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I have a 2016 15” MacBook Pro. Black screen, but it works with an external monitor. I’ve read all about the ribbon connectors failing, and the Apple recall on the 13” models for the same issue.

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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Feb 27, 2022 6:53 AM

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Feb 27, 2022 7:33 AM in response to Ruccello

Ruccello wrote:

I have a 2016 15” MacBook Pro. Black screen, but it works with an external monitor. I’ve read all about the ribbon connectors failing, and the Apple recall on the 13” models for the same issue.

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