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white glitching bar on bottom & black bar on right side of macbook pro

Hey so I’m not sure if i did something (I probably did) but i just have these random bars that appeared on my 2017 macbook pro today. Everything still works so that’s good i guess. Anyone have any suggestions or should i just head over to the apple store? Thank you

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jul 15, 2022 4:30 PM

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Posted on Jul 16, 2022 8:41 AM

tr1sn13 wrote:

Hey so I’m not sure if i did something (I probably did) but i just have these random bars that appeared on my 2017 macbook pro today. Everything still works so that’s good i guess. Anyone have any suggestions or should i just head over to the apple store? Thank you
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/ba92d4b4-452f-4c6b-8e00-e70c61d68d53


on your Intel Mac you can try both—


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)




no resolve—

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support


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



Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. Mac Repair Service Mac Repair - Official Apple Support


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support





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Jul 16, 2022 8:41 AM in response to tr1sn13

tr1sn13 wrote:

Hey so I’m not sure if i did something (I probably did) but i just have these random bars that appeared on my 2017 macbook pro today. Everything still works so that’s good i guess. Anyone have any suggestions or should i just head over to the apple store? Thank you
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/ba92d4b4-452f-4c6b-8e00-e70c61d68d53


on your Intel Mac you can try both—


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)




no resolve—

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support


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



Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. Mac Repair Service Mac Repair - Official Apple Support


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support





white glitching bar on bottom & black bar on right side of macbook pro

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