Is anyone noticing the problem that arrises on the Air where the keys mark the screen on there new 2015 retina Macbook
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Keys Marking Screen Macbook 2015
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I have a 2015 Macbook Pro and I've not noticed any screen marking. Obviously I'll be looking out for it now...
think your fine with the Pro. I know the Air's have a issue due to the tight tolerance between screen and keyboard. Was curious about the new macbook 12 inch thats all
Mine do as well. I think it's because my MacBook lives in my work bag (in its own padded compartment) and gets compressed by other items like books, notebooks and tools when it's sitting on the ground. Got a radtech screensaverz, seems to help. Though the damage is already done -- barely visible marks at certain angles.
http://www.radtech.us/products/screensavrz-macbook-pro-keyboard-cover
http://www.radtech.us/products/screensavrz-macbook-pro-keyboard-cover
Check the rubber around the screen. I thought that was there to prevent the screen from touching the keys.
Ditto other than the last one in your list is a 2013 rMB15 and we have no key marks
Are these permanent or do they rub off. You would think Apple had got a grip of this
I have this issue on our 2011 Air, permanent, unfortunately. Have not noticed anything on the 2015 MBP
Every mac laptop I've ever owned does this (macbook pros 15 & 13, macbook airs 13 & 11, plastic MacBooks, and now the new macbook). I think it's because they all have spent a lot of time in a compartment in a full backpack.
It's annoying, but I've found if I keep up with cleaning the screen regularly (with just water and a lint-free cloth) it isn't too bad. I find that eventually you can't completely remove the marks, but get pretty close. On a couple of machines, a bit of grit somehow got onto one of the keys and then made a permanent microscopic dent in the screen which is heartbreaking since it ends up looking a bit like a stuck pixel. I try and remember to quickly sweep the keyboard with my hand before putting the machine into its bag now.
I do wish the laptop screens were as robust as the iPad screens for cleaning etc. But of course, this would add enormously to the weight!
Simon
It's annoying, but I've found if I keep up with cleaning the screen regularly (with just water and a lint-free cloth) it isn't too bad. I find that eventually you can't completely remove the marks, but get pretty close. On a couple of machines, a bit of grit somehow got onto one of the keys and then made a permanent microscopic dent in the screen which is heartbreaking since it ends up looking a bit like a stuck pixel. I try and remember to quickly sweep the keyboard with my hand before putting the machine into its bag now.
I do wish the laptop screens were as robust as the iPad screens for cleaning etc. But of course, this would add enormously to the weight!
Simon
if you are speaking about a faint mark, easily removable with a cloth, it's ok and I've seen traces of it on almost every MacBook so far since 2006.
If you are speaking about a permanent marking, something could be wrong with manufacturing tolerances of your unit.
If you are speaking about a permanent marking, something could be wrong with manufacturing tolerances of your unit.