

In any case, whether its defective or simply worn, the entire LED display needs to be replaced. Having said that, LED-backlit displays, like everything else, have a lifespan and after a few years of use, the cable inverter, inverter and other components can wear out and breakdown. Either under warranty from Apple or at your own cost.

The first (less common) reason for this is the unfortunate fact that you may have been a recipient of a defective LED-backlit display which needs replacement.

This phenomenon can occur under two (2) circumstances, each with their own resolution one however costs less to fix than the other. “The Stage Light Effect” refers to a situation where the bottom of the Macbook Pro display suffers from uneven illumination creating shadows akin to old school stage lights shooting up from the bottom of the screen.
