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Exploding MacBook Ports Explained : M1 Max, M1 Pro ( Not For Ignorant Dudes )

posted a psa here

PSA for M Series Macbook owners + KVM owners

For those using a M series macbook do not leave USB C devices plugged into your sleeping mac. Disconnect the devices or shut down your mac. tl;dw USB C peripherals have a 5V handshake with the mac. If your mac is not shut down or disconnected from USB C, the handshake will continue and eventually burn out the chips leading to a dead Macbook Found…