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MacBook Pro 2017 black screen only top works

My MacBook Pro 2017 gives a black screen after start it. Only the top will work the bar with battery level ect. After some time it will be normal! What is the problem?

Posted on Jan 27, 2023 11:43 AM

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Jan 27, 2023 11:56 AM in response to Mikemul1002

Mikemul1002 wrote:

My MacBook Pro 2017 gives a black screen after start it. Only the top will work the bar with battery level ect. After some time it will be normal! What is the problem?



Can you verify your software is up to date…


The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.2


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Jan 28, 2023 6:24 PM in response to Mikemul1002

Mikemul1002 Said:

"MacBook Pro 2017 black screen only top works: When the MacBook is in cold temperature it is like the picture and with warm temp 20degrees it will work okay"

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Operable Temperatures:

Keep your Mac within operable temperatures. Using it in cold temperatures, the screen may fracture, if it expands due to condensation. Learn more here: Keep your Mac Laptop within Acceptable Operating Temperatures - Apple Support

Jan 31, 2023 6:20 AM in response to Mikemul1002

Mikemul1002 wrote:

the screen isn’t work at 15 degrees and around 18 the screen comes back! This is not normal


You have a hardware issue— display, display assemble, or display cable...


Nothing can be done on line here to resolve your issue.


Take it in—


Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

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Jan 28, 2023 12:33 AM in response to Mikemul1002

Mikemul1002 Said:

"MacBook Pro 2017 black screen only top works: My MacBook Pro 2017 gives a black screen after start it. Only the top will work the bar with battery level ect. After some time it will be normal! What is the problem?"

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Troubleshooting a Black Mac Screen at Boot:

Boot up holding down [fn + 5]. Sometimes, that resets the caches. which would contain temporary misconfigurations.

MacBook Pro 2017 black screen only top works

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