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Today was a hot day and I was working with my MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar on my lap (directly exposed to the sun) when I suddenly saw a thin line cracking the screen into two halves. I couldn’t believe my eyes. Nothing fell onto the screen, nothing touched it or scratched it; the MacBook was simply sitting on my lap. I attached some photos below. It’s weird but the left-hand side of the screen is somewhat darker now. Does this fall under the limited warranty offered by Apple? I don’t have Apple Care. If it doesn’t, how much would it cost me to repair it?
Sadly, you are between a rock and a hard place! Can you prove the screen was defective? Apple does warn not to exposed the system to high and low temps. At this point you’re more likely going to need to buy a new display assembly MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Late 2016-2017) Display Assembly and here’s the guide to swap it out MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar Late 2016 Screen Replacement. Sadly recycled parts are hard to come by do to COVID! Here’s another source which sells recycled and new: 15” MacBook Pro Display Assembly - Space Grey (16/17) Grade A15” MacBook Pro Display Assembly - Silver (16/17) New
