Display Reduces Size at Wake

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Display Reduces Size at Wake

When waking my MacBook from sleep, the lock screen display is reduced in dimensions. I do not know if this is a software issue, because pre Sierra 10.13.2 this has never happened. However, there was another display issue before the update that I won't get into, because it has been replaced by this one. Curious if anyone else has experienced this?

The screen should be filling out to the black bar region of the screenshot taken below, just to get rid of any confusion. I have a 2015 13" Retina MBP.

MacBook Pro with Retina display

Posted on Dec 16, 2017 7:02 PM

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Answer 1

i_rina

Community Specialist

Dec 18, 2017 5:54 PM in response to zachmichieli

Hi zachmichieli,

I understand that your MacBook Pro shows the login screen at the wrong resolution when you wake it from sleep. I'm happy to provide some help for this issue.

I recommend resetting your NVRAM and SMC, which can help with display and sleep related issues:

How to reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Cheers!

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Answer 2

Dec 19, 2017 3:32 PM in response to CarlAVII

Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) can be done anytime, with impunity.

It can be especially helpful when it seems like your Mac "forgot about" some hardware item.

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zachmichieli Author

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Dec 19, 2017 2:38 PM in response to i_rina

Yes resetting my NVRAM worked like a charm, thank you very much. Since it worked by just resetting the NVRAM should I have to worry about resetting the SMC?

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Answer 4

CarlAVII

Community Specialist

Dec 19, 2017 3:20 PM in response to zachmichieli

zachmichieli,

Thanks for following up, we're glad to hear that resetting the NVRAM resolved it. If it's working fine now, you should not need to reset your SMC.

Cheers!

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