Everything on screen has shadows around it

Everything on my screen has a shadow around it and the color looks off. When I move the screen to different angles it fixes itself but when the screen is in a comfortable position the shading comes back. I added a picture of what the shadow looks like. This kinda shadow is around everything on the screen even when I open new tabs.


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Apr 18, 2023 11:10 AM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2023 11:12 AM

I want to re-iterate that the shadows and their disappearing is not an ordinary Video artifact. However, the built-in display does not use ordiabnry video protocols and may be subject to cable problems.


If you have an Apple-owned store available, you appointment for an over-the-counter evaluation and bench diagnostic is free, in warranty or out.


Apple-Authorized Service Providers may charge an 'Evaluation fee', intended to discourage you from consuming technician time with frivolous issues.


If you can reproduce the issue on demand, the technician should be able to provide direct advice.


The solution to most screen-specific issues is repair-by-replacement, which can be more than US$600 for that sized display, but covered with only a copayment (likely around US$100) if you have AppleCare PLUS.

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Apr 19, 2023 11:12 AM in response to tasmiya120

I want to re-iterate that the shadows and their disappearing is not an ordinary Video artifact. However, the built-in display does not use ordiabnry video protocols and may be subject to cable problems.


If you have an Apple-owned store available, you appointment for an over-the-counter evaluation and bench diagnostic is free, in warranty or out.


Apple-Authorized Service Providers may charge an 'Evaluation fee', intended to discourage you from consuming technician time with frivolous issues.


If you can reproduce the issue on demand, the technician should be able to provide direct advice.


The solution to most screen-specific issues is repair-by-replacement, which can be more than US$600 for that sized display, but covered with only a copayment (likely around US$100) if you have AppleCare PLUS.

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Everything on screen has shadows around it

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