Macbook turns on with any key, not just the on switch. How to disable

Hi. Ive been trying to clean my macbook m1 for quite a while now and i have tried searching the internet how to disable the unneeded feature of turning on the laptop with any key instead of the power button with no success. I need help! More importantly, i need to clean my mac in peace!

MacBook Pro (M1, 2020)

Posted on Aug 27, 2023 8:54 AM

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Aug 27, 2023 10:13 AM in response to jaysah925

Web search finds: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/395453/how-to-prevent-macbook-pro-from-powering-up-by-pressing-any-key

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