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Subject: Re: Broken Intel MBP's top left USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port?
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In comp.sys.mac.portables Ant <ant@zimage.comant> wrote:
> 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. :)

I just tried two USB-C hardwares (a flash stick and a mouse) on this 
"broken" USB-C/TB3 port. Both also failed to connect and macOS Ventura 
v13.6.7 says "USB Accessories Disabled -- Unplug the accessory using too 
much power to re-enable USB devices." I think this hardware port is 
broken. What do you think?
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