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Toolbar on MAcBook Pro

When I leave my computer open - and especially at night, I find a flashing irregular light coming out from the Toolbar. It is becoming worse. Is anyone else having this issue? It is my MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports).


Do I need to take it to the Apple Store for repair?


Thank you,


JMScheibe

Posted on Sep 11, 2022 1:30 PM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2022 5:04 PM

JMScheibe wrote:

When I leave my computer open - and especially at night, I find a flashing irregular light coming out from the Toolbar. It is becoming worse. Is anyone else having this issue? It is my MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports).

Do I need to take it to the Apple Store for repair?

Thank you,

JMScheibe


Tool bar along the top of the screen...(?)


or Touchbar...(?)



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Sep 11, 2022 5:04 PM in response to JMScheibe

JMScheibe wrote:

When I leave my computer open - and especially at night, I find a flashing irregular light coming out from the Toolbar. It is becoming worse. Is anyone else having this issue? It is my MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports).

Do I need to take it to the Apple Store for repair?

Thank you,

JMScheibe


Tool bar along the top of the screen...(?)


or Touchbar...(?)



Sep 11, 2022 5:15 PM in response to JMScheibe

JMScheibe wrote:

Sorry, Touchbar!


On the Intel Mac the best you an do —


Try resetting the  SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


if no resolve...


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)




If that does not straighten it out 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

Find Locations - Apple


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




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