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Gizmodo reached out to Apple about the issues with Monterey but did not receive a response by the time of publication. We’ll make sure to update this blog if we hear back.
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Apple doesn’t appear to have addressed the issue directly on any of its channels yet, but the @AppleSupport Twitter account has tried to help users by linking to support articles on what to do if your Mac doesn’t turn on and what to do if your Mac restarted because of a problem.
One user whose Mac was reportedly bricked after installing Monterey and subsequently fixed said the issue was seemingly related to the computer’s firmware, which needs to be revived or restored. Unfortunately, the user reported that you can’t actually do this unless you have an additional Mac running the same OS or a later version. In this case, the user got the help they needed by visiting the Apple Store.
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As a poor unfortunate soul with an older 2019 MacBook Pro, these reports alarmed me and immediately put me off updating to Monterey. Now, I am all for updating. It’s important for security reasons! And to experience innovation. I just can’t afford to have a computer that doesn’t turn on right now. Maybe nothing would happen, maybe my update would go smoothly, but until I see these issues resolved, I am not taking any chances. Monterey and its cool new features can wait.