On: The MacBook keyboard fiasco is way worse than Appl...

[craz8]

It might just be me, but my USB-C ports were also physically failing. And since this is also the power port, charging up was becoming trickier

Apple replaced them during my update too

I’ve not heard about anyone else having this problem with loose USB-C sockets

[bushido → craz8]

I have had this problem occur with both my MBPros, turned out to be a tiny amount of. lint. that made its. way into. the ports. Now. I use. usb-c port covers to keep it in check.

I. of course have. keyboard. issues. as well – in case the random periods. and multiple spaces thing did not. make it obvious.

Figured this would. be a good time to. not correct the. issues. Along with the space bar my left command key doesn't always register, its shit.

[ricketycricket → bushido]

Try https://github.com/aahung/Unshaky

[bushido → ricketycricket]

Thanks for pointing this out. Seems to have instantly fixed my issues!!

[kharms → bushido]

Kind of funny how every random period happens at the end of a word and never during it.

[ericabiz → kharms]

When you hit the spacebar twice, the OS inserts a period. That's what you're seeing with the parent comment.

[ben7799 → craz8]

A bunch of us at my office have problems with the USB-C sockets.

We have external monitors/kb/mouse through OWC Thunderbolt 3 Docks and we have a lot of trouble with the connectors on the Macbook making everything unreliable.

The whole thing is a little crazy since the OWC dock is as expensive as an iPad or a cheap windows machine.

[bloopernova → craz8]

I used a pair of pliers to squeeze the usb-c male plug a little to keep it from falling out.

-> (===) <- squeeze the rounded ends in just a tiny bit.

(Edited to add: the goal is to bow outwards the straight sides of the plug just enough to provide grip without preventing it from being inserted into the socket)

[sbr464 → bloopernova]

I’m going to have to try this, thanks for the diagram. Heavier usb hubs etc fall out too easily currently.

[etimberg → craz8]

Not sure if it's loose USB-C ports, but it seems like the adapters are very flaky. Some work well with one machine, but others take 10+ reconnects to make it detect a monitor plugged into the HDMI port

[djhalon → etimberg]

I have seen a progressive failure with my USB-C and the Plugable TBT3 doc. I never had a problem with it for the first year but now I am having to reboot the laptop regularly because it no longer talks to the display port and plugging/unplugging stops working after a while.

Also, what is up with macbookpro's Bluetooth? Everyone at my office has the 13" and no one can use Bluetooth consistantly. Lost connections, no connections, etc.

[craz8 → etimberg]

98% of the things I plug in are the power cable and my thunderbolt dock.

The power cable was the wobbliest, but is now quite firm again

[elliekelly → craz8]

I've noticed that when I have mine on my lap (I tend to sit cross-legged) it seems to put pressure on the USB-C cable/port. I never had any problems using a MacBook on my lap with the MagSafe power adapter because it would just fall off if the laptop leaned on it with too much pressure.

I think the USB-C port would be better in the back of the laptop instead of on the side where it gets in the way & becomes loose if you use it anywhere other than a flat surface.

[blhack → craz8]

Mine are physically failing right now as well. Soon I imagine I'll have to tape the cables in place to keep them from wiggling out.

[bluedino → craz8]

I had the same thing with my 2016. The USB-C sockets lose their 'grip' over time.