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iPad mini Stylus left Rainbow / Water-like Mark on Screen?

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Finox831

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Jul 28, 2010
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So I recently bought an ipad mini and an otter box defender case and a stylus - bought stylus only for drawing. I noticed after a couple of hours of drawing on the ipad, I began seeing these marks.


Does anyone know how to get rid of them or why it happened? It's very annoying and they aren't going away by themselves:/

Thanks.
 
Looks like a typical side-effect of the case's screen protector "sticking" to the screen itself and causing refraction (rainbows).

I bet if you remove the case you'll see nothing wrong with either the screen or the screen protector.
 
BasicGreatGuy said:
Otterbox cases are known for the rainbow effect, whether it is an iPad case or iPhone case. It would have occurred even if you didn't use the stylus.
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It actually didn't happen when I used my finger (Just got jot pro stylus yesterday). It started happening when I began drawing...I'm thinking it happened because of the pressure I was putting on the screen with the stylus. But perhaps it would have happened otherwise..not sure.
 
Finox831 said:
It actually didn't happen when I used my finger (Just got jot pro stylus yesterday). It started happening when I began drawing...I'm thinking it happened because of the pressure I was putting on the screen with the stylus. But perhaps it would have happened otherwise..not sure.
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It would have happened regardless. Like I said, it is a known issue that shows itself, once the case has been used.

I am not aware of any remedy. You can try contacting Otterbox and see what they say.
 
BasicGreatGuy said:
It would have happened regardless. Like I said, it is a known issue that shows itself, once the case has been used.

I am not aware of any remedy. You can try contacting Otterbox and see what they say.
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Thank you for the response. I wish a reviewer over on Amazon would have said something before spending $50. Oh well, thanks for the help.
 
Charliebird said:
Are you guys saying the case includes a screen protector? So the rainbow marks are on the screen protector?
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The Otterbox Defender Series case comes with a built in screen protector. As the case is used with fingers or a stylus, a rainbow type effect can be seen on the screen protector, especially when the iPad or iPhone is off.
 
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