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Why are there vertical lines on the left side of my screen?



MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Oct 26, 2021 9:07 AM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2021 9:15 AM

FTSname wrote:

Why are there vertical lines on the left side of my screen?



You mean like a fault.. typically it mean there is an issue with the display assembly or the GPU.


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


From iOS device using the "Apple Support.app” to make a online Genius Bar appointment is easy:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8




check your coverage: https://support.apple.com/my-support


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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Oct 26, 2021 9:15 AM in response to FTSname

FTSname wrote:

Why are there vertical lines on the left side of my screen?



You mean like a fault.. typically it mean there is an issue with the display assembly or the GPU.


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


From iOS device using the "Apple Support.app” to make a online Genius Bar appointment is easy:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8




check your coverage: https://support.apple.com/my-support


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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