How can I stop my MacBook Pro M2 from restarting?

My MacBook Pro M2 does not stay asleep - every couple of minutes the screen starts. I assume due to background tasks.

Also if I try to shutdown - it restarts automatically - does not stay shut down.

Only forced shutdown keeps the laptop stopped.

Is it the silicone, the problem? It started this behaviour after one system update. I tried reinstall the system - did not solved the topic.



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Mar 30, 2025 9:26 AM in response to Ghita Achim

Ghita Achim wrote:

My MacBook Pro M2 does not stay asleep - every couple of minutes the screen starts. I assume due to background tasks.
Also if I try to shutdown - it restarts automatically - does not stay shut down.
Only forced shutdown keeps the laptop stopped.
Is it the silicone, the problem? It started this behaviour after one system update. I tried reinstall the system - did not solved the topic.


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old issue, new issue, what changed...?


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Mar 30, 2025 11:44 AM in response to Ghita Achim

Ghita Achim wrote:

I managed to complete the procedure for safe mode - but no success - it keeps restarting instead of shut down.


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How can I stop my MacBook Pro M2 from restarting?

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