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My adapter does not accept the USB A cable

Should I exert more pressure if the USB c adapter does not accept my USB A or standard cable?

Posted on Dec 22, 2020 2:21 PM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2020 11:42 AM

If you are using the Apple USB-C adapters and are having trouble connecting an older style USB-A connector, then it can be a bit tighter than most other USB connections. First make sure you have the USB-A connectors in the correct direction so that the open space inside one of them lines up with the solid area in the second one. If they are aligned properly, then give them a little more force to connect them. Don't go to extreme force though.

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Dec 23, 2020 11:42 AM in response to wbrennan1

If you are using the Apple USB-C adapters and are having trouble connecting an older style USB-A connector, then it can be a bit tighter than most other USB connections. First make sure you have the USB-A connectors in the correct direction so that the open space inside one of them lines up with the solid area in the second one. If they are aligned properly, then give them a little more force to connect them. Don't go to extreme force though.

My adapter does not accept the USB A cable

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