Wakeup procedure (inadvertently) changed

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Wakeup procedure (inadvertently) changed

The process for waking up my MacbookPro (2019, 13.2) after flipping screen down has recently changed. It used to need only touching any key or clicking trackpad to bring it back to life. Now the only thing that works is to click the power button. Is this something I accidentally changed and, if so, how do I change it back?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jun 1, 2023 8:32 AM

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Neil22R

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Jun 2, 2023 2:21 PM in response to buckfuzzy

Hi buckfuzzy,

Let's reset the SMC which can help resolve unexpected wake issues with macOS.

"If you have a Mac with the Apple T2 chip

Find out if you have a Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip

Laptop computer with the T2 chip

Before resetting the SMC, follow these steps:

Shut down your Mac, if possible.
Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then release the button.
Every Mac has a power button. On laptop computers that have Touch ID, press and hold Touch ID.
Wait a few seconds, then press the power button to turn on your Mac.

If the issue persists, reset the SMC:

Shut down your Mac.
On your built-in keyboard, press and hold all of the following keys. Your Mac might turn on.

Control on the left side of your keyboard
Option (Alt) on the left side of your keyboard
Shift on the right side of your keyboard

Keep holding all three keys for 7 seconds, then press and hold the power button as well. If your Mac is on, it will turn off as you hold the keys.
Keep holding all four keys for another 7 seconds, then release them.
Wait a few seconds, then press the power button to turn on your Mac.

If you need help, contact Apple Support.

"

Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

Cheers.

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