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MBP, 13", 2 usb port, 3 months old. Typically used one port for a wireless mouse (one nearest screen), and it's suddenly stopped working completely - no sign of it in finder. Haven't done anything dodgy to the laptop! Have tried Google and done a PRAM and SMC reset but no joy.
I guess I can go into Apple store, but it's not convenient at all to do so, and I need the laptop for work (self employed) so can't really do without. Any other possible fixes?
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Do other USB devices (e.g. flash drives) work in the port?
Does the wireless mouse receiver work in the other USB ports?
Ye[p - mouse works with the other port; flash drives don't work in the bad port, but do in the good port.
Have you tried this? worth a go. High power drain can disable a USB port temporarily.
[url= http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964 ]Reset SMC[/url]
I think I had this temporarily a long time ago. USB port froze out. A reset worked for me though. Was a bit of a wobbly moment right enough.
Might be worth seeing if the Apple Store can fix it on the spot (book an appointment). Otherwise, sending it away is an option - turnaround if you have cover is great, no hassles there. But as you say, no laptop.
Can you borrow one?
I guess a backup m/c is always a good idea to have, if it is your livelihood (as it is mine) then you have to cover for breakdown / loss / accidents in any case...
good luck.
Same thing happened to my Air. Took it to the Apple store and they said it was caused by a power drain and to try the reset if it did it again (it hasn't luckily).