Unusual Mac Function (?)

Rami_Silber
Junior Member

06-15-2023, 09:16 AM

For a reason, placing my iPad over the keyboard causes my Mac to shut down. It’s not a major issue, which is why I included it here. I shared the video, but I’m puzzled by this behavior. It seems strange, so I wanted to understand why it happens. Curious about the cause. Weird.mp4

Rami_Silber

06-15-2023, 09:16 AM #1

maphantom
Member

06-17-2023, 03:13 AM

The iPad and MacBook likely include a sensor to detect when the cover is closed.

maphantom

06-17-2023, 03:13 AM #2

The iPad and MacBook likely include a sensor to detect when the cover is closed.

jjsoini
Posting Freak

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06-19-2023, 08:04 PM

That's what I expected, I was just curious to hear what others thought.

jjsoini

06-19-2023, 08:04 PM #3

That's what I expected, I was just curious to hear what others thought.

Llabros
Senior Member

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06-23-2023, 04:23 AM

Yes, typically the sensor is integrated into the hinge itself.

Llabros

06-23-2023, 04:23 AM #4

Yes, typically the sensor is integrated into the hinge itself.

MCCrafter100
Member

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06-23-2023, 01:22 PM

I thought similarly. Probably the sensors are the issue. When I flip it so the camera faces outward, the computer doesn't enter sleep mode.

MCCrafter100

06-23-2023, 01:22 PM #5

I thought similarly. Probably the sensors are the issue. When I flip it so the camera faces outward, the computer doesn't enter sleep mode.

Juan2610
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06-24-2023, 04:56 PM

It’s probably related to magnets. When a magnetized object such as your iPad (used for the smart cover) is positioned over the correct spot on your MacBook—like right above the headphone jack for a mid-2012 model—it interprets the lid as closed and puts the computer to sleep.

Juan2610

06-24-2023, 04:56 PM #6