MacBook :: Plug USB IPod Into Side USB Ports Keep Getting Message USB Over Current Notice?
Feb 24, 2009
I have a 2.2 ghz Macbook, and whenever I plug in the USB connected to my iPod into the side USB ports, I get this "USB Over Current Notice" and it deactivates the USB Hub. It doesn't do it every time, but it does it more often than not. It will do it on both USB ports.I don't think it's a prob w/ my iPod b/c the connection was fine on my old computer. Any way I can fix this? Should I spend the $ on a Genius appt?
I've searched through the forum and found similar errors but couldn't find a similar match to my problem.
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