Touch Bar is not working on MacBook Pro M1 2020

Hello, so I was using my Mac as usual when suddenly the touch bar turned white like those broken old TV’s except it’s static, it’s not flickering. I’ve turned off and restarted it multiple times yet nothing works. I can still touch it and it works, like for turning up my volume, etc. However I can’t see anything it just looks white and grainy.

Sorry if anything isn’t understandable, my first language isn’t English.


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.2

Posted on Dec 30, 2024 5:02 AM

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12lin wrote:

Hello, so I was using my Mac as usual when suddenly the touch bar turned white like those broken old TV’s except it’s static, it’s not flickering. I’ve turned off and restarted it multiple times yet nothing works. I can still touch it and it works, like for turning up my volume, etc. However I can’t see anything it just looks white and grainy.

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The best you can do if you have an issue— equivalent Shut down, close the lid 30 secs+ , reboot as normal.


software fix try SafeBoot to sort anomalies Start up your Mac in safe mode - 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

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Dec 30, 2024 12:12 PM in response to 12lin

12lin wrote:

Hello, so I was using my Mac as usual when suddenly the touch bar turned white like those broken old TV’s except it’s static, it’s not flickering. I’ve turned off and restarted it multiple times yet nothing works. I can still touch it and it works, like for turning up my volume, etc. However I can’t see anything it just looks white and grainy.

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The best you can do if you have an issue— equivalent Shut down, close the lid 30 secs+ , reboot as normal.


software fix try SafeBoot to sort anomalies Start up your Mac in safe mode - 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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