Intermittent stage lights effect on MacBook Pro 2019

Thanks for the quick answer! However, the thing you're seeing is just my screen not being super clean. I just checked and wiped it with a dry cloth and the stain you're seeing went away. I agree it did kind of look like damage, though.

@walski - Then is there any dents along the back edge or bottom plate along the hinge area. I haven’t seen this series with the defective backlight cable we saw in the 2016/17 models. Apple lengthened the cable to resolve that issue.

At this point it’s safe to say the issue is within the display assembly’s backlight cable which would require a new assembly ($$$) I would go to an Apple Store to see if they we wave the labor fees at least, but press for a warranty exception.

But before you go… clean the system of any dirt as if it was new! And make sure to use a good case.

Remember presentation effects how people gage you and your system. Someone that shows the TLC will often get served better than a disheveled person and filthy system!

@Dan thanks for your answer! To be honest, my computer (apart from the slightly dirty aspect) is in pristine condition. I always keep it in a relatively thick neoprene case when I move it, and I don't move it much - most of the time it's either on my desk or cleanly put away on my shelf, so I really don't believe anything bad ever happened to it.

What you say about what is needed makes me kinda sad, though I must say I was expecting it... I'll see what they say. Of course I'll give it a good cleanup before I go!