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Intel MacBook Pro Control Strip vanishes in Quick Actions mode when I touch < to expand

This is a known issue for over 12 months as far as I can see. Any chance of fixing it so I can actually use my laptop?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Sep 13, 2021 11:05 AM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2021 11:41 AM

IanTea wrote:

This is a known issue for over 12 months as far as I can see. Any chance of fixing it so I can actually use my laptop?
MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.5


Touch bar issues ( including your Control bar)





https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/customize-the-touch-bar-mchl5a63b060/mac


https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/touch-bar-mchlbfd5b039/11.0/mac/11.0




Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295


there is some NVRAM involved on T2 Intel macs

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

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)



If no resolve it typically indicates a hardware issue:


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


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 13, 2021 11:41 AM in response to IanTea

IanTea wrote:

This is a known issue for over 12 months as far as I can see. Any chance of fixing it so I can actually use my laptop?
MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.5


Touch bar issues ( including your Control bar)





https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/customize-the-touch-bar-mchl5a63b060/mac


https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/touch-bar-mchlbfd5b039/11.0/mac/11.0




Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295


there is some NVRAM involved on T2 Intel macs

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

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)



If no resolve it typically indicates a hardware issue:


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


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