Random Freezes on M1 MacBook Air Running Asahi Fedora 41 When Plugging in USB External Drive or Charger

Hi everyone,

I’m experiencing an intermittent issue with my M1 MacBook Air running Asahi Fedora 41. Occasionally, when I plug in a USB external hard drive or connect the charger, the system completely freezes. The entire interface becomes unresponsive, and I’m forced to perform a hard reboot to regain functionality.

Here are the details of my setup and the issue:

  • Device: M1 MacBook Air

  • OS: Asahi Fedora 41 (KED)

  • Issue: Random system freezes when:

  • Plugging in a USB external hard drive

  • Connecting the charger

  • Frequency: The issue occurs sporadically (small probability), but it’s consistent enough to be concerning.

  • Behavior: The entire system becomes unresponsive, requiring a hard reboot.