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Flexgate
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Seeing a spotlight or stage light effect at the bottom of your MacBook Pro screen? That's Flexgate — a known Apple design defect. We fix it from RM450, same day.

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Cable-only repair keeps your original screen. Full display assembly RM650–850 depending on model.

  • 3 Months - 1 Year Warranty
  • Parts & labour included
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Flexgate

Stage-light backlight fault

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What is Flexgate?

Flexgate is a hardware defect found in 2016–2018 MacBook Pro models. Apple designed the display backlight cable to be extremely thin — so thin that it gradually fatigues and tears from the everyday stress of opening and closing the lid.

Unlike most cable failures, Flexgate produces a very distinctive visual symptom: a row of bright light — resembling stage spotlights — bleeds from the very bottom edge of the display. It's most visible against dark content or on a black screen.

In the early stages, the display still works — only the backlight is failing. Left unrepaired, the cable will eventually break completely, leaving you with a black screen unless you hold the lid at a very specific angle.

Stage light effect — bright glow bleeding from screen bottom. Caused by the backlight cable fraying near the hinge.

Most visible on dark backgrounds. Worsens progressively until the backlight fails completely.

Apple's repair program:Apple ran a limited free repair program for the 2016 13" MacBook Pro (A1706), but this program has now expired. All affected models now require paid repair. TechFix offers competitive pricing with the same quality result.

Affected MacBook Models

Flexgate primarily affects 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models. Check your model identifier on the bottom of your MacBook.

High Risk
13"

MacBook Pro 13" 2016

A1706

Touch Bar model. Most commonly affected. Apple offered limited free repair program (now expired).

Stage light at bottom
Backlight failure when lid opens past ~40%
High Risk
13"

MacBook Pro 13" 2016

A1708

Function key (non-Touch Bar) model. Same cable design, same vulnerability.

Stage light effect
Flickering at certain angles
High Risk
13"

MacBook Pro 13" 2017

A1706

Touch Bar refresh. Shares identical display cable design with 2016 model.

Stage light at bottom
Partial backlight loss
Moderate Risk
13"

MacBook Pro 13" 2017

A1708

Function key model. Cable slightly different but still prone to fatigue.

Backlight flickering
Bottom bright strip
High Risk
15"

MacBook Pro 15" 2016

A1707

Larger form factor, same cable architecture. Higher repair cost due to display size.

Stage light effect
Complete backlight loss
Moderate Risk
15"

MacBook Pro 15" 2017

A1707

Second generation of affected 15" models. Same vulnerability as 2016.

Stage light at bottom
Backlight dims when opened fully

Flexgate Symptoms

Flexgate progresses through stages. Recognise where your MacBook is — early intervention is cheaper and preserves your original display.

Stage Light at Bottom

The most recognisable Flexgate symptom — a bright glow or spotlight pattern appearing along the bottom edge of the screen, most visible on dark content.

Backlight Failure

The backlight stops working when the lid is opened past a certain angle, typically around 40-50°. The display still works — you can see a faint image — but the backlight is gone.

Flickering When Opening Lid

Screen flickers or stutters as you open or close the lid, especially in the range where the cable is under maximum stress.

Display Goes Black at Certain Angle

The screen goes completely black when the lid is positioned at specific angles but comes back when you adjust the lid position.

Bright Strip at Screen Bottom

A persistent bright horizontal band or strip across the very bottom of the display that does not go away, even on normal content.

Complete Backlight Loss

Advanced stage of Flexgate — the cable has fully failed and the backlight no longer works at any angle. Display is visible in bright light but not usable.

Repair Options

We offer two repair paths depending on the condition of your display and your budget.

Most Popular

Cable Replacement

From RM 450

Replace only the failed display flex cable. Your original Retina display is kept intact. Best option when the display panel itself is undamaged.

Benefits

  • Lower cost — keeps original display
  • Preserves original panel quality
  • 2-3 hour turnaround
  • 3 Months - 1 Year Warranty

Considerations

  • Same cable length — wear may recur over time
  • Not available if display panel is also damaged
Most Durable

Full Display Assembly

From RM 650

Replace the entire display assembly with a new unit that includes a longer, redesigned cable. Most durable fix — eliminates the root cause of Flexgate.

Benefits

  • New display panel + redesigned longer cable
  • Significantly reduces recurrence risk
  • Best option if panel also has defects
  • 3 Months - 1 Year Warranty

Considerations

  • Higher cost than cable-only repair
  • 3-4 hour turnaround

Flexgate Repair Pricing

Transparent pricing by model and repair type. All prices include parts, labor, and our 3 Months - 1 Year Warranty. Longer warranty options are available.

ModelPriceEst. Time
  • MacBook Pro 13" 2016 (A1706)From RM 4502-3 hrs
  • MacBook Pro 13" 2016 (A1708)From RM 4502-3 hrs
  • MacBook Pro 13" 2017 (A1706)From RM 4502-3 hrs
  • MacBook Pro 13" 2017 (A1708)From RM 4502-3 hrs
  • MacBook Pro 15" 2016 (A1707)From RM 5503-4 hrs
  • MacBook Pro 15" 2017 (A1707)From RM 5503-4 hrs
  • MacBook Pro 13" 2016-2017From RM 6503-4 hrs
  • MacBook Pro 15" 2016-2017From RM 8503-4 hrs
* Prices are estimates. Final quote after inspection. Prices include parts and labor. Bring your MacBook in for a expert diagnosis.

Flexgate FAQ

Common questions about MacBook Flexgate repair.

What is MacBook Flexgate?

Flexgate is a design defect in 2016-2018 MacBook Pro models where a thin, fragile flex cable connecting the display backlight to the logic board gradually wears out from repeated opening and closing of the lid. As the cable frays, it causes a characteristic 'stage light' or spotlight effect — bright strips of light bleeding from the bottom edge of the screen. In severe cases, the backlight fails entirely.

Which MacBook models are affected by Flexgate?

The affected models are MacBook Pro 13" (A1706 and A1708, 2016 and 2017) and MacBook Pro 15" (A1707, 2016 and 2017). The issue also occasionally appears in 2018 models (A1989 and A1990). Apple extended the free repair program for the 2016 13" MacBook Pro, but this program has since expired. All other affected models require paid repair.

Can Flexgate be fixed without replacing the entire screen?

Yes — in many cases. If the display panel itself is undamaged, we can replace just the display flex cable (backlight cable), which is significantly cheaper than replacing the full display assembly. Cable-only repair starts from RM450 and preserves your original Retina display. However, if the cable damage has also affected the display connectors or if the screen has other defects, a full display assembly replacement (RM650-850) may be necessary.

How much does Flexgate repair cost in Malaysia?

MacBook Flexgate repair starts from RM450 for a display cable replacement (cable-only, keeps your original screen). A full display assembly replacement costs RM650-850 depending on the model (13" or 15"). Prices include parts, labor, and our 90-day warranty. Contact us with your MacBook's model number for an exact quote.

How long does Flexgate repair take?

Cable-only replacement takes approximately 2-3 hours. Full display assembly replacement takes 3-4 hours. Same-day service is available for most cases if you bring your MacBook in before noon. We will give you an estimated completion time when you drop off your device.

Will Flexgate happen again after repair?

A cable-only repair uses a replacement cable of the same length as the original, so the same stress point exists. However, Apple also introduced a longer cable in some replacement parts that reduces future wear. For the most durable fix, a full display assembly replacement includes a redesigned longer cable that significantly reduces the risk of recurrence. Either option comes with our 90-day warranty covering the repaired components.

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