A1706 Display Works Only at an Angle — Causes and fix

If your MacBook Pro A1706 display works only at an angle, the issue is often related to the display flex cable or hinge-area wear.

Typical symptoms

• Screen turns black when opening beyond a certain angle
• Backlight cuts off, but faint image may be visible
• Issue worsens over time

Likely causes

• Display flex cable wear (Flexgate-style failure)
• Hinge stress / debris impact
• Less commonly: backlight circuit issues

For accurate diagnosis, share a short video showing the angle where it fails, along with your model/year.