How do you fix a broken USB port on a Mac?

Shut down the Mac and connect the power cable. Hold down Shift+Control+Option+Power concurrently for a few seconds, when the light on the power adapter blinks or changes colors you’ll know SMC reset is complete. Release all keys at the same time. Boot the MacBook Pro / Air by hitting the power button as is typical.

How much does it cost to fix a USB port on a MacBook?

The good news is that the ports are replaceable. If your laptop is less than a year old or covered under AppleCare, then Apple might replace them free of charge. If your MacBook isn’t covered then the fix is relatively inexpensive — costing approximately $20 plus labor.

Can you replace a USB port on a Mac?

Comments: Yes you can replace the usb port if you can find the part, or buy a broken a1342 for parts. However, you may only need to re-solder the ports that you have.

What do I do if my USB port is broken?

How to Fix USB Port Issues

1. Restart your computer.
2. Look for debris in the USB port.
3. Check for loose or broken internal connections.
4. Try a different USB port.
5. Swap to a different USB cable.
6. Plug your device into a different computer.
7. Try plugging in a different USB device.
8. Check the device manager (Windows).

What to do when your MacBook Pro USB port stops working?

Here is how you can perform the NVRAM reset on a Mac to see if this resolves the USB failure: Restart the Mac, and immediately hold down Command + OPTION / ALT + P + R keys together – keep holding the keys down until you hear a sound and see the screen flash, it may take a few seconds

What to do if all of your USB ports are not working?

All of your Mac or MacBook USBs not working is actually better news than one failing. It’s unlikely that all of your ports would fail at once which means the fix is probably an easy one. Here are three things to try, starting with the most common fix. 1. Reset the SMC

How can I tell if my MacBook Pro has a USB port?

Inspect the device visually, looking for damage to the connector and any signs of frayed wiring. If there is no apparent damage, take two different USB devices and test them against different ports. If the devices aren’t working on one or all of the ports it’s more likely to be an issue with your Mac and not the device.

How do you repair a damaged USB port?

Grab the damaged strip with a need nose pliers and start turning it left and right until the strip breaks off cleanly. After the first damaged strip is removed, remove the second one. Here’s how the USB port housing looks like with both damaged strips removed.