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Flashing/flickering Touch Bar MacBook Pro 2018

Has the Flashing/flickering Touch Bar MacBook Pro 2018 issue been resolved yet?

I can see the exact same problem happening on another user's system that reported it a while back. It

looks like other users have reported this as well.

It is basically the las couple of rectangular LED's next to the fingerprint reader that flicker continuously.

They are next to the sound Mute/UnMute button on mine. Sometimes that button will flicker as well.

Thanks in advance for any help....

(my specs: Macbook pro/13 inch/2018/Mac OS Bug Sur./11.5.2/Intel 2.7ghz, Quad core I7 16gb).


Posted on Sep 7, 2021 12:18 PM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2021 12:50 PM

rdhues57 wrote:

Has the Flashing/flickering Touch Bar MacBook Pro 2018 issue been resolved yet?
I can see the exact same problem happening on another user's system that reported it a while back. It
looks like other users have reported this as well.
It is basically the las couple of rectangular LED's next to the fingerprint reader that flicker continuously.
They are next to the sound Mute/UnMute button on mine. Sometimes that button will flicker as well.
Thanks in advance for any help....

(my specs: Macbook pro/13 inch/2018/Mac OS Bug Sur./11.5.2/Intel 2.7ghz, Quad core I7 16gb).


You can Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

and

Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)



If no resolve typically this indicates a hardware issue:


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"—

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


Outside the USA

https://locate.apple.com/country


Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095



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Sep 7, 2021 12:50 PM in response to rdhues57

rdhues57 wrote:

Has the Flashing/flickering Touch Bar MacBook Pro 2018 issue been resolved yet?
I can see the exact same problem happening on another user's system that reported it a while back. It
looks like other users have reported this as well.
It is basically the las couple of rectangular LED's next to the fingerprint reader that flicker continuously.
They are next to the sound Mute/UnMute button on mine. Sometimes that button will flicker as well.
Thanks in advance for any help....

(my specs: Macbook pro/13 inch/2018/Mac OS Bug Sur./11.5.2/Intel 2.7ghz, Quad core I7 16gb).


You can Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

and

Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)



If no resolve typically this indicates a hardware issue:


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"—

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


Outside the USA

https://locate.apple.com/country


Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095



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