2011 MB Air screen smudges

podiki · 07:09 AM

I'm starting to notice I have a lot of smudges coming from the keys on the screen of my 2011 13" MacBook Air. Is this a common thing on these laptops? Or have I just dropped it once too often?

Weaselboy · Nov 26, 2012, 07:17 AM

Common problem even on a new, virgin machine. My 2012 MBA does this also.

Mrbobb · Nov 26, 2012, 10:43 AM

Do you use a keyboard membrane?

I was going to, then my concern for smudges stopped me doing so. Mine happens to be perfect naked, no smudges unless caused my eat&surf sessions.

Try cleaning keyboard often see if it helps. Every a couple of days wipe kbd with damp, BUT NOT WET! clean cloth.

wolfpuppies3 · Nov 26, 2012, 12:00 PM

Have keyboard membrane on 15" MBP as well as 13" and 11" MBAs. No imprinting/smudging on the screens ever.

podiki · Nov 27, 2012, 05:22 AM

I find it a bit silly that I would need to use a membrane. I've had many laptops and my most expensive one is designed in away that I can't close the lid without the screen getting dirty. Pity...

Oh well, I'm going to trade in this 13" Air for a 2012 Air with 8GB. Still the best laptop I ever had.

spyguy10709 · Nov 27, 2012, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by podiki

I'm starting to notice I have a lot of smudges coming from the keys on the screen of my 2011 13" MacBook Air. Is this a common thing on these laptops? Or have I just dropped it once too often?

I recommend taking a cotton cloth, such as a washcloth or microfiber, and dampening it with water. Not dripping, just damp. Then open your hinge fully, and gently wipe down the display.

No more smudges

Works for me

Nov 26, 2012, 05:59 AM	#1
podiki macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lagovouni	2011 MB Air screen smudges I'm starting to notice I have a lot of smudges coming from the keys on the screen of my 2011 13" MacBook Air. Is this a common thing on these laptops? Or have I just dropped it once too often? Last edited by podiki; Nov 26, 2012 at 07:09 AM.
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Nov 26, 2012, 12:00 PM	#4
wolfpuppies3 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Virginia, USA	Have keyboard membrane on 15" MBP as well as 13" and 11" MBAs. No imprinting/smudging on the screens ever. __________________ 2012 MBA 13, 2 Ghz i7, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD; 2011 MBA 11, 1.8 Ghz i7, 4 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD; 2010 MB Pro 15, 2.66 Ghz i7, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD; two iPad 3s and a mini, two iPhones and a bunch of iPods
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Nov 26, 2012, 07:17 AM	#2
Weaselboy macrumors 604 Join Date: Jan 2005	Common problem even on a new, virgin machine. My 2012 MBA does this also.
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Nov 26, 2012, 10:43 AM	#3
Mrbobb macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2012	Do you use a keyboard membrane? I was going to, then my concern for smudges stopped me doing so. Mine happens to be perfect naked, no smudges unless caused my eat&surf sessions. Try cleaning keyboard often see if it helps. Every a couple of days wipe kbd with damp, BUT NOT WET! clean cloth.
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Nov 27, 2012, 05:22 AM	#5
podiki Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lagovouni	I find it a bit silly that I would need to use a membrane. I've had many laptops and my most expensive one is designed in away that I can't close the lid without the screen getting dirty. Pity... Oh well, I'm going to trade in this 13" Air for a 2012 Air with 8GB. Still the best laptop I ever had.
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