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Q: MacBook Pro Retina display burn-in?

I first noticed this after my MBP [Retina] had gone to sleep, but: when returning to the login screen (since I have it set to require a password whenever the computer is idle long enough) I noticed what appeared to a very faint ghosting primarily noticeable on darker backgrounds.

 

After messing around with it a bit, there seems to be a fairly consistent in-display ghosting that occurs without much time at all; I was able to leave my screen on (a little above half-brightness) for about 10-15 minutes and the ghosted "burn" would be of the screen I left it on (which I deliberately reconfigured so that everything would be a new position).

 

Has anyone else experienced this? Is this a normal thing that I just have to get used to? It's not really noticeable at all in standard use.

MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012), Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jun 16, 2012 10:30 PM

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  • by Usmaak,

    Usmaak Usmaak Jan 7, 2013 4:48 AM in response to RooDot
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    Jan 7, 2013 4:48 AM in response to RooDot

    It doesn't matter which panel you ask for.  They cannot order a specific panel manufacturer.  You'll get whichever one you get.  I've been reading this thread since the first post.  Almost all of the replacements have been Samsung.  I don't know if it's because that's all they replace with, or because that's the panel they use when people complain about IR.

     

    If you ask for a specific brand, they'll tell you that they can't guarantee which manufacturer will have made your screen.

     

    RooDot wrote:

     

    Well my bought at the end of July Retina, can't remember the build date, Samsung screen is showing a lot of dead pixels. The computer itself has been flawless and the screen was up till about a month ago but now has about eight dead pixels with varying brightness. I haven't had to deal with any IR though, that's a plus.

     

    Time for a trip to the apple store, should I be asking for a Samsung or and LG? I'm thinking Samsung is probably still superior, anyone have a part number for a Samsung screen? Open to opinions on what I should do. Thanks.

  • by Baris3,

    Baris3 Baris3 Jan 7, 2013 9:21 AM in response to akima_pilot
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    Jan 7, 2013 9:21 AM in response to akima_pilot

    Yes, I think you can get one more display replacement, as long as your warranty period is not over. Just ask for it.

     

    I have retina screen with IR (mine is LG too), I brought it to the apple authorized office, explained the problem and when I asked for a display replacement, the employee accepted it. I hope I'll get a samsung one for replacement.

     

    According to what I've read from other persons posts who have experienced it, there is no perfect retina display screen, both of are defective. If you pick the LG one you will get terrible IR problem in the long run or maybe in a little while. If you get a samsung one, no terrible IR problem compared to LG one, but you can get yellow tint, or light bleeding, or dead pixel problems, in the long run, or in a little while..

     

    So samsung seems superior, beacuse no terrible IR at first. And considering there is not so much problem reports for samsung display comparing to LG display reports.

     

    At this point, I am frustrated, and I think retina display macbooks are completely garbage.

  • by cschmeer,

    cschmeer cschmeer Jan 7, 2013 5:27 PM in response to Jajaba
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    Jan 7, 2013 5:27 PM in response to Jajaba

    Hi guys, I forgot to mention to use 2880x1600 resolution (native) when doing the Inversion (pixel walk) test. You can set your resolution to 2880x1600 using SwitchResX (shareware) or have a look here: http://osxdaily.com/2012/06/18/3-ways-to-run-a-retina-macbook-pro-at-2880x1800-n ative-resolution/

     

    Could you please do me a favour and recheck your panels for Inversion (pixel walk):
    1) Set resolution to 2880x1600.
    2) Go to http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/inversion.php
    3) Scroll down and click on "Next" in order to view the content of the "boxes" full screen. Click "Next" to toggle through the different options.

     

    Please state your panel (LG or Samsung) and whether your panel has IR issues, as well as which of the numbered patterns on that site are "flickering". Thanks!

     

    Mine: LG screen, no IR, week 49 rMBP, pattern 1 and 3 flicker

  • by cschmeer,

    cschmeer cschmeer Jan 7, 2013 5:47 PM in response to cschmeer
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    Jan 7, 2013 5:47 PM in response to cschmeer

    Sorry 2880x1800 that is, not 2880x1600!

