Touch Bar black but working

Since a week ago, the Touch Bar of my MacBook Pro is totally black. the brightness and sounds can be adjusted but again that's black so I am using it with "luck".

What is happening?

MacBook Pro 13″

Posted on Dec 28, 2023 8:22 PM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2023 7:23 AM

Nicoletem wrote:

Since a week ago, the Touch Bar of my MacBook Pro is totally black. the brightness and sounds can be adjusted but again that's black so I am using it with "luck".
What is happening?


What happened...sounds like your Touchbar back light has failed.


You do not say what exact Mac is this...lets assume it is an Intel Mac(?)


If it is software you can try both:

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

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


You can try reinstalling the macOS

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support



hardware issue—

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



Get your mac repaired and how much will it cost

Mac Repair & Service - Apple Support





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Dec 29, 2023 7:23 AM in response to Nicoletem

Nicoletem wrote:

Since a week ago, the Touch Bar of my MacBook Pro is totally black. the brightness and sounds can be adjusted but again that's black so I am using it with "luck".
What is happening?


What happened...sounds like your Touchbar back light has failed.


You do not say what exact Mac is this...lets assume it is an Intel Mac(?)


If it is software you can try both:

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

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


You can try reinstalling the macOS

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support



hardware issue—

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



Get your mac repaired and how much will it cost

Mac Repair & Service - Apple Support





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