thunderbolt port loose

Hi, my MacBook Pro 2017 has all the four thunderbolt port loose. the cable connector seems to unplug easily

is it a known issue on that Mac ?

thanks

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Mar 12, 2021 12:10 AM

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Gianrico Author

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Apr 23, 2021 1:10 AM in response to i_rina

apple service has changed the two pair of thunderbolt ports for only eur 110

i_rina

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Mar 14, 2021 9:58 AM in response to Gianrico

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, Gianrico.

If we understand your post correctly, the thunderbolt ports on your MacBook Pro seem loose. We’d like to help.

We'd recommend contacting Apple Support directly. You can do that here:

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