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thunderbolt 3 on mac mini 2018

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

Posted on Oct 24, 2020 3:58 PM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2020 4:33 PM

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.

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Oct 24, 2020 4:33 PM in response to Monk28

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.

thunderbolt 3 on mac mini 2018

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