Hi,
I’ve an M2 Pro Mac mini and two LaCie Rugged HDDs with Micro B USB to USB C cables. The USB C connectors of these cables are quite stiff and don’t click when you insert them. So, I had to push somewhat hard and tight the first time into my new Mac mini. Will these cables damage my USB C ports on the Mac mini? The ports of Mac mini are kinda stiff but with these LaCie cables it’s quite stiff and hard.
Does anyone have the same situation?
Mac mini, macOS 13.3
Tight is good.
If you have to do a lot of plugging and unplugging, then it is a good idea to get a hub in order to avoid excess ware n’ tare on your Mac mini’s ports.
They will loosen up after a few hundred plugs and unplugs.
Personally I use hubs or leave empty cords plugged in, because I hate reaching around the back of my Mac mini's and iMac's to connect transiant devices.
Hi den.thed,
The funny thing is that when I try this very cable with the Satechi hub, which is exclusive to Apple Store, this cable gets almost loose and clicks into place. That's why I'm worried about damaging the ports on my Mac mini because of pushing hard.
Reaching to the back all the time is a drag. I bought a Hagibis stand for my Mac mini. The quality is superb, really. Much better than Satechi for example.
I noticed one funny thing today: I took this very same cable and plugged it into USB C on my M1 MBP. Man, it slid in, snapped and clicked right away! Why is that? On Mac mini it is still extremely tight that can’t click. Should I be worried about damaging the USB C ports of Mac?
Nice' I though about getting one of those for my Mac mini.
No' I would not worry.
LaCie Tight USB C
