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    M1 MacBook - turn on when connected to power (lid closed)?

    It seems there is a behavior difference between Intel and M1 MacBooks regarding powering on when connected to power? I have a 13" 2019 MacBook Pro (4 TB ports). When the MacBook Pro is off, and I connect it to my USB-C monitor (soon to be Apple Cinema Display), with the lid closed, the MacBook...
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    How to prevent MBP from auto power on

    I just contacted Apple but they were not able to help me with this issue: How do I prevent my laptop from powering on when the screen is opened? There does not seem to be anything in the Preferences to toggle for this. Is there a Terminal command or third party app that would prevent the...
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    Late 2011 Macbook Pro Dead

    Hi Guys , Suddenly my Late 2011 Macbook Pro won't turn on . No lights , no Fan spin upon pressing the power button. MagSafe indicator is green although the battery has only little charge left. So far , I have tried to power it on by , 1 .Resetting the SMC 2. Using a different MagSafe...
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    MacPro 2010 Mid 5,1. Dead, SYS PWR pads??

    Hi, I have Mac pro mid 2010, 5,1 quad code model. It was working fine since 2010. few days back there was red light near CPU heatsink, but it disappeared when cleaned all dust and it start working again. Next morning when I switched on again, it's dead, no light, no sound, no fan movement...