New mac book pro keeps restarting unexpectedly

I'm very frustrated by this. My new Mac Book Pro keeps restarting itself unexpectedly. There is an error given and I captured a screenshot which I'll post below. Can anyone help with this? Do I need to send this new machine back to Apple?


Some of the keywords in the error image below in case anyone is searching: panic(cpu, GPU Panic, Failed Power Play Resume. Shutting back down. TTL Error Message:, Error PSP, save fw was not saved...

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Posted on Aug 24, 2021 9:42 AM

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realwarpdesign wrote:

I'm very frustrated by this. My new Mac Book Pro keeps restarting itself unexpectedly. There is an error given and I captured a screenshot which I'll post below. Can anyone help with this? Do I need to send this new machine back to Apple?

Some of the keywords in the error image below in case anyone is searching: panic(cpu, GPU Panic, Failed Power Play Resume. Shutting back down. TTL Error Message:, Error PSP, save fw was not saved...
See below

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/61b55514-97b1-4f96-9031-8ea2318e71c4



First thing —Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

these all are known to cause issues.




Kernel Panics are predominately caused by hardware faults or faulty third-party kernel extensions.


Learn what to do if your computer restarts or shuts down unexpectedly, or you get a message that your computer restarted or shut down because of a problem.


If your Mac spontaneously restarts or displays a ... - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200553



If you have resolved all the suspect characters ie third party associated issues, keep in mind you have a limited 14 -days for a full refund or exchange for one that works out of the box as you expect .


Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple

https://www.apple.com/shop/help/returns_refund



You can always Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


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Aug 24, 2021 9:55 AM in response to realwarpdesign

realwarpdesign wrote:

I'm very frustrated by this. My new Mac Book Pro keeps restarting itself unexpectedly. There is an error given and I captured a screenshot which I'll post below. Can anyone help with this? Do I need to send this new machine back to Apple?

Some of the keywords in the error image below in case anyone is searching: panic(cpu, GPU Panic, Failed Power Play Resume. Shutting back down. TTL Error Message:, Error PSP, save fw was not saved...
See below

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/61b55514-97b1-4f96-9031-8ea2318e71c4



First thing —Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

these all are known to cause issues.




Kernel Panics are predominately caused by hardware faults or faulty third-party kernel extensions.


Learn what to do if your computer restarts or shuts down unexpectedly, or you get a message that your computer restarted or shut down because of a problem.


If your Mac spontaneously restarts or displays a ... - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200553



If you have resolved all the suspect characters ie third party associated issues, keep in mind you have a limited 14 -days for a full refund or exchange for one that works out of the box as you expect .


Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple

https://www.apple.com/shop/help/returns_refund



You can always Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


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