Offices around Khader Nawaz Khan Road and Gemini send MacBook Pros with vertical pink bars or a black screen that still shows a faint desktop under a flashlight. That pattern is Flexgate — display flex cable fatigue — not a dead GPU.
Flexgate symptoms we see weekly
- Pink / purple vertical lines that change when you open or close the lid.
- Stage-light glow along the bottom of the panel.
- Backlight dies; torch still reveals the UI.
- External monitor works fine (board graphics are usually OK).
From Nungambakkam
You are typically 10–15 minutes from Anjuman Shopping Arcade on Mount Road. WhatsApp a short video of the lines while moving the lid — that helps us stage the correct cable before you arrive.
Cable vs full display
If the glass is intact and the torch test passes, we quote Flexgate / flex repair (backlight from ₹4,500; display flex from ₹6,500). Cracked or fully dead panels need display replacement instead.
Frequently asked questions
What MacBook Pro models get Flexgate most near Nungambakkam offices?
2016–2019 13" and 15" Pros (A1706, A1707, A1708) are the most common. Later models can show similar flex fatigue — we confirm with a torch and lid-angle test.
How fast can I get it fixed from Nungambakkam?
Drop-off is a short hop via Gemini Flyover. Many cable repairs finish the same day or next day when the part is in stock.