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Flickering screen on MacBook Pro

How to stop a flickering screen on a MacBook Pro

Posted on Jun 2, 2021 5:57 PM

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Posted on Jun 2, 2021 6:11 PM

What is the exact model/year of your Mac?

If it is a 13" MBP 2016, check if it is eligible for this service program 13-inch MacBook Pro Display Backlight Service Program - Apple Support


If not, you can try these steps

How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

Restart holding D to enter Apple Diagnostics and tells us the outcome.


Well, based on the symptoms you told us, I'd say this is a hardware problem, maybe flat cable.

Take it to an Apple Store or Authorized service provider for it to be checked properly.

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Jun 2, 2021 6:11 PM in response to asuenut

What is the exact model/year of your Mac?

If it is a 13" MBP 2016, check if it is eligible for this service program 13-inch MacBook Pro Display Backlight Service Program - Apple Support


If not, you can try these steps

How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

Restart holding D to enter Apple Diagnostics and tells us the outcome.


Well, based on the symptoms you told us, I'd say this is a hardware problem, maybe flat cable.

Take it to an Apple Store or Authorized service provider for it to be checked properly.

Flickering screen on MacBook Pro

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