Auto brightness and screen dimming going crazy

Auto brightness and screen dimming going crazy


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Feb 24, 2025 8:13 AM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2025 8:39 AM

Paulinarose wrote:

Auto brightness and screen dimming going crazy


if this is Intel mac(?)


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


no change—

reset the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support



see your >System Preferences use the search feature if in doubt, toggle changes turn off auto brightness if necessary.



no resolve—

In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support




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Feb 24, 2025 8:39 AM in response to Paulinarose

Paulinarose wrote:

Auto brightness and screen dimming going crazy


if this is Intel mac(?)


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


no change—

reset the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support



see your >System Preferences use the search feature if in doubt, toggle changes turn off auto brightness if necessary.



no resolve—

In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support




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