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Parker_64BR Author

Level 1

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why is my MacBook Air screen flashing (only stays on for a few seconds when pressing the power button) but my external display work?

What is wrong?

MacBook Air, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jan 18, 2023 5:11 PM

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BDAqua

Level 10

239,591 points

Posted on Jan 18, 2023 5:21 PM

Likely the backlight, inverter, or the cable that runs through the hinges.

Have Apple look at it.

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why is my MacBook Air screen flashing (only stays on for a few seconds when pressing the power button) but my external display work?

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