Flexgate Awareness (AppleIQ)

Is your MacBook screen acting strange? It might be Flexgate.

Flexgate is a well-known fault on certain MacBook Pro models, caused by the display’s fragile flex cables wearing out over time.

Common symptoms include:

• Stage-light effect at the bottom of the screen
• Screen flickering or dimming
• Display working only at specific angles
• MacBook powers on, but the screen stays black

This occurs because the thin backlight cable bends every time you open and close your MacBook, eventually cracking or tearing.

At AppleIQ, we repair Flexgate issues every week.

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If your screen shows any of the above symptoms, bring it in before it fails completely.

AppleIQ – Learn. Repair. Upgrade.
Port Elizabeth | 073 114 2769 | appleiq.co.za

Every great idea starts with a problem waiting to be solved. For us, it all began with a simple goal: to make Apple device repair accessible, reliable, and educational.

I started AppleIQ with a vision to not only repair devices but also empower others with the knowledge and skills to do it themselves. With a background in IT and Computer Engineering, and currently studying Accounting, I realized that combining technical expertise with practical business experience could create something unique for our community.

From a small setup in Port Elizabeth, we began offering repairs for Apple products—everything from screens and batteries to advanced hardware issues. But we didn’t stop there. We saw a gap in tech education, especially for young people eager to learn about Apple devices. This inspired the launch of our AppleIQ Learn & Repair Lab, where training meets hands-on experience.

Today, AppleIQ is more than just a repair store. We provide high-quality parts, offer structured repair training programs, and create opportunities for budding tech entrepreneurs. Our journey has been driven by curiosity, passion, and a desire to make technology more accessible to everyone.

We’re excited for what’s next and look forward to growing with our community—one repair and one lesson at a time.