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macustry Author

Level 1

23 points

13" M1 Macbook Pro screen/backlight not turning on after wake

When i wake my new m1 macbook pro, either by opening the lid or by keyboard press if asleep with lid open.

The backlight is not turning on. The only way i've found to correct it is to close the lid and re-open it.

I've contacted support.
I've tried disabling "Displays have separate Spaces"
I've re-installed macOS (which had its own issues)
I've tried creating new accounts. this happens 99% of the times i wake from sleep.

Some people may not notice that the display does actually turn on and its just the backlight. I've seen a few others with this issue and no solid solution.

https://youtu.be/5UIhH8aHOPE

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jan 16, 2021 5:55 PM

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24 replies

Mar 1, 2021 5:55 AM in response to Meropenem248

somehow I am not facing this issue after the update.

Apr 3, 2021 2:28 PM in response to aspen_linden

11.2.3 still doesn't fix it for me

Apr 22, 2021 7:47 PM in response to aspen_linden

Are you still having the issue? I am

Cheule

Level 1

69 points

May 14, 2021 10:21 AM in response to macustry

The looks consistent with the backlight not coming on. You might have a defective unit.

tgorham4

Level 1

4 points

Jun 18, 2021 6:46 AM in response to macustry

I'm still seeing this issue on a 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD model. I primarily use it connected to an external display and can see the external display wake but not the internal.

Jul 1, 2021 6:46 AM in response to macustry

I am running 11.4 and also have this issue, should I take the unit back to Apple and have it replaced?

SAMAS1

Level 1

4 points

Jul 2, 2021 5:02 PM in response to macustry

I Have the same problem with my MacBook Air M1

Jul 17, 2021 9:51 AM in response to macustry

I have a M1 MacBook Air 16/256 running 11.4 with the same issue. It's very frustrating.

The double-escape tap works most times - at times only closing and reopening the screen solves the issue.

Aug 4, 2021 3:04 AM in response to macustry

What help Direct is change the Backlight power by fader on screen .. I use the button left near the clock..

Change the display light volume and then comes the light back.

13" M1 Macbook Pro screen/backlight not turning on after wake