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A few days ago, I found that the MacBook screen had a flickering issue. Taking advantage of the AC+ warranty, I went to the Apple Store to get the screen replaced for free.

songkeys

@song.work

23 Jan 2025

Today, I received the computer and found that the problem still exists. The specific steps to reproduce the issue are: ProMotion (120Hz), Dark Mode, slowly swipe through a black background with white text, and you will see the white text flickering faintly and frequently.

songkeys

@song.work

I asked the Genius at the Genius Bar if they could compare a machine from the store with mine. They said my M1 model is already very old, and they only have M4s now. They insisted that there is no hardware issue, suggesting it might be a software problem. Also encouraged me to trade in for a new M4.

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songkeys

@song.work

23 Jan 2025

So I went to the store and stood in front of the newly displayed M4 machine, adjusted the appearance to dark mode to compare and see. To my surprise, the problem was still there. So I guess that since the MacBook was released with the 120Hz screen, this issue has been present all along!

songkeys

@song.work

23 Jan 2025

The Genius and the manager at the store were both silent upon seeing this. They finally said they would report the issue and thanked me for my discovery. I held the computer that had not been repaired, proudly lifted my head, straightened my chest, and walked out of the Apple Store confidently.