What’s this blue spot on my MacBook screen

Recently this spot appeared on my screen after 1.5 years of use and don’t know if I should bother going to genuis bar because they’ll just say to replace it since it’s out of warranty.


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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Sep 6, 2025 1:40 PM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2025 4:25 PM


Don't see it...


Screenshots come direct from the GPU not the display.


if you have an issue take it in—


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"

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Sep 6, 2025 4:25 PM in response to Apf_me


Don't see it...


Screenshots come direct from the GPU not the display.


if you have an issue take it in—


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 Support - Apple Support


Check Device Coverage

View Coverage - AppleCare & Warranty


Sep 6, 2025 5:59 PM in response to Apf_me

"What’s this blue spot on my MacBook screen: Recently this spot appeared on my screen after 1.5 years of use and don’t know if I should bother going to genuis bar because they’ll just say to replace it since it’s out of warranty."

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Getting AppleCare:

Take this as a learning experience, knowing to get AppleCare on Apple products. I always have, and they've let me perform an annual continuum of coverage purchase. If any downside, it's that it is not offered in all countries/regions. If faulty, then they may fix it free-of-charge. My 2017 MBP's screen flickered time and again, and being so patent of a customer (because I sent it in for service, and spoke hundred of hours on the phone --so, that claim), I was granted free upgrade to a 5 grand Mac (for no more than the price of AppleCare..

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