My MacBook Pro 16" 2019 (Model A2141) experienced a black screen with backlight only, along with completely unresponsive internal keyboard and trackpad, immediately following a software/firmware upgrade. The device is lightly used with zero liquid damage.
Current status/troubleshooting performed:
- Draws 20V and ~3.45A on USB-C (power delivery is negotiating normally).
- External monitor / peripherals show no output.
- Performed DFU mode revive and restore using Apple Configurator 2, but it did not resolve the issue.
- Internal connections and cables checked; no physical or liquid damage found.
Since standard DFU restore and basic troubleshooting haven't fixed a post-upgrade failure like this, what component level or firmware issue (such as T2 ROM corruption or specific power rails) could cause this behavior?
⟐ Commented August 15, 2026 at 21:01 MST
My MacBook Pro 16" 2019 (Model A2141) experienced a black screen with backlight only, along with completely unresponsive internal keyboard and trackpad, immediately following a software/firmware upgrade. The device is lightly used with zero liquid damage.
Current status/troubleshooting performed:
- Draws 20V and ~3.45A on USB-C (power delivery is negotiating normally).
- External monitor / peripherals show no output.
- Performed DFU mode revive and restore using Apple Configurator 2, but it did not resolve the issue.
- Internal connections and cables checked; no physical or liquid damage found.
Since standard DFU restore and basic troubleshooting haven't fixed a post-upgrade failure like this, what component level or firmware issue (such as T2 ROM corruption or specific power rails) could cause this behavior?
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