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Why does the MacBook Air turn off with a magnet

Its not that important but I was wondering why placing a magnet on the right side of the keyboard turned off the computer

Posted on Sep 25, 2019 2:44 PM

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dwb

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Posted on Sep 27, 2019 10:03 AM

Just to expand on HWTech's correct reply, For years Apple has employed a magnetic based sensor to sense a closed lid. When you close the lid the magnet shifts a metal piece which in turn closes the electrical circuit. When the circuit is closed the computer turns off. If you place a magnet in that location you are closing the circuit.

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