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Unibody Keys touching screen :(
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that's exactly what I'm currently using for my Unibody MBP. When I'm using my MBP and the ACD, I just place the sheet over my keyboard so that the dust doesnt get on my MBP and when I put it to sleep, I make sure that the protector is between the screen and the keyboard.
O.T. but P90Xfit... I'm on day 119 of P90X.
so i call today and am told they are now replacing the logic board and superdrive (no mention of the keyboard). i dont know what the hell is going on over there but this alarms me greatly. my brand new computer has now ben gutted and im sure will never be the same.
if you could post pictures when you get it back, that would be great.
i might have the same problem, but i might get a use a anti glare screen protector or a shaggymac to distribute the pressure across the screen and prevent "corners"from digging into the glass
i might have the same problem, but i might get a use a anti glare screen protector or a shaggymac to distribute the pressure across the screen and prevent "corners"from digging into the glass
Cost a bit more than the sheet, but this is a good option:
http://www.radtech.us/Products/NotebookScreenSavrz.aspx
Still use mine from like 3 year ago; just wash it once in a while.
EDIT: Looking back, looks like UltraNEO* already suggested it, but didn't post a link
http://www.radtech.us/Products/NotebookScreenSavrz.aspx
Still use mine from like 3 year ago; just wash it once in a while.
EDIT: Looking back, looks like UltraNEO* already suggested it, but didn't post a link
Cost a bit more than the sheet, but this is a good option:
http://www.radtech.us/Products/NotebookScreenSavrz.aspx
Still use mine from like 3 year ago; just wash it once in a while.
EDIT: Looking back, looks like UltraNEO* already suggested it, but didn't post a link
compare to
http://www.shaggymac.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_4&products_id=82
shaggymac is actual slightly larger to cover a greater portion of the screen.
How do I tell?
So I've got a shiny new MBP 17, and I want the screen to remain pristine. (A) How do I tell if the keyboard is going to touch the screen before any scratching occurs? I tried viewing the space between keyboard and screen from the side when the lid is shut but found it virtually impossible to tell if anything is touching.
(B) If I put something between screen and keyboard it:
(i) might protect the screen from the keys, but
(ii) might actually rub dust/dirt into the screen more thoroughly given that it will certainly be touching the screen.
Does anyone have some definitive wisdom to offer? (Thanks in advance )
So I've got a shiny new MBP 17, and I want the screen to remain pristine. (A) How do I tell if the keyboard is going to touch the screen before any scratching occurs? I tried viewing the space between keyboard and screen from the side when the lid is shut but found it virtually impossible to tell if anything is touching.
(B) If I put something between screen and keyboard it:
(i) might protect the screen from the keys, but
(ii) might actually rub dust/dirt into the screen more thoroughly given that it will certainly be touching the screen.
Does anyone have some definitive wisdom to offer? (Thanks in advance
)
well i got mine back today "unable to duplicate issue"
im over it for now, at least i have the issue documented if i ever have any issues in the future.
they called me while it was there (last wednesday) since they "could not duplicate" and i clearly explained it to the dispatcher, and even escalated all the way to an executive customer relations supervisor, but to no avail.
somehow it took them 5 additional days to ship it out
my advice to all who have this issue(which i now believe is EVERYONE with a unibody) is deal with it. Apple will not admit this is an issue, so dont bother being without your laptop for a week.
im over it for now, at least i have the issue documented if i ever have any issues in the future.
they called me while it was there (last wednesday) since they "could not duplicate" and i clearly explained it to the dispatcher, and even escalated all the way to an executive customer relations supervisor, but to no avail.
somehow it took them 5 additional days to ship it out
my advice to all who have this issue(which i now believe is EVERYONE with a unibody) is deal with it. Apple will not admit this is an issue, so dont bother being without your laptop for a week.
I got one of the RadTech pads for my old TiBook.. That model's keys were so close to the LCD that it literally scratched the matte finish into the keyboard shape no matter how well you cared for it.. After I had my LCD replaced for an unrelated issue, the first thing I did was buy that pad.
I now use it on my Unibody MBP which is funny because the pad is still Embossed with "Titanium G4".. Memoriesssss.
I now use it on my Unibody MBP which is funny because the pad is still Embossed with "Titanium G4".. Memoriesssss.
MBP unibody screens probably safe
I've given this some thought, and I think I'll be OK without any pad between keyboard and screen on my MBP 17. Here's my reasoning:
Does anyone see fundamental flaws in this reasoning (having looked at the same details on a recent MBP)?
I hope I don't return to the forum crying later, but for now based on these observations of my own machine, I feel relatively safe.
I've given this some thought, and I think I'll be OK without any pad between keyboard and screen on my MBP 17. Here's my reasoning:
- If I put my eye down and look across the flat plane of the keyboard towards the open screen, the keys are as far as I can observe "exactly" level with the flat aluminum wristpad area surrounding the keyboard.
- The screen itself is slightly recessed (away from the black seal around the edge of the screen, which rests on the aluminum base) by at least 2 mm
- The aluminum won't flex, and if the glass flexes more than 2 mm, it is likely to break before it starts rubbing on the keyboard.
Does anyone see fundamental flaws in this reasoning (having looked at the same details on a recent MBP)?
I hope I don't return to the forum crying later, but for now based on these observations of my own machine, I feel relatively safe.
How well does the anti-glare film work and does it affect the colors or viewing angles?