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Docking station problems

Bring a dead dock back to life.

7 min 5 stepsUpdated 2026-06-11
Overview

Docks stop working when firmware hangs or macOS doesn't trust a new accessory.

Common symptoms
  • Nothing works after plugging in
  • USB devices disconnect randomly
  • Monitors flicker

Step-by-step fix

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Unplug the dock's power

Unplug the dock from power for 30 seconds, then plug back in.

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