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Display touching keys when macbook closed

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bluesTank

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Oct 21, 2008
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Does this happen for anyone else? I just realized it the other day, because it leaves an ugly square grid on the display from the grease on my keys. I am thinking that if it was just a millimeter or so higher up it would not do that, but I can't think of a good way to accomplish that.

Does anyone else have this problem, and have any ideas on a fix?
 
I notice it on my BlackBook because of the squares in the layer of dust on the screen! Don't see it as a problem though, they don't appear to be damaging the screen and I travel with my laptop on the back of my motorbike, plenty of movement there!
 
Yes.

Fixes -
1. Wipe your keyboard often.
2. Put a piece of cloth in between before you close the display (you can actually buy something specific for this, do a search if interested)
3. Finally, I find that it help when I am holding my MB with the screen closed, that I don't squeeze the body (which forces the screen to touch the keys).
 
What would you call something that protects the keys like that? I don't even know what to search for.
 
Is there maybe a covering for the whole aluminum part (the palm rest area) that raises up the thickness, so that I can just keep it on, and not have to put it in and out every time I use it?
 
bluesTank said:
Is there maybe a covering for the whole aluminum part (the palm rest area) that raises up the thickness, so that I can just keep it on, and not have to put it in and out every time I use it?
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I use iKlean to clean my BlackBook and keeping the keys clean seems to help. I had a keyboard cover for my 12" PB but I have not found the need for one on the BlakBook. Try keeping the keys clean, that should help.
 
bluesTank said:
Is there maybe a covering for the whole aluminum part (the palm rest area) that raises up the thickness, so that I can just keep it on, and not have to put it in and out every time I use it?
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Check out the radtech website. They make adhesive rubber "dots" meant to keep the keyboard away from the screen. Here is the link:

http://www.radtech.us/Products/Wildeepz.aspx

I'm not sure how they would affect the closing of the new macbook though.

Hope you find this helpful.
 
eneisch said:
I just ordered the keyboard cover (although I don't appear to have a issue with keys touching the screen) and a sleeve made of the same material from radtech.

I used google and found a promo code, RTPROMO1, and received 15% off my total order. Not Bad!

I'll post back with my impressions of both items after I get them.
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I just ordered a screensavr too (purple to match my incase hardshell :)), and in addition to that coupon code you can get 20% cash back from http://search.live.com/cashback on anything from Radtech. Just thought I'd share. I'll let you know how I like it when it arrives.
 
New Unibody MacBook Screen Protector 13.3"

I ordered this, should arrive this week or early next week. Will do a video review on it when it arrives.
 
The Samurai said:
I ordered this, should arrive this week or early next week. Will do a video review on it when it arrives.
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Bad choice. Wait a year and you will know why. Might be alright from the start, not for long. I did a search on here and it got terrible reviews.
 
hogfaninga said:
I got one (I don't have the problem the OP has--I just wanted additional protection) and love it. It protects the screen and is awesome to clean your Macbook with. They got a lot of great products. Really good company.
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Have you been able to get scratches out, etc., like they say on the website? This thing looks pretty amazing... For $15 it's a GREAT investment! I'm very close to getting one, but I want to get some feedback first...
 
I guess if I am going to go with one of those things, I would rather just go to Hobby Lobby and get a thin piece of foam for $1
 
bluesTank said:
I guess if I am going to go with one of those things, I would rather just go to Hobby Lobby and get a thin piece of foam for $1
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why not just use the one that came with the macbook!

i understand this purchase, i wish stores had it here cause i would buy one just not something i would order. today is the 1st time i had marks on my screen from the keyboard. Would iskin help this as well?
 
VSMacOne said:
Have you been able to get scratches out, etc., like they say on the website? This thing looks pretty amazing... For $15 it's a GREAT investment! I'm very close to getting one, but I want to get some feedback first...
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I can only tell you that it takes out minor to medium scratches I had on my Blackbook (I never had a major scratch). I don't know if it can do the same for the aluminum one. If they say it can then I personally would trust them. They are a great company and I have bought a few items from them. If you do a search about the company from this site you will see a lot of people like Radtech.
 
zotes24 said:
why not just use the one that came with the macbook!

i understand this purchase, i wish stores had it here cause i would buy one just not something i would order. today is the 1st time i had marks on my screen from the keyboard. Would iskin help this as well?
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Yea I went and looked in my box but apparently I threw it out. Darn
 
hogfaninga said:
I can only tell you that it takes out minor to medium scratches I had on my Blackbook (I never had a major scratch). I don't know if it can do the same for the aluminum one. If they say it can then I personally would trust them. They are a great company and I have bought a few items from them. If you do a search about the company from this site you will see a lot of people like Radtech.
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Thanks! Ordering it tomorrow... I noticed a small scratch on the top of my MB and I can't wait to see if this will help :D
 
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