M1 MacBook Pro frequently crashing/restarting

As per this ticket's title, my MacBook Pro is crashing a lot as of recently. I usually notice my cursor/screen freezing up and then after 5 seconds or so the screen goes black and a restart is automatically initiated. Upon return to my desktop usually a Problem Report is available (attached an example).


I've already tried removing programs I recently installed as well as removing optional apps from automatic startup, but all without avail so far. I've also run Apple Diagnostics, but that only returned "There may be an issue with the power port (PPP020)" and I'm suspecting that only appeared because I ran the diagnostics while having my device on battery power.


Does anyone have any idea how to go about solving this? It's really starting to drive me crazy..


What is interesting is that it seems my MacBook is more likely to crash, the more 'intense' the activities I'm performing: having multiple apps and browser windows open usually (but not always..) triggers the crash within 10 minutes.


Thanks in advance for the help and thoughts..


MacBook Pro 16″

Posted on Jan 8, 2024 12:47 PM

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Jan 9, 2024 11:16 AM in response to RolloTamasi

Update:

It seems the issue only occurs when my device is NOT connected to a secondary display;

  • When my MacBook is connected to my secondary display, there is no problem and no crashing happens.
  • But when my MacBook is not connected to my secondary display, the MacBook seems to believe the display is still present (it doesn't disappear from the 'Displays' section in 'System Settings')


My gut feeling is that resolving the issue could be as simple as having a way to force my MacBook 'to forget' about the secondary display when the secondary display is not connected.


Your thoughts and suggestions are very much appreciated!

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