10-21-2016, 12:02 PM | #1 |
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2016 Macbook - MB168b+ not working?
I have a USB-C powered Macbook with a USB adapter. Have the most recent drivers downloaded for the MB168b+. It is not working. Yellow power button light is flashing on the monitor where it should be a white light.
Seems like it is not getting enough power? Anyone have success running this monitor with the new Macbook? |
10-28-2016, 02:37 AM | #2 |
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same problem on macbook early 2015
I have the same problem on macbook 2015 with USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
Yellow power button light is flashing on the monitor of MB168B+. |
11-02-2016, 11:59 AM | #3 |
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Multiport Adapter and regular USB
I remember a while ago there was another discussion regarding the multiport adapter and its compatibility with regular USB A docks. Now that we'be had a little bit of time, it appears from this thread that the Multiport Adapter still does not properly work with regular USB docks.
Is there a timeline on resolving this? Not having USB capability through any sort of USB dongle is a killer for me, and others, I would assume. Granted, I know that there are plenty of USB C docks out there, but the scenario I am referring to is the following: [Power, HDMI display 1, USB dock] connected to Multiport Adapter [Ethernet, USB devices, HDMI/DVI/DP display 2] connected to USB dock above Does that make sense? That is what I am hoping will work using the current hardware/driver combination. |
11-03-2016, 01:22 AM | #4 |
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My solution: Y-shape USB cable
I faced the exact same problem and solved the issue by connecting them by Y-shape cable supplying external electricity from another USB port to MB168+.
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11-03-2016, 01:27 AM | #5 |
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Addition: Y-cable
You can connect the extra USB port of the cable to ordinary AC-USB adapter, or even a USB battery to have extra power supply. It should be noted, once you have your MB168b+ functions, you can even disconnect the external power connection. It seems that the display needs more power than Macbook can supply, only when it is connected.
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2016, macbook, mb168b+ |
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