FIX BLACK SCREEN ON MACBOOK PRO? 10. Install a Fresh Copy of macOS

  

10. Install a Fresh Copy of macOS

A fresh installation is similar to a repair installation, except you need to empty the hard drive before installing a new macOS. Once you load the macOS Recovery, select Disk Utility to format the hard drive. Then select Reinstall macOS and continue to install OS.

macOS fresh installation will fix any software errors and incompatible settings causing a black screen on your MacBook. In other words, if you still get a black screen on your MacBook after a fresh, clean installation, there must be some fault(s) in your Mac’s hardware. If your Mac has a hardware issue, contact Apple.

If your Mac is under warranty, Apple will fix it for free. Bear in mind that Apple will not provide a data backup service. If you need the data, get a third-party repairer to backup the data before sending it out to Apple. 

Data backup or recovery service costs are based on the difficulty of the recovery process. A Mac with a T2 security chip is much harder to recover the data. We provide data recovery services in Melbourne. Please see our Data Recovery Service Price List if you are interested in it. 

If your Mac is out of warranty and you want to fix the hardware problem,  get a quote from Apple and at least a quote from a third-party repairer. Usually, a third-party quote is one-third to half Apple’s quote price. Use our Mac Hardware Repair Price List as a reference if you like. 

The computer service industry is not regulated. The level of third-party services varies from top professionals to newbies. Customer reviews such as Google Reviews and Yelp Reviews can provide additional information about the service providers. For more details see Independent Services Providers.

If you have confirmed the hardware issue causing your MacBook black screen, and you are keen to explore the MacBook hardware world, let’s move on to the next steps – Mac hardware troubleshooting.

11. Check for loose screen cable

If the screen cable that connects the logic board to the screen is loose, it could end up with a black Mac screen.  Apple used this type of “round" screen cable in MacBook Airs manufactured in or before 2017,  and MacBook Pros manufactured in or before 2015.

If your MacBook goes to a black screen after physical impact, and you don’t see any crack on the LCD panel, chances are you have a loose screen cable. Check and clean the screen cable before replacing the screen. Warning: ALWAYS disconnect the charger and internal battery before working with MacBook hardware.

1. Remove the MacBook Pro or MacBook Air back cover.
2. Remove the charger and battery connector to avoid accidental damage to the Mac.
3. Remove the screen cable from the connector on the logic board.
4. Use a teeth blush and 99% alcohol to clean the connector.
5. Plug in the screen cable.
6. Plug in the battery. 

Hopefully, this will solve the MacBook Pro black screen issue. If not, go on to the next step.