Touch Bar is pixelated and edge is dark blue

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Touch Bar is pixelated and edge is dark blue

It started today as I watching something on my MacBook Pro 2020 M1. The Touch Bar has gone pixelated the whole way through with the left side going dark blue with it getting worse as I use the computer. However I use the computer for my college classes and need to use the computer. The buttons work however the display shows pixels. I've tried everything from restarting/shutting down my computer, going through terminal and doing the one command, going through activity monitor and quitting.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.2

Posted on Jan 8, 2025 9:50 PM

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Jan 9, 2025 7:05 AM in response to Kayleetemple

Kayleetemple wrote:

It started today as I watching something on my MacBook Pro 2020 M1. The Touch Bar has gone pixelated the whole way through with the left side going dark blue with it getting worse as I use the computer.

The buttons work however the display shows pixels. I've tried everything from restarting/shutting down my computer, going through terminal and doing the one command, going through activity monitor and quitting.

On the M-series mac—

there is no SMC or NVRAM on the M1/M2/M3/M4 SoC

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

If no change try SafeBoot to sort anomalies Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support

if no resolve—

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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