Vertical color bar on MacBook screen

A vertical color bar mysteriously is now in my screen. A restart of my computer did not remove e it

See attached screenshot.

What is this and is it a serious problem?



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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Sep 14, 2025 5:51 AM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2025 10:58 AM

Dreamvue wrote:

Vertical color bar on MacBook screen

Sorry, but screenshot was too large to include.


For hardware issues 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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Outside the USA

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A work-a round is plug in an external monitor.

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Sep 14, 2025 10:58 AM in response to Dreamvue

Dreamvue wrote:

Vertical color bar on MacBook screen

Sorry, but screenshot was too large to include.


For hardware issues 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




A work-a round is plug in an external monitor.

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Vertical color bar on MacBook screen

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