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USBC peripherals not connecting to new iMac or Macbook Air

Hi all, I am not sure if this has been answered anywhere, but I cannot find it. I have some new 2021 iMac's as well as Macbook Airs in the school I am in, and have noticed that I cannot connect 3rd party USB C devices to them. They physically cannot plug in (no 'click'). One is a SanDisk USB drive I have had for 3ish years, the other a brand new Satechi USBC wired mouse. Funnily enough we also have Satechi USBC to multi adapters that work fine. Has anybody else experienced these issues? I would hate to have to go buy new stuff seen as I have just about used all my budget on these new machines. Thanks in advance.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 5:23 PM

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maeroamacman Author

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Posted on Sep 28, 2021 6:04 PM

So, now I feel a bit foolish. It appears in my attempt to not break my new stuff, I wasn't pushing hard enough to get it to click in. Suffice to say my gear is now working perfectly. I love the speed of these new machines. (Hides in embarrassment).

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