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connecting drive to MacBook Pro through USB adapter but not getting power?

connecting drive to MacBook Pro through USB adapter but not getting power?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on May 27, 2020 8:53 AM

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Posted on May 28, 2020 7:41 AM

Hello LMR760@ME,


It sounds like you have a drive that is not getting power through a USB port, these articles may help.


If a Mac accessory needs more power or is using too much power

Get help with the slot-loading SuperDrive on your Mac computer


There are some other tests that you can try.


  • Test with another cable if possible.
  • Test in safe mode

How to use safe mode on your Mac

  • SMC reset

How to reset the SMC of your Mac

  • NVRAM or PRAM reset

Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac

  • Test in another user.

How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac



I hope this helps!


Cheers!

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 28, 2020 7:41 AM in response to LMR760@ME

Hello LMR760@ME,


It sounds like you have a drive that is not getting power through a USB port, these articles may help.


If a Mac accessory needs more power or is using too much power

Get help with the slot-loading SuperDrive on your Mac computer


There are some other tests that you can try.


  • Test with another cable if possible.
  • Test in safe mode

How to use safe mode on your Mac

  • SMC reset

How to reset the SMC of your Mac

  • NVRAM or PRAM reset

Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac

  • Test in another user.

How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac



I hope this helps!


Cheers!

connecting drive to MacBook Pro through USB adapter but not getting power?

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