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A1708 / EMC 2978 — Released October 2016, this entry-level MacBook Pro retains its traditional function keys (as opposed to the OLED Touch Bar). The function key version packs an Intel Core i5 and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.

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MacBook Pro 13" (2016) display show horizontal black lines.

Hi,

I got a MacBook Pro 13" (late 2016). Very recently, I started to see a black horizontal line on the top most part of the screen after using it for a while. See the picture shown below.

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It goes away if I close the lid for 1-2 hours. I tried resetting NVRAM, PRAM, and SMC but it didn’t help.

To check whether it’s problem of graphics or the display, I took a screenshot of the display.

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As you can see from the above screenshot, it didn’t show any black horizontal lines. So, I think that display is failing. Does any of you had the same problem?. Do you have any solution to this?.

I have not done any physical damage to the laptop. If display is failing because of no fault of my own, do you think apple will cover the cost under extended warranty? I brought this laptop on 2016 and I got no applecare. :(

Thank you in advance

OS.

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Sadly, this is becoming common to a lot of MacBook Pro 2016/17 models. This is a heat issue!

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To help reduce it, install a good thermal monitoring app like TG-Pro. Enable turbo mode to increase the fans sooner.

Part of the problem is often times the components sustain damage so even improving cooling may not help. At that point you’ll need a new display assembly as the T-CON board is part of it.

I also recommend you clean the dust build up out from the insides logic board, fans & case. use a small soft paint brush scrub the surfaces and a can of can’ed air to blow the debris out. You also want to make sure the vents are not blocked.

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