my Touch Bar stopped working. how do I restore it?
My Touch Bar stopped working, and I can't seem to get it back. Thoughts on how to do this?
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13
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angelia115 wrote:
My Touch Bar stopped working, and I can't seem to get it back. Thoughts on how to do this?
On the Intel Mac the best you can do is—
Try resetting the SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support see the details.
Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)
Even though SMC controls the touchbar, some USB is in play,
so this would be NVRAM , notice:
USB Device: Apple T2 Bus
USB Device: Touch Bar Backlight
USB Device: Touch Bar Display
USB Device: Apple T2 Controller
If no resolve it typically points to a hardware issue with the T2 Controller/logic board.
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
Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. Mac Repair Service Mac Service & Repair - Apple Support
Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support