2016 MacBook Pro flashing square on touchbar

[bjdraw]

This problem started a few months ago and is really annoying me. Nothing showed up on Google so hopefully someone here has a fix.

Basically, when my Touchbar on my 2016 MacBook Pro goes blank (typically from leaving it idle), there is a flashing square right next to the Touch ID sensor. As seen in the video.

 

[Fishrrman]

Still under warranty?
Applecare?

If so, take it to a brick-n-mortar Apple Store, show them this video...

 

[bjdraw]

Still under warranty?
Applecare?

If so, take it to a brick-n-mortar Apple Store, show them this video...

No, the warranty has expired.

Probably worth taking it in anyways, worst case I get a quote to fix it, best case it is a known issue they'll fix outside of warranty.

Thanks

 

[hamiltonDSi]

It will cost you a lot b/c the Touchbar is included in the bottom case assembly so Apple will quote a price for the case, trackpad, battery, keyboard and Touchbar all together.

 

[Fishrrman]

Per hamilton's post 4 above -- that will run $700+ (sigh)

My opinion only, but if the issue is "the touchbar only"... the cost of the repair may not be worth it...

 

[drgdickey]

This problem started a few months ago and is really annoying me. Nothing showed up on Google so hopefully someone here has a fix.

Basically, when my Touchbar on my 2016 MacBook Pro goes blank (typically from leaving it idle), there is a flashing square right next to the Touch ID sensor. As seen in the video.

[doublepost=1524939144][/doublepost]I have the same exact problem. Unfortunately my 2016 MacBook is out of warranty and no Apple Care. I was hoping it was a software issue. Once I use the trackpad or hit any key, it goes away. It only occurs when I have left the computer idle for a few minutes. It is only annoying and maybe not worth a $700 repair. I will probably wait for new MacBooks to come out. My son bought the same computer and so far he doesn't have this problem. Thanks for the post!

 

[husbrain]

[doublepost=1524939144][/doublepost]I have the same exact problem. Unfortunately my 2016 MacBook is out of warranty and no Apple Care. I was hoping it was a software issue. Once I use the trackpad or hit any key, it goes away. It only occurs when I have left the computer idle for a few minutes. It is only annoying and maybe not worth a $700 repair. I will probably wait for new MacBooks to come out. My son bought the same computer and so far he doesn't have this problem. Thanks for the post!

Hi,

i have the same problem. does someone found a solution?

 

[danb1979]

Hi,

i have the same problem. does someone found a solution?

It's a hardware issues that needs to be fixed via Apple...
[doublepost=1545216900][/doublepost]Here's my thread from a month or so ago re the issue In had on my MBP; it needs to go into Apple:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/2017-mbp-touchbar-flashing-issues.2148220/#post-26886181

 

[husbrain]

It's a hardware issues that needs to be fixed via Apple...
[doublepost=1545216900][/doublepost]Here's my thread from a month or so ago re the issue In had on my MBP; it needs to go into Apple:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/2017-mbp-touchbar-flashing-issues.2148220/#post-26886181

thx for the info

 

[UnforsakenLands]

Any updates on what you all ended up doing? Having the same issue here and I'm out of warranty.

 

[zfarooq]

Say your keyboards failing, they’ll replace the whole top case. Or pay.

 

[UnforsakenLands]

Say your keyboards failing, they’ll replace the whole top case. Or pay.

Well, only one key on my keyboard is slightly not responsive, everything else works fine. Do they check? Or if you push hard enough will they replace the entire top case?

 

[zfarooq]

they cannot just change keyboard, has to be entire top case. I’d send it in With Stated reason of keyboard issue only.