USB port quit working

[aimeeinohio]

I plugged in the iPhone tonight to charge & sync, and the front usb port didn't work. I can't remember the last time I used it but I know it worked LOL.

What do do? Call Apple?

Thanks peeps xoxo

 

[iBookG4user]

Have you tried any other USB devices in the USB port in question?

 

[aimeeinohio]

No, I haven't....I don't have anything other than iDevices...iPhone, iPod Touch.

 

[iBookG4user]

No, I haven't....I don't have anything other than iDevices...iPhone, iPod Touch.

Then have you tried a different USB cable to connect it to the MacBook Pro?

 

[aimeeinohio]

Nope but will do so tomorrow. It does work in the 2nd port, just not the front one. Weird.

 

[aldejesus]

Nope but will do so tomorrow. It does work in the 2nd port, just not the front one. Weird.

This is a known bug of the 2011 MBP, specially the 13"; affecting some of them. The only way I have found to fix this is by reseting the SMC. Hope this helps, It does for me.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964

Go to he link at the middle of the page: "Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own" is a drop down menu with a few steps to reset the SMC, Its very easy.