MacBook Pro 2017 USB-C issues

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MacBook Pro 2017 USB-C issues

Does anyone else out there have issues with USB-C ports wearing out very quickly to the point of having to restart the Mac to get use back sometimes. Many times I have to reboot to be able to charge my iphone 6S on the right side ports.

I also had an issue with HDMI causing the Mac to lock up when I unplugged it, but that seemed to be fixed with the system update.

MacBook Pro TouchBar and Touch ID, macOS High Sierra (10.13.1)

Posted on Nov 30, 2017 6:41 AM

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Answer 1

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CarlAVII

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Nov 30, 2017 7:18 PM in response to blackrabbit1000

Hello blackrabbit1000,

Thanks for asking the Apple Support Communities for help with your USB-C ports. Since the issue returns after you restart, I recommend trying an SMC reset.

This aritcle will help: How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac

Thanks and have a wonderful evening.

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Answer 2

Dec 1, 2017 11:43 AM in response to blackrabbit1000

I can fix it by restarting so your process is really no different.

You miss the point, resetting SMC changes the settings for the SMC, restarting does not change any settings.

Did you reset the SMC and what was the result?

Further, not all rechargeable items will charge correctly from MacBooks, far more effective to use a mains charger.

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Answer 3

Dec 1, 2017 9:00 AM in response to CarlAVII

Well that is helpful but I can fix it by restarting so your process is really no different. I can say that I have never had such an unstable Mac in all my life, it reminds me of the days when they were tying to perfect MAC OS 7.6.

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