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There is a black vertical line on our MacBook Pro. Fixable?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Feb 13, 2023 5:16 AM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2023 6:24 AM

Hi,

If your MacBook Pro has Intel processor, resetting SMC as well as NVRAM could solve your issue.

Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

If they don't help, try to check your MacBook Pro with Apple Diagnostics if it reports hardware, LCD related error.

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support

If it doesn't help or error is reported, take your MacBook Pro to your local retail AppleStore, Genius Bar or Apple Authorized Service Provider to be examined your MacBook Pro there.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Feb 13, 2023 6:24 AM in response to PA657

Hi,

If your MacBook Pro has Intel processor, resetting SMC as well as NVRAM could solve your issue.

Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

If they don't help, try to check your MacBook Pro with Apple Diagnostics if it reports hardware, LCD related error.

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support

If it doesn't help or error is reported, take your MacBook Pro to your local retail AppleStore, Genius Bar or Apple Authorized Service Provider to be examined your MacBook Pro there.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Find Locations - Apple




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