How to fix MacBook Pro with black screen?

UPDATE: My "solution" didn't solve anything. After reinstalling the OS on my original 2018 MBP (2.9Ghz with 560x GPU) the problem did come back. I returned that machine and bought an even more ridiculously expensive MBP (2.6ghz with Vega 20), and have experienced the same problem. I thought maybe it was bad hardware, or a GPU bug, but that seems unlikely since I've seen it on 2 machines with different GPU's. I think this points the finger at Mac OS Mojave. No surprise given the growing list of Mojave bugs I've compiled in the few short weeks I've been using it.

For me this seems to only happen when restarting with an external monitor attached via a hub. Anyone else? I'm hoping to try an HDMI to USBC cable (bypassing the hub) but I'm already $4k deep in this buggy thing and tired of bleeding money on it. When this black screen happens, try closing the lid and immediately reopening it. That has turned the screen on for both machines I've seen this bug on. It comes up in recovery mode, but you'll probably have to reset NVRAM anyway.

It could be external monitor problem.

I have 'DELL P2715Q' connected with USB-C to DisplayPort cable -

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Everyone is very grateful for this fix. What's up with that? If I wanted a crappy computer that needed a reboot several times a week, I would get a PC and save bunches of money. I have rooted through all these boards and found no permanent fix for this, and I am satisfied that there is none. Some have theorized that the cable between the screen and the keyboard has periodic loss of connection, but resetting the smc wouldn't fix a bad cable. It's software and Apple either cannot or will not fix it. Here's my assessment: I am irretrievably doomed to resetting the smc and grungeing about it. I have 8 Apple devices and I run my business off of the MacBook Air. PC is worse, and I will not go back. Woe is me.

Same problem. It would be awesome if you could post a link to the video. Reading the number of others having this problem Apple, must be aware of it. Wondering if they are working on a recall or firmware update. I own 3 2018 MacBook Pros and 1 is currently down with this problem.

Thank you!

Omg I have the same exact issue and none of the usual fixes work. I’m really trying to figure out what to do before I take it in to the Genius Bar. Did you find a solution?? I really hope so. :(

I’m having the same issue with mine. If I shine a flashlight on the screen I can make out the log in page and log in, still black screen though.

pls send the link, thank you.

I’m having the exact same issue, can see my screen under a flashlight, but it’s super dark. Please share the video link, would be great to fix

This helped me thank you very much

This actually works! Thank you very much

Thanks for posting this about the Touch ID. It just fixed my computer. It started right up.

Thank you for posting this solution. My Macbook Pro just went "black screen" this afternoon, for some completely unknown reason, but this fix really worked. Thanks again.

A link would be great thanks

FYI, reinstalling the OS doesn't wipe out your personal files (normally) so it's not as big a deal as it sounds.

I had the same problem twice.

After restart - black screen and only escape on touch screen is active.

Only solution: Cmd + Option + P + R

If someone could find the reason - would be great.