Why my MacBook pro M1 pro flickers twice when starting?

Hi everyone


when I restart or turn on my M1 pro, it flickers twice. It doesn't happen on the another laptop that is exactly the same model and configuration. Could anyone tell me why? Is this a software or hardware problem? Should I take any action?


https://youtu.be/Zguexw6ECus


thank you, guys


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MacBook Pro 16″

Posted on Apr 3, 2023 9:10 PM

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Posted on Apr 4, 2023 1:43 AM

I figured it out. It is operation system Ventura 13.3. We purchased the same model MacBook pro twice on Amazon, one arrived on 24th March, it was booted on the same day. So, the operation system was 13.2. On the other hand, the second one arrived on 1st of April, so it automatically installed Ventura 13.3 which was released on 27th March(we had had no idea about it). So, it was a pretty disturbing experience. I upgraded the first MacBook pro from 13.2 to 13.3 when I finally realized the two laptop owned different OS versions; The same flickering issue happens immediately after the upgrading. Sadly, we can't roll it back to 13.2.


So, Apple, please fix this quickly.


thank you

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Apr 4, 2023 1:43 AM in response to vanle66

I figured it out. It is operation system Ventura 13.3. We purchased the same model MacBook pro twice on Amazon, one arrived on 24th March, it was booted on the same day. So, the operation system was 13.2. On the other hand, the second one arrived on 1st of April, so it automatically installed Ventura 13.3 which was released on 27th March(we had had no idea about it). So, it was a pretty disturbing experience. I upgraded the first MacBook pro from 13.2 to 13.3 when I finally realized the two laptop owned different OS versions; The same flickering issue happens immediately after the upgrading. Sadly, we can't roll it back to 13.2.


So, Apple, please fix this quickly.


thank you

Apr 3, 2023 9:21 PM in response to greenrain

greenrain Said:

"Why my MacBook pro M1 pro flickers twice when starting?: when I restart or turn on my M1 pro, it flickers twice. It doesn't happen on the another laptop that is exactly the same model and configuration. Could anyone tell me why? Is this a software or hardware problem? Should I take any action?"

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Thank you for the video.


About a Flickering Mac Screen:

I had this issue on my 2017 MBP, and had to send it in 11 times to get this fixed. The issue is the compactor going from the screen into the LogicBoard. It just became loose.


Based on personal experience...

Get this Serviced:

Why risk a faulty device?


It's Time for a New Screen:

Get one from one of the following three locations. Getting it elsewhere, you might end up getting an non-genuine display.

A. Contact Apple Support:

If purchased from Apple, or covered under AppleCare, then get this serviced by Apple.

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there as necessary
  • Note: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due to lots of calls. And that makes sense because with the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)


Or..


B. Contact an AASP: 

Also, take this to an AASP (Apple Authorized Service provider), asking for assistance.

  1. Go Here: Find Locations - Apple Authorized Reseller
  2. Click: Service & Support
  3. Enter: your location information
  4. See: if there is an AASP nearby
  5. Contact: an AASP that shows up, and find out more about the services that they offer to fix the Mac


Or...


C. Contact A Retailer:

  • Contact your local retailer, seeing if they replace these.

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