MacBook Pro screen flickering solution

Hello. Has anyone had random screen flickering running High Sierra10.13.4? This is a new issue that started last weekend and its now continuing. Only change to configuration was installing Office 2016 a few days before flickering started. Sometimes after opening the cover I am getting a pink screen before it loads the wallpaper...

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Posted on Apr 10, 2018 9:20 PM

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Jul 16, 2018 9:56 PM in response to kims2

There is Some fix available just try with this..

Method 1: Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac

NVRAM is short term of Nonvolatile Random-Access Memory. It is a short memory for quick access to certain settings. Systems that can be stored in NVRAM include sound volume, display resolution, boot-disk selection, time zone and recent kernel frighten information.

Steps to to reset NVRAM:

  • Press Option, Command, P, and R Keys all together.
  • Release after 20 seconds.
  • Meanwhile that time Mac can restart.
Note: If your Mac uses a firmware password, this key combination will not mix or boot your Mac from MacOS retrieval. To restore NVRAM, first turn off the firmware password.

Method 2: Reset SMC

SMC is short term of System Management Controller. We have to reset and try because it is responsible for other low-level functions of Intel based Mac book.Steps to reset the SMC:For Non Removable Battery

  • Go to Apple menu and Shut Down it.
  • When shuts down process completes then press on the left side of the built-in keyboard, Shift-Control-Option, the power button all together.
  • Release after 10 seconds.
  • Now press the power button to re-run your Mac.

For more..http://www.techmazza.com/how-to-fix-macbook-screen-flickering-issue/

May 29, 2018 7:38 PM in response to kims2

Just started having this problem as well.

Prior to this my macbook pro 15" touchbar had a "kernel panic" within a few days of owning it.

Took it to the macstore to fix, they replaced a part and it was fine for a while.

couple months later it started making a popping sound randomly in the screen.... got it fixed system wiped.

Now it keeps suddenly crashing for no reason or when i open my laptop from sleep mode after a few minutes, it will crash again.

Got an appointment to get it fixed again and it just started flickering today.

Hope they figure this out. This model has just been a nightmare ridden with issues.

Jun 1, 2018 7:13 PM in response to kims2

Mine started doing this after 10.13.4. I am now on 10.13.5 (released today) and it did it again this afternoon.


Randomly, it will just begin flashing on/off/on after I login to macOS. The only workaround is to close the lid and re-open it again.


I just booted into Safe Mode, reset NVRAM and SMC (again), will see if there is any improvement.


My logic board and display were both replaced a few months ago for an unrelated issue, before 10.13.4 was released in April.


I have a 2017 15" MacBook Pro with Radeon Pro 560.

Jun 1, 2018 10:07 PM in response to Oso Grande

Sorry to hear that, That really S.U.C.K.S, hopefully apple addresses this, I have given my MBP(mid 2017) to apple store and he said this is happening frequent as he has seen the same issue in the past, they kept my laptop and said they will be sending it to repair facility, they might replace screen(he was not sure though) , I wish if they can give a new laptop, or make sure my laptop remain in the same pristine condition (after repair) as i have given it to them.

Jun 2, 2018 6:20 PM in response to Sid J

Thanks. I just got off of the phone with AppleCare. It started doing it again this afternoon.


The rep had me do a Disk First Aid, then do an in-place reinstall of macOS. It’s dubious if this will fix it but I’m willing to try anything. The next step is to do a complete wipe/re-install, then go to the store for repair.


My logic board and display were replaced for an unrelated issue a two months ago so this is on a replacement board and display.


Has anyone had any success with reinstalling macOS? Fingers crossed.

Jun 3, 2018 9:34 AM in response to Sid J

Update. Bad News.


I did a full wipe/re-install last night, and it began flickering this morning. No dice. I’m done trying to fix this thing.


I’m taking it to the store this morning and will speak to the store manager. I’ve had it less than ninety (90) days since the last repair, it hasn’t gone more than four (4) months since I got it last July without needing a repair. Not a scratch or dent on this machine, it’s carried in a neoprene sleeve, in a padded bag.


So far, the butcher’s tally has me at...

- Display

- Main Logic Board

- Top Case with Battery


Anecdotal to this issue, this 2017 MacBook Pro was a replacement for my original 2015 model that the Apple Store and/or AppleCare was seemingly unable to fix as it kept coming back with problems: kernel panics, dead video, crooked MagSafe, and display hinge. At one point, it came in and went right back out the same day—what a circus.


I don’t lend myself to hyperbole but I think I am willing to give an iPad Pro or a competitor Windows laptop a try at this point. If I didn’t dislike Windows so much, I probably would’ve already bought something else by now. I’ll see what happens today. Wish me luck at the store.

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