MacBook Pro 13' 2019 screen - weird colors and flickering? - Part 2

Same issue here, 2019 13" A1989. Opening display more that about 45-degrees causes flickering color changes.

After trying all resets and recommended troubleshooting, replacing display cable didn't solve it, exact same symptoms are present with new display flex cable. Sorry.....

i also have a pro 13” from 2019 and the display colors flicker and most dark colors turn a bright green color also whenever there’s gray, you can see stripes: i have no idea what’s causing this but once the computer fell off a desk and the display was back to 100% normal. it did go back to the flickering and discolouration after an hour or so though.

Same problem here since a week or so...

I also thought this was a software issue first, but when I tilt the screen to "almost open" (like 45°) the issue is gone. So I'm sure it's also this faulty connector...

Really hope this issue gets resolved quickly!

I have the same display problem. It appeared suddenly. I took it to apple and they told me it's a hardware issue and that the display needs changing at a cost of £600. I took it also to another 2 independant experts and they said it is a hardware issue with display - most likely a manufacturing defect. I'm bothered that Apple have done nothing to sort this out. There are numerous complaints on apple forum and other forums about this issue but they're scattered.

All of the problems listed in this thread are related to the same issue: The ribbon connector for the display was designed a little short, and it gets strained when opening and closing the lid.

I have replaced the screen on my wife's 2019 13 inch MacBook pro 3 times. Only once was under 3rd party warranty.

I am disappointed that Apple will not stand behind this manufacturing defect and recall these computers. This affects a whole lot of 2019 MacBook's and the Apple Store just says its out of warranty and it will cost $600.00 to replace the display with the same connector as the one that has failed.

It is really sad but I am moving on from Apple products. Typing this response on a 5 year old Acer laptop that was less than $400.00 and still works like it did the day I bought it.

Hello Zielnik,

If our understanding of your issue is correct, your MacBook Pro display brightness is adjusting on its own occasionally. From looking at the post you linked, there were steps provided for this issue that may help with yours as well.

Make sure you don't have any type of color profile set up for the display.

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings, then click Displays  in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)

2. Click the pop-up menu next to “Color profile” on the right, then choose the profile you want to use.

Change your Mac display’s color profile

If the issue still persists, you may need to look at getting your Mac repaired or inspected by a technician physically. Here's a great link to find service: Mac Repair & Service

Warm regards.

Thanks for following up Zielnik,

If you found the issue does not occur in safe mode, that does make it sound likely that this is a software issue. Based on that, we have a few steps below that could help. How to use safe mode on your Mac:

"If the issue doesn't continue in safe mode

If the issue doesn't continue while in safe mode, leave safe mode by restarting your Mac normally. Then test for the issue again. The issue might be resolved.

If the issue returns after leaving safe mode, startup items are probably at fault. Apps can install such items in numerous places, and they aren't always easy to find or recognize. For that reason, you should first make sure that you've installed any available updates for your Apple software and third-party apps.

If updating your software doesn't help, try any of these solutions:

• Test your login items.
• To learn whether software in your user account is causing the issue, set up a new user account, then log in to it and try to reproduce the issue in that account.
• Unplug all accessories from your Mac, including printers, drives, USB hubs, and other nonessential devices. You could have an issue with one or more of those devices or their cables.
• Reinstall macOS."

If you cover these steps and find the issue persists, use this link to reach us directly: Get Support

Take care.

I too made the decision to move away from all things apple. Their products are way too overpriced and fail miserably. I have 2 other laptops that cost less than half the price of my macbook pro and they all still work just fine. I think all apple cares about is enriching their shareholders by creating fast-tech - that’s tech that you trash right after the warranty expires so they can upsell you to another device, or charge extortionate amount to fix the problem they created. It’s disappointing.

Zielnik,

Thank you for clarifying.

Your best options would be to have your device examined at this point.

You can do so by going to Get Support

They will take a closer look and check on available options.

This page has service information, which can also be helpful: Mac Repair & Service - Apple Support

Cheers!

Hey zielnik,

same problem here… any updates in these 6 months?

taking it to Apple Store tomorrow…

thanks