Hello i just notice that when i connect to usb-c thunderbolt 3 via a adapter for normal usb devices such as apple superdrive or external drive or even a flash memory stick nothing is happening seem the 4 thunderbolt 3 port do nothing.
is there something i am missing?
Mac mini, macOS 10.13
The https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter adaptor should work.
Try resetting the SMC first.
Then if possible, try that adapter on another TB3/USB-C Mac.
If that doesn’t work, you may have gotten a faulty adapter and need to get a replacement.
Also note, that there are loads of aftermarket USB-C to USB adapters that will work.
The https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter adaptor should work.
Try resetting the SMC first.
Then if possible, try that adapter on another TB3/USB-C Mac.
If that doesn’t work, you may have gotten a faulty adapter and need to get a replacement.
Also note, that there are loads of aftermarket USB-C to USB adapters that will work.
The Apple Superdrive uses more power than normal for USB. The USB-A ports on Apple computers can provide this extra power, but USB-C to USB-A adapters may not. Try using one of the Mac mini's USB-A ports with no adapter. Other USB devices should work with the adapters.
What adapter(s) are you using?
If you think that you may have inadvertently tripped the port overloads, try resetting the Mac Mini’s SMC.
I am using the a adater usb-c to usb sold by apple
yes did the SMC also ive bought 2 apple adapter and you are right 1 is faulty
yes connected to the normal usb3 superdrive working now
Monk28 wrote:
yes did the SMC also ive bought 2 apple adapter and you are right 1 is faulty
Return or exchange it as DOA.
thunderbolt 3 on mac mini 2018
