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Hi, My Touch Bar has completely gone blank. I’ve recently updated to Big Sur. The bar when touched shows volume and brightness control on the monitor but the bar remains black. Is anyone familiar with this?

Hi, My Touch Bar has completely gone blank. I’ve recently updated to Big Sur. The bar when touched shows volume and brightness control on the monitor but the bar remains black. Is anyone familiar with this?

Posted on May 8, 2021 10:51 AM

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Posted on May 8, 2021 11:00 AM

stellah65 wrote:

Hi, My Touch Bar has completely gone blank. I’ve recently updated to Big Sur. The bar when touched shows volume and brightness control on the monitor but the bar remains black. Is anyone familiar with this?


On an Intel Mac—Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379



if no resolve:

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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May 8, 2021 11:00 AM in response to stellah65

stellah65 wrote:

Hi, My Touch Bar has completely gone blank. I’ve recently updated to Big Sur. The bar when touched shows volume and brightness control on the monitor but the bar remains black. Is anyone familiar with this?


On an Intel Mac—Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379



if no resolve:

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


Hi, My Touch Bar has completely gone blank. I’ve recently updated to Big Sur. The bar when touched shows volume and brightness control on the monitor but the bar remains black. Is anyone familiar with this?

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