  • by graddium,

    graddium graddium Jan 7, 2013 5:56 PM in response to Baris3
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    Jan 7, 2013 5:56 PM in response to Baris3

    Just got mine back today from Apple Store. They put in a Samsung display. Looks great. Hopefully that continues.

  • by Jajaba,

    Jajaba Jajaba Jan 7, 2013 9:05 PM in response to cschmeer
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    Jan 7, 2013 9:05 PM in response to cschmeer

    I did use the full retina res and the full screens on the test the first time you posted it....   No pixel walk or any other issues with my display.  I have a week 48 LG.

  • by KDudds,

    KDudds KDudds Jan 8, 2013 3:00 AM in response to Attilas
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    Jan 8, 2013 3:00 AM in response to Attilas

    Just an update, Should be helpful for anyone thinking of buying a new rMBP:

     

    I ordered mine on 30/12...Original delivery estimate was between 9th and 11th of Jan. Up until this morning the estimate was 10th, however IT ARRIVED TODAY!  (Far from impressed with Apple tracking service, but can't really complain as it arrived 2 days before I was expecting! )

     

    Just ran the terminal command, and much to my pleasure, IT HAS SHIPPED WITH A SAMSUNG SCREEN.  This is not a replacement or anything, this is a first time buy that has shipped with a Samsung.

     

    Perhaps Apple are getting their act together...or I just got lucky. Who knows. Either way, I'm happy.

  • by gaborfromszigethalom,

    gaborfromszigethalom gaborfromszigethalom Jan 8, 2013 3:42 AM in response to KDudds
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    Jan 8, 2013 3:42 AM in response to KDudds

    Is there any yellowish part on the bottom-left or anywhere?

  • by Batman372,

    Batman372 Batman372 Jan 8, 2013 3:55 AM in response to KDudds
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    Jan 8, 2013 3:55 AM in response to KDudds

    Congrats for yr new retina mbp ...

    Can you pls advise yr configurations ??

    Rgds

  • by itsamacthing,

    itsamacthing itsamacthing Jan 8, 2013 4:01 AM in response to KDudds
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    Jan 8, 2013 4:01 AM in response to KDudds

    My friend got a samsung last month, top spect model.  Shipped to Thailand.  It's still a lottery.  But good luck and thanks for the heads up

  • by KDudds,

    KDudds KDudds Jan 8, 2013 4:14 AM in response to gaborfromszigethalom
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    Jan 8, 2013 4:14 AM in response to gaborfromszigethalom

    No sign of the yellow hue as yet.... I'll keep this updated if I notice anything.

     

    and configuration wise, 2.6/16/256

  • by Batman372,

    Batman372 Batman372 Jan 8, 2013 4:30 AM in response to Jajaba
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    Jan 8, 2013 4:30 AM in response to Jajaba

    It seems that week 48 all prod. with LG are OK.

  • by Harryzgnilek,

    Harryzgnilek Harryzgnilek Jan 8, 2013 6:32 AM in response to KDudds
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    Jan 8, 2013 6:32 AM in response to KDudds

    Glad you go a good one!

     

    How do you find the 2.6/16/256? as far as speed and Ram usage?

    I originally bought the 2.3/8/256 came with the Samsung Screen but returned due to only having 8 Gig of Ram

    SO, after your story.. I might order the same Config.. or wait for the Haswell upgrade .

     

    Thoughts?

    and Thanks

     

  • by KDudds,

    KDudds KDudds Jan 8, 2013 8:03 AM in response to Harryzgnilek
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    Jan 8, 2013 8:03 AM in response to Harryzgnilek

    So far so good... Seems incredibly responsive, although I haven't given it a true test yet, just getting everything set up.

     

    Also, just ran the test at http://imac.squeaked.com/test.php , NO sign of any dead pixels or Yellow Hue in the bottom left.

     

    Fingers crossed things stay like they are at the moment.

  • by krohnman,

    krohnman krohnman Jan 8, 2013 10:20 AM in response to Harryzgnilek
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    Jan 8, 2013 10:20 AM in response to Harryzgnilek

    Found this thread - and read it with fear - after I'd placed my order for an 15" 2.6/16GB Retina. The order was placed a few days before x-mas.

     

    Got it today. It's an Samsung panel (LSN) & everything looks good. Pjew!

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