Dead MacBook M1 after Using USB-C Multiport Hub Adapters/Docks

Is it safe to use USB-C multiport hub adapters/docks with the M1 MacBooks? There appear to be several users who have dead MacBooks after plugging them in to these adapters/docks. Thank you!

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Dec 30, 2020 7:45 AM

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Feb 15, 2021 4:41 AM in response to FritsFlow

My MacBook Air M1 died when using it with an Aukey USB-C hub with power delivery. It just turned off when I unplugged the power cable and made clicking noises. Apple replaced the logic board and display but I'm afraid to use the USB-C ports now.


When the Mac was returned to me, I bought the official Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, hoping that I'd be safe with that but then I read of people with that adapter having their MacBooks bricked too. So, I don't know what to do other than not using any hub at all.

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