Macbook Air M1 Erratically Going To Sleep

I will be able to use my mac for a while sometimes just fine. For years this was not an issue. Since December it will have an unprompted fit and go to sleep (maybe) about every second at least once a week. The screen goes black, mouse will sometimes be visible over the black screen, sometimes not. It wakes up when using keyboard or trackpad just like any other time its gone to sleep before just will not let up. Last time it did this it remained not useable for weeks. This time it stopped after restart and now operates fine. Third time its done it so far. I have no hot corners enabled. I dont run any intense programs that would cause lag or buffering. Lock screen and screen saver settings are normal. Does not do it more or less often on or off chargor or at any specific angles of the monitor. Just at random and for random amount of time. Also updated system software at least once since this issue arose and it changed nothing.


Not sure what this problem is but the local certified apple repair place was not able to replicate the symptoms when in their possession.


Would love to attach video but I can't immediately figure that out. Anyone seen this before?

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Feb 5, 2025 8:56 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2025 8:47 PM

I'm assuming the Apple tech ran their service diagnostics, but it doesn't hurt to try running the consumer based diagnostics just in case it reports a problem.


You can also run the third party app EtreCheck and post the complete report here so we can examine it for possible clues.

How to use the Add Text Feature When Posting an EtreCheck Report - Apple Community


Also, disconnect all external devices in case one of them is causing the problem.


Edit: Here is an Apple article with instructions for running the Apple Diagnostics:

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support


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Feb 6, 2025 8:47 PM in response to matty-ice

I'm assuming the Apple tech ran their service diagnostics, but it doesn't hurt to try running the consumer based diagnostics just in case it reports a problem.


You can also run the third party app EtreCheck and post the complete report here so we can examine it for possible clues.

How to use the Add Text Feature When Posting an EtreCheck Report - Apple Community


Also, disconnect all external devices in case one of them is causing the problem.


Edit: Here is an Apple article with instructions for running the Apple Diagnostics:

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support


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Macbook Air M1 Erratically Going To Sleep

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