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Black Screen (2018 MacBook Pro 16)

Screen went black and can't get it back. MBP boots up with black screen, I can log into it using my password but the screen stays black. (Updated to Big Sur about two weeks ago.)


Cant seem to get it to start up in safe mode.


Thoughts?


Thanks in advance.


Posted on Sep 25, 2021 10:51 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2021 11:13 AM

Reset SMC and NVRAM, and try again.


Try: If your Mac starts up to a blank screen - Apple Support


Failing that, contact Apple Support using the Get Support link in the upper right of this webpage.


Maybe use an external display as a workaround, if you can get that to display without having the main display working.

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Sep 25, 2021 11:13 AM in response to Lost In The Jungle

Reset SMC and NVRAM, and try again.


Try: If your Mac starts up to a blank screen - Apple Support


Failing that, contact Apple Support using the Get Support link in the upper right of this webpage.


Maybe use an external display as a workaround, if you can get that to display without having the main display working.

Sep 26, 2021 8:01 AM in response to Lost In The Jungle

Lost In The Jungle wrote:

Thanks for the reply MrHoffman. No luck, and final chat suggestion with support was take it in...



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




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

Black Screen (2018 MacBook Pro 16)

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