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Touch Bar MacBook Pro

My touchbar doesn't light up anymore. How do I turn it back on so I can see the functions?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Feb 3, 2021 11:28 AM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2021 9:02 PM

If you have an Intel Mac try an SMC Reset and PRAM Reset.


Try booting into Internet Recovery Mode using Command + Option + R if you have an Intel Mac. Instructions for an M1 Mac are included in the Apple article as well:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904


If the Touchbar doesn't light up in Internet Recovery Mode, then you likely have a hardware issue.


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Feb 3, 2021 9:02 PM in response to FLAbeach

If you have an Intel Mac try an SMC Reset and PRAM Reset.


Try booting into Internet Recovery Mode using Command + Option + R if you have an Intel Mac. Instructions for an M1 Mac are included in the Apple article as well:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904


If the Touchbar doesn't light up in Internet Recovery Mode, then you likely have a hardware issue.


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