It’s not immediately clear as to why this is, but on its support page, Apple makes it known that 4K resolution is limited to 30 Hz. Sadly, the MacBook only supports 30 Hz out of the box for 4K resolution. Operating at 30 Hz results in jerky and choppy cursor movement, and in some cases can induce headaches after prolonged use. The jump in refresh is a big deal, as anyone who’s tried to put up with running a 30 Hz refresh rate can attest to. One of the great things about the new Intel hardware inside of the 2016 MacBook is that it’s capable of supporting 4K resolution at 60 Hz.

Such a feat is achievable via an easy-to-apply IOKit patch. Apple extended the length of the flex cable by 2mm in 2018 models, which seemingly fixed the issue.The 2016 MacBook is capable of driving a 4K display at 60 Hz via a single USB-C cable. In 2019, repair website iFixit reported that the backlight issues are caused by a delicate flex cable that can wear out and break after repeated opening and closing of the display on affected 13-inch MacBook Pro models. If you believe your MacBook Pro was affected by this issue, and you paid to have your display repaired, you can contact Apple about a potential refund. To initiate the repair process, visit the Get Support page on Apple's website. Apple has not expanded the program to any other MacBook models at this time.Īpple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider will replace the display on affected 13-inch MacBook Pro units, free of charge. To identify which Mac model you have, click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen and then select 'About This Mac' in the menu. Only the MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports) and MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) are eligible. The previous cutoff was four years after the original purchase date.Īpple launched the program on after determining that a 'very small percentage' of 13-inch MacBook Pro units sold between October 2016 and February 2018 may exhibit vertical bright areas along the bottom of the display or a backlight that stops working completely. Apple this week extended its worldwide 13-inch MacBook Pro Display Backlight Service Program, authorizing coverage for eligible notebooks for up to five years after the original purchase date or up to three years after the start date of the program, whichever is longer.

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