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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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Posted on Sep 23, 2019 7:31 AM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2019 9:54 AM

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

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Sep 23, 2019 9:54 AM in response to DavidCinema

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

Stage Light effect on MacBook Pro 2016

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