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On nearly every MacBook Pro 2016 and onwards I see that at first the ports have a very nice tactile click when you plug something into them, they are tight and don’t feel loose. However after a few months there is no tactile click and the port feels lose so much so connections can become intermittent I see this a lot when repairing them Especially 12 inch MacBooks (there is only one port to wear down). i’m just wondering if there is a way this can be prevented other than not plugging anything In. I understand ports wear down over time but my 2018 MacBook Pro is already suffering this on the port I use to charge top right hand side.
I’m suspecting the port you use for power is the one thats worn. The only option I can offer is to use a break-away cable system (a.k.a. MagSafe) for your USB-C connection, there are a few out there that will work.
Your other option if you are constantly using a USB device is to go with a hub. While that won’t cut down on the initial connection (hub to system) if you are constantly connecting and disconnecting devices it can reduce that wear to the hubs ports, besides, you don’t need as many dongles. Lastly, Apple was smart! Unlike the older models which had the ports mounted on the logic board so far all of the USB-C ported system use an independent part for the ports. So you can replace them! MacBook Pro (A1989, A1990, A2141, A2159, A2251, A2289, A2338 Mid 2018-2022) USB-C Board & MacBook 12" Retina (Early 2016-2017) USB-C Port Assembly
13” MacBook Air 2018 USB-C ports
