Broken Touch Bar Mac


My touch bar just went blue. Is there anyway to fix this? I already tried restarting. Thanks.

Posted on Aug 1, 2022 10:57 AM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2022 5:00 PM

Aloha_123 wrote:

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/a8fe75f5-fa87-437d-85e8-6fb2f70a39ab

My touch bar just went blue. Is there anyway to fix this? I already tried restarting. Thanks.

If Intel Mac—

Try resetting the SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support see the details.


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)



if this is M1/M2 Soc Mac—


The best you can do with this issue— equivalent Shut down, close the lid 30 secs+ , reboot as normal.

If no resolve try SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support to sort anomalies.



if no insight or resolve it typically indicates a hardware issue.


Can you run the user Diagnostic...not as definitive as Apple's own AST2 (Apple Service Toolkit) back bench diagnostic, but may kick out an error code.


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

Find Locations - Apple




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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Aug 1, 2022 5:00 PM in response to Aloha_123

Aloha_123 wrote:

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/a8fe75f5-fa87-437d-85e8-6fb2f70a39ab

My touch bar just went blue. Is there anyway to fix this? I already tried restarting. Thanks.

If Intel Mac—

Try resetting the SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support see the details.


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)



if this is M1/M2 Soc Mac—


The best you can do with this issue— equivalent Shut down, close the lid 30 secs+ , reboot as normal.

If no resolve try SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support to sort anomalies.



if no insight or resolve it typically indicates a hardware issue.


Can you run the user Diagnostic...not as definitive as Apple's own AST2 (Apple Service Toolkit) back bench diagnostic, but may kick out an error code.


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

Find Locations - Apple




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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