I put my phone on my MacBook Air m1's screen and purple lines appeared on it. what does that mean and should I get it checked by a technician or not?
p.s. I didn't connect the phone with a wire or something, I just simply put it on the screen.
Hi there fatmash,
If you're still seeing lines on your Mac's display, the following page offers steps that may help: If your Mac display doesn’t look right
If the issue persists after reviewing the guidance from that page, contact Apple Support.
Take care!
The issue with the lines on the Mac screen can be represented in many different forms and colors. The issue needs to be addressed immediately so it wouldn’t become a permanent problem. Here are some of the reasons that could be causing the issue:
1. Physical damage to the screen
2. Extensive overhearing
3. Damaged or improperly connected cable
4. Outdated or incompatible graphic drivers
5. Hardware problems (graphics card or motherboard)
6. Various software issues
However, to fix the lines on Mac screen, you can try the below DIY fixes:
1. Reboot Your Mac
2. Check Cable Connection
3. Connect Another Display
4. Reset SMC
5. Reset NVRAM
6. Install Graphic Card Updates
7. Reinstall current macOS
Hope it helps!
purple lines on the screen
