USB malfunction

One of my 2 Thunderbolt USB is not functioning - easy fix? ? ?

Posted on Aug 23, 2021 11:46 AM

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rband13 Author

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5 points

Aug 24, 2021 11:17 AM in response to rband13

Thanks for following up . . problem was resolved with a Safe Boot . . . USB port sprung to life.

alma1090

Community Specialist

Aug 24, 2021 9:29 AM in response to rband13

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, rband13!

We understand one of your Thunderbolt ports isn't working. We'd be happy to provide information to help you address this.

Try the suggestions here: If a Thunderbolt device doesn’t work with Mac

Let us know the results.

Have a great day!

Aug 24, 2021 9:56 AM in response to rband13

rband13 wrote:

One of my 2 Thunderbolt USB is not functioning - easy fix? ? ?

You do not say what exact Mac this is...?

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