abpquestions wrote:
Can't seem to just insert videos, so here's a screenshot of how bright it actually is. I could be wrong, but it tends to be worse when I'm in low/no lighting, but it tends to last a while when it shows up initially.
I've seen some people say that this can be fixed if you pay to get the keyboard replaced or use Apple Care but 1) I am a broke college student and have been taping over the light for months now and don't want to pay that much, and 2) I don't have Apple Care and am out of the warranty period.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.2
Shift Command 6 will take an isolate screen shot of the Touchbar...if you need to escalate the issue
Apple Support
Not all Terminal command are universal for Touchbar— however it is safe to use the following:
On the Intel Mac—
Try resetting the SMC How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support
Try 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
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"
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
Outside the USA
https://locate.apple.com/country
The current stable release of Monterey is macOS 12.3.1
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/get-macos-updates-mchlpx1065/mac
