Help! M1 MacBook Air erratic behavior!

[Squiggles Chitter]

I just purchased a used m1 MacBook Air base model. I soon noticed issues with clicks not doing anything and the device not taking input from my keyboard. I tried to do a DFU restore from Finder, but I got an error message saying "firmware is corrupt". Any thoughts on what I should do next???

 

[splifingate]

I just purchased a used m1 MacBook Air base model. I soon noticed issues with clicks not doing anything and the device not taking input from my keyboard. I tried to do a DFU restore from Finder, but I got an error message saying "firmware is corrupt". Any thoughts on what I should do next???

Kudos for the user-name, Squiggles!

Responsiveness !=hardware-failure

This being said, have you actually ever set-up a Mac from-scratch? DFU is way over to the right on the WTF Scale

pre-aSilicon I remember multiple strategies to get things to a "Factory" state.

I've never been faced with the need to factory-erase my aSilicon devices.

Is it still that bad?

 

[tonmischa]

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac
If you think your Mac may have a hardware issue, you can use Apple Diagnostics to help determine which hardware component might be at fault.

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support

Apple Diagnostics, formerly known as Apple Hardware Test, can check your Mac for hardware issues.

support.apple.com

Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings

Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings - Apple Support

Use the Erase All Content and Settings feature to quickly and securely erase all settings, data, and apps, while maintaining the operating system currently installed.

support.apple.com

If you really think you need to do a DFU restore (why?), here is a good guide including proper options for downloading the correct ipsw's.

Restore macOS Firmware on an Apple Silicon M1 Mac + Boot to DFU Mode

Need to install macOS on an Apple Silicon Mac? I will show you how to boot into Boot to DFU Mode + Use Apple Configurator 2 to restore macOS!

mrmacintosh.com

 

[Squiggles Chitter]

I'm afraid to say that I tried all the easier options first. Erasing all content and settings, then using macOS recovery, all to no avail. That is why I tried DFU restore.

 

[StoneJack]

I'm afraid to say that I tried all the easier options first. Erasing all content and settings, then using macOS recovery, all to no avail. That is why I tried DFU restore.

Hardware failure, replace keyboard and or touchpad