touch pad doesn't light up

I have a 2020 MacBook Pro, my touch bar is still working but won't light up. it just shows a black screen.


is there anyone who can help with this I've searched for everything.


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.3

Posted on Jan 26, 2024 7:29 AM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2024 9:07 AM

happy_fish77 wrote:

I have a 2020 MacBook Pro, my touch bar is still working but won't light up. it just shows a black screen.

is there anyone who can help with this I've searched for everything.


no Touch Pad(?)


There is a Touch Bar...


On an Intel mac you can:

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




typically Touch Bar light issue like yours is a 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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Jan 26, 2024 9:07 AM in response to happy_fish77

happy_fish77 wrote:

I have a 2020 MacBook Pro, my touch bar is still working but won't light up. it just shows a black screen.

is there anyone who can help with this I've searched for everything.


no Touch Pad(?)


There is a Touch Bar...


On an Intel mac you can:

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




typically Touch Bar light issue like yours is a 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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