MacBook Pro laptop screen is flickering after being dropped

I dropped my (2014) MacBook Pro laptop onto a carpeted floor. Now, I have a 1/2 inch black border along the right side of the screen and a slightly darkened 1 in border along the bottom of the screen. The dock was only half visible so I moved it to the left side of the desktop. There is also a flickering that occurs along the lower edge of the screen, however, I can still see and access all other functions of the laptop.

Question: I wonder if I could re-set the screen w/o taking it for repair, or if left unrepaired, if the problem will get worse? I think I can live with it as it is.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 2, 2020 1:40 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2020 7:52 PM

The LCD Panel is most likely damaged and will require the whole Display Assembly to be replaced.


There is a very slim chance the LVDS (aka display cable) has become slightly dislodged from the Logic Board connector, but these connectors are very fragile so care must be take to make sure they are fully seated. You need to disconnect both the battery & power adapter first or you will damage the electronics. It is very rare to see the LVDS cable loosen even on laptops that have been dropped.


I is possible the issue will become more pronounced over time.

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Aug 2, 2020 7:52 PM in response to jsfaires

The LCD Panel is most likely damaged and will require the whole Display Assembly to be replaced.


There is a very slim chance the LVDS (aka display cable) has become slightly dislodged from the Logic Board connector, but these connectors are very fragile so care must be take to make sure they are fully seated. You need to disconnect both the battery & power adapter first or you will damage the electronics. It is very rare to see the LVDS cable loosen even on laptops that have been dropped.


I is possible the issue will become more pronounced over time.

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