MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) flickering touch bar

The touch bar of my macbook has started to flicker for already a few months, however, this would stop once I closed and opened again the screen. But since today it started to flicker nonstop, and it has made the use of the computer almost impossible. How can I fix this? The computer does not even have 3 years, it seems like a big question to the quality of Apple products if this will render my mac unusable...

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Apr 24, 2023 3:50 PM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2023 8:09 AM

_sorcats wrote:

The touch bar of my macbook has started to flicker for already a few months, however, this would stop once I closed and opened again the screen. But since today it started to flicker nonstop, and it has made the use of the computer almost impossible. How can I fix this? The computer does not even have 3 years, it seems like a big question to the quality of Apple products if this will render my mac unusable...


If a Safeboot does not sort the anomaly I would suspect a hardware issue...

 How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support , then reboot as normal and test



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 25, 2023 8:09 AM in response to _sorcats

_sorcats wrote:

The touch bar of my macbook has started to flicker for already a few months, however, this would stop once I closed and opened again the screen. But since today it started to flicker nonstop, and it has made the use of the computer almost impossible. How can I fix this? The computer does not even have 3 years, it seems like a big question to the quality of Apple products if this will render my mac unusable...


If a Safeboot does not sort the anomaly I would suspect a hardware issue...

 How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support , then reboot as normal and test



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 (13-inch, M1, 2020) flickering touch bar

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