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MacBook Pro Touchbar fully lit up LED bar

Touchbar just randomly went to a blank white. Still responsive but is all white out and lit up and I can't tell where the buttons are visually. I've done everything from YouTubing methods, shutting down, restarting, restarting SMC, restarting in safe mode, etc. Nothing corrected the issue. I have never dropped or had my laptop near water or caused any damage to cause this problem. I am wondering what to do next?

Posted on Apr 18, 2023 10:06 PM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2023 6:34 AM

Bombshellx wrote:

Touchbar just randomly went to a blank white.
Still responsive but is all white out and lit up and I can't tell where the buttons are visually.

I've done everything from YouTubing methods, shutting down, restarting, restarting SMC, restarting in safe mode, etc.

Nothing corrected the issue. I have never dropped or had my laptop near water or caused any damage to cause this problem. I am wondering what to do next?


If this is Intel Mac —and a software issue— the best you can do is both:


resetting the SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support



if no resolve—

Hardware issues are best dealt with over the counter...


Check your coverage

My Support - Official Apple Support


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support





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Apr 19, 2023 6:34 AM in response to Bombshellx

Bombshellx wrote:

Touchbar just randomly went to a blank white.
Still responsive but is all white out and lit up and I can't tell where the buttons are visually.

I've done everything from YouTubing methods, shutting down, restarting, restarting SMC, restarting in safe mode, etc.

Nothing corrected the issue. I have never dropped or had my laptop near water or caused any damage to cause this problem. I am wondering what to do next?


If this is Intel Mac —and a software issue— the best you can do is both:


resetting the SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support



if no resolve—

Hardware issues are best dealt with over the counter...


Check your coverage

My Support - Official Apple Support


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support





MacBook Pro Touchbar fully lit up LED bar

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