Computer shutdown when accidentally plugging Headphone into USB

[sjsmith]

I know this is a user (me) related problem, but I don't think my mac should do this. It shuts down when I accidentally put my headphone in the USB port (very close to each other on MacBook air). Perhaps this is because of the increased voltage on the usb for the custom made superdrive? Or, is this an issue with my computer? Keep in mind I know this is primarily a user related issue.

PS: I don't recommend testing it out on your Macbook Air to answer my question.

 

[eric]

i'm sure your probably completing some power circuit and causing the power unit to flip out and shutdown to protect itself.

i'd say this goes into the same category as throwing a car into reverse at high speed. don't do it.

 

[Cords]

Me too, me too.

I know this is a user (me) related problem, but I don't think my mac should do this. It shuts down when I accidentally put my headphone in the USB port (very close to each other on MacBook air). Perhaps this is because of the increased voltage on the usb for the custom made superdrive? Or, is this an issue with my computer? Keep in mind I know this is primarily a user related issue.

PS: I don't recommend testing it out on your Macbook Air to answer my question.

I just plugged my headphones into the USB by accident and got the "I think I just fried my computer" shut down. Scared the heck out of me too because my volume was up and my ear buds were in so when it happened I got a loud pop in my ears. Thought it was game over for my Air. TERRIBLE design IMHO. That's not the first time I've plugged in headphones by feel. Hopefully it'll be the last but seriously, that's a bad call by Apple putting a USB jack right next to the headphone jack -- especially if THAT'S what is going to happen upon missing the jack.

 

[roflitskyle]

I just plugged my headphones into the USB by accident and got the "I think I just fried my computer" shut down. Scared the heck out of me too because my volume was up and my ear buds were in so when it happened I got a loud pop in my ears. Thought it was game over for my Air. TERRIBLE design IMHO. That's not the first time I've plugged in headphones by feel. Hopefully it'll be the last but seriously, that's a bad call by Apple putting a USB jack right next to the headphone jack -- especially if THAT'S what is going to happen upon missing the jack.

Well, the purpose of the Air was to be small and compact. Why would you put the ports half way down the side of the machine when you could have them right next to each other? I always look when I plug in headphones. I don't want to scratch the side of the computer.

- Kyle

 

[chscag]

How does one "plug" in any USB device to a headphone input port or even an audio output port?

I've been in the electronic repair business for years and have seen folks plug things in where you would never think would be possible. Sort of like the old joke where the guy manages to get all the square plugs into the round holes. ;P

 

[RustProofCorn]

Other way around he plugged his head phones into the USB.

 

[chscag]

Same difference. Doesn't surprise me anymore.