For the MBP 16", does adding keyboard cover, palmrest and trackpad protectors affect the screen?

[hajime]

Apple posted that it is not recommended as doing so could damage the screen. I recall users reported that at least for the models with butterfly keyboard, there was no problem. How about the MBP 16"?

 

[Nacho98]

The only thing I would (and do) put is a Radtech Screensavr over the keyboard when the lid is closed.

Nothing on the computer when in normal use.

 

[seangrimes590]

A lot of key marks on the screen when carried in a bad that puts some pressure on the case. I would be cautious about anything other than a (thin) microfiber cloth across the keyboard area when closed, keys and screen glass are definitely close together this time around.

 

[AustinIllini]

MacBook Pro tolerances are such that a keyboard cover leaves marks on the screen.

They come off but don’t recommend it

 

[hajime]

The only thing I would (and do) put is a Radtech Screensavr over the keyboard when the lid is closed.

Nothing on the computer when in normal use.

Not sure if the new ones are better. When did you get yours? I bought one 10 years ago. I recall that mine left some marks on the screen of my MBP 2010 17". I had to use it to clean the screen before I used it.

BTW, when I was taking off my moshi palm rest protector for my 2020 machine, I saw very ugly yellow marks all along the edge of my MBP. Could be the glue discolored over the years.

The main reason I want to use a keyboard cover is to avoid wearing off of coating and shinny marks/oily marks on the keys. Based on experience with 2016-2018 MBP, will this happen over time?

As for the reason I want to use a palm rest protector, I want to avoid aluminum pitting/corrosion (those ugly dark dots) due to the acid from my sweaty hands. I had that problem with my 2007-2009 MBP 17". Not sure if I need to worry about this on recent MBP. Any idea?

 

[Nacho98]

I have the new 16" with the correct Radtech for this model. No issues.

 

[Dominus Mortem]

I've never had good results doing this. Always mars the screen.

And why does one need a keyboard cover when the lid is closed?

 

[AustinIllini]

I've never had good results doing this. Always mars the screen.

And why does one need a keyboard cover when the lid is closed?

I empathize. I work hard to make sure my MacBook Pro stays clean. Just my preference.

 

[CE3]

I always use keyboard covers. They can be easily cleaned and replaced and keep dirt and debris off the keys and in between them. I rest a thin microfiber cloth like this over the keys when it’s fully closed, and it doubles as my screen wiping cloth. I could be wrong but I think dirty oily keys can end up leaving marks on the display even if you don’t use a keyboard cover.