbook charger to the dongle it does not pass through the power to the macbook. Jul 17, 2019 if you look at the entire macbook lineup right now, youll find compromises aplenty. If you know about usbc, you may have also heard about the thunderbolt hardware interface. Information about these and other types of mac ports is available in the specifications for your mac. Choose apple menu about this mac, click support, then click specifications. Thunderbolt 3 usbc use thunderbolt 3 usbc with displays and other devices that connect using either a thunderbolt 3 usbc. Apple hasnt made a computer without at least 1 usb port in roughly 20 years. U kunt ook een usbclichtnetadapter en kabel aansluiten om uw. Apples 12inch macbook has only a single shared port. How to add usbc ports to a macbook ihow your source. Apple puts four usbc ports on a macbook pro to make us believe that its a pro machine. Heres what you need to be able to use the gear you already have. Platinum 95w usbc wall charger with usbc cable and 2 usb. Apr, 2019 hi, im running out of usb ports on my macbook pro late 2011 model.
None of the 3 usb ports on my macbook pro 17 inch early 2011 will charge when the computer is off. If you have a portable mac and want more ports, an easy way to fix that is a usbc hub, which offers a variety of different port options in a small package so weve put together a list of some of the best usbc hubs you can buy right now for your macbook, macbook air, or macbook pro. The thunderbolt 3 ports in the macbook pro and macbook air work with usbc devices, which have the same connector shape. Macbook has just one port, which supports usb c but not thunderbolt. Equipped with fastcharging power delivery, the charger provides 65 total watts, comes with an 8foot usb c cable and has two standard usb ports to charge smartphones, tablets and more. I read that for apple phones the apple company has set them to require that the. Mar 24, 2019 okay, an adapter or cable wont add a port as such, but it will allow you to plug traditional usb devices not to mention lightningequipped ones into the usbc port on the macbook. Innomax usbc hub, 5in1 usbcthunderbolt 3 adapter with 3 usb 3. A few days ago i noticed that the two usb c ports on the left side of my macbook had gotten noticeably looser than the ports on the other side. The hub plugs into your usbc port and adds two usbc ports, three usba ports, an sd port, and a microsd. The first step in our usb port troubleshooting is the easiest one.
Dave smith business insider the 2017 macbook pro features two usbc ports so you can charge your laptop but still keep another device connected, such as a hard drive or camera. Apr 14, 2020 the usb c port on macbook and macbook pro laptops is fast, versatile, and apparently unreliable. Wait for the reboot, and try usb ports again how can this help. Apple markets an adapter that can provide a fullsize usb connector, and a digital av. The usbc port on macbook and macbook pro laptops is fast, versatile, and apparently unreliable. Apples 2018 laptops dont come with regular usba ports. Equipped with fastcharging power delivery, the charger provides 95 total watts, comes with an 8foot usb c cable and has two standard usb ports to charge smartphones, tablets and more. Platinum 95w usbc wall charger with usbc cable and 2. Apples newest macbook and macbook pro models only feature usb c ports, as well. The thunderbolt 3 ports in the macbook pro and macbook air work with usb c devices, which have the same connector shape. The new macbook pros have thunderbolt 3 usb c ports for charging, plugging in peripherals and connectivity.
Mar 27, 2020 the 15inch macbook pro 2015 is the best macbook for anyone who wants or needs a wide variety of legacy ports. But what they dont have is the ports many people want and. There are a number of reasons a usb port may stop working. Feb 27, 2020 learn about connecting usb devices to your mac. All of the usb ports will charge a non apple phone htc one v when the computer is asleep. Oct 27, 2016 5 things to know about the macbook pros thunderbolt 3 usb c ports. Top 5 usbc docking station for your new macbook pro the new macbook pro ditches oldstyle usb ports, so we make a list of docks that can help you get your ports back.
The worst feature in apples macbook pro is usbc business. The macbook pro doesnt have a usb port, but theres a. I am unsure if the current usb ports will draw sufficient power. Normally apple device has three to four usb ports, but using the below steps you can disable or turn off all port at once. Usb c hub, 6 in 1 aluminum type c hub adapter, macbook pro accessories with 3 usb 3. This wikihow teaches you to how to troubleshoot usb ports on a windows or mac computer. The port supports transmission speeds of up to 5 gbits, and can be used for data, and audiovideo output, and charging. This usb c dock lets you plug in devices with varied ports into a single usb c port on a macbook. I had two cords plugged into my macbook pros usb ports. Heres how to connect data, video, power and more to it.
Usb universal serial bus is an industry standard for. 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. Are any of the usb ports on a macbook pro always on. If you want to use a usbc device, you can just plug it into one of the. Kingstons nucleum usb typec hub is designed to meet that need, offering a selection of useful ports for macbook, macbook pro, and imac owners who. Im probably asking something here thats been asked a lot, but ive not had a macbook since my old one i bought back in 2009. One such unusual case is when the usb ports on a mac suddenly stop working, seemingly out of the blue. Are you sure the usb ports themselves arent working. 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.
Life with the macbooks single port wont be easyyet. The air is slightly underpowered, this pro only has two usb ports, and even the higherend models have faced. If you can determine that nothing is wrong, you then move on to replacing the ports themselves. How to add usbc ports to a macbook ihow your source for. In the aftermath of the uniport macbook release, many peripheral manufacturers were quick to release a variety of hubs and adapters that can expand the options. Learn about the types and features of usb ports on your mac. That port supports all but the thunderbolt solutions in this article. Belkin in the new macbook air, apple also removed the regular usba ports weve been using for the. Thats according to macotakara, the japanese rumor site that. Charge a macbook, chromebook or laptop with a usbc port with the platinum 95w usbc wall charger. It may be a controller on the board, or the circuit surrounding it. Apples newest macbook and macbook pro models only feature usbc ports, as well.
Equipped with fastcharging power delivery, the charger provides 95 total watts, comes with an 8foot usbc cable and has two standard usb ports to charge smartphones, tablets and more. If you look at the entire macbook lineup right now, youll find compromises aplenty. This is an important note because while the macbook pro ports are compatible with both types, the regular macbook only interfaces with usbc. Apple may ditch traditional usb ports on the macbook pro. Here i experienced on macos by disable usb port on mac. Expanding usb ports to macbook pro 2011 macrumors forums. Charge a macbook, chromebook or laptop with a usb c port with the platinum 95w usb c wall charger. Platinum 65w usbc wall charger with usbc cable and 2 usb. Aug 09, 2015 while macs usually work flawlessly, sometimes peculiar issues pop up. Homespot usbc hubs for macbook pro is the exact gadget every new macbook pro owner needs. Usb is an industry standard for connecting computers and other devices.