USB ejecting itself (Macbook Pro 10.6.8)
Hi there,
I got a serious problem concerning my USB connectors. Since I am a DJ I frequently use my USB ports to connect my external soundcard (powered), external harddisk (powered) and several unpowered controllers. I have never had any problems with this, until last month when I connected my external harddisk. After a certain period of time, whether the harddisk is running or in sleeping mode, I got a message which says: 'Disk ejected unproperly'. My external soundcard does not give this message, but just stops playing. I have tried all different kind of external devices in different kind of settings (other cables, switching USB ports, etc) but I still got this unbelievably annoying message or errors. I would be great if you of you can help me since I need my Macbook for my gigs.
Best,
Paulo
Since you have more than one device that is giving you problems, it suggests they may not be the cause, but I would try them any way on another computer if possible. If you have tried known good cables on all the USB ports with no success, it seems time to go to the Apple store Genius bar. Bring the devices with you.
Ciao.
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131 MB Google Chrome
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0 B Page-outsThanks for the response,
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One of the first things I tried was different combinations of devices to see if it may have been the device just not powering up. The main device I use is an official Apple wired keyboard, because at home I connect my MBP to my monitor and use a separate keyboard and mouse. I have tried other devices too with the same result, they only work when the dock is connected. I have tried connecting my iPhone via USB cable, i have a 16GB SanDisk Cruzer flash drive, which only lights up if the dock is connected, and I have a 4 port USB hub with a power LED on it, which again only lights up when the dock is connected.
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I just want to say thanks again Rod, it's very kind of you to spend your time trying to help me, and it is really appreciated!
I'm going to contact Apple support shortly and see if they can offer a solution, or see if I can send it in for repair, which I am reluctant to do seeing as it's my only computer
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