How to Fix a Black Screen on Macbook pro

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How to Fix a Black Screen on Macbook pro

Was working on Mac closed lid, came back later to a black screen keyboard lights up can talk to Siri and apparently sign on with finger print but no display.

MacBook Pro TouchBar and Touch ID, macOS High Sierra (10.13.5)

Posted on Jun 14, 2018 5:04 AM

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CarlAVII

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Jun 15, 2018 5:28 PM in response to pfekula

Hey there, pfekula,

Thanks for stopping by the Apple Support Communities. From your post, I understand that you are having some trouble with the display of your MacBook Pro. Specifically, after using it in closed lid, the display is just black. You're able to interact with the computer, activating Siri for example, but can't use the display. I'm happy to help!

Based on what you've described, I would recommend the following steps. Try them in order, testing after each is completed to see if your display works as expected. If not, proceed to the next step:

Verify your display's brightness is turned up: macOS Sierra: Adjust your display’s brightness
Restart your Mac: How to turn your Mac on or off - Apple Support
Reset the NVRAM: How to reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
Reset the System Management Controller, or SMC: How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support

Each of the articles guide you through the recommended step. For the NVRAM and SMC resets, the related articles will also give you information on what those things do, and why resetting them can be helpful.

If you're still not able to use your display after the above steps, don't hesitate to respond back.

Cheers!

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