2017 MBP 15" Touch Bar Black Horizontal Lines

Hi Apple Support Community,

I went to turn on my MBP this afternoon and noticed the screen has black horizontal lines across the entire screen. I plugged my MBP to my external monitor and the monitor has no lines so it's good. I've tried restarting it, cooling it down, but still no luck. I can even see it on the boot up screen across the apple logo when restarting. I barely take my laptop off from my desk, didn't drop it, it's well taken care of, and the temperature in my place has been cold. It's terrible that this randomly happen from a Mac that cost me nearly $3k. Any help would be appreciated!


Thanks,

L

Posted on Apr 12, 2021 5:26 PM

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daayylaaa wrote:

Hi,
I am having the same issue recently! Didn't drop it just woke up, turn my mac on and now it constantly has black horizontal lines. I can even see it on the boot up. When i plug an external monitor the lines aren't there. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,
L



Sound like a hardware issue, either the display or the projector cable—



In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

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 to make a online Genius Bar appointment is easy:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8



(note: due to the temporary closure of Apple Stores and the staggered reopening there may be some delays.

ref: https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/store/temporary_closures )


“Mac notebook, contact us and we'll send you a box you can use to ship it to an Apple Repair Center. We'll return your repaired product to you as quickly as possible. Depending on where you get service, you might be able to check the status of your repair online.” Start a service request https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232


Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost.

https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095



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Apr 12, 2021 5:29 PM in response to daayylaaa

daayylaaa wrote:

Hi,
I am having the same issue recently! Didn't drop it just woke up, turn my mac on and now it constantly has black horizontal lines. I can even see it on the boot up. When i plug an external monitor the lines aren't there. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,
L



Sound like a hardware issue, either the display or the projector cable—



In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

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 to make a online Genius Bar appointment is easy:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8



(note: due to the temporary closure of Apple Stores and the staggered reopening there may be some delays.

ref: https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/store/temporary_closures )


“Mac notebook, contact us and we'll send you a box you can use to ship it to an Apple Repair Center. We'll return your repaired product to you as quickly as possible. Depending on where you get service, you might be able to check the status of your repair online.” Start a service request https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232


Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost.

https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095



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