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Scratch on my screen

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mladenz

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Jan 16, 2008
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hi,

My sister just gave my macbook pro a punch with her ring and now i have a scratch on it. It's on the left side on the black part, so you can see it and it annoys the hell out of me!!!

How much will it cost to let apple replace the glass of my screen? I don't think they will replace it under warranty. Or is there any way i can fix it my self?

PS: WILL THOOTHPASTE HELP IT? I MEAN ITS NOT A DEEP SCRATH? OR MABY AN PRODUCT OF IKLEAR. IM GOING TO PURCHASE A SCREEN PROTECTOR TOMORROW.

maby this: http://www.jump.co.za/product/klearscreen-iklear-apple-polish-kit-8937397.htm ?

UPDATE: Tried toothpaste, doesnt help:( Is there any good screen protector out there, so it doesnt get scratched again?

thanks,

Mladenz:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
 
Chances are good that anything you do to try to fix it will only make it worse. Apple will not replace just the glass of the screen, only the whole assembly at high cost to you.
 
Bill Gates said:
Chances are good that anything you do to try to fix it will only make it worse. Apple will not replace just the glass of the screen, only the whole assembly at high cost to you.
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I know, thats what im affraid off.

maby Macbook cleaner works?
 
I had a similar problem with my 13 inch Macbook except worse. The scratch on mine was right in the center of the screen and created a very noticeable "rainbow" effect that was quite distracting and annoying. I took it to the Apple Store and of course the "geniuses" fed me the line about it being cosmetic and not covered by the warranty etc. and that it would cost around 700 bucks to replace the entire panel. They told me to contact glass specialists who could maybe buff it out or something, which I did, and of course they all told me that they would never attempt to buff out a scratch on a computer screen. Ultimately I decided to cast caution to the wind and go with the techrestore matte screen replacement since I didn't like the ultra glossy glass screen cover anyway. Currently techrestore is also offering a replacement glass service for the 13 inch Macbook for 190 bucks. I would assume that they will eventually be offering the same service for the Macbook Pro so you might email them and ask them about it. Best of luck!
http://www.techrestore.com/xcart/home.php?cat=273
 
Formativeyears said:
I had a similar problem with my 13 inch Macbook except worse. The scratch on mine was right in the center of the screen and created a very noticeable "rainbow" effect that was quite distracting and annoying. I took it to the Apple Store and of course the "geniuses" fed me the line about it being cosmetic and not covered by the warranty etc. and that it would cost around 700 bucks to replace the entire panel. They told me to contact glass specialists who could maybe buff it out or something, which I did, and of course they all told me that they would never attempt to buff out a scratch on a computer screen. Ultimately I decided to cast caution to the wind and go with the techrestore matte screen replacement since I didn't like the ultra glossy glass screen cover anyway. Currently techrestore is also offering a replacement glass service for the 13 inch Macbook for 190 bucks. I would assume that they will eventually be offering the same service for the Macbook Pro so you might email them and ask them about it. Best of luck!
http://www.techrestore.com/xcart/home.php?cat=273
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Damn, im lucky the scratch is on the blackbezel. Im looking at a Power support anti glare thingy, but i've read that the quality of the screen reduces. Ordering an incase hardshell and iklear polish kit atm. Will go nuts if my mbp gets another scratch, its only 2 or 3 months old and im planning to use it for the next couple of years:(

darngooddesign said:
You should give her a similar scratch. :D
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i dont understand:p
 
darngooddesign said:
Of course :D

Just stand really close to her, imagine you are holding something heavy in your hand and think back to how she just ****ed up your MBP.

If the brat has no remorse get your parents involved.
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ahahaha now i do understand:p I can't count on the help of my parents, they see it as a accident. I know one thing for sure...never ever in her live will she touch my mbp again:)

PS: I just tried toothpaste, and it doesnt help.
 
James Cole said:
Lol... you are going to have to live with it unless you want to replace the WHOLE screen.
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Thats what i thought to but i did some searched on the internet and some people succeeded to fix the scratches, going to order iklear polish kit, maby that will fix it, which i doubt.
 
mladenz said:
Thats what i thought to but i did some searched on the internet and some people succeeded to fix the scratches, going to order iklear polish kit, maby that will fix it, which i doubt.
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Isnt the screen covering plastic??? If so triying to polish it will lead to a big grey stain on it... wich would make it much worse... anyone know this?

I hate that apple refers to the screen covering as being made of GLASS its just a transparent plastic...
 
James Cole said:
Isnt the screen covering plastic??? If so triying to polish it will lead to a big grey stain on it... wich would make it much worse... anyone know this?

I hate that apple refers to the screen covering as being made of GLASS its just a transparent plastic...
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Um, the new unibody Macbooks and Macbook Pros have GLASS coverings over the screens. They are glass. Not plastic. Just like the current iMacs and iPhones.
 
Umm. ok. It's glass... they wouldn't be allowed to call it glass in this country if it wasn't glass.
 
plastic? noo man its def. glass just like the imac's screen. I've cleaned my imac from the inside and took off the glass.
 
James Cole said:
no way... its plastic. I also have a new imac and it is plastic.
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*cough*

Ummm...

http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/specs.html

Apple.com said:
MacBook Pro is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:

Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
Arsenic-free glass
BFR-free internal components
PVC-free internal cables
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
EPEAT Gold rating
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http://www.apple.com/imac/specs.html

Apple.com said:
iMac is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:

Arsenic-free display glass
BFR-free
PVC-free (internal cables)
Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosures
Meets ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements
Rated EPEAT Gold
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Pretty sure Apple just pwnd you :)
 
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