Stage Light effect on MacBook Pro 2016
My MacBook Pro 2016 model just developed the "Stage Light" effect at the bottom of the screen. This clearly seems to be a defect in the computer, and seems like a common issue. What should I do?
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My MacBook Pro 2016 model just developed the "Stage Light" effect at the bottom of the screen. This clearly seems to be a defect in the computer, and seems like a common issue. What should I do?
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DavidCinema wrote:
My MacBook Pro 2016 model just developed the "Stage Light" effect at the bottom of the screen. This clearly seems to be a defect in the computer, and seems like a common issue. What should I do?
Take it in—
Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"—
https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
Outside the USA
https://locate.apple.com/country
From iOS device using the app online Genius Bar appointment:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8
Service Program for the 13" only—not the 15" at this time.
13-inch MacBook Pro Display Backlight Service Program - Apple Support
DavidCinema wrote:
My MacBook Pro 2016 model just developed the "Stage Light" effect at the bottom of the screen. This clearly seems to be a defect in the computer, and seems like a common issue. What should I do?
Take it in—
Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"—
https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
Outside the USA
https://locate.apple.com/country
From iOS device using the app online Genius Bar appointment:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8
Service Program for the 13" only—not the 15" at this time.
13-inch MacBook Pro Display Backlight Service Program - Apple Support
If it is a 2016 13-inch, do this:
13-inch MacBook Pro Display Backlight Service Program - Apple Support
This is a no-charge repair service Apple instituted for the models listed in that article.
Stage Light effect on MacBook Pro 2016