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How do I get my Touch Bar back?

Hi

Touchbar disappeared - I have tried a few fixes but nothing works - I am not prepared to do a factory reset.


Ideas?


Thanks

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 25, 2022 11:13 AM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2022 10:12 AM

Cher-M wrote:

Hi
Touchbar disappeared - I have tried a few fixes but nothing works - I am not prepared to do a factory reset.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15


On an intel Mac try both:

—resetting the SMC How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

— resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

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


On the M1 Mac try a SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

to sort anomalies.



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"— or see software help

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

https://locate.apple.com/country




Check your coverage

My Support - Official Apple Support


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Mar 26, 2022 10:12 AM in response to Cher-M

Cher-M wrote:

Hi
Touchbar disappeared - I have tried a few fixes but nothing works - I am not prepared to do a factory reset.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15


On an intel Mac try both:

—resetting the SMC How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

— resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

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


On the M1 Mac try a SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

to sort anomalies.



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"— or see software help

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

https://locate.apple.com/country




Check your coverage

My Support - Official Apple Support


How do I get my Touch Bar back?

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