What is MacBook Flexgate?
Flexgate is the name given to describe a failure mode that affects the display in certain MacBook Pro units. Affected MacBooks could display the following behaviors: Display backlight shows vertical bright lines which appear across the screen continuously or intermittently. Display backlight stops working completely.
What is the Possible Cause of the Flexgate Issue?
Before getting into the heart of the flexgate problem with MacBook Pro display, it would be apt to pinpoint the possible cause. Though most modern versions of the MacBook pro contain 2mm longer display cables to get rid of this problem, some might still come up with technical snags due to thin and faulty cables. The affected MacBook models use thin and weak display flex cables. As the flex cables are loosely wrapped around the display controller board, they are pulled tight every time you open and close the lid of the device creating room for an easy MacBook pro flexgate issue to pop up any moment. In such a scenario, the backlight cable usually breaks first, which results in various backlighting issues. It is also responsible for the complete failure of the display at times.
Which MacBook Pro Models are Affected?
Apple launched a redesigned MacBook Pro with an all-new flex cable in 2016. Therefore, the Flexgate issue appears to impact any 13 or 15-inch MacBook Pro model manufactured in 2016 and 2017 (sold between October 2016 and February 2018). Going by several reports, it has mostly impacted Touch Bar models. But last year, Apple installed additional silicone protection to solve their jamming issues and whether it really works or not needs to be seen or asked from people who’ve made recent purchases and yet require MacBook pro flexgate repair experts to attend to their new device.
HOW YOUR MACBOOK WILL LOOK LIKE WHEN ITS HAVING FLEXGATE
