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My MacBook draws power when shut down. It is connected to a USB-C hub.

My MacBook draws power when shut down. It is connected to a USB-C hub. Is this normal?

MacBook Air

Posted on Sep 4, 2022 7:11 PM

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Sep 4, 2022 8:00 PM in response to scaldcat

scaldcat Said:

"My MacBook draws power when shut down. It is connected to a USB-C hub. Is this normal?: Wait. What? The MacBook Air 2020 is port limited. I need the hub to connect to a LAN and USB-A devices."

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Mac Charge:

Are you dining this adapter? (it is nothing of a hub): USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple


If your battery is draining then it an issue with a draining battery --not on the adapter. So, read the following...

roubleshooting a Draining Mac Battery:


About Getting this Serviced:

Who performed the service? If it was not an AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider), they may not perform this service.


Some Steps you can take, yourself...

Try a New Charger:

If it is charing from an external device, then use a new charger:


A Few Links to Refer to Power:





My MacBook draws power when shut down. It is connected to a USB-C hub.

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