I have a 2022 macbook pro and an Apple hub extender with two USB ports and one HDMI. Only one of the ports works. I’ve tried connecting it on both ports on the computer but it doesn’t make a difference. Is it defective? Does it have a very short life? If so, is there anything better?
I think the device you have is named Apple "USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter"
Overview
The USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter lets you connect your USB-C–enabled Mac, iPad, or iPhone to an HDMI display, while also connecting a standard USB [-A] device and a USB-C charging cable.
Use the standard USB [-A] port to connect devices such as your flash drive or camera or a USB cable for syncing and charging your iOS devices. You can also connect a charging cable [ONLY] to the USB-C port to charge your Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter - Apple
About the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter - Apple Support
Connect a Mac that has a Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C port to an HDMI display, while also charging your Mac and connecting to a USB-A device.
"Apple hub extender: One USB port not working: I have a 2022 macbook pro and an Apple hub extender with two USB ports and one HDMI. Only one of the ports works. I’ve tried connecting it on both ports on the computer but it doesn’t make a difference. Is it defective? Does it have a very short life? If so, is there anything better?"
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Verify the Battery Health:
My 2023 MPB has 86% Battery Health remaining, whereas my 2021 MacBook Pro has 100% Battery Health Remaining. Oddly enough, I use the 2021 MBP much more. when the Battery Health reaches below 80%, Apple recommends a new battery.
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What is on the other end of the charging cable?
I should add one detail. One of the USB ports is for USB A and I use it to connect my wireless mouse. It works. The other USB port is for USB C. That should be for my charging cable but it’s dead.
I don’t want it for data. I want to use it to charge my laptop. Maybe I’m not doing it right. I am putting the charging cable into the USB-C port while also using the other two ports as described above. But even when I disconnect the mouse connector and the HDMI, it doesn’t work.
no, you can not plug a USB-C cable into 120 or 240 Volts power.
¿Do you mean you are using the original shipped-in-the-box Apple Power Adapter on the other end of that USB-C cable? Or a different power source?
And how are you deciding that the Mac is or is not charging? What is the power level when you plug it in? What does the on-screen indicator say for power/charging state?
Yes, this is the thing. My problem is that the USB-C port isn’t connecting. The USB-A and the HDMI are fine.
the USB-C port is a Charge -ONLY port.
it can't connect for data of any description.
The other end is the outlet that goes into the wall.
Apple hub extender: One USB port not working
