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My Touch Bar is not working

My Touch Bar is completely dark.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Dec 28, 2021 10:38 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2021 10:48 PM

Chela3 Said:

"My Touch Bar is not working: My Touch Bar is completely dark."

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Cache Resets:

Applies to Intel-Based Macs Only: Sometimes changes are made that require the system caches to be reset. So, attempt the following by using your keyboard:

The intent of the SMC Reset (and NVRAM) is that the internal devices, like the Touch Bar, would be reset. With these caches now having being made anew, see if this works as intended. In all, the Touch Bar will now be back its default settings.

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Dec 28, 2021 10:48 PM in response to Chela3

Chela3 Said:

"My Touch Bar is not working: My Touch Bar is completely dark."

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Cache Resets:

Applies to Intel-Based Macs Only: Sometimes changes are made that require the system caches to be reset. So, attempt the following by using your keyboard:

The intent of the SMC Reset (and NVRAM) is that the internal devices, like the Touch Bar, would be reset. With these caches now having being made anew, see if this works as intended. In all, the Touch Bar will now be back its default settings.

My Touch Bar is not working

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