You’re fast asleep when an odd glowing light wakes you up.
You open your eyes, scared, wondering what intruder has made their way into your space.
If this scenario is somewhat familiar to you, there are solutions to the problem.
Various things can cause this to happen and most of them are fixable.
So, we’ve compiled a list of fixes and possible culprits causing your “phantom” MacBook activation.
This feature can be handy on aMacBook you use with the lid closed.
On macOS Big Sur and Monterey, you have to launchSystem Preferencesfrom theApple menuand then clickBattery.
Now, selectSchedulefrom the left pane and ensure that theStart up or wakeoption is unchecked.
If you use macOS Mojave or High Sierra, you will find scheduled startup in theEnergy Saversection ofSystem Preferences.
Once you’re in, clickScheduleat the bottom-right and ensure thatStart up automaticallyandEnable Power Napare unchecked.
So, follow the steps below:
Entering the above command line will reset all scheduled shutdowns or startups.
Or it could be downright annoying if it keeps on turning a laptop you want off back on.
Accessories like keyboards and mice can wake your MacBook up if activated.
Each time you close a session with your MacBook, it is advisable to disconnect unnecessary accessories.
Apart from turning your laptop on, they might also wear out the ports and damage them.
Run a PRAM/NVRAM and SMC Reset
MacBooks aren’t perfect machines, and occasionally the software may develop hiccups.
PRAM and SMC resets are two ways to reset some of these software hiccups.
PRAM stands for parameter random access memory, which differs from your MacBook’s RAM.
If the data there is incorrect, your system will misbehave.
Apple silicon MacBooks do an automatic PRAM reset when you shut them down.
However, Intel MacBooks have a complicated PRAM reset procedure.
Hopefully, this should fix your unwanted startups.
However, it’s possible that your keyboard might be malfunctioning and activating a key.
If you see something, you must take your Mac to an Apple-certified technician to repair it.
Disable Boot on Lid Open
Another hardware problem affecting your MacBook might be a faulty lid.
MacBooks from 2016 to date have a feature that automatically turns them on once you raise their lids.
Preventing Your MacBook From Turning On Automatically
These tips should put an end to your unsolicited startups.
So, try fixing this as a priority, or it might cost you more down the line.
