Weird Stain/Scratches on side of Macbook Pro???

[Simber]

Hey guys, I've had my Macbook Pro Retina for just less than a year (almost a full year) - it's a mid 2014 model - and I've just noticed these strange but concerning stain/scratch on both sides of the screen.

What do you guys think? I'm assuming it was how I cleaned the screen but I simple have used water and the microfiber cloth Apple provides.

Is it something I should try and attempt and get replaced with the one-year warranty?

Thanks guys...

 

[Samuelsan2001]

That looks like the anti reflective coating coming off, the issue has benn dubbed staingate (remarkably unimaginatively) while there is no official stance apple have been recognising the issue and replacing the screens under warranty.

 

[Simber]

Anyone else had cases like this and were able to get the screen replaced with warranty?

Thanks Samuelsan, reassuring to hear I'm def not the only one out here with this issue

 

[Samuelsan2001]

Do a search on the forums there are about 100 threads about this issue.See here for the threads it's mentioned in.

https://forums.macrumors.com/search/1192583/?q=staingate&o=date

 

[Fishrrman]

You've got "StainGate".

Take it to an Apple Store Genius Bar and they'll replace the display.

But DON'T put this off. Do it as soon as possible!

 

[dickydoo]

This happened to my Late 2013 13" rMBP last weekend. I brought it into the Apple Store on the same day, the Genius took one look and said he'd take care of it (even though it's out of warranty). It's still in the shop but the whole display will be replaced.

 

[Simber]

Took the screen in, and it got replaced

 

[friedkimchi]

Consider putting a piece of paper between your screen and keyboard while travelling.
Do not wash/wipe screen with cleaning chemicals except water.
Do not use too much strength while doing second step.

Use a face mask, gloves and a prayer bead to stop it from happening again.

 

[iBug2]

Had the same thing, had the screen replaced for free yesterday.