Touch Bar flashing

When I open my MacBook Pro (2020 intel) computer the Touch Bar flashes and strobes. It usually stops within a couple of minutes but in general the touch bar no longer behaves normally. Is there a reset for the Touch Bar? If not, what does this cost to fix?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.1

Posted on Jan 4, 2024 8:32 PM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2024 5:07 AM

sweetpolice wrote:

When I open my MacBook Pro (2020 intel) computer the Touch Bar flashes and strobes. It usually stops within a couple of minutes but in general the touch bar no longer behaves normally. Is there a reset for the Touch Bar? If not, what does this cost to fix?


On an Intel—

Try resetting the SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support see the details.


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



no insight or resolve—


Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - 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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Jan 5, 2024 5:07 AM in response to sweetpolice

sweetpolice wrote:

When I open my MacBook Pro (2020 intel) computer the Touch Bar flashes and strobes. It usually stops within a couple of minutes but in general the touch bar no longer behaves normally. Is there a reset for the Touch Bar? If not, what does this cost to fix?


On an Intel—

Try resetting the SMC Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support see the details.


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



no insight or resolve—


Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - 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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