Touchbar Replacement
Touchbar repairs for unresponsive or malfunctioning Touch Bars.
About This Service
The Touch Bar on MacBook Pro models (2016-2021) provides a dynamic, context-sensitive strip of controls above the keyboard. When the Touch Bar malfunctions or fails completely, it can affect your workflow and prevent access to important controls like brightness, volume, and application-specific functions. Our Touch Bar repair service diagnoses whether the issue is with the Touch Bar itself, the display connector, or the logic board, and performs the appropriate repair to restore full functionality. We also test Touch ID functionality as part of every Touch Bar repair.
Touch Bar issues can sometimes be caused by software problems. Before booking a repair, try resetting the SMC and NVRAM, and reinstalling macOS. If the issue persists, hardware repair is likely needed. The Touch Bar is integrated with the display assembly on some models, which may affect repair options and pricing.
What's Included
- Touch Bar diagnosis to identify fault location
- Touch Bar assembly replacement if required
- Touch Bar cable and connector inspection
- Touch ID sensor functionality testing
- Display integration verification
- Control Strip and app-specific function testing
- Touch sensitivity calibration
- Full system testing after repair
Common Symptoms We Fix
If you are experiencing any of these issues, this service may be right for you:
- Touch Bar completely unresponsive
- Touch Bar flickering or showing visual glitches
- Touch Bar stuck showing one application
- Sections of Touch Bar not working
- Touch ID not recognising fingerprint
What Makes Us Different
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Price includes labour, parts, VAT, and insured delivery
3-5 business days
Full 1-year warranty on Touch Bar replacements.
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How Does the Process Work?
Book Your Repair
Select your issue, followed by your MacBook model, and receive a fixed quote. If you're happy to go ahead, make your booking - and we'll get the ball rolling on our end.
Package & Collect
Package your MacBook safely in a plain cardboard box with bubble wrap. On your chosen collection day, Royal Mail will attend, and bring a label addressed to our store.
Repaired & Returned
Your Mac will be assessed by our skilled technicians, and repaired as agreed. Once your Mac has passed testing & diagnostics, an invoice is emailed across; once paid, your Mac is posted the same day with Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Touch Bar issues be fixed with software?
Some Touch Bar issues are software-related and can be resolved by resetting SMC/NVRAM or reinstalling macOS. However, if the Touch Bar shows physical damage, flickering, or complete failure, hardware repair is needed.
Does Touch Bar replacement affect Touch ID?
Touch ID functionality is tested and preserved during Touch Bar replacement. The Touch ID sensor is a separate component from the Touch Bar display, so replacing the Touch Bar does not affect your fingerprint authentication.
How long does a Touch Bar replacement take?
Touch Bar replacements typically take 3-5 working days. The repair involves careful disassembly and testing to ensure both the Touch Bar and Touch ID work correctly.
Why did Apple discontinue the Touch Bar?
Apple replaced the Touch Bar with physical function keys in the 2021 MacBook Pro models. While the Touch Bar offered innovative features, many users preferred traditional function keys for muscle memory and reliability.
Have more questions? Contact our team or visit our Knowledge Base.
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