Auto brightness and screen dimming going crazy
Auto brightness and screen dimming going crazy
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1
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Auto brightness and screen dimming going crazy
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1
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
Auto brightness and screen dimming going crazy