Flashing light on the toolbar

I have a flashing white light on the toolbar of my MacBook Pro when it is asleep and the lid is open.

Is this a problem? If not, how do I stop it? It's a white square where Siri usually is. Perhaps it's to do with Siri?

MacBook Pro 15", 10.14

Posted on Apr 23, 2019 2:01 AM

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Cunnla

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Apr 23, 2019 3:41 AM in response to cochise477

Do you mean the menu bar at the very top on the right?

Is it happening when you have Siri preferences set to "Show Siri in menu bar"? Try checking and unchecking that box and see if it happens in both cases.

cochise477 Author

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Apr 23, 2019 4:35 AM in response to Cunnla

Yes, it happens right where Siri is. I will try your suggestion. Thanks.

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