MacBook Air USB Accessories Disabled

Hello,


I have a Macbook Air Mid 2012, running on Catalina and I've been getting notifications that the USB Accessories are disabled. I've reset both the SMC and NVRAM after some googling and nothing has changed. Are there any other procedures or is it time to make an appointment to the Apple Store?


Thanks for any help!

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 13, 2020 7:06 AM

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Nov 19, 2020 2:18 PM in response to willward89

Hey there willward89,


We understand you're seeing an alert about USB accessories being disabled. We'll be happy to help.


To learn more about this issue and what can be done, we'd recommend reviewing the information and steps here: If a Mac accessory needs more power or is using too much power

This article explains that some accessories may be trying to draw more power than available from your Mac. It also covers a few possible solutions.


If the issue persists, contacting Apple directly or having it inspected may be a good option. Use the links below.

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We hope this helps. Cheers!

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