How can I fix 2018 MacBook Pro 15" touch bar flickering intermittently?

2018 MacBook Pro 15" touchbar flickers intermittently and for no apparent reason. Is there a cure?


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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 14.5

Posted on Aug 25, 2024 11:55 AM

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Digging4worms wrote:

2018 MacBook Pro 15" touchbar flickers intermittently and for no apparent reason. Is there a cure?

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It is a hardware fault most likely.


for a software issue you can try both—


resetting the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

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



How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support note a restore will erase all data.

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support



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Aug 25, 2024 6:00 PM in response to Digging4worms

Digging4worms wrote:

2018 MacBook Pro 15" touchbar flickers intermittently and for no apparent reason. Is there a cure?

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It is a hardware fault most likely.


for a software issue you can try both—


resetting the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

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



How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support note a restore will erase all data.

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support



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