Black screen on MacBook

At startup MacBook screen stays black with faint vertical line down middle

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Nov 23, 2023 7:22 PM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2023 8:01 PM

carolfromwaxahachie wrote:

At startup MacBook screen stays black with faint vertical line down middle


sounds like a hardware issue with the display


Plug in an external display and compare your results externally



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"

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Nov 23, 2023 8:01 PM in response to carolfromwaxahachie

carolfromwaxahachie wrote:

At startup MacBook screen stays black with faint vertical line down middle


sounds like a hardware issue with the display


Plug in an external display and compare your results externally



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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