There is an ant that died inside my screen....how can I get it out?

As my luck would have it, I finally purchased a brand new Mac Book Pro and an ant (I thought) was walking across the screen. Where it came from was beyond me, there are non in the house, and I haven't been outside with my computer. Maybe it was in my back pack? Anyway, I was working and saw an ant crawling on the screen. I tried to brush it off, and then realized it was inside the screen. Now it is a black little blob inside my screen that I see every time I'm on my computer. It bugs me!!!! Any suggestions? I called the Apple Store, after 40 minutes on hold, a person in Canada answered. Seemed to never have heard of such a problem. She called the local Apple Store where I purchased it. That guy acted as if I had an bug infestation.....a little rude. Now I have an appointment for next week. Sounded as if this will be my problem, not under warranty. My question is, shouldn't the screens be sealed so nothing can get in? Very sad....I've never had a new computer and now I have a Dead Ant inside the screen. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Posted on Oct 10, 2019 12:01 PM

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Oct 10, 2019 6:35 PM in response to BT0929

Ouch! Seems like something that would happen to me. I never really paid too much attention to where the video cable enters the Display, but I know the glass itself is sealed. It might be possible for a small ant to enter around the display cable. Unfortunately there is no way to open the Display without damaging it.


I certainly would not want to the person at the Apple Store to decide what to do for you.


Good luck.

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