Back in January, we reported on an issue that is starting to afflict recent MacBook Pro laptops (2016 and 2017 models). The problem is labeled "flexgate" and refers to the stage light effect that ...

When the "Flexgate" issue with the display of the 2016 MacBook Pro models and later reared its ugly head last year, Apple refused to acknowledge the problem. In a nutshell, the display on those laptop ...

iFixit: Flimsy MacBook Pro Cables Can Cost $600 to Fix The cables that connect the Touch Bar to the MacBook Pro display are flexible and wrap around the MacBook's hinge. But they're also fragile and ...

An increasing number of users have experienced backlight issues on 2016 and newer MacBook Pro models, particularly those with the Touch Bar, often resulting in a so-called "stage light effect" along ...

Some owners of MacBook Pro models made in 2016 and later are calling on Apple to offer an extended warranty because worn internal cables are causing the screen not to light up when opened. The key ...

Owners are complaining about backlight problems in the MacBook Pro 2016 and later, possibly because of the cable connection design. I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing ...

Don't panic yet! A black screen on MacBook Pro can often be resolved, whether you have an old MacBook or a recent M3 device. We've been there many times (after all, we've been testing and reviewing ...

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The 2018 MacBook Pro appears to avoid the stage light issues that are plaguing some fraction of the 2016-2017 models. What iFixit highlights in its latest blog post is that the display flex cable is ...

Repair advocate iFixit suggests that all of Apple's Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pros may be vulnerable to fatigue failure of a thin flex-cable connecting the motherboard to the display. The cables wrap ...

A class-action complaint lodged Wednesday claims Apple was aware of a MacBook Pro design flaw that caused some units to exhibit backlight display issues. Filed with the U.S. District Court for the ...