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My screen keeps dimming and then turns off even while I am on my computer

I am watching a video on youtube in safari and the screen dims then turns off. This has never happened before and I've tried changing Display and Brightness controls, nothing works.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.3

Posted on Jan 2, 2024 2:45 PM

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Jan 3, 2024 3:39 PM in response to diandra193

diandra193 wrote:

I am watching a video on youtube in safari and the screen dims then turns off. This has never happened before and I've tried changing Display and Brightness controls, nothing works.


How about Lock screen settings...


>System Settings>Lock Screen> make changes and compare your results.




>System Settings>Battery>Options





 > System Settings> Privacy & Security>Advanced


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