Some owners of the new MacBook Pro complain about problems with the notebook’s battery. With the 16-inch version, the battery shouldn’t always be charged. Problems with external monitors have also been reported.

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MacBook Pro: Complaints about MagSafe

Apple’s third generation of MagSafe is used in the new MacBook Pro. The charging technology is usually noticeable with fast power transmission and a locking mechanism. Now, however, the first users of the 16-inch version of the MacBook Pro are reporting Difficulty loading.

At Reddit, affected users vent their anger: When switched off the MagSafe charging port flashes sometimes orange to indicate that the MacBook Pro is not loading properly. When charging via USB-C, however, the problem should not occur (source: Reddit). So far, no owners of the smaller MacBook Pro have come up with similar reports.

Apple is already aware of the problem. as interim solution It is recommended that you charge your new MacBook Pro either in sleep mode or with the lid open. Alternatively, it can help if the MagSafe cable is connected before the MacBook Pro shuts down.

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MacBook Pro: External monitors remain in a deep sleep

In addition to the charging difficulties, another problem is emerging. Is the MacBook Pro connected to an external monitor, then it sometimes no longer wakes up when the lid of the notebook is opened. There is also talk of unusual image flickering.

However, it is still unclear whether it is a problem with the MacBook Pro or one with macOS Monterey. In the latter case, a Software update is sufficientto reliably wake up connected monitors again.