When I tried to turn on my MacBook, I noticed a glitching Apple logo over the regular one, and now my screen stays black. Voiceover is active and prompts me to log in, but I can’t see anything. This issue might be because the laptop wasn’t in its usual compartment but rather in the main area of my backpack. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
Try connecting it to an external monitor to see if the display is the only issue.
It sounds like a display issue rather than being ‘cooked’ as you mentioned. Checking with an external monitor could help diagnose the problem.
Make sure to clean it before you take any pictures or bring it in for repair.
Sounds like it might be air fried!
It seems like your screen is really dirty. Cleaning might help you see if there are any additional issues.
It’s possible that a ribbon cable in the display has failed, especially given the glitching logo. Try connecting to an external monitor to confirm if the display is the issue.
Valentine said:
It’s possible that a ribbon cable in the display has failed, especially given the glitching logo. Try connecting to an external monitor to confirm if the display is the issue.
Thanks for the suggestion! Do you know where I can get a replacement cable or what it’s specifically called?
@Ben
You should be able to find the cable on eBay by searching for ‘display ribbon cable’ along with your MacBook model code. This is a known issue and replacements are typically available.
Double-check your brightness settings as well. Sometimes it’s something as simple as the brightness being turned all the way down.
In addition to checking the display ribbon, make sure your brightness is up. It could be a simple fix!
It sounds like a display cable issue. Connect it to an external monitor to verify. Ignore the quarrels; focus on solving your display issue first.
Connect an external monitor to see if it’s a display issue. This will help determine if it’s just the screen or a more serious hardware problem.
It’s likely the display is dead. Try connecting to an external monitor and consider getting the screen replaced if that works.
Yes, it’s common for displays to fail due to cable issues when not stored properly.
The dirt might have damaged the internal connections like the display ribbon. Cleaning and checking these components might help.
Looks like your MacBook Air has turned into a MacBook Dirt. Time for a thorough cleaning and possibly a service check.
Your MacBook might be dirty to the point of affecting its functionality. Consider cleaning it and checking for internal cable issues.
If your MacBook’s screen glitches only during certain actions or it stops when not in use, it might be a hardware issue. Try updating your system and if it doesn’t help, use it with an external monitor as a temporary solution.
Check if the screen’s backlight has died by shining a flashlight on it. If nothing shows, it’s likely a loose or damaged connection.