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Subject: Broken Intel MBP's top left USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port?
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Hello,

A 2020 13.3" Intel MBP (A2251 model; MWP62LL/A)'s top left 
USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port stopped working for power charging and 
connecting with original Apple USB-C power and third party power 
adapters (e.g., Anker). I even tried to connecting Apple's USB-C Digital 
AV Multiport Adapter and iPhones, but macOS Ventura v13.6.7's top right 
notification says "USB Accessories Disabled -- Unplug the accessory 
using too much power to re-enable USB devices." even with direct iPhone 
connected with USB-C and lighting cables! Also, no HDMI video too.

The other three ports worked fine so I suspect this port is busted since 
I used it a lot. I looked inside and things looked OK (not dirty and 
dusty), but it was tiny and hard to see inside. Does anyone know what 
else to try? I wonder if it got fried inside. I sniffed that port and 
didn't smell anything unusual. My client said that port stopped working 
during his out of country week hot and humid trip.

Thank you for reading and hopefully answering soon. :)
